An excerpt from the Jamaica Observer:
“Adult learners who have exited or may not have entered the formal education system and require access to learning opportunities can do so through the HEART/NSTA Trust’s High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme.
Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr Taneisha Ingleton, said the agency is all-inclusive and all about human capital development.
“So, if it is you did not get that opportunity to go to high school or really finish your primary education, we take you through a phased basis… reading, writing. We have had a lot of success stories across our High School Diploma Equivalency programme,” Dr Ingleton said.
She was speaking on the Good Morning Minister programme on Love 101, Wednesday.”
Read the full article here: Adult learners can access HEART/NSTA Trust’s HSDE programme – Jamaica Observer
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This is another chance for me to acquire my high school diploma, thank you Heart Trust for this opportunity.
same here I hope it offer in my parish
Good afternoon, Khalessi. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. Yes, the program is offered across Jamaica. We encourage you to visit your nearest HEART parish office to check current availability and complete your application.
I’d like to enter this program in September. Can you let me know which centers in Montego Bay or Westmoreland will be offering this? I’d like to apply for college next year, so I’ll
I need a GPA; will I be able to get that in the program? Please and thank you.
Good morning, Moesha, thank you for reaching out to the HEART NSTA Trust. We appreciate your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. This program allows you to do CXCs’ and City & Guilds subjects. The classes are offered free of cost to participants; however, participants are required to pay for the Exams. Applications are done at your nearest parish office and the specific parish office will advise what classes are available and how they are schedule. To find out where our parish offices are, visit our website at Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org).
How can I sign up?
Good morning, Gavin. We appreciate you reaching out to us. Thank you for showing interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. This allows you to do CXCs’ and City & Guilds subjects that are offered through our parish offices. The classes are offered free of charge to participants; however, participants are required to pay for the exams. Applications are done at our parish office, and the specific parish office will advise what classes are available and how they are scheduled.
I am Natalia Hinds am interested in HSDE program have signed up in door
Good morning Natalia, and thank you for your interest in the High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme. We would be happy to assist you with information regarding the programme.
In keeping with the Data Protection Act and our commitment to safeguarding personal information, we kindly invite you to continue this conversation through our private messaging channel or live chat. This will allow our Customer Care team to assist you directly while ensuring that your information remains secure and protected.
We look forward to assisting you further.
How can I sign up for CXC?
Good day, Nadine. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. To apply for this programme kindly visit your nearest parish office to register. Please see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
what if we can’t afford to be at school every day because of Financial difficulties
Season’s greetings, Jadeanne. Thank you for reaching out to us. A response was sent to you today, December 10, 2024, from info@heart-nta.org. You may provide a response to the same email address provided.
Are persons able to still sign up for classes seeing that we are in September?
Good day, Tamika. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. We apologize for the delayed response. Yes, you may still apply for this program, kindly visit your nearest parish office to register for the program. A representative from the parish office will contact you and inform you when and where classes will be offered. Please see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
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I live in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, and I was interested in taking CSEC and City and Guilds classes. I had online classes before but would prefer in-person. Where can I attend face-to-face classes?
Season’s greetings, Ackalia. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. Kindly visit our parish office at 45 Main Street (St. Ann’s Bay) to ascertain how the program will be delivered.
Hello, how can I get more information on this program? Can the course be done online? Can I just do the school leaving program, or do I have to do CXC’s as well? If so, what subjects? Thanks in advance.
Good day, Rowenna. Thank you for your interest in our program. Our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program is offered face to face through our parish offices who would advise what classes are available and how they will be scheduled. The classes are offered free of cost to participants; however, participants will be required to pay for the Exams. To be eligible for our School Leavers’ Training Opportunities Programme (SLTOP) applicants are required to be between ages 17 to 23 and have at least one CSEC subject. Applications are also done through our parish office for this program. Please see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
Hi Greetings, my name is Shannea Sinclair, and I would like to enroll in this program so that I can apply for university
Good day, Shannea. We appreciate your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. Registration is through our parish office and the specific parish office will advise what classes are available and how they are schedule. The classes are offered free of cost to participants; however, participants will pay for the Exams. Please see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
Is there a branch close to Spaulding? How do I sign up?
Good day, Abigail. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. To apply for this programme kindly visit your nearest parish office to register. Please see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
good evening when port maria branch calling the students to start the HSD PROGRAM,we already did the math and English exam to get in what are they waiting on.
Good morning, Jenise. Thank you for contacting us. To better assist you, please send the name of the subject you applied for to infoheart-nta.org.
Good afternoon, I live in Brown’s Town and I’d like to do CSEC Maths, English A, Integrated Science and Human and Social Biology.
A pleasant afternoon, Shantay. Thank you for reaching out to us. Our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme offers free CXC and City & Guilds subject classes through our parish offices. Applications can be submitted at our St. Ann’s Bay location, 51 Windsor Road, during our operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note that while classes are offered free of charge, participants are responsible for paying their exam fees. The parish office will provide further information on class availability and scheduling.
Just an enquiry, what’s the cost for all the subjects listed above?
A pleasant afternoon, Shantay. Thank you for reaching out to us. Our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program offers free CXCs and City & Guilds subjects through our parish offices. The classes are offered free of cost to participants; however, participants will pay for the exams. Our parish office handles applications, and the specific parish office will provide information on available classes and their scheduling. To find out where our parish offices are, visit our website at Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org).
good day, i am very much interested in starting this course. i live close to the portmore location, however i also work . and i don’t knowhow to get in
Good day Fellasha, thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme. Kindly be advised that applications are facilitated through our parish office. You may proceed to register by visiting our location at Western Parade, Waterford P.O., Portmore. The office will provide detailed information regarding the subjects offered during the evening sessions, as well as their respective schedules.
Good day I live in Kingston and would like to do some CXC subjects. ( mathematics, social studies, accounts and Biology) how do I apply
Good morning, Mckahla. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme. To apply for the subjects, you are interested in—Mathematics, Social Studies, Accounts, and Biology—please visit our Kingston HSDE office located at 124 East Street.
I want to start 4 Cxc subjects is it too late to sign up ? Really interested to start soon I am from the Kingston branch area and would appreciate a feed back thank u
Good morning, Anika. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme. To apply for the subjects you wish to study, please visit our Kingston HSDE office located on 124 East Street.
Good day, I already have Csec subjects but I did not graduate and I would like to acquire a diploma for university. Will I need to go through the whole process again?
Good day, Kimora. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your interest in furthering your studies. Congratulations on already achieving your CSEC subjects—that’s a solid foundation to build on.
At HEART/NSTA Trust, our Level 3 NVQ-J certificates are considered equivalent to a diploma. However, since each tertiary institution sets its own entry requirements, we strongly recommend that you make direct contact with the university or college you’re interested in. They will be able to confirm whether our NVQ-J certificate can be accepted as a diploma for admission into their programmes.
Good day, I already have Csec subjects but I did not graduate and I would like to acquire a diploma for university. Will I need to go through the whole process again?
Good day, Kimora. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your interest in furthering your studies. Congratulations on already achieving your CSEC subjects—that’s a solid foundation to build on.
At HEART/NSTA Trust, our Level 3 NVQ-J certificates are considered equivalent to a diploma. However, since each tertiary institution sets its own entry requirements, we strongly recommend that you make direct contact with the university or college you’re interested in. They will be able to confirm whether our NVQ-J certificate can be accepted as a diploma for admission into their programmes.
Hi good afternoon. I am 37 and would like to sign up for the program
Good day, Kameale. Thank you for your interest in our program. To apply, please visit your nearest parish office at your convenience. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Hello, I did sign up for the HSDE program, but they said that I have to wait until September. My question is, I already have maths and English, I would like to increase both their levels to level three 3 and gain two 2 CXC alongside them. Is that possible”? I am located in Kingston
Season’s greetings, Antwon. Thank you for following up with us. Since you already hold qualifications in Mathematics and English, you can certainly pursue City & Guilds Level 3 and additional CXC subjects through our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme. To discuss your specific subject goals and the enrollment process, please visit our HSDE Office at 124 East Street. Our team is ready to help you map out your path toward these higher qualifications.
hi am 19 year old and I would like to sign up for the program
Good day, Natalia. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme.
Applications can be completed at your nearest HEART parish office. When visiting, please bring your TRN, birth certificate, two passport-sized photographs, a valid government-issued ID, and any proof of qualifications you may have.
To find the parish office most convenient to you, please visit our website at https://www.heart-nsta.org/locations/
and select your preferred location.
Hello good, night my name is Rihanna. and I’m 20 years of age and I didn’t get to finish high school i drop out of school before I entered 9 grade that’s around the time covid came out. and I would like to sign up for this course.
Good day Rihanna, thank you for reaching out and sharing your story. We’re glad you’re interested in continuing your education.
You can apply for our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme at your nearest HEART parish office. When you go, please bring your TRN, birth certificate, two passport-sized photographs, a valid government-issued ID, and any proof of qualifications you may have.
To find the HEART parish office closest to you, visit https://www.heart-nsta.org/locations/
and choose the location that’s most convenient.
We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey!
can we apply online
Good morning, Tatyanna. Applications for the High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) Programme are completed in person and are not available online. To find out about the subjects currently being offered and the class schedule, please visit your nearest HEART Parish Office with your TRN, government-issued ID, Birth Certificate, one passport-size photograph, and any qualifications, if applicable. Our team will be happy to assist you with the application process and provide information on the available classes.
i would like to know if csec classes are online basic or face to face
Good afternoon, Shanique. Thank you for your interest in the High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) Programme. Applications are completed through your nearest HEART Parish Office, where our team will provide information on the available subjects and class schedules, including whether classes are offered online or face-to-face. Please take your TRN, Birth Certificate, government-issued identification, and any proof of qualification, if applicable, when applying.