Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a provincial High School Completion program for adult learners in Newfoundland and Labrador.
How long does it take to complete ABE?
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.
I am a High School Graduate but want to upgrade my marks for post-secondary. Can I do this in ABE?
Yes! Some students come in to upgrade certain subject areas to meet certain post-secondary admission requirements.
To determine whether ABE is an appropriate program to meet your needs and whether you may be eligible for funding support, please contact your nearest Advanced Education, Skills and Labour Employment Centre (pdf). |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Placement into Level II or Level III courses will be determined by those courses already completed by the applicant at the junior or senior high school level and/or by the grade equivalence identified using the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT). |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.