Discovery Centre 

Address: 655 Topsail Road, PO Box 70, St. John’s, NL A1C 5H5 

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.