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English

A variety of English classes are offered.

Reading Club
  • Students read novels and non-fiction books in groups
  • Focused on discussion and debate
  • Literary analysis skills: character, theme, plot, setting
Writing
  • Essay writing
  • Creating writing
English Leveled Program
  • Beginner, Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels
  • Grade 9 and 10 Comprehension Exercises
    (previously used as part of the G9/10 English Program)
Vocabulary Workshop
  • Levels A through H using iWord​

Mathematics

Math competition preparation for elementary and high school
  • American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)
  • Canadian Mathematics Competitions (CMC)
  • Math League
  • Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest
Group and one-on-one tutoring for math also offered.
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Debate and Public Speaking

Champion Debate (USA, Canada, and World formats)
  • Prep, Junior and Senior levels 
  • Cross Examination Style, Public Forum Style, Karl Popper Style, Lincoln-Douglas, and Parliamentary style debate 
  • Opportunity to travel to tournaments throughout Canada and the U.S. and win awards
Public Speaking
  • Prep, Junior and Senior levels
  • Variety of different public speaking styles taught: oratory, persuasion, impromptu speaking, storytelling, dramatic interpretations, and editorial commentaries
​Model United Nations
  • Preparation for Model United Nations Tournaments
  • Students build an understanding of world politics and current global issues
Mock Trials
  • Law trial simulation experience for students that are interested in the field of law
  • Students gain a competitive advantage when entering law school
Business and Economics
  • Business cases, entreprensurship, and economics
  • Based on the Harvard MBA-case-based class methodology​​​

World History

  • World History and Current Events curriculum
  • Story of the World series for elementary students
  • From Then to Now textbook for intermediate students
  • Focused on discussion and debate; hands-on activities
  • Students build historical literacy and analysis skills
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Coding and Computer Skills

  • Beginner and intermediate coding and computer skills for all grade levels
  • Students need to bring their own computers
  • Computer skills: computer basics, internet research, search engines, typing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Coding: software programs, programming languages Java, Python, HTML, CSS, C, C++, game and app creation, website creation
  • Online courses and certification

AP Exam Preparation

  • Complete course preparation for AP exams
  • Rigorous and highly challenging program for motivated students
  • High school and first-year university course credit
  • Students take AP exams in May, at their high school or at the VSB district examination centre
  • AP Biology and AP Psychology currently offered
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French DELF Preparation

  • Preparation for DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) language proficiency exam
  • Official language diploma awarded by France's Ministry of National Education
  • A1 (beginner), A2 (intermediate), B1 (independent), and B2 (advanced) levels
  • Reading, writing, listening, and speaking French in daily life situations
  • Students take exam at the Alliance Française cultural center in Vancouver in the spring or fall
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  • Home
  • About us
  • Our Programs
    • Reading Club
    • Math Program
    • Debate and Public Speaking Program
    • World History Program
    • Coding and Computer Skills Program
    • AP Exam Preparation
    • French DELF Program
  • Success Stories
    • Student Story 1
    • Student Story 2
  • Staff
  • Affiliates
  • Home