Discovery Centre
Address: 655 Topsail Road, PO Box 70, St. John’s, NL A1C 5H5
| Tel: (709) 726-3500 Toll-Free: 1-877-446-4226 | Twitter: @DiscoveryCtrNL Website: www.discoverycentre.nf.ca Email: info@discoverycentre.nf.ca |
| St.John’s Region: 655 Topsail Rd, St.John’s, NL, A1E 2E3 Phone: 709-726-3500 Coordinator: Roy Mouland Email:rmouland@discoverycentre.nf.ca | Admission Officer: Kathleen Brenton Email: kbrenton@discoverycentre.nf.ca |
| Harbour Grace Region: 90 Water Street W,Harbour Grace, NL, A0A 2M0 Phone: 709-596-0870 Fax: 709-596-0941 Toll-Free: 1-888-208-4800 | Coordinator: Debbie Snow Email: dsnow@discoverycentre.nf.ca |
| Clarenville Region: 221A Memorial Dr, Clarenville, NL, A5A 1R3 Phone: 709-466-6080 Fax: 709-466-6081 Toll Free: 1-800-563-3288 | Coordinator: Sheldon Williams Email: swilliams@discoverycentre.nf.ca |
Mandate:
To provide the community with Adult Basic Education (ABE).
Target Population:
Adults, 19 years of age or older, wanting to complete their high school education or upgrade for post-secondary training.
Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:
- ABE is a provincial program for adult learners. The Discovery Centre offers both Level II and Level III of the ABE program.
- Level I: for individuals with limited reading and writing skills
- Level II is a refresher course for individuals who have been out of school for some time or who need extra time to prepare for level III.
- Level III corresponds to grades 10-12 and requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits to meet graduation requirements.
- Professional Adult Educators provide instruction tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- The Discovery Centre provides a friendly, comfortable, non-institutional setting where students can work at their own pace and enjoy a personalized learning experience.
- Students could be eligible for sponsorship if:
- They are currently on income support.
- Have been recipients of Employment Insurance in the last ten years.
- Are currently participating in other government programs.
- Wondering if you qualify? Call 1-877-446-I CAN (4226)
- To apply contact your local Discovery Centre to schedule an appointment. For a list of Centers, click here.
- For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.