Types of Courses in Ontario Schools

Course Type

Description

Applies to Grades

O – Open

provides students with a broad educational base

9, 10, 11, 12

P – Applied

emphasizes practical, concrete applications of concepts

9, 10

D – Academic

emphasizes theoretical, abstract applications of concepts

9, 10

L – Essential (Locally Developed)

continues basic skill development and provides background for workplace (E) courses

9, 10

C – College

equips students with skills/knowledge to meet requirements for college

11, 12

U – University

equips students with skills/knowledge to meet requirements for university

11, 12

M – University/College

equips students with skills/knowledge to meet requirements for university and/or college

11, 12

E – Workplace

equips students with skills/knowledge for the workplace or apprenticeship programs

11, 12

Course Codes – What do they mean?

Example: ENG1D1

ENG – Course, English
1 – Grade 9
D – Course Type, Academic
1 – School Code

Make good course choices based on your:

  • future goals

  • learning style

  • interests

  • abilities

  • recommendations of parents, older students and teachers

  • diploma requirements

  • university/college/workplace requirements

  • career plans