Langcheng Education College
Address: 4433 sheppard Ave E,# two hundred and two
website: www.torontomet.com
Phone: 416-820-5527 647-712-8855
In Canada, high school education is not only about preparing children for college, but also laying the foundation for their future career development. At the same time, high school education also reflects the individualized and personalized nature of education. In addition to offering regular high schools in various communities, the Education Bureau also has some special education programs to meet the needs of different students. The vast majority of our children choose to enroll in schools nearby, but if individuals have special talents or needs, they can apply to enter these special education programs offered by the Education Bureau, such as the well-known art and talent classes and genius classes.
This article follows the child's experience of elementary, middle, and high school in Canada. Based on personal knowledge, it provides a detailed introduction to these special education courses in the Toronto area for everyone to understand and choose from.
GIFTED PROGRAM is called by Chinese as a gifted program. The gifted program began in the fourth grade of primary school. In the third grade of elementary school, I was recommended by my teacher to participate in the IPRC (Identification, Placement, and Review Committee) test.
International Baccalaureate, abbreviated as IB, is a globally adopted international standard curriculum, and the IB certificate is recognized by universities around the world. The IB curriculum teaching and exams are all based on the standards provided by the Geneva headquarters, and the IB grades are not the conventional percentage system, but are divided into levels 0-7. The correspondence between the Canadian IB Level 7 system and the percentage system is roughly as follows: 7=95-99, 6=90-94, 5=80-89, 4=70-79, 3=60-69, 2=50-59, 1=fail.
Advance Placement, abbreviated as AP. AP courses are developed by the College Board in the United States, and schools offering AP courses must undergo review by the College Board to meet their course requirements. AP courses are university level courses offered to middle school students, and many universities recognize AP credits, but their standard policies vary.
SPECIALITY MATH AND SCIENCE: This course is suitable for students who are proficient in and passionate about mathematics and science. Among them, TOPS and MACS are relatively well-known. Students who want to study in TOPS and MACS must apply in the second semester of eighth grade, usually requiring applicants to have an average score of 80 or above in eighth grade. In addition, there are strict entrance exams. The exam covers mathematics, science, and writing. Usually, the number of admissions is limited. In recent years, TOPS has received hundreds of applications and exams every year, with only about 60 being selected based on merit. New applications are usually not accepted after ninth grade. Every year, students enroll in American Ivy League schools. Students are full of vitality and creativity, not just dedicated to studying, but also rich in extracurricular activities. TOPS is also very popular among girls, and there are no fewer outstanding girls than boys who apply.
Tops only admits 60 students each year, with half male and half female, and the majority but not more than half Asian. Every year, many private school students also attempt to be admitted. More and more people are taking the exam now, and the competition is fierce. Mainstream media has given high praise, and universities have a good reputation, so college admissions are favored. Additionally, the teacher is excellent and dedicated.
ARTS Focus Art Specialization Class provides more and more in-depth art courses for students who aspire to pursue a career in art. Taking Earl Haig, which has a higher concentration of Chinese students, as an example, The students in the Earl Haig Art program come directly from the Claude Watson School for the Arts, similar to the Genius Class, which starts in fourth grade and continues until high school. Usually, students apply in the third grade of primary school and are admitted after assessment. Students should have expertise in painting, music, dance, and performance.
CYBER ARTS&MEDIA ARTS The former is modern computer multimedia art, while the latter is media art.
If your child meets the provincial or national athlete standards, or is a celebrity in the entertainment industry, this course is the most suitable for EXCEPTION ATHLETS/ACTORS special athlete/artist class.
The full name of the vocational course OYAP is ONTARIO YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT. The purpose of this course is to cultivate skilled technicians, suitable for 11th or 12th grade students who like hands-on learning but do not like classroom learning and want to directly enter the workforce after graduating from high school.
ESL and LEAP courses for new immigrants: If you are new to Canada, you must first go to a new immigration center for evaluation.
French classes account for a large proportion of the special education programs offered by the Toronto Board of Education, including core French classes, extended French classes, and intensive French classes.
I did not translate the SHSM Specialist High Skill Major for 11th and 12th grade vocational schools letter by letter, but directly translated it as a vocational school because it is similar to vocational schools in China.
In addition to the aforementioned categories, there are also some schools that offer specialized courses in Entrepreneurship, Dental Assistant, Leadership, and other areas.
This introduction is limited to the Little Toronto area and does not include the Catholic Education Bureau, nor does it include other education bureaus in Greater Toronto, such as York and Peel districts. The content of the introduction is not guaranteed to be accurate and is for reference only. Consult specific schools for detailed information.