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The is hosting an Open House for students, families and adult learners on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Thomas Merton guidance counsellors and staff will share information at the Open House about: 

  • Secondary school coursesÌý(in-personÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýe-learning options available);
  • Dual CreditsÌý(earn up to four college credits while earning secondary credits);
  • Cooperative (Co-op) education;
  • mPLARÌý(Mature Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) for students 18 or older to gain credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma through prior learning;
  • Academic upgrading;
  • Apprenticeship programs;
  • Newcomer programs and so much more!

Open House Details:

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 
Location: Thomas Merton Adult and Continuing Education Centre  
255 Morden Road, in Oakville L6K 2S2 ()Ìý

Quick Facts: 

  • The Thomas Merton Adult and Continuing Education Centre offers a variety of programs and credits to students and adult learners across Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, serving over 10,000 students each year. 
  • Full credits are offered to secondary students; as well as academic upgrading; summer literacy and numeracy programs for elementary students; International and Indigenous Language programs; English language instruction for newcomers; and literacy and basic skills programs for adults. 

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