LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
High School Learning
Gain credits to earn the full OSSD through the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) or Virtual Learning Centre (VLC)
Portfolio creation as a Proof of Learning Document
Create a Homeschool Transcript
Distance education, night schools, adult education centres and summer schools
University and College Pathways
Obtain the 6 U/M high school courses through ILC or VLC
Take a “gap year” and apply as a College/University Mature Student (starting around age 19 or 20)
College and University Bridging Programs for ages 18+
Start university at 16! Open Universities like Athabasca Univerity and Thompson River University allow anyone age 16+ to take courses regardless of high school level. Many jump ahead into university since it’s more interesting.
Meet with College and University departments to talk about your learning journey and to request a meeting and portfolio review
AP courses completed to use as entrance requirements
Entrepreneurship
Start a business and take smaller courses and workshops to learn skills specific to your needs
Build a website and sell items or your services/skills
Trades or Skill-based Programs
Work directly onsite - flexible hours at Passages means they can work during some days
Smaller skill-based programs like hair services, make-up artistry, computer coding, UX Design and Graphic design. Many smaller institutes teach skills and make people career-ready without high school diplomas, college or university.
It’s important to note: not everyone needs or wants post-secondary right after their teen years… some need time to explore their own paths or maybe even travel! In fact “gap years” are being encouraged these days.
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