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Thanks to Shad’s high-quality programming, students who participate may be eligible to receive credit—just one more way we support your learning journey.

Manitoba High School Credit

Manitoban students can apply for a Student-Initiated Project (SIP) credit, which can count towards their Senior Years graduation requirements. This process must be initiated by students before attending Shad, and requires assistance from a school staff member. If you are a Manitoban student or educator who would like to learn more about this process, please reach out to us at info@shad.ca.

Newfoundland and Labrador High School Credit

Students can request an external credit to be awarded toward their high school diploma. Contact Shad at info@shad.ca with your name, student number, school name, and date of birth, and Shad will contact the Department of Education directly with confirmation of your completion of the program. Shad will then provide you with a Request for External Credit form to complete and submit to the Department of Education by your school.

Nova Scotia High School Credit

Nova Scotia Education and Early Childhood Development recognizes Shad is a commitment in personal development and offers students a Personal Development Credit for participating in Shad.

This means students can earn an elective credit towards high school graduation.

Specialist High Skills Major Credits

Students who are participating in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program may be eligible for co-op credit through Shad participation. If you are a SHSM student in Ontario, talk to your guidance counsellor or co-op teacher for more information.

This means students can earn an elective credit towards high school graduation.

Prince Edward Island High School Credit

The PEI Department of Education and Lifelong Learning has approved Shad as an authorized external credentials provider and offers Island students a special credit for participating in Shad.

This means students can earn an elective credit towards high school graduation.

Saskatchewan High School Credit

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education wants students to initiate learning outside of school and offers students an opportunity to earn an elective credit through the Special Project Credit for participating in Shad. In order to attain this credit, students must contact their principal for approval, prior to attending Shad.

This means students can earn an elective credit towards high school graduation.

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Project Credit

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognized program for young people ages 14-24, building their skills to equip them for life and work. Participation in Shad can count for the Duke of Ed Gold Project.

This means students can earn an elective credit towards high school graduation.

International Baccalaureate Credit

International Baccalaureate students can qualify for the creativity aspect of CAS through Shad participation. Involvement in Shad also sets the stage for an effective Theory of Knowledge project.

Read our IB information document.

Athabasca University Credits

Shad’s Virtual campus participants will have the opportunity to complete the Elevate your Personal Brand MOOC and the Introduction course of the AI Ethics Micro-credential Certificate through Athabasca University. Both of these courses are asynchronous, and students will have 90 days, beginning at the program start, to complete these courses and earn a university credit.

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