The Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning (36 Regatta Avenue, Richmond Hill) is a place that gives adults the opportunity to return to school to pursue the goal/s they originally set out for themselves. Our students are very successful, many going on to University/College or upgrading themselves to a level that allows them to obtain the career they desire. All courses are credit programs and count towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
The Adult Day School operates on a quadmester system, five days a week. There are four entry points per year to allow students ample opportunity and flexibility to join classes based on their work/family schedules. A maximum of two courses are taken per quadmester, giving students time to focus on a limited number of subjects, including ESL.
Students ages 18 to 20 (non-graduates with 20 or more secondary credits) required to submit a Recommendation to Attend form (PDF) that has been completed by the home school in order to register.
Adult Day School - Quad 1
View Yearly Course Offerings.
Quad 1:
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Starts Monday, September 12, 2022.
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Ends Friday, November 11, 2022.
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The morning class will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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The afternoon class will run from 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
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Classes will be held either in person at Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning or remotely. Remote classes will be delivered online following a synchronous learning model. There will be no hybrid classes.
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Students will be required to attend classes at the scheduled times.
As indicated in the Privacy Considerations for Hybrid Learning 2021-2022 (PDF) “students learning remotely should use both their audio and video when participating in collaborative activities in order to maximize connections with their peers and teacher(s) during Google Meet/Zoom sessions.”
In addition, there are times during assessments and presentations when you may be required to turn on your camera.
Quad 1 online registration opens Monday, June 6, 2022.
We encourage students to register early as course offerings are not guaranteed and are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Step 1: Review Course Offerings
View Yearly Course Offerings.
Step 2: Course Selection
Complete the Adult Day School Registration Form and select your courses. Please note that courses are free of cost for Ontario residents.
Step 1: Review Course Offerings
View Yearly Course Offerings.
Step 2: Course Selection
Complete the Adult Day School Registration Form and select your courses. Please note that courses are free of cost for Ontario residents.
Step 3: Documentation
In order to register, submit your most recent transcript or Credit Counselling Summary to adultdayschool@yrdsb.ca.
You will be contacted to book an appointment to review your documentation. You will require:
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Proof of Ontario Residency
- One piece of ID must include a photo
Please note your registration is not complete until all required documentation has been reviewed.
Step 4: Only If You Are Under the Age of 21
You also need to make arrangements to have an administrator from your home school submit a Recommendation to Attend form (PDF) to adultdayschool@yrdsb.ca
English as a Second Language (ESL) Credit Course Inquiries
Students who have never studied in Canada and those who wish to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses must take an ESL Assessment. The next assessment date will be in late August.
Please email adultdayschool@yrdsb.ca for more information.