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Secondary Education in the Provinces and Territories of Canada: A Student Transfer Guide – Council of Ministers of Education, Secondary Education, Updated

Overview

The purpose of Secondary Education in the Provinces and Territories of Canada: A Student Transfer Guide 2023–24 is to assist receiving schools in placing secondary students who have recently moved from one province or territory to another, with a goal to ensuring their education is as continuous as possible.

Each section in the guide, provides specific information about the secondary-education system of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories. Each section is composed of two parts: a summary statement and a summary of course content. This professional resource is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1 – Summary Statement

This section provides information about secondary education for each province and territory and includes definitions of specific terms, systems of course numbering, credit requirements, examination and grading practices, structures of school organization, curriculum organization, and requirements for graduation.

Part 2 – Summary of Course Content

This section contains descriptions that compare secondary-education courses in each province and territory. These descriptions assist in assessing the proper placement of students who have moved from another province or territory. Outlines are provided for both required and elective courses in core academic subject areas. The name of each course is followed by the abbreviation and course code, as they would appear on a student’s transcript. Because curriculum is constantly evolving, the courses described are subject to change.

Part 3 – Contact information for each province and territory

The CMEC site includes: Programs and Initiatives, Research and Publications, Useful Links, an About Us section as well as a Media Room. Schools can find several other helpful resources throughout the site.