COURSE CODE LOOKUP

The Course Registry links two important data systems to create a unique 7-digit Ministry Course Code:
  • MyEd BC (My Education BC) used by most public schools and some independent schools
  • TRAX (Transcripts and Examinations System) which tracks and manages graduation requirements for students in Grades 10, 11, and 12
Use the Course Code Lookup for very specific searches by entering a MyEd BC or TRAX course code to display information on an individual course.

Getting Started

  • Select the system to search, either MyEd BC or TRAX
  • Enter the EXACT MyEd BC or TRAX code in UPPER CASE, including dashes or spaces (as per the respective conventions listed below), in order to display a result
  • A wildcard (*) cannot be used when entering a MyEd BC or TRAX code

MyEd BC Conventions

  • Maximum code length is 7 characters: 5 characters for course code and 2 characters for grade
  • The MyEd BC code consists of 'type' (1st character), 'course code' (2nd through 5th characters), and 'grade' (6th and 7th characters)
  • Hyphens are used as placeholders between the course code and grade if the course code is less than 7 characters long (e.g. Chemistry 11 course code is MCH--11 or MCH <dash dash> 11)
  • Grade is always displayed starting in the 6th position of the code
  • For Kindergarten to grade 9 courses, when the grade is 3 characters long (e.g. 01A, 02A, 02B, etc.), the last letter is moved in front of the grade and 01A becomes A01. (e.g. the "LD Locally Developed 1A" course code is XLDCA01).
  • For grade 10 to 12 courses, when the grade is 3 characters long (e.g. 11A, 12A, 12B, etc.), the 1 is dropped and the grade is displayed as '1A', '2A', '2B', etc. (e.g. Welding 11A and 12A course codes are MWELD1A and MWELD2A)
  • The type of course can be determined by the first letter of the MyEd BC code as follows: M = Ministry; F = French; I = International Baccalaureate; A = Advanced Placement; P = Post Secondary; U = External; C = Career Preparation; Y = Board/Authority Authorized; X = Locally Developed; Q = Equivalent Credit, No Exam
  • Click the Clear button at the bottom right of the search screen to clear the current search results and conduct another search

TRAX Conventions

  • Maximum code length is 8 characters: 5 characters for course code and 2 or 3 characters for grade
  • Spaces are used as placeholders between the course code and grade if the course code is less than 5 characters long (e.g. Chemistry 11 course code is CH 11 or CH <space space space> 11)
  • Grade is always displayed starting in the 6th position of the code
  • If the grade is 2 characters long (e.g. 10, 11 or 12), do not enter a 'blank space' at the end of the grade to fill the 8th character position
  • If the grade is 3 characters long (e.g. 11A, 12A, 12B, etc.), the 8th character position is used, (e.g. Welding 11A and 12A course codes are WELD 11A and WELD 12A)
  • Click the Clear button at the bottom right of the search screen to clear the current search results and conduct another search