Adult Learning Program (ALP)

• Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
• Applicants must be out of school for at least 1 year and have not previously completed a high school diploma.
• The program is available to students who reside in Nova Scotia.
• To be admitted to this program, all students must meet in-person with a counsellor to complete an assessment process.

• Our counsellors and instructors understand that, as an adult returning to learning, you have unique needs. They help you to prepare, plan and pursue your learning to achieve your individual career and academic goals.
• You study in a college environment where people are engaged in learning skills in a variety of occupational areas. If you're thinking of going on to further studies, this may help you to decide on your future.

• This program is available for part-time study. You have the option to complete your program in-class, online, or through a combination of courses delivered in-class and online. Evening classes are available at Institute of Technology Campus, Kingstec Campus, Marconi Campus and Waterfront Campus.
• If you choose a part-time study option, you must still apply to the program and meet all the admission requirements. Once accepted, you will be referred to a counsellor at one of our campuses to develop your learning plan and schedule.
• The time to complete the program through part-time study will vary and depend on the schedule you choose and number of courses you complete each term.

If you Self-identify as being Black/from the African Canadian community (of African descent), you also have an option of starting the ALP program in the African Canadian Transition option offered at Akerley Campus.

In the safety of your classroom, you discuss topics such as racism, power, privilege, and politics, and will be encouraged to strive for excellence in all that you do. Using the principles of Africentricity, information is presented through the student’s eyes by validating African knowledge and contributions to society. You are exposed to African Canadian role models and mentors and become empowered to embrace a positive self-image.

After one year, most participants will transition into the Adult Learning Program to complete the courses needed for their high school diploma. To learn more about this option, please complete the Stay Connected form on nscc.ca or contact the Akerley Campus at (902) 491-7571.

This option provides an integrated approach for adult students (19 years of age or older) who need to complete their High School Graduation Diploma and build their English language skills at the same time.

With this option, we help you meet the demand of studying and communicating in English and help you achieve the requirements you need to demonstrate fluency.

To learn more about this option, please complete the Stay Connected form on nscc.ca or contact the Institute of Technology Campus at (902) 491-4650.

• Program Length – Varies depending on your course load and progress.
• Continuous Intake – Students can start throughout the year.
• Online Courses – Some courses are available online. The Adult Learning Program counsellor at your campus will help you determine if online course delivery is the right fit for you.
• Tuition & Fees – For Nova Scotia residents with permanent resident, refugee with protected person, or Canadian citizen status, there is no Tuition cost, College Services Fee, or Student Association Membership Fee for this program. However, there is a cost for the required Student Health & Dental Benefits that are provided to all full-time students. ALP students can opt-out of the Student Health & Dental Plan if they already have coverage. Alternatively, they can have this fee covered by NSCC for one year (upon completion of the first 3-months of the program). For metro campuses only, students are required to purchase a Metro Transit U-Pass. International students are required to pay international student tuition and program fees.
  
  Required textbooks are available for loan (at no charge to the student). Students also have the option to purchase textbooks. 2013-2014 Fees are not finalized. Sign-up for Fees Notification and we'll let you know by email as soon as the fees are finalized (including approved tuition and additional program costs). To help with your planning, use the 2012-2013 Program Fees as a reference to provide an estimate of program costs.
• Students who already have a Department of Education recognized high school graduation diploma are not eligible for ALP. Students who need additional High School credits but already have a high school diploma should apply to the Academic & Career Connections Program.
• The length of the program will depend on the educational experience you bring with you when you register. Our goal is to help you to get your diploma in the most time-efficient way possible. Some of our students who join ALP with existing credits get their diploma in a year or less, and go on to employment or further education. Those entering with no credits will normally take longer as the program covers two years of high school. You work at a pace appropriate to you.