Current Courses Offered

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In February 2023, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) will launch the new Nova Scotia Independent Online Learning (NSIOL) program. It is an online study program that allows students in Nova Scotia to complete high school courses at their own pace, starting at any time in the school year.

 

English Language Arts 10

Credit Type: Academic
Code (for schools): ENG10 (004084)

Graduation Requirements
English Language Arts 10 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Language Arts credit at the grade 10 level.

Curriculum
This is a Nova Scotia Public School Program course. Detailed curriculum information is available on the English 10 page of the Nova Scotia Curriculum website.

Time Commitment
Approximately 110 hours of course work, plus study time and time to meet online with your course Mentor.

Technical Requirements

  • A PC, laptop or Chromebook (a phone can be used, but is not recommended).li>
  • Phone or camera to photograph/scan work, which can then be uploaded into the course on Moodle.
  • An internet connection.
  • Access to novels: The novels which students can select from for this course should be available in hard copy at their school, or digitally through the Halifax Public Libraries’ Hoopla app – accessible to any resident of Nova Scotia for free. Details on digital book access are available within the course.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Mathematics 11

Credit Type: Academic
Code (for schools): MT11 (8067)

Graduation Requirements
NSIOL Mathematics 11 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Mathematics credit at the grade 11 level.

Curriculum
This is a Nova Scotia Public School Program course. Detailed curriculum information is available on the Mathematics 11 page of the Nova Scotia Curriculum website.

Time Commitment
Approximately 60 hours of course work, plus study time and time to meet online with your course Mentor.

Technical Requirements

  • A PC, laptop or Chromebook (a phone can be used, but is not recommended).
  • Phone or camera to photograph/scan work, which can then be uploaded into the course on Moodle.
  • A scientific calculator.
  • An internet connection.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Mathematics 12

Credit Type: Academic
Course Code (for schools): MT12 (8232)

Graduation Requirements
NSIOL Mathematics 12 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Mathematics credit at the grade 12 level.

Curriculum
This is a Nova Scotia Public School Program course. Detailed curriculum information is available on the Mathematics 12 page of the Nova Scotia Curriculum website.

Time Commitment
Approximately 60 hours of course work, plus study time and time to meet online with your course Mentor.

Technical Requirements

  • A PC, laptop or Chromebook (a phone can be used, but is not recommended).
  • Phone or camera to photograph/scan work, which can then be uploaded into the course on Moodle.
  • An internet connection.
  • Optional: physical graphing calculator, ex. TI-84. An online calculator is available through the course.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Upcoming Courses

Fall 2023

  • English Language Arts 12 (Academic)

Spring 2024

  • Mathématiques 11 (Academic, French Immersion Program)
  • Social Studies course (TBD)