Course Planning

Trades & Technical

Educational Pathways: Trades and Technology High School College/Technical Institute complete training Levels 1-4 Apprenticeship Work University Bachelor of Technology

General Requirements: Trade Each Trade/School has its own specific academic requirements. English: English 12 (UFV) Communications 12 (Kwantlen, BCIT) Math: Program Dependent: Foundations ,Pre-calculus, A & W Math 11 Physics : Is recommended for some apprenticeship programs ( ie. electrician, gas fitting, plumbing) Pre-test: English, Math, and/or Mechanical reasoning tests. May be required by students currently completing pre-requisites.

General Requirements: Technical Each Technical program has its own specific academic requirements. English: English12, % will vary (competitive programs) Math: Dependent on Program Health Sciences: Pre-Calculus Computers/Engineering: Pre-Calculus Business: Any Math Please verify the math required for these programs

College/University

College/University College Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree Two Year Diploma Two Year Diploma University Transfer Associate Degree University Transfer Associate Degree Continue at College (degree) Go to University (degree) Go to work

General Entrance/UT Requirements: Admission Purposes only Douglas: English: English 12 (C, blended) or Communications 12 (B) Kwantlen: English 12 (C+, course or blended) or Communications 12 (A) Langara: Grade 12 graduation (English 12 80%, course or LET) Capilano: English 12 (C+, blended)

Diploma Programs Two year programs (skill specific) English Requirement: English 12 (B) Additional pre-requisites: academic courses non-academic essays, volunteer work, references, Auditions Age requirements Many programs ladder into full degree programs at the college level or act as a University Transfer program.

Associate Degree Kwantlen, Douglas, Langara: Arts or Science Capilano: Open Enrolment: English 12 (C+) Limited Enrolment: Must meet assigned program requirements Capilano: English 12 and two academic grade 12 courses (overall average of 60%)

Bachelor Degree Direct Entry from High School Must meet school and Faculty entrance requirements, English 12 Language requirements for a degree (Kwantlen) Completion of a two year diploma/UT program or a specified number of post-secondary credits, GPA minimum pre-requisite courses

University Direct Entry

UVIC Grade 11Admission Requirements Arts English 11 Math: Foundations 11, Pre-calculus 11 Science 11: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science Social Studies 11 Science English 11 Pre-calculus 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Social Studies 11

UVIC Grade 12 Admission Requirements Arts English 12, 3 academic grade 12 courses Science English 12, Pre-Calculus 12, 2 university approved Grade 12 science courses

University Approved Grade 12 Courses 2018 Pre-Calculus Calculus AP/Calculus Biology Chemistry Geography Physics Art AP Psychology AP English Literature French History Spanish Law Comparative Civilization ALL: AP courses are acceptable for competitive entry

Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019 Grade 11 Courses required (Arts): English 11 language 11 Science 11 Math 11 (foundations or pre-calculus) Grade 11 Courses required (Science): Chemistry 11 and Physics 11 Math 11 (pre-calculus)

Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019 Grade 12 requirements:  minimum of 5 approved grade 12 courses, plus English 12 minimum final blended grade of 70% in English 12 two lists of approved grade 12 courses for each program/faculty: List A: includes grade 12 courses required or recommended for the program List B: includes additional approved grade 12 courses admission evaluation: is based on all approved grade 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses, and allowances made for students who have completed 6 or more grade 12 courses

Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019 Arts and Social Sciences LIST A English 12 (or English First Peoples 12 or Français Langue Premiere 12) (min 70%) One of: Biology 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Foundations of Math 12 Physics 12 Two of: BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 History 12 Law 12 Philosophy 12 Social Justice 12 One additional course from: French 12 or Français Langue Seconde 12 German 12 Japanese 12 Mandarin 12 Punjabi 12 Spanish 12 BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 History 12 Law 12 Philosophy 12 Social Justice 12 LIST B Arts Foundations 12 Choral Music 12 Dance Choreography 12 Dance Performance 12 Drama: Film & TV 12 Geography 12 Geology 12 Instrumental Music 12 Studio Arts 12 Sustainable Resources 12 Theatre Performance 12 Theatre Production 12 Visual Arts 12 AP courses may be used in place of List B courses

Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019 Science LIST A English 12 (or English First Peoples 12 or Français Langue Premiere 12) (min 70%) Pre-Calculus 12 Two of: Calculus 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 LIST B BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 French 12 or Français Langue Seconde 12 Geography 12 Geology 12 German 12 History 12 Japanese 12 Law 12 Mandarin 12 Philosophy 12 Punjabi 12 Social Justice 12 Spanish 12 Sustainable Resources 12 Engineering: Calculus 12 now required

Simon Fraser University: Admission 2020 Current Grade 10 students Grade 11 requirements: English 11 Language 11 Science 11 Math 11 (minimum 60%) Social Studies 11* Social Studies 11: Double dip

Simon Fraser University: Admission 2020 minimum of 5 required grade 12 courses* including English minimum final grade of 70% in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 literacy assessment must be written at the time of admission - further details will be announced when available two lists of approved grade 11 & grade 12 courses for each program/faculty: List A: includes grade 11 and grade 12 courses required/recommended for the program List B: includes additional approved grade 11 and grade 12 courses admission evaluation: based on all approved grade 11 and grade 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses, and allowances made for students who have completed 6 or more grade 12 courses  

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019 New Requirements: the admission decision should go beyond school based assessments of performance (grades) but also consider the composition of the students academic record recognizing: Breadth, depth, and relevancy The academic assessment should assess the student’s overall academic potential and potential for study in a particular UBC program Encourage students to challenge themselves, pursue their curiosities and take risks

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019 Overall Average Approximately 12-18 courses, depending on student course load Minimum number of grade 12 courses (current proposal is six) All grade 11 and grade 12 courses will be taken into consideration (except: Applied Design & Technology, Physical Education, Career and Personal Planning Drop the lowest grade ( allowing students to take a risk) Limit on visual and performing arts classes( max two grade 11 and two grade 12) Some applicants may receive consideration for breadth, depth, relevancy and individual context.

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019 Core Average (varies by program): Approximately 4-8 courses, dependant upon student course load All grade 11 and grade 12 courses in subjects related to the intended area of study at UBC 2019: includes English 12 2020: Literacy assessment required at the point of admission If a course is presented at the Grade 11 and Grade 12 level, only the highest mark will calculated Some applicants may receive consideration for breadth, depth, relevancy and individual context. Core Specific (varies by program): Key grade 12 courses related to the program you want to study at UBC

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019 Key Message to Students: You should take courses in secondary school related to what you want to study at UBC. Doing so will increase our chances of admission UBC will look at all of your grade 11 and 12 course work Your lowest grade11 or grade12 course mark will be dropped so it is safe to experiment The highest grades are not the only way to get into UBC, challenging yourself by taking more courses or more rigorous courses will be beneficial

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

Other Things you need to know…or what is in the fine print UBC: Students wanting to complete an Arts degree, have an additional language requirement. This can be satisfied with a language 12 or a 1st year university level language. Requires a Final grade of 70% in grade 11 or 12 English Land and Food Systems recommends Physics 11 as it is required for some majors for the Applied Biology degree and the Food, Nutrition, and Health degree. SFU: Quantitative and Analytical requirements Math 11/12 required for Faculty admission: a minimum grade of 60% English 12: a minimum final blended grade of 60%

Other Things you need to know…or what is in the fine print DL Courses: SFU: 100% complete by April 30, on student trax by June 30 UBC: 100% complete by Feb 1 of grad year to be considered for admission Challenge Exams: UBC will consider Challenge exams to meet admission requirements only, these courses may not be used as part of the GPA for admission Repeated Courses: Some Ontario Schools will only accept 1st attempts

Admission Consideration (Based on September 2017 admission averages) UBC-Vancouver Simon Fraser University Arts mid-high 80’s Science high 80’s-low 90’s Kinesiology mid-high 80’s Engineering mid-high 80’s Commerce 84% min **Mandatory personal profile Applied Science 88-90% Arts/Social Sciences 86-88% Health Sciences 88-90% Science 88-90% Business 83% min UBC-Okanagan UVIC Engineering mid 80’s Arts high 70’s Human Kinetic low 80’s Nursing high 80’s Science high 70’s Humanities/S Sciences 80-84% Engineering 85 (math 78%) Sciences 85% Business 80% min Writing 88% Any offer made is conditional until marks are verified and Ministry marks are available

Ontario Post-Secondary Guideline General Admission English 12 3 academic grade 12 courses Blended English 12 and provincial mark Repeating a course: subject to each institution Challenge Course: subject to each institution Business Calculus Pre-Calculus English Science English Calculus Pre-Calculus 2 grade 12 science

Upcoming Campus Tours and Events February 19 UBC, Presidents Day 2018 February 21 UFV, Health Sciences Night 6-8pm February 23 Kwantlen Langley, A day on Campus 10-2pm February 24 Kwantlen Surrey, Open House February 24 Capilano U, BOSA Centre for Film and Animation, 11-3pm February 25 Study and Go Abroad Fair, 1-5 pm February 28 BCIT Big Info Session, 4:30-7:30 pm March 1 Capilano University, Explore Cap 5:30-8pm March 1 Douglas, Music Technology Open House, 7-9 pm April 16 Kwantlen Cloverdale Tech Campus, Open House 4:30-6pm May 3 Delta Trades and Technical Fair, Sungod Arena May 23 JIBC, 40th Anniversary, Career Fair 11-7pm

Preparation for Post-Secondary Campus Tours/ Information Sessions/Lunch Hour Presentations Research programs and options now Know what academic requirements are needed for Post- Secondary Have a plan A, and a plan “B” Career Centre Website/Sands App