Faculty of Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a provincial High School Completion program for adult learners in Newfoundland and Labrador.

It depends on the number of credits you need to graduate. There are three different levels of ABE:

• Level I is considered equivalent to grades K-6;
• Level II is considered equivalent to grades 7-9;
• Level III is considered equivalent to grades 10-12
• Students need a minimum of 36 credits to graduate.

Students needing six or fewer credits for graduation may be eligible to transfer ABE Level III credits back to high school and receive a Newfoundland and Labrador High School Diploma.

Yes! Some students come in to upgrade certain subject areas to meet certain post-secondary admission requirements.

Academy Canada has 14 learning centres throughout Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Corner Brook (University Drive Campus)
• St. John’s (Kenmount Road Campus)
• Deer Lake
• St. Anthony
• Baie Verte
• Placentia
• Bonavista
• Conception Bay South
• Happy Valley – Goose Bay
• Sheshatshiu
• Natuashish
• Hopedale
• Nain
• Labrador West

Academy Canada offers online ABE for eligible students in Newfoundland and Labrador who do not have access to an ABE service provider in their area, or whose circumstances make attending in person difficult or impossible.

Online students use World Classroom, Academy Canada’s online learning environment built on Brightspace by D2L. Students can access course materials, submit assignments and communicate with instructors online. Dedicated instructors provide support during regular classroom hours. Students are expected to attend and progress at a comparable rate to students learning in person.

Students receive instructions and an introductory tutorial to help them get started. A suitable computer, internet connection, microphone and webcam are needed. Course requirements, including assessments and any labs, will be explained during the admissions process.

Interested in online ABE? Contact us to discuss your circumstances and the next steps for applying.

Classes are held Monday to Friday each week. Classes generally start at 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM (varies by campus) and go to 2:30 PM or 3:00 PM.

Online students can access course materials at any time, while instructor support takes place during regular classroom hours.