The table below provides an overview of the organizations and programs offerings and the enrollment in 2001 / 2002 in Nova Scotia.

Table 4 – NSSAL Overview
LEVEL GRADE
SKILL		 DELIVERY
ORGANIZATIONS		 ENROLLMENT 2001 / 2002
I (a and b) 0 to 6
  • Community based Learning Organizations
  • College de l'Acadie
2223
II 7 to 8
  • Community based Learning Organizations
  • College de l'Acadie
  • Nova Scotia Community College
  • Adult High Schools – Regional School Boards
 1477*
III 9 to 10
IV 11 to 12

* 149 students were enrolled in community–based organizations and 1328 in college programs

5.4. Certification

In 2001 – 2002, one hundred and fifty–four adults (154) received adult high school diplomas. Students enrolled in the NSSAL programs have the option of attaining one of two credentials. They can work toward and receive–

  • The Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults – recognition of prior learning including attainment of level 4 or grade 12
  • A Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma – through the Adult High School program offered by the Regional School Board

In addition, an adult student can also attain a Nova Scotia High School Equivalency Certificate of Grade 12 by passing the 5 General Education Development (GED) tests. The GED is funded and administered separately from NSSAL.

For a more detailed description of the available certifications, please see Appendix 6.

5.5. Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults or to write the GED tests, candidates must meet the following criteria. They must –

  • Be 19 years of age or older;
  • Have been out of public school for one full year or more and;
  • Not already have a Department of Education recognized high school graduation diploma.