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Types of Courses and Pathways

The following chart is meant to serve as a general overview of the types of courses available and the typical pathways chosen by students as they work towards meeting educational goals for post-secondary pursuits. 

Please note:  These pathways are not rigid - movement from one type of course to another is possible in some circumstances, ie. Taking applied in grade 9 and moving into academic for grade 10.  It is very important to check prerequisites for individual courses in order to determine suitability and eligibility. 

 

Grades 9 and 10

Grades 11 and 12

Typical Destination(s)

Academic -

Develop students' knowledge and skills through study of theory and abstract problems.  These courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and explore related concepts as well.  They incorporate practical applications where appropriate.

 

University Preparation -

Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.

 

 

 

University

 

 

 

University/College Preparation -

Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet entrance requirements for specific college and university programs.

 

 

University

 

College

 

Apprenticeship

 

Applied -

Focus on essential concepts, knowledge and skills through practical applications, concrete examples and hands-on experience.

 

College Preparation -

Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for college programs.

 

College

 

Apprenticeship

 
 

Workplace Preparation -

Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the expectations of employers or the requirements for admission to certain apprenticeship or training programs.

 

 

Workplace

 

Apprenticeship

Open -

Designed to generally enrich and broaden the student's education; are not designed with specific post-secondary programs in mind; have expectations appropriate for all students.

 

University

College

Apprenticeship

Workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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