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School for the Contemporary Arts
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BC high school
General requirements
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent.
A comprehensive list of all approved Grade 11 and 12 academic courses can be found here.
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
- A Social Studies 12 course can be used to fulfil the Social Studies 11 requirement. A Social Studies 12 course can be used to fulfil both the Social Studies 11 requirement and a program-specific Social Studies 12 requirement.
Applicants (excluding those applying to Art, Performance & Cinema Studies) are required to submit a supplemental application (audition, interview, or portfolio). For details, please see the School for the Contemporary Arts website.
Grade 11 required courses
| Type | Course List B |
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| One of: English 11 |
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| One of: Math 11 |
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| One of: Science 11 |
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| One of: Social Studies 11 |
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Grade 12 required courses
| Type | Course List A |
|---|---|
| One of: English 12 |
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| Two of: |
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| Type | Course List B |
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| Two additional: From List A or List B |
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Advanced placement
Information for students in an AP program, or with AP course credit.
International Baccalaureate
Information for students in an IB program, or with IB course credit.
Aboriginal Admission Policy
Available admission pathway for students of Aboriginal heritage.
Diverse qualifications
Admission pathway for students who meet minimum admission standards and have demonstrated commitment or excellence in other endeavours, or who have succeeded in their studies despite difficult circumstances. Learn more about diverse qualifications.