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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.
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Grades 9 and 10
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Grades 11 and 12
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Typical Destination(s)
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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.
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University Preparation -
Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.
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University
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University/College Preparation -
Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet entrance requirements for specific college and university programs.
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University
College
Apprenticeship
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Applied -
Focus on essential concepts, knowledge and skills through practical applications, concrete examples and hands-on experience.
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College Preparation -
Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for college programs.
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College
Apprenticeship
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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.
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Workplace
Apprenticeship
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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.
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University
College
Apprenticeship
Workplace
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