This course emphasizes the development of advanced reading, writing, oral communication, and critical thinking skills. Students analyze various literary genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and media texts, and produce analytical and creative writing. Delivered fully online, ENG4U prepares students for the rigors of university-level English and communication courses.

Prerequisite: ENG3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course covers the study of biological systems and processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Topics include genetics, evolution, biotechnology, anatomy, and physiology. Delivered fully online through interactive lessons and virtual labs, SBI4U develops students’ skills in scientific inquiry and critical thinking. It prepares students for university programs in health sciences, biology, and related fields.

Prerequisite: SBI3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course explores the diversity of living organisms and life processes. Key topics include cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and the anatomy of plants and animals. Through fully online lessons and virtual labs, students develop scientific inquiry skills and a deeper understanding of biological systems. SBI3U prepares students for further studies in biology and health sciences.

Prerequisite: SNC2D | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 0.5 | Duration: 55 hours

This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 0.5 | Duration: 55 hours

This course is for English language learners at the advanced level. Students refine their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through academic tasks and various texts. Emphasis is placed on essay writing, critical thinking, and communication in academic contexts. Delivered fully online, ESLDO prepares students for the final ESL level or transition into mainstream English courses such as ENG2D.

Prerequisite: ESLCO or equivalent | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course emphasizes the development of advanced reading, writing, oral communication, and critical thinking skills. Students analyze various literary genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and media texts, and produce analytical and creative writing. Delivered fully online, ENG4U prepares students for the rigors of university-level English and communication courses.

Prerequisite: ENG3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course extends students’ understanding of functions and their applications. Topics include polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, as well as function transformations and applications. Delivered fully online, MHF4U prepares students for calculus and other university-level math courses.

Prerequisite: MCR3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course focuses on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Topics include probability, statistics, data organization, and modeling, along with an introduction to discrete mathematics. Delivered fully online, MDM4U develops students’ ability to apply mathematical reasoning to real-world problems and prepares them for university programs in business, social sciences, and health sciences.

Prerequisite: MCR3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course introduces students to the concepts of differential and integral calculus and extends their understanding of vectors. Topics include limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications of calculus, as well as vector operations and their applications in geometry and physics. Delivered fully online, MCV4U prepares students for university programs in science, engineering, and mathematics.

Prerequisite: MCR3U, Students must complete MHF4U before or concurrently with MCV4U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course builds on concepts from Grade 11 Physics to explore motion, energy, fields, waves, and modern physics. Delivered fully online, it combines interactive lessons, simulations, and virtual labs to help students develop strong problem-solving and analytical skills. SPH4U prepares students for university programs in science, engineering, and technology.

Prerequisite: SPH3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course builds on students’ understanding of chemical concepts from Grade 11. Topics include organic chemistry, energy changes and reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic theory. Through fully online lessons, virtual labs, and problem-solving activities, students develop scientific inquiry skills and prepare for university programs in science, engineering, or health-related fields.

Prerequisite: SCH3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course covers the study of biological systems and processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Topics include genetics, evolution, biotechnology, anatomy, and physiology. Delivered fully online through interactive lessons and virtual labs, SBI4U develops students’ skills in scientific inquiry and critical thinking. It prepares students for university programs in health sciences, biology, and related fields.

Prerequisite: SBI3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course enables students to further develop their programming skills and explore advanced computer science concepts such as object-oriented programming, algorithm design, recursion, data structures, and software development principles. Through hands-on coding projects and problem-solving tasks, students learn to design, write, and debug complex programs in a fully online environment. ICS4U prepares students for university studies in computer science, software engineering, and related fields.

Prerequisite: ICS3U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course helps students develop comprehensive skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese, with a focus on practical language use and cultural understanding. Topics include modern Chinese grammar, vocabulary, literature, and aspects of Chinese culture and history. Delivered fully online, the course enhances communication skills and cross-cultural competence, preparing students for university-level studies.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course encourages students to further develop their skills in visual expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media, and art criticism. Students create original artworks, explore historical and contemporary art, and refine their personal style. Delivered fully online, AVI4M supports portfolio development and prepares students for post-secondary studies in the visual arts and creative fields.

Prerequisite: AVI3M | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course focuses on developing critical reading, writing, and oral communication skills through the study of various literary genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, and media texts. Delivered fully online, ENG3U prepares students for the analytical and communication demands of university-level English courses.

Prerequisite: ENG2D | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course introduces students to the principles of chemistry and scientific investigation. Key topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, and organic chemistry. Through fully online lessons, virtual labs, and inquiry-based activities, students build a strong foundation for success in Grade 12 Chemistry and university-level science programs.

Prerequisite: SNC2D | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course explores the diversity of living organisms and life processes. Key topics include cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and the anatomy of plants and animals. Through fully online lessons and virtual labs, students develop scientific inquiry skills and a deeper understanding of biological systems. SBI3U prepares students for further studies in biology and health sciences.

Prerequisite: SNC2D | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course introduces students to computer programming and software development using an object-oriented programming language such as Java. Topics include algorithm design, data structures, program testing, and user interface design. Delivered fully online, ICS3U develops problem-solving and computational thinking skills essential for university studies in computer science and related fields.

Prerequisite: ICS2U | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.

Prerequisite: SNC1D | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Prerequisite: MPM1D | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course explores how digital technologies are shaping the world we live in. Students learn foundational coding and computational thinking, examine current and emerging technologies (like AI and cybersecurity), and explore digital citizenship, ethics, and careers in tech. Delivered fully online, this course helps students build future-ready digital skills in a global and evolving context.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 0.5 | Duration: 55 hours

This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 0.5 | Duration: 55 hours

This course is designed to help students develop the literacy skills required to meet the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement. Through reading, writing, and communication activities, students improve their ability to understand and produce a variety of texts. Delivered fully online, OLC4O supports students in preparing for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the Literacy Graduation Requirement.

Prerequisite: None | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course is designed for English language learners at an early intermediate level. Students strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English while expanding their vocabulary and understanding of Canadian culture. Through fully online lessons, ESLBO supports language development across subjects and prepares students for success in more advanced ESL levels.

Prerequisite: ESLAO or equivalent | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues.

Prerequisite: ESLBO or equivalent | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course is for English language learners at the advanced level. Students refine their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through academic tasks and various texts. Emphasis is placed on essay writing, critical thinking, and communication in academic contexts. Delivered fully online, ESLDO prepares students for the final ESL level or transition into mainstream English courses such as ENG2D.

Prerequisite: ESLCO or equivalent | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This final level in the ESL program prepares students to transition into mainstream English courses. Students enhance their academic reading and writing skills, focus on advanced grammar and vocabulary, and engage in critical discussions and analysis of complex texts. Delivered fully online, ESLEO supports students in developing the confidence and language proficiency needed for success in courses like ENG2D and beyond.

Prerequisite: ESLDO or equivalent | Credit Value: 1.0 | Duration: 110 hours

This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.