PLA / PLAR is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process through which mature students who were enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School or are from another province or country may obtain credits for education or life experiences.   

 

Did you start high school before 1999?

 

 If you need more than 4 credits to graduate, you will be granted PLA maturity credits ($30 fee may be applicable). However, you must take and pass the last 4 courses yourself (pre - 1984 need 27, post - 1984 need 30 credits to graduate)   

 

Did you start high school in 1999 or after?

 If you need more than 4 credits to graduate, you might be granted Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) credits based on actual work and life experiences. However, you must take the last 4 courses yourself