List of Mandatory Courses for Students – Sept 2014

The lists below correspond to the courses that are required for the students to take in order to be
able to covalidate their grades once they return to their home countries. This is the standard list
that all of the students must adhere too, however if there are some variations (i.e. due to specific
school needs) they will be outlined and noted when the student application is submitted. These
requirements only apply to students that are registered to study for one full year or a semester.

Brazil
Also all of the courses must be either within the grade that the student is registered in. If this is not
possible then they can are allowed to go one grade up or one grade down. For example, a student
registered in Gr. 11, may be allowed to partake in either Grade 10 or Grade 12 courses, but not
Grade 9.
• 1 English - Level based on their SLEP test scores, ESL included
• 1 Math - any Math class – Algebra, Functions, Calculus, etc.
• 1 Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
• 1 Social Studies - History, Geography, Law, Civics, Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, etc.
Please note that the courses Family Studies, Food and Nutrition, Fashion, Parenting,
Childhood Education, etc unfortunately are NOT considered as social studies and
therefore will not count as credits.
• 1 Physical Education – The students in boards that only have four courses in a term MUST
join a sports team in order to gain this credit. If there is the possibility for 5 courses in a
term then they will need to register for this.

Spain,
Also all of the courses must be at the grade level that the student is registered in. For example, a
student in Grade 10, can only take Grade 10 courses, he/she is not permitted to take courses
outside of their grade level. The list of course requirements from the Ministry of Education in Spain
are as follows:
• English, French, Math (Algebra, Functions, Calculus, etc.), Science (Gr 9 & 10), Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Geography, History, Art History, Philosophy, Tech Design,
Latin and Greek
The students have the option of being registered in any four courses from the list above.
**Encouragement to join in extra-curricular activities is important so providing them with a list of
clubs/teams they can join and dates when these happen is very helpful for them.

Mexico, Colombia, and others from South America

Also all of the courses must be at the grade level that the student is registered in. For example, a
student in Grade 10, can only take Grade 10 courses, he/she is not permitted to take courses
outside of their grade level.
• 1 English - Level based on their SLEP test scores, ESL included
• 1 Math - any Math class – Algebra, Functions, Calculus, etc.
• 1 Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
• 1 Social Studies - History, Geography, Law, Civics, Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, etc.
Germany
These students can pick whatever courses they want to take as they are not getting credit. There
are some instances where the student will require taking a certain course so that they will not fall
behind, and will be able to integrate back once they return to Germany.
We like to register them with the basic courses to ensure there is space and then the student can
make the adjustments with their guidance counselor.
• 1 English - Level based on their SLEP test scores, ESL included
• 1 Other International Language – Spanish, French or Latin ***this is a trend that seems to
be growing especially with Spanish courses.
• 1 Math - any Math class – Algebra, Functions, Calculus, etc.
• 1 Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.

** Many of the German students already come with ideas of extra-curricular activities they would like to
do. They are known for joining many clubs so providing them with a list of clubs/teams they can join and
dates when these happen is very helpful for them.

Japan
These Japanese students can usually pick whatever courses they want to take as they are not
getting credits. We do register them with the basic courses to ensure there is space and then the
student can make the adjustments with their guidance counselor. Most Japanese students come
for a full year so we usually spread out the 4 courses across the two semesters.
• 1 English - Level based on their SLEP test scores, ESL included
• 1 Math - any Math class – Algebra, Functions, Calculus, etc.
• 1 Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
• 1 History or Geography

** Most of the Japanese students will need to of have ESL support during their stay so that they
may improve their English.
** We also recommend the use of a Canadian Buddy during the first week of school to help them
get around.

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