
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 Fax: (709) 726-3505 | Twitter: @DiscoveryCtrNL Website: www.discoverycentre.nf.ca Email: info@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 II is considered equivalent to grades 7-9.
- 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.