Academic Development

(8-12)

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Middle School (8-9)

Columbia Academy is striving to become an IB World School, sharing a commitment to top-quality, challenging education. Our Middle School program for grades 8 and 9 offers an outstanding education preparing students for their academic journey and beyond.

Aligned with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, our program ensures rigorous academic standards. Our dedicated teachers are experienced and passionate about nurturing students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. They foster a collaborative culture, encouraging students to learn from each other.

In addition to our strong academics, we offer diverse extracurricular activities like volunteering, clubs, and competitions, fostering skills like leadership and teamwork. Our safe and inclusive environment supports the whole child, recognizing and developing their unique talents.

Our Middle School program for grades 8 and 9 provides a challenging and rewarding experience, preparing students for success in high school and beyond. If you value academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement, we welcome you to join us.

BC Graduation program (10-12)

Columbia Academy warmly invites diligent and ambitious students with a strong desire to attend the world’s top universities.

As a premier educational institution, we provide a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in high school and beyond.

Our courses not only fulfill the requirements for BC high school graduation but also adhere to the rigorous standards of specific universities, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for their academic pursuits

Grade 10-12 Courses

REQUIRED COURSES

Grade 10 Courses:

English 10
Mathematics 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
Physical and Health Education 10
Career Life Education 10
Arts and Applied Skills 10

Grade 11 Courses:

English Language Arts 11
English First People 11
Social Studies 11
Pre-Calculus 11
Physics 11
Chemistry 11
Anatomy and Physiology 11

Grade 12 Courses:

BA Personal Awareness 12
English Studies 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Career Life Connections 12

ELECTIVES

Grade 12 Courses:

Calculus 12
Foreign Language 12
Anatomy and Physiology 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Economics 12
20th Century World History 12
Human Geography 12

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:

AP Statistics
AP World History
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP United States History

Excellent Academic Curriculum

Offer a wide and in-depth curriculum covering various fields such as mathematics, science, humanities, arts, aiming to cultivate students’ comprehensive qualities and academic abilities while meeting the requirements for admission to prestigious universities.

Rigorous Academic Assessment

Implements regular exams and assessments to monitor and ensure academic progress and effectiveness.

Competitive Opportunities

Facilitates participation in national and international competitions in mathematics, writing, and public speaking, with a history of outstanding results.

AP Courses

Official AP exam center providing a range of AP courses for advanced academic preparation.

Focus on English Proficiency

Emphasizes English writing and reading through daily assignments to improve proficiency.

Small Class Sizes

Ensures personalized instruction and support for comprehensive student development.

Experienced Teaching Team

Dedicated to delivering expert knowledge while nurturing student interests and innovation.

Personalized Tutoring

Provides daily after-class assistance before and after regular classes for additional academic support.

Pathway to Top Universities

Committed to preparing students for admission to world-renowned universities, including those in the top 50 globally.

Dogwood Diploma

“Dogwood Diploma” is awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirements in BC province. Students require a minimum of 80 credits to graduate.

At least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12 and Career Life Connections
At least 28 credits must be elective course credits
Effective July 1, 2023: At least 4 credits must have an Indigenous-focus (see Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirements – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) for additional information)
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)

(8-12)