Adult learners in Ontario have options and pathways to postsecondary education that are different from those of youth who are attending a mainstream (publicly funded grades 9-12) secondary school.
Ontario’s Pathways to Postsecondary Education for Adult Learners consists of two documents that explain the four main pathways that are available to adult learners:
- a one-page chart summarizing the features of four main pathways | en français
- a companion guide providing more detailed information about each pathway | en français
The chart and guide will be of particular interest to counsellors, advisors, and instructors working with adult learners by providing information and advice for informed decision making when choosing a route to postsecondary education. See below for various chart formats.
This project is funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and was developed in partnership with the College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading (CSC).

Printable Poster Charts
- 18 X 24 poster (this size also shrinks to 8.5 X 11) | en français
- 24 X 36 poster | en français
Order Posters and More
Reach out to info@cesba.com if you would like printed posters, guides or tearaway chart pads. CESBA currently has a small stock of posters in each size, chart pads and printed companion guides.
Packages were sent to all CESBA member school board Get SET programs in August, with some deliveries arriving in early September. If you did not receive your package, please let us know. (August 2026)