Who can take distance education courses?

Any person who:

Has reached the age of 16 before July 1 of the current school year and is a Québec resident.

 How do I find out what courses I need to complete my high school?

Send us an up to date transcript along with a brief letter indicating your personal goals, or make

an appointment with an advisor who will assist you.

 Do I have to write a placement test?

If you have been out of school for more than 5 years or have never completed any

Québec Adult courses, then you may be required to write a placement test in English, French or Math.

 How much time do I have to complete the placement test(s)?

A maximum of 3 months is allotted to complete the placement test(s). If you feel as though you need

more time please inform us about your situation.    

 When can I register?

You can register any time/day or month DEAL is ongoing all year round.

 What are the fees?

There is a basic fee of $25.00 registration fee plus the price of books. There is no set fee as the

price depends on what you are missing and how many books you have to complete.

 What are the methods of payment?

If you are registering be mail, you must send in a certified cheque or money order.

If you would like to pay in cash, you can make an appointment with the academic

advisor and come in person.

 How long does it take to register by mail?   

Depending on the time you register it can take approximately 2-3 weeks to process your application and mail out your materials.

If you would like to accelerate your registration, you can do so by coming in person.

 Do distance education courses give the same number of credits as courses taken in an adult education centre?

Yes. For courses that lead to a Secondary School Diploma, you may obtain credits by sitting in a supervised examination.

After you have successfully passed the exam, you will receive a transcript from the Ministry of Education.

 What secondary distance education courses are available?

In general education at the secondary level, all compulsory courses (from the Secondary 1 to Secondary 5) and a wide selection of

optional courses leading to a Secondary School Diploma are available through distance education.

 Can I take more than one course?

You can take one or more courses at a time. The Academic Advisor will counsel you upon registration and together you

will decide what your best options are.

 Are the Assignments Mandatory?

Yes. The assignments must be completed and you must have passed the assignments in order to write the exam.

The assignments help you understand the material and help us evaluate you.

 How much time do I have to complete the assignments?

You have a maximum of 6 months to complete your assignments. There is no minimum amount of time.

If you surpass the 6 months you will have to pay a $25.00 re-registration fee.

Please note that you can only re-register for the same course two times with the D.E.A.L program.

 How long does it take to correct the assignments?

Approximately 2-5 days depending on when the assignments have been received. If you are mailing the assignments please allow more time.

 What do I do after the assignments are complete?

Once you have finished your assignments, you can mail them or bring them back to the school. Once they have been

corrected and you have passed with over 60%, you can schedule your exams.

 Is there a tutor available?

Yes, a tutor is available by phone or email. In some cases, you can make an appointment to meet with a tutor but you

must call the school.

 Can I obtain a Secondary School Diploma entirely through distance education courses?

Yes. Once you have earned all of the required secondary school credits, your will receive a Secondary School

Diploma from the Ministry of Education.

 How long does it take to obtain a Secondary School Diploma?

The time frame can vary considerably, depending on the number of courses to be taken and your personal pace of work.

 Can I register in both distance education courses and courses offered in a school?

Yes. You can register for various courses that interest you by the distance education courses or courses offered in a school.

How can I reach the D.E.A.L. Centre

Please call

• (514) 788-5937     Montreal Area
• 1-800-950-5552    Other areas (toll free)

you or you can e-mail the advisor at ncerrelli@emsb.qc.ca