1.1 Formalized specific acceptance of cadet training for credit, and related application/reporting procedures are presently in effect in BC/Yukon, AB, MB and NL.

1.2 Procedures to apply within a general process for the recognition of learning outside of the school setting exist in SK; ON(PLAR Challenge process); QC and NS. The extent of the acceptance of these types of requests varies greatly from one province to another.

• British Columbia (contact person: Len Jenks, ljenks@shaw.ca)
  Formalized specific acceptance of designated cadet training and the related application /reporting procedures have been in place since 1997. With a major revision of the Graduation Program in 2004, Cadets may now obtain up to twelve (12) credits towards secondary school graduation, four (4) credits at each of Grades 10, 11, and 12. Successful completion of Levels 3, 4, and 5 squadron training applies, as do successful completion of approved summer introductory specialty courses (Grade 10), or an approved six-week summer advanced specially course (Grades 11 and 12). Employment as a staff cadet may be used as an alternative to a summer training course. Additionally, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program also qualifies for two (2) credits at Grades 10, 11, and 12 by successful completion of Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, respectively. Holding a Private Pilot License also qualifies for four (4) credits. As qualifying courses have been pre-approved by the Ministry, cadets need only to present proof of satisfactory completion of Level/Course to the secondary school guidance counsellor for credits to be applied - external credits be they for Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh, or other approved activities; each has an approved course code. These conditions also apply to students/cadets in the Yukon.
  
  
• Alberta (contact person: Keith Mann, keithmann@shaw.ca)
  Formalized procedures presently enable Staff Cadets, from the two Alberta summer training centres of Cold Lake and Penhold, to obtain a maximum of five (5) credits (based primarily on the number of hours of instruction) towards their graduation certificates. A meeting with officials of the Department of Learning is scheduled, in the very near future, to discuss both extending this programme to include Staff Cadets attending any summer training centre in Canada, and to consider other cadet training/courses as also being eligible for credits.
  
  
• Saskatchewan (contact person: Ernie Callow, e.callow@sasktel.net)
  Formal process exists for individual student (Grades 10,11,12) to apply once during their high school career for one (1) “Special Educational credit (SEC).” This marked credit is put towards the student’s high school diploma in terms of the number of credits and grade point average. In September, students must apply to the school or school board to receive permission to take a SEC course.



• Manitoba(contact person: Edward de Caux, edecaux@shaw.ca)
  Two credits will be recognized only as additional credits beyond the minimum credits for school graduation. One credit can be recognized on the basis of successful completion of the cadet basic training program. Basic training program is defined as successful completion of the Level Two program; An additional credit can be recognized on the basis of successful completion of the cadet advanced training program. Advanced training program is defined as successful completion of the Level Four program; The granting of credits is controlled by each individual school.



• Ontario (contact person: Craig Hawkins, hawkinsfamily@rogers.com)
  Formal process is in place for individual student to request credit (maximum of four (4) credits – no more than two (2) in any one disciple) for prior learning. Known as the PLAR Challenge Process, students can challenge any course offered in Grades 10, 11, 12 (some limitations apply), by the local school board. The student must initiate the challenge, submit the Application to Challenge a Course form and other required documents to the school principal, and complete the formal tests and other assessments involved. Many cadet activities can also count towards the mandatory community involvement component (40 hours) required to graduate.



• Québec (contact person: Grant Fabes, gsfabes@videotron.ca)
  The present certification system provides for recognition of local programmes of study developed by an educational institution (maximum four (4) credits). The individual cadet would have to approach the school principal to have his/her specific cadet training recognized as a local program.



• New Brunswick (contact person: Bud Stewart, bestewar@nbnet.nb.ca)
  No formal process exists presently. Meetings involving the three Leagues have taken place, a plan of action has been developed, and a presentation to the Minister of Education to pursue recognition for cadet training in the form of credits is planned.



• Nova Scotia (contact person: Earl Lantz, m.elantz@ns.sympatico.ca)
  At present, individual students may apply to their school principal for credits for education taken outside of the formal school system. To date, the Department of Education has not approved any specific credits for cadet training.



• Prince Edward Island (contact person: Bruce Davison, davision@pei.sympatico.ca)
  No formal process exists at present. Theoretically, an individual cadet could challenge for credit on a case by case basis, but there is no evidence that this has been done. Currently, the three Leagues are in discussion on this issue.



• Newfoundland and Labrador (contact person: Doug French)
  Cadets may be awarded a maximum of four (4) credits towards high school graduation requirements. Each of these External Credits must be based on 55 instructional hours and must contribute to the “Essential Graduation Learnings.” Since 1999, the Department of Education has approved Level 4 and 5 local training and various courses, including Staff Cadet, for credit. A formal policy on “Awarding Credits for External Courses” and application forms are in place, and cadets must provide their school principal with the CF558 or the performance evaluation report. The Department of Education will track the number of cadets who have applied for and received credits for their cadet training.



• Northwest Territories/Nunavut (contact person: Jan Reidulff, reidulff@mts.net)
  At present, there are only credits for summer training.
  
  
  
• Yukon (contact person: Jan Reidulff, reidulff@mts.net)
  See British Columbia.

• British Columbia
  
  • http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo/courseinfo.htm
    The link will open in Adobe Reader - go to pages 116-119 to see the courses/levels that qualify.
  • http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/portfolio/
    The BC Ministry of Education contact person is:
    Susan Kubisheski
    Achievement and Assessment Department
    Phone: (250) 356-7849 Fax: (250) 387-3682
    E-Mail: Susan.Kubisheski@gems4.gov.bc.ca
• Newfoundland and Labrador
  
  • http://www.gov.nf.ca/edu/
    Click on Publications, then Senior High School Certification Handbook (PDF) - go to Appendix XII.
• Nova Scotia
  
  • www.ednet.ns.ca
    Click on Document Depot, then P-12 Public School Information, then Public School Programs Handbook (PDF) – go to page C5 “Challenge for Credit.”
• Ontario
  
  • http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/129.html
  • http://www.aircadetleague.on.ca/
    Click on Scholarship Courses, then (PLAR)
• Quebec
  
  • www.mels.gouv.qc.ca
    Click on English, then Publications, then Administrative Publications, then Education in the Youth Sector – 2006-07 Directives (PDF), go to Section 2.2.2 (page 8).
• Saskatchewan
  
  • http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/policy/course/pol.html