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)
Approved Providers and Courses for 2024-2025 (PDF 177 KB)
Course and Program Providers
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year, are due March 3rd, 2025.
Application to Become an Approved Course or Program Provider (MS Word 45 KB)
Approved Providers and Courses for 2024-2025 (PDF 177 KB)
For more information contact PDCredits@novascotia.ca