The ABE programs consist of three levels, and completion times vary by program. The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (IPGS) recommends the following completion guidelines:
Level I – Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- completion within one year of enrollment
- not everyone will need to complete this level
- The Murphy Centre does not offer level I, but can refer you to another organization
Level II – Transitional Skills similar to grades 7-9
- completion within 6-10 months after enrollment
- many students complete faster
- not everyone will need to complete this level.
Level III – corresponds to grades 10-12
- requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits in order to graduate
- graduation provides a high school equivalency
- completion of 36 credits takes a[approximately 72 weeks
- on average, one course should be completed every two weeks
- credits you received in high school are transferred to the ABE program
ABE completion time depends on how many high school credits you received