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Additional information about each secondary school’s program, course offerings, and transportation-specific information will be shared directly from the secondary school.
The Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX)
The Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX) will be launched at the New Oakville Secondary School. APEX is designed to provide an integrated academic and athletic pathway for competitive student-athletes starting in September 2027.
APEX is a regional program, open to all students in Ontario.
Advanced Placement (AP) (Grade 9-12)
The Advanced Placement (AP) program empowers students to transform their natural curiosity into deep, advanced content knowledge. By engaging in comprehensive, high-level coursework, students cultivate sharp critical thinking and sophisticated research skills necessary to navigate complex academic landscapes. AP both fosters a culture of independent learning and prepares students to take ownership of their education today so they can lead tomorrow. Ultimately, this academic expertise does more than just prepare them for the future. It unlocks a world of flexibility and choice, giving them the freedom to tailor their unique educational journeys.
Community Pathways Program (CPP) (Grade 9 to the age of 21)
The Community Pathways Program focuses on skill development in the following areas: communication, functional academics, skills for daily living, social skills, self-regulation, motor skills and work-readiness/ transition to adulthood skills.
Programs include non-credit courses to support students in the development of independent/semi-independent living skills. The Community Pathways Program has 2 phases, years 1-4 and years 5-7.
Virtual Information Evening: Monday, Nov. 17, 7:00 pm (Access the meeting via Google Meet)
Craig Kielburger SS
Elsie MacGill SS
Georgetown District HS
M.M. Robinson HS
Nelson HS
T.A. Blakelock HS
White Oaks SS
No application required for this program. Students must meet the exceptionality requirements and IPRC process.
Dual credit programs are Ministry-approved programs that allow students, while they are in high school, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a post-secondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
There are a wide array of program options offered through a variety of models involving learning at the high school and/or the college. Courses count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.All secondary schools have this program, depending on the program type.
Application required for dual credits offered at the college.
No application required for courses offered at the high school.
French Immersion (FI) (Grade 9-12)
*students would currently be in FI in their grade 8 year
The French Immersion program is open to students who have completed the French Immersion Program in an Ontario Elementary school or who have met the requirement of a minimum of 3800 hours of French instruction accumulated by the end of Grade 8.
Students in French Immersion must accumulate a total of 10 French Immersion credits in order to receive a Certificate of French Immersion Studies.
4 French Immersion language credits; one each in Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12
6 additional courses in other subjects taught in French
Acton District School
Burlington Central HS
Craig Kielburger SS
Garth Webb SS
Georgetown District HS
Iroquois Ridge HS
Milton District HS
M.M. Robinson HS
Nelson HS
Oakville Trafalgar HS
T.A. Blakelock HS
White Oaks SS
No application required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) (Grade 9-12)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) channels a student's natural drive for research and inquiry into shaping an empowered global citizen. To support this journey, the program builds a powerful internal toolkit that nurtures personal growth and instills the confidence required to navigate an evolving world. Ultimately, learning through an interdisciplinary lens delivers the promise of connected thinking, allowing students to see beyond individual subjects, bridge diverse ideas, and solve complex challenges.
The I-STEM program channels a student’s natural fascination with emerging technologies into engineering meaningful solutions for tomorrow. Driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, the program builds a powerful, future-ready toolkit by fostering deep collaboration and instilling the adaptive leadership required to guide teams through complex challenges. Ultimately, by anchoring the curriculum in real-world, open-ended challenges, the program fulfills the promise of active, experiential learning, allowing students to move from theory to impact as they design, prototype, and build the future.
Locally Developed (Grade 9-12)
Locally Developed program courses focus on cross-curricular, community-focused, experiential and project-based learning to meet the needs of a variety of learners, support literacy and numeracy skill development and individual goal attainment. Students will:
work towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
develop key literacy and numeracy skills through subject-based learning
focus on hands-on, authentic learning
work on curriculum expectations that meet their individual educational needs
improve their confidence and engagement in school
achieve success and reach their full potential
Virtual Information Evening: October 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm (Livestream)
Craig Kielburger SS
Georgetown District HS
M.M. Robinson HS
Nelson HS
White Oaks SS
In collaboration with parent/ guardian/ caregiver, Grade 8 SERT and Secondary Head of Special Education.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) (Grade 11 and 12)
There are three streams available for the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) program.
OYAP (Co-op) is a youth apprenticeship program designed to provide senior high school students (Grades 11 & 12) with opportunities to explore the skilled trades and train as apprentices, making the transition to the workplace easier. This program is available to all Co-Op students.
OYAP (Concentrated) provides students with the opportunity to complete studies towards a high school diploma while beginning an apprenticeship program. In this program, students learn Level 1 apprenticeship training and gain up to 2 years towards their apprenticeship. Several of the Apprenticeship Programs are accredited by Niagara College, granting completion of the Level 1 requirements. This program is available at specific schools through an application process.
OYAP-FAST (Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training) is an accelerated pathway within the OYAP program for students looking for significant on-the-job training and practical experience in a skilled trade by completing 8 to 11 co-op credits. This program allows students to register as an apprentice, secure a training agreement, and receive a special OYAP-FAST seal on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) upon completion. This program is designed for students on the apprenticeship pathway.
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Informational virtual event to begin at 7 p.m. (Livestream)
Available at all secondary schools.
No application required.
Secondary Gifted Cluster (SGC) (Grade 9 and 10, Grade 11 and 12 as timetable permits)
The Secondary Gifted Cluster (SGC) is a congregated grouping of students within a regular class with an identification of Giftedness at designated secondary schools. Students will be scheduled with non-identified learners in particular courses at the secondary school level. The Ontario curriculum in each of the clusters will be differentiated in breadth, depth and pace from the curriculum being offered to other students.
Abbey Park HS
Burlington Central HS (26/27)
Dr. Frank. J. Hayden SS (26/27)
Garth Webb SS
Georgetown District HS
Iroquois Ridge HS
Milton District HS
M.M. Robinson HS
Nelson HS
Oakville Trafalgar HS
T.A. Blakelock HS (26/27)
White Oaks SS (26/27)
No application required; Students must be identified through IPRC with an Identification of Gifted .
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) (Grade 11 and 12)
The Specialist High Skills Major Program is a program for Grade 11 and 12 students that supports sector-specific learning through the completion of:
a bundle of ‘major’ and ‘minor’ courses (8-10) related to the chosen sector
career exploration and ‘reach ahead’ opportunities
industry-recognized certifications and experiential learning
a Sector-Partnered experience
co-operative education placement in a sector-related field
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Informational virtual event to begin at 7 p.m. (Livestream)
Acton District School
Abbey Park HS
Aldershot School
Burlington Central HS
Craig Kielburger SS
Elsie MacGill SS
Garth Webb SS
Georgetown District HS
Iroquois Ridge HS
Milton District HS
M.M. Robinson HS
Nelson HS
Oakville Trafalgar HS
T.A. Blakelock HS
White Oaks SS
Sectors offered vary by school.
No application required.
Supporting Multilingual Language Learners (Grade 9-12)
Centre Schools provide English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English Literacy Development (ELD) programs. These programs are designed to accelerate learning English and include courses ESLAO, ESLBO, ESLCO, GLS and additional content courses for multilingual students. Centre schools will support MLL students on STEP 1-6.
All other Resource Schools provide support for multilingual students including accommodations and ongoing language assessment. Resource schools will support MLL students in STEP 4-6.
ESL Centre Schools:
Elsie MacGill SS
Garth Webb SS
Iroquois Ridge HS
T.A. Blakelock HS
ESL/ELD Centre Schools:
Burlington Central HS
Craig Kielburger SS
White Oaks SS
ESL Resource Schools:
Abbey Park HS
Aldershot School
Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS
Georgetown District HS
M. M. Robinson HS
Milton District HS
Nelson HS
Oakville Trafalgar HS
No application required.
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