Ontario Secondary School Courses
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Grade 9
PPL1O – Healthy Active Living Education
Introduces students to healthy living through physical activity, fitness, and wellness education, while building teamwork and leadership skills.
Introduces students to healthy living through physical activity, fitness, and wellness education, while building teamwork and leadership skills.
AVI1O – Visual Arts
Develops creativity and visual expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, and design, with a focus on elements of art and principles of design.
Develops creativity and visual expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, and design, with a focus on elements of art and principles of design.
FSF1D – Core French
Enhances communication skills in French through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on practical vocabulary and cultural understanding.
Enhances communication skills in French through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on practical vocabulary and cultural understanding.
SNC1W – Science
Explores biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, emphasizing scientific inquiry and real-world applications.
Explores biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, emphasizing scientific inquiry and real-world applications.
MTH1W – Mathematics
Covers number sense, algebra, proportional reasoning, geometry, measurement, and data to build strong problem-solving skills.
Covers number sense, algebra, proportional reasoning, geometry, measurement, and data to build strong problem-solving skills.
CGC1W – Issues in Canadian Geography
Examines Canadian geography through environmental, economic, and social issues, emphasizing sustainability and responsible citizenship.
Examines Canadian geography through environmental, economic, and social issues, emphasizing sustainability and responsible citizenship.
ENL1W – English
Develops reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy skills, with a focus on understanding diverse texts and expressing ideas effectively.
Develops reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy skills, with a focus on understanding diverse texts and expressing ideas effectively.
TAS1O – Technological Education
Introduces students to technology-based problem-solving, design processes, and hands-on learning in various technological fields.
Introduces students to technology-based problem-solving, design processes, and hands-on learning in various technological fields.
BEM1O – Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Encourages creativity and innovation while teaching students how to think like entrepreneurs and identify opportunities.
Encourages creativity and innovation while teaching students how to think like entrepreneurs and identify opportunities.
Grade 10
BEP2O – Launching and Leading a Business
Introduces entrepreneurship and business management concepts, focusing on leadership, innovation, and creating a business venture.
Introduces entrepreneurship and business management concepts, focusing on leadership, innovation, and creating a business venture.
ENG2D – English
Strengthens communication skills through the study of literature, media, and informational texts, emphasizing critical thinking and essay writing.
Strengthens communication skills through the study of literature, media, and informational texts, emphasizing critical thinking and essay writing.
SNC2D – Science
Expands on concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science, while continuing to develop scientific inquiry skills.
Expands on concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science, while continuing to develop scientific inquiry skills.
CHC2D – Canadian History Since World War I
Explores Canada’s role in global events and internal changes from WWI to the present, emphasizing historical inquiry and analysis.
Explores Canada’s role in global events and internal changes from WWI to the present, emphasizing historical inquiry and analysis.
CHV2O / GLC2O – Civics and Citizenship / Career Studies
Civics: Examines the rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizens in a democratic society. Career Studies: Helps students explore career options, set goals, and develop essential skills for future success.
Civics: Examines the rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizens in a democratic society. Career Studies: Helps students explore career options, set goals, and develop essential skills for future success.
MPM2D – Principles of Mathematics
Covers algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and measurement to prepare students for advanced mathematical study.
Covers algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and measurement to prepare students for advanced mathematical study.
TEJ2O – Technological Education
Explores computer technology, electronics, programming, and networking through practical, hands-on projects.
Explores computer technology, electronics, programming, and networking through practical, hands-on projects.
BTT2O – Information and Communication Technology
Develops digital literacy and skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and online communication tools.
Develops digital literacy and skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and online communication tools.
Grade 11
SBI3U – Biology
Examines cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and ecosystems, with an emphasis on scientific investigation.
Examines cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and ecosystems, with an emphasis on scientific investigation.
MCR3U – Functions and Applications
Explores functions, their properties, and real-world applications, preparing students for advanced mathematics.
Explores functions, their properties, and real-world applications, preparing students for advanced mathematics.
ENG3U – English
Focuses on critical reading, writing, and analytical skills through the study of novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction.
Focuses on critical reading, writing, and analytical skills through the study of novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction.
SCH3U – Chemistry
Covers matter, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and atomic theory, with a strong focus on laboratory work.
Covers matter, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and atomic theory, with a strong focus on laboratory work.
SPH3U – Physics
Introduces the principles of motion, energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism through problem-solving and experimentation.
Introduces the principles of motion, energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism through problem-solving and experimentation.
HSP3U – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
Explores human behavior and society through the lenses of culture, psychology, and social structures.
Explores human behavior and society through the lenses of culture, psychology, and social structures.
ICS3U – Introduction to Computer Science
Develops programming and problem-solving skills while introducing computer hardware, software, and algorithms.
Develops programming and problem-solving skills while introducing computer hardware, software, and algorithms.
BAF3M – Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Teaches accounting principles, financial statements, and decision-making skills for personal and business contexts.
Teaches accounting principles, financial statements, and decision-making skills for personal and business contexts.
MCF3M – Functions and Applications
Focuses on quadratic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, emphasizing real-life problem-solving.
Focuses on quadratic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, emphasizing real-life problem-solving.
CIE3M – The Individual and the Economy
Examines economic principles and their impact on individuals, businesses, and government policy.
Examines economic principles and their impact on individuals, businesses, and government policy.
Grade 12
MHF4U – Advanced Functions
Explores polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions to prepare students for calculus.
Explores polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions to prepare students for calculus.
SBI4U – Biology
Examines advanced topics in molecular genetics, homeostasis, biochemistry, and population dynamics.
Examines advanced topics in molecular genetics, homeostasis, biochemistry, and population dynamics.
ENG4U – English
Develops advanced communication, research, and critical-thinking skills through the study of complex literary texts.
Develops advanced communication, research, and critical-thinking skills through the study of complex literary texts.
MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors
Introduces differential and integral calculus, vector geometry, and their applications in mathematics and science.
Introduces differential and integral calculus, vector geometry, and their applications in mathematics and science.
SCH4U – Chemistry
Covers organic chemistry, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and equilibrium, with a focus on laboratory inquiry.
Covers organic chemistry, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and equilibrium, with a focus on laboratory inquiry.
SPH4U – Physics
Explores advanced mechanics, energy, waves, fields, and modern physics, preparing students for university study.
Explores advanced mechanics, energy, waves, fields, and modern physics, preparing students for university study.
MDM4U – Mathematics of Data Management
Introduces probability, statistics, and data analysis to solve real-world problems and support decision-making.
Introduces probability, statistics, and data analysis to solve real-world problems and support decision-making.
BBB4M – International Business Fundamentals
Explores global trade, marketing, and economic issues, emphasizing how businesses operate in international markets.
Explores global trade, marketing, and economic issues, emphasizing how businesses operate in international markets.
BOH4M – Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals
Develops leadership, teamwork, and management skills needed for organizational success.
Develops leadership, teamwork, and management skills needed for organizational success.
ICS4U – Computer Science
Covers advanced programming, algorithms, and software design, preparing students for postsecondary computer studies.
Covers advanced programming, algorithms, and software design, preparing students for postsecondary computer studies.
PSK4U – Introduction to Kinesiology
Examines human movement, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and the role of physical activity in health.
Examines human movement, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and the role of physical activity in health.
BAT4M – Financial Accounting Principles
Expands on accounting principles, focusing on financial analysis and reporting for decision-making in business.
Expands on accounting principles, focusing on financial analysis and reporting for decision-making in business.
HSB4U – Challenge and Change in Society
Investigates social change, trends, and issues through sociology, psychology, and anthropology.
Investigates social change, trends, and issues through sociology, psychology, and anthropology.
CIA4U – Analyzing Current Economic Issues
Explores national and global economic issues using economic theory, models, and critical analysis.
Explores national and global economic issues using economic theory, models, and critical analysis.
OLC4O – Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
Helps students develop essential reading and writing skills required to meet the Ontario literacy graduation requirement.
Helps students develop essential reading and writing skills required to meet the Ontario literacy graduation requirement.
Other
ESLA – English as a Second Language, Level A
Builds basic English communication skills for everyday situations and simple academic use.
Builds basic English communication skills for everyday situations and simple academic use.
ESLB – English as a Second Language, Level B
Strengthens foundational English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for academic growth.
Strengthens foundational English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for academic growth.
ESLC – English as a Second Language, Level C
Develops intermediate English skills for more complex communication and academic study.
Develops intermediate English skills for more complex communication and academic study.
ESLD – English as a Second Language, Level D
Enhances advanced English fluency and prepares students for mainstream academic courses.
Enhances advanced English fluency and prepares students for mainstream academic courses.
ESLE – English as a Second Language, Level E
Refines academic English proficiency, focusing on advanced reading, writing, and oral communication.
Refines academic English proficiency, focusing on advanced reading, writing, and oral communication.