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English As Second Language Program
English as Second Language Program is an intensive course moduled in a variety of subjects, with difficulty levels ranging from elementary to advanced.
Course Name Course Stream
English as a Second Language Level 1 Academic
English as a Second Language Level 2 Academic
English as a Second Language Level 3 Academic
English as a Second Language Level 4 Academic
English as a Second Language Level 5 Academic
Introduction of Grade 9 Courses
As the transition phase from Grade 8 to high school, Grade 9 is the year when students can begin to explore their interests and make their preliminary decisions on the direction of their future. In this year, students can choose comprehensive basic courses for better preparation.
Course Name Course Stream
Grade 9 English Academic
Grade 9 Mathematics Academic
Grade 9 Science Academic
Grade 9 Geography Academic
Grade 9 Health and Physical Education Open
Grade 9 Visual Arts Open
Grade 9 Integrated Arts Open
Grade 9 Drama Open
Grade 9 Music Open
Grade 9 Introduction to Business Open
Grade 9 Information and Communication Open
Introduction of Grade 10 Courses

As the bridge between elementary education and higher education, most teachers should emphasise to students that Grade 9 is a transition period before they enter Grade 10. Many important courses, such as English, Mathematics, and Science, etc., will become more challenging, so as to let students adapt to the increased degree of difficulty in high school. At the same time, students will have more choices in Grade 10 compared to Grade 9, giving students more chance to access to practical courses.

Course NameCourse Stream
Grade 10 EnglishAcademic
Grade 10 MathematicsAcademic
Grade 10 ScienceAcademic
Grade 10 Canadian History since World War IAcademic
Grade 10 Career EducationOpen
Grade 10 Civic and CitizenshipOpen
Grade 10 Health and Physical EducationOpen
Grade 10 Media ArtsOpen
Grade 10 Integrated ArtsOpen
Grade 10 DramaOpen
Grade 10 Visual ArtsOpen
Grade 10 Introduction to BusinessOpen
Grade 10 Computer TechnologyOpen
Introduction of Grade 11 Courses

In Grade 11, students will choose the direction of their higher education: University or College. Grade 11 courses begin to become increasingly challenging, as Grade 11lays the foundation for Grade 12. The basic professional/university preparatory courses such as accounting, economics, and science in business studies, as well as biology, physics, and chemistry in science studies. There will also be art classes, technical design classes, and so on.

Course NameCourse Stream
Grade 11 EnglishAcademic
Grade 11 FunctionsAcademic
Grade 11 BiologyAcademic
Grade 11 ChemistryAcademic
Grade 11 Dramatic ArtsAcademic
Grade 11 Visual ArtsAcademic
Grade 11 Health and Physical EducationOpen
Grade 11 Media ArtsAcademic
Grade 11 Integrated ArtsAcademic
Grade 11 EconomicsAcademic
Grade 11 Computer and Information ScienceAcademic
Grade 11 Introduction to Financial AccountingAcademic
Grade 11 Information TechnologyAcademic
Introduction of Grade 12 Courses

Grade 12 is the most challenging year of high school. Subjects will be subdivided again. Many courses require the relevant courses in Grade 11 as prerequisites. Many courses are available for students to choose from, not only to enable students to enter university, but also to lay a solid foundation for University. It is worth noting that universities generally need to have six or more grade 12 university preparation courses at the time of admission.

Course Name Course Stream
Grade 12 English Academic
Grade 12 Functions Academic
Grade 12 Calculus Academic
Grade 12 Data Management Academic
Grade 12 Biology Academic
Grade 12 Chemistry Academic
Grade 12 Physics Academic
Grade 12 Dramatic Arts Academic
Grade 12 Visual Arts Academic
Grade 12 Health and Physical Education Open
Grade 12 Media Arts Academic
Grade 12 Social Science – Individual and Families Academic
Grade 12 Social Science – Human Growth and Humanities Academic
Grade 12 Financial Accounting Academic
Grade 12 International Business Academic
Grade 12 Organizational Studies Academic
Grade 12 Information Technology Academic
Grade 12 Computer and Information Science Academic