ADULT HIGH SCHOOL OTTAWA-CARLENTON

At Adult High School we take pride in knowing that we are a caring, supportive multi-cultural environment.
We are a semestered, secondary day school for adults. Registration occurs at the beginning of September and the beginning of February.
Adult High School staff is committed to providing quality adult education in a caring and challenging environment which prepares students for the workplace or for post-secondary education. Our guidance Department is staffed with a team of counselors dedicated to supporting students with their educational journey.
Adult High School offers a full range of academic credit courses for grade 10 - 12. In addition, the following specialty programs are available: ESL, Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Cooperative Education, Personal Support Worker, and Culinary Arts Program.
Our Students
AHS has an enrolment of over 1200 students. Our school is rich in cultural diversity; over 40 language groups are represented in our student population.
We value the diverse backgrounds of our student body.
Students work towards obtaining their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or towards upgrading their skills and knowledge to prepare for the world of work, apprenticeships, College and University.
Our Staff
Adult High School’s 55 teaching staff and 20 administrative and support staff is committed to meeting the individual needs of our students, to ensure that each student receives a high quality education. We are leaders specializing in the delivery of adult academic programs.