Earn Credits at Your Existing Job

Earn credits through your current workplace. Make an appointment today!

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Scent and Allergy Sensitive School

All St. Charles locations are scent-free schools

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registration for indigenous & international languages elementary program (IILEP) for fall/winter

Registration is now available for our IILEP Fall/Winter Program (Runs Sept 8-May 30 )

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Improve Your English at St. Charles

We have many programs to help you improve your English - Classes starting September 2025

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free Computer classes

Beginner Level, Skill Upgrading, Job Readiness - In-Person & Online starting in September 2025

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Program Categories

Interesting in taking a CourSe?

We have a number of locations and outreaches across Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Please note that not every course is offered at each location. Please see individual course pages for details.

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News & Updates

Student Mental Health and Well-Being
September 20, 2022
Student Mental Health and Well-Being
National Catholic Health Care Week (October 2-8)
August 12, 2022
National Catholic Health Care Week
World Youth Day in Lisbon (July 28- August 7, 2023)
June 28, 2022
World Youth Day in Lisbon
St. Charles Closed on Monday for Victoria Day
May 20, 2022
St. Charles Closed on Monday for Victoria Day
PLAR Program May 16-June 16 (Fast Track Your Diploma)
May 6, 2022
PLAR Program May 16-June 16

Upcoming Events

Online Computer Skills Upgrading & Computer Job Readiness Training (Continuous Intake)
Culinary Arts Program Starts Sept 2
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program (Sept 2-June 26)
Teacher Led eLearning Adult Secondary School (Sept 2-TBA)
PLAR Session (Earn multiple credits in only 6 weeks)(Sept 2-TBA)
English as a Second Language (ESL) Credit Starts September 2
Computer Skills Upgrading & Computer Job Readiness Training (Sept 9-Oct 16)
International FASD Awareness Day

About our School

Welcome to St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education. St. Charles is pleased to be an integral part of your educational journey. Since 1985, St. Charles has established a tradition of delivering exceptional programs for adult students.

St. Charles provides opportunities for adults in completing a high school diploma, English as a Second Language, Academic Upgrading, Employment Training programs in Personal Support Worker and Culinary Arts, and General Interest courses. We have many programs that meet your goals and provide opportunities through different methods of delivery.

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HWCDSB Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool


The HWCDSB encourages all incidences of bullying to be reported to the school principal. Recognizing that some individuals may not feel comfortable with direct reporting, the HWCDSB has set up a safe and anonymous way to report bullying. Students, parents/guardians and Catholic school community members can use the HWCDSB Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool.

Bullying Prevention, Intervention and Follow-up PlanClick here to start the Reporting Tool→