Eligibility

To participate in a Nova Scotia School of Adult Learning program, a learner must:

  • currnetly reside in Nova Scotia;
  • be 18 years of age or older;
  • not currently be in school;
  • be one of the following:
    • a Canadian citizen;
    • a permanent resident;
    • a protected person, as defined in Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; or 
    • a permanent resident applicant with a work permit.
  • Be sufficiently proficient in speaking and listening in the language of instruction to benefit fully from NSSAL Programs.

NSSAL programs are designed to serve Nova Scotian adults who want to: improve their essential skills which include reading, math, computer, and other important academic and workplace skills; work towards a high school diploma or equivalency; and/or upgrade their high school credits to qualify for post-secondary education.