Every course in an Ontario Secondary School has a six-character course code. A code can be broken down as follows:
Every course in an Ontario Secondary School has a six-character course code. A code can be broken down as follows:
The first letter represents the course’s department area:
Grade 9 and 10
Grade 11 and 12
For grade 9 and 10 students, they have the ability to choose between three different types of courses: Academic, Applied and Open.
In an academic course, you will learn the essential concepts of a subject and explore related material as well. Although your knowledge and skills in the subject will be developed through both theory and practical applications, the emphasis will be on theory and abstract thinking to prepare you for future studies.
An applied course covers the essential concepts of a subject. Knowledge and skills will be developed through both theory and practical applications, but the focus will be on practical applications.
An open course prepares for further study in certain subjects and may not be designed for specific requirements of universities, colleges, or the workplace.
In Grades 11 and 12, you will be able to choose from among workplace preparation, university/college preparation, college preparation and university preparation courses.
Workplace preparation courses prepare you to move directly into the workplace after high school or to be admitted into apprenticeship programs or other training programs in the community. Courses focus on employment skills and on practical workplace applications of subject content.
University/College preparation courses are offered to prepare you to meet the entrance requirements of certain university and college programs. They focus on both theory and practical applications.
College preparation courses provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the entrance requirements for most college programs. Courses focus on practical applications and also examine underlying theories.
