BC Guide for Independent SchoolsBack to Table of ContentsEDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTSThis section includes:
General Curriculum RequirementsEducational programs in Group 1, 2 and 4 independent schools must meet the instructional time, subject offering, learning outcomes and other requirements specified in the Independent School Act, Regulations and Orders (particularly Ministerial Order 41/91, the Educational Standards Order). On-site external evaluations and monitoring inspections will confirm that independent school authority approved courses are meeting Ministry of Education requirements. Board/Authority Authorized CoursesBoard/Authority Authorized (BAA) Courses may be used to meet graduation requirements for all Grade 10 - 12 certified programs. Independent schools must develop the BAA Course Framework according to the Board/Authority Authorized Courses: Requirements and Procedures document. Use the BAA Course Verification Page BAA COURSE REGISTRATION/VERIFICATION PROCESS In order to verify that the BAA Course has been properly registered and approved and can be offered for credit, the following items must be completed:
Please note that the BAA Course Framework is the school's curriculum document. As with all courses, classroom implementation requires the development of a course overview which includes content, teaching strategies, assessment methods, and linkages to learning outcomes (as found in the BAA Course Framework). Program RequirementsAll students enrolled in Grades Kindergarten to 9 must be offered the following minimum number of instructional hours each year (Ministerial Order 41/91, the Educational Standards Order, section 3 (2)):
Kindergarten to Grade 9 Program Requirements Courses in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, and the mandatory second language in Grades 5 - 8, must meet the learning outcomes set out in the educational program guides (Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs)) referred to in Ministerial Order 333/99, the Educational Program Guide Order, and in the Educational Standards Order 4 (4). Learning outcomes are listed in Appendix A of all IRP's. All other courses must meet either:
The following subjects are required areas of study:
Graduation Program RequirementsStudents who enrolled in Grade 11 before July 1, 2004 are enrolled in the Graduation Program 1995. In order to graduate, students must earn at least 52 credits by successfully completing Grade 11 and 12 courses as outlined on this chart. An overview of the Graduation Program 1995 and how it applies to Grade 12 students can be found in the Grad Bulletin. Students who enrolled in Grade 10 after July 1, 2004 are enrolled in the Graduation Program 2004. In order to graduate, students must earn at least 80 credits by successfully completing Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses as outlined on this chart. An overview of the Graduation Program 2004 and how it applies to Grade 12 students can be found in the Grad Planner: Grades 10-12 Provincial Student Transcripts for Independent School StudentsGraduates from Group 1 and 2 independent schools who satisfy graduation requirements may receive a provincial transcript and a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (the "Dogwood Diploma"). Graduates from Group 4 schools who satisfy graduation requirements may receive a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation and transcript of grades if all teachers in the school hold valid British Columbia teacher certification. |
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