CURRICULUM: Senior School
Mulgrave's rigorous academic programme prepares students for post-secondary education and beyond. Our students benefit from a classroom environment which stresses higher-level critical thinking, inquiry and research skills, allowing them to develop a broad basis of knowledge and abilities while gaining an in-depth understanding of subjects of most interest to them.
In Grade 10, students take the following courses: English, Languages (French or Mandarin), Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, and Planning. Students may choose two electives from the following: Academic Creative Enrichment (A.C.E.), Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Film Studies, and Band. Students write three provincial exams including English 10, Science 10, and Principles of Mathematics 10, which are worth 20% of the student's overall grade.
Mulgrave offers a single programme in Grades 11 and 12 that integrates the requirements of the BC curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). Consistent with International Baccalaureate Organisation policy to provide equal opportunity to all students in IB diploma schools, our Diploma Programme is open to all Mulgrave students in Grades 11 and 12. Our emphasis is on inclusion, not elitism. All students are provided the opportunity to earn an IB Diploma, internationally recognised by post-secondary institutions. Many universities actively seek out full IB Diploma students in their recruitment strategies, offering incentives such as early acceptance, scholarships and credit for first year courses. In addition, our curriculum in the Senior School fulfils the BC Ministry of Education graduation requirements.