Secondary School
Secondary School
Grades 10, 11 and 12
(ages 15 to 18)
Our secondary school program is a University Preparatory Program that ensures that our students graduate with the academic knowledge and the skills they will require for their post-secondary studies, including: oral and written communication; academic writing and scholarly research; critical, creative and analytical thinking skills, group work, as well as a strong level of language skills in both English and French.
The British Columbia Certificate of Graduation, the Dogwood Diploma, is awarded to students who successfully complete the Grades 10 to 12 provincial graduation requirements.
Students must earn a minimum of 80 academic credits and complete the Provincial Graduation Assessments in literacy and numeracy to graduate.
For information regarding our University Counselling, please visit our University Counselling page.
Grade 10
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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British Columbia Graduation Program
The B.C Graduation Program is a three (3) year program for students in Grades 10 to 12. The B.C. Graduation Program provides students the opportunity to discover what they want to do in the future. Students will use these years to learn, discover, grow, explore and try new things, while choosing the path that best reflects their interests and dreams.
The Dogwood Diploma - At a Glance
The B.C. Certificate of Graduation or ‘Dogwood Diploma’ is awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirement.
Students require a minimum of 80 credits to graduate.
Of these 80 credits:
- At least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12
- At least 28 credits must be elective course credits
- 52 credits are required from the following:
- Career-Life Education (4 credits), and Career-Life Connections (4 credits)
- Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits)
- Science 10 (4 credits), and a Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)
- Social Studies 10 (4 credits), and a Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)
- A Math 10 (4 credits), and a Math 11 or 12 (4 credits)
- A Language Arts 10, 11 and a required 12 (12 credits total)
- An Arts Education 10, 11, or 12 and/or an Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits total)
The provincial graduation requirements also include three (3) provincial graduation assessments:
- Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment
- Grade 10 Literacy Assessment
- Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
B.C. Ministry Graduation Policy Guide
The British Columbia Ministry of Education provides a graduation policy guide for students, and their families. This guide focuses on the curriculum and assessment requirements in Grades 10, 11, and 12 and the related policies for the B.C. Graduation Program.
To download the B.C. Graduation Policy Guide, please click on the link below.
The Governor General Academic Award
The Governor General’s Academic Medal was first awarded in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin, and has since become one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive.
The bronze academic medal is awarded to the student who achieves and maintains the highest academic average in Grades 10 through 12 upon graduation.
To maintain a spirit of universality, the bronze medal is awarded based on academic marks only, regardless of the more intangible qualities of a student’s life, such as good citizenship, moral behaviour, or popularity.
Where Our Graduates GO
Our students have pursued studies at renowned universities worldwide – from Canada to France, the UK, the US, and beyond.
Whether in science, the arts, humanities, business, or international studies, they’ve continued their academic journeys with confidence and curiosity, ready to meet the challenges of top-tier programs.
Explore the list of institutions that have opened their doors to our graduates.
What Parents are saying
The safe, caring, and nurturing environment the school has cultivated has been instrumental in his "normalization" after the difficulties we experienced leaving Ukraine and his further development and growth. During his time at school, my son has learned to speak two new languages—a testament to the excellent language programs and dedicated teachers at the school. Beyond academics, he has gained beautiful experiences and had a great time with classmates who have enriched his childhood, helping him become more confident and independent. The commitment to each student’s well-being and success is at the heart of your institution!
Parent, Grade 3 - Ukraine, 2023
Thank you very much for the support you have given my daughter over the last two years and for the extra effort you put in to inspire all children academically and personally. Always with care, a big smile and with the best possible energy.
Parent, Grade 11 - Greece, 2025
I have been very impressed with the school. My son has made tremendous academic and social progress. I have met the teachers many times during these last two years and have always been impressed by the team.
Parent, Grade 12 - United Kingdom, 2023