Become a learner at BSLN
Upgrade your learning today! Our free community learning programs help you improve your reading, writing, math, computer and communication skills for personal goals, further education, apprenticeships and/or employment.
Learner eligibility
To enroll in a BSLN program, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Reside in Nova Scotia
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
Not currently attend school
Be proficient in the language of instruction (except for deaf learners)
To be eligible to write the CAEC tests, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Reside in Nova Scotia
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or protected person
Not already have a GED
Not currently attend school
Lack a recognized high school diploma from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
How it works
Starting the journey to upgrade your learning is as easy as 1-2-3!
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First, you will go to the BSLN office to meet with the Director, who will guide you through a brief screening assessment to determine the most suitable program for you.
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Next, you will meet with the instructor, who will conduct a more focused assessment to determine how best to support you in the classroom. Together, you and the instructor will then develop a learning plan tailored to your needs.
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By working with the instructor and/or tutor, you’ll be on your way to unlocking your potential and empowering your future through continuous learning.
If you are part of the CAEC Prep program, the instructor will guide you through the entire process from deciding which of the five testing subjects to begin with, to helping you prepare and register for each test.
We are here to help you every step of the way!
To register for one of BSLN’s programs, please email hello@bsln.ca or call us at 902-869-3838.
Read the inspiring success stories of BSLN learners who are transforming their lives through knowledge, determination and resilience.
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Enjoying the process.
I’ve been out of a classroom setting for almost 25 years and I’m in my sixth week of preparing for my CAEC exams at BSLN. My first and biggest fear was not having the skill level to enroll and even get started with the program; however, I was a little surprised by what I am capable of and actually took to the material and process very well…
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Received my CAEC.
After being out of school for 40 years, in the Fall of 2024 I decided it was time to upgrade my education. Here is my story. My journey started on September 19th when I met with the Executive Director at BSLN to discuss the program and plans for moving forward. On September 23rd, I meet with my instructor, where I completed assessments to determine where I would start in the program. I remember my first day of school, I was nervous and excited at the same time...
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Support Through Completion
BSLN’s CAEC Prep program was something I was introduced to through another program I had been attending through ReachAbility. They came very highly recommended to me by the staff there who had been so very helpful to me that I did not hesitate to make the trek from Dartmouth to Sackville, and I could not be more happy that I did so…
