This program is for students who have not obtained a high school diploma. It prepares students for entry into post secondary programs.

Program content: Mature Student High School graduation requirements consist of eight approved credits. Four of these credits must be at a Senior 4 level, and of those, Senior 4 Mathematics and Senior 4 English Language Arts are compulsory where applicable, provincial standards tests apply. Subject to approval, four additional credits from Senior 1 to 4 Level may be taken or transferred from previously completed courses.

The Norway House Education Centre first offered the Mature Student High School Diploma since moving into the old Norway House High School building in the Fall of 2004. Prior to this Frontier School Division used to administer the Mature Student Program (MSP). Since the inception of this program, the enrollment of students has continued to increase. This academic school 2006/07 will mark the highest number of graduates from the MSP Program, 29 graduates.

There is no tuition cost to the individual attending the Mature Student Program. Transportation, student incentives and childcare allowances are provided. To qualify for the student incentive, students are required to have a 90% attendance average.

The Adult Education Program is designed for students who wish to prepare for entry into post-secondary programs, satisfy employment–related goals, or earn a high school diploma. The Norway House Education Centre offers community members the opportunity to attend classes in an adult class environment. Students are able to obtain grade 9 & 10 credits and upon completion, can enter into the Mature Student Program. Courses offered are S1 and S2 Language Arts, S1 Social Studies, S2 Geography, S1 & S2 Mathematics and S1 & S2 Science. In addition, to these classes, Life Skills and Outdoor Education, Basic Computer Skills, CPR and First Aid are offered. Students attend classes on a full time basis.

There is no tuition cost to the individual attending the Adult Education Program. Transportation, student incentives and childcare allowances are provided. To qualify for the student incentive, students are required to have a 90% attendance average.

Revenue for the Adult Education and Mature Student Programs is received from INAC. We currently receive $11,801.76 per pupil. Out of this revenue we maintain the operations of the building; employee salaries for the receptionist, file clerk, four adult education instructors, building maintenance supervisor, building maintenance assistant, two full-time security, two part-time security, three custodians and one adult education driver.

This chart shows the financial information on allocation of funds for the Training Budget Program: