Graduation
Most international students need a minimum of 2 years to achieve full BC graduation.
BC graduation requirements state that students MUST successfully complete:
- a minimum of 20 courses at grade 10-12
- at least three grade 12 provincial examinable courses in addition to English 12
- at least three grade 12 courses in addition to English 12
- English 10 provincial exam
- English 11 and 12
- Math 11
- Social Studies 11
- Planning 10
- Grad Transitions 12
- PE 10
- Fine Arts/Applied Skills 10
- Science 11 (Chemistry, biology, Physics, Earth Science)
Recommendations for students planning to graduate in BC:
- ESL/English Language Development
- English – level to be determined as English assessment with application
- Math – level to be determined upon arrival
- Social Studies 11 – only recommended for students with high English language ability
- Sciences – varies according to post secondary institution requirements. Students should consider their post secondary plans when selecting a specific science course
- Students are also encouraged to join school clubs, teams or fine arts groups, and to take courses that encourage their social interaction, such as PE, Art, Drama or Music classes
