Education in
Ontario
High School, Work, College, University
Graduating High School
 30 Credits
 Literacy Test
 40 Hours Community Service
30 Credits
 4 English**
 3 Math**
 2 Science
 1 French
 1 Phys Ed
 1 Arts
 1 Geography
 1 History
 1 Civics & Careers
 3 “Groups”
 12 Elective
English
ESLA
ESLB
ESLC
ESLD
ESLE
Grade
11
English
Grade
12
English
Teaching & Learning in the
Classroom
Things that might be different from home:
*Teachers talk less
*Students talk more
*Tests & Exams may be worth less of the mark
*Activities may be more of the mark
Students usually have some homework every night, but
should not be up all night doing homework!
Extra help from teachers on lunch or after school is free!
Some Elective Courses At
Greenwood:
Cooking
Phys. Ed
Music
HFN1O8
PPL1OY
PPL2OY
AMU1O8
AMU2O8
Understanding Course
Levels in Junior Subjects
O MFM1P8
O MFM2P8
O
MPF1D8
(University)
O MPF2D8
O MAT1L8
Grade Level
Grade Level:
1 = Grade 9
2 = Grade 10
Difficulty Level
P= Applied (College)
Difficulty Level
D= Academic
Difficulty Level
L = Workplace
O MPF2L8
O
O
O
O
ESLAO8
ESLB08
ESLCO8
ESLD08
O = Open for Everyone
Understanding Levels in
Senior Subjects
ENG 3 U 1 U= University
ENG3C 1 C=College
ENG 3E 1 E = Workplace
Note! Grade 9 & 10 Courses
“D” level leads to “U” level
“P” level leads to “C” level
“L” level leads to “E” level
MFM1D1 MFM2D1
MFM1P1 MFM2P1
MAT2L1
MAT1L1
MCR3U1
MBF3C1
MAT3E1
MHF4U1
MAP4C1
MAT4E1
Going to Work
After Graduation:
Apprenticeship = Training While Working
What is College?
Job Training!
Diploma + ENG4C1
Some programs need grade 12 “C” level math or science
What Do I Need to Get Into
College?
For most programs:
Diploma + ENG4C1
Examples: Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Art
For many programs:
Diploma + ENG4C1 + MAP4C1
Examples: Accounting, Software Engineering, Heating & Air Conditioning
For some programs:
Diploma + ENG4C1 + SBI3C1, SCH4C1 OR SPH4C1
Examples: Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting
What is University?
Studying a Subject!
Diploma + ENG4U1 + 5 other Grade 12 “U” Courses
What Do I Need to Get Into
University?
For most programs:
Diploma + ENG4U1 + 5 other 12 “U”
Examples: History, Politics, Education, Social Work, Art, Geography, Music
For many programs
Diploma + ENG4U1 + MHF4U1 & MCV4U1 & 3 other 12 “U”
Examples: Business Administration, Computer Science, Math, Finance
For some programs: Diploma +
ENG4U1 + MHF4U1 & MCV4U1 + SCH4U1
+ SBI4U1 or SPH4U1 & 1 other 12 “U”
Examples: Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Dentistry
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