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Education

These services can help people finish high school or pursue other educational opportunities.

Adult Day School

Phone:
Work: 905-561-2190
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hwdsb.on.ca
Address:
110 King St W, Suite 606, Plaza Level, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3, Canada, 465 E 16th St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4K6, Canada,
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Adults 18 years and older. English language learners must have CLB 6 or higher to participate in core ADS courses. Some credit ESL courses are available.

 How to apply:

Register online.

A program for adults to earn high school credits though 6-week programs using Ontario Secondary School curriculum as per Ministry of Education guidelines. Course lessons and teacher support are delivered both in person and online, with morning and/or afternoon classes. Workplace, college, and university level courses are available.

Mature students with fewer than 26 credits will receive assistance to prepare for their Mature PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) Testing and Application, where they can obtain credits for prior learning of knowledge and skills acquired in both formal and informal ways, outside of secondary school.

Adult High School Diploma Programs

Phone:
Contact:
Email:
,
Web:
www.hwdsb.on.ca www.stcharles.ca
Address:
110 King St W, Suite 606, Plaza Level, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3, Canada, 465 E 16th St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4K6, Canada, 770 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1L1, Canada, 150 E 5th St, Hamilton, ON L9A 2Z8, Canada,
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
Service
Fees vary, contact for details, people on a lower income may qualify for financial assistance
Who can access this service:

Open to all adults, EI recipients and displaced workers, persons re-entering the work force and resuming their education.

 How to apply:

Contact for information.

Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, with a focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences.

Grace Haven High School Program

Phone:
Work: 905-522-7336
Contact:
Email:
Web:
gracehavenhamilton.com
Address:
182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1C1, Canada,
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all new mothers up to 21 years of age.

 How to apply:

For registration information contact the school liaison at 905-522-7336.

 

Offers a self-paced educational experience for pregnant and/or parenting young women and their infants, tailored to the student’s learning style and goals. Program is offered in person, remotely, or hybrid, and offers:

  • Small class sizes and a relaxed learning environment
  • A caseworker to provide emotional support, case management, and advocacy
  • Flexible learning options to support a healthy balance between school and life

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Welcome Centre Services

Phone:
Work: 905-521-2554
Fax Number: 905-521-2550
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hwdsb.on.ca
Address:
465 E 16th St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4K6, Canada,
Hours:
Cost:
Service
Fees vary by program, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Varies by program, contact for information.

 How to apply:

Contact for information.

Supports students and their families with their transition to attending school in Hamilton. Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment services to mature students, newcomers, and children. Also supports adult students with initial assessments as they resume their studies toward achieving their Ontario High School Diploma.

Services include:

  • Admissions for International and Exchange Students
  • English as a Second Language Assessments for Newcomers
  • Prior Learning Equivalent Credits
  • Supporting Families from Ukraine

Jeanne Scott Parent & Child Resource Centre

Phone:
Work: 905-549-4276
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
Address:
1475 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2X1, Canada,
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-2pm
September-June
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Young parents aged 18-25 years old.

 How to apply:

Contact for information.

A partnership between Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board and Good Shepherd that provides young parents the opportunity to complete their high school education, with free on-site child minding for their infants or toddlers.

Learning, Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP)

Phone:
Work: 905-546-2424 x3088
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hamilton.ca
Address:
28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1, Canada,
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Must be a parent between 16 and 25 years old and receiving support from Ontario Works and/or the Ontario Disability Support Program.

 How to apply:

Phone or email for information. Ontario Works recipients can call directly or speak to their case manager.

Offers support to young parents navigating a return to secondary school, adult education, or alternative education options to complete secondary school (Grade 12). The LEAP program also provides encouragement and enhancement of parenting skills through community involvement as well as promoting independence, self esteem, and job readiness as a part of the City of Hamilton’s Youth Team.

Young and Expecting Parent Program

Phone:
Work: 905-308-1543
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hwdsb.on.ca
Address:
1715 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 1E3, Canada,
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Young and expecting parents, age 14-21 years.

 How to apply:

Contact the guidance counsellor at the parent's school for registration information.

Students bring their infant to the classroom with them, where they work with a Secondary School teacher to earn credits and receive hands-on parenting support from an Early Childhood Educator. Students have the opportunity to learn alongside other young parents and connect with a variety of community resources such as the Ontario Early Years Centres.