Since September 2012, all public high school students in Nova Scotia have been able to earn personal development credits and have these count as one of the five elective credits they need to graduate.
Students can earn personal development credits in three areas: arts, languages, and leadership.
Personal Development Credit Policy - This document is currently being updated.
Students & Parents/ Guardians
This section is currently being updated. For more information contact PDCredits@novascotia.ca.
Student Notification Form (PDF 143 KB)
Educators
This section is currently being updated. For more information contact PDCredits@novascotia.ca.
Approved Providers Certificate Samples (PDF 7.7 MB)
PDC Providers List for 2025-2026 (PDF 76.0 KB)
Course and Program Providers
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year, are due February 6, 2026.
PDC Providers List for 2025-2026 (PDF 76.0 KB)
PDC Application for 2026-2027 (PDF 439 KB)
For more information contact PDCredits@novascotia.ca