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.

 

Co-operative Education Pre-Placement Module

Credit Type: None – Certificate Program
Code (for schools): N/A

Graduation Requirements
While not an entire Co-operative (Co-op) Education course, this module is designed to fulfill the mandatory pre-placement instructional component for students planning to participate in summer co-op placements.

This module fulfills a key portion of co-op pre-placement requirements and allows students to become eligible for summer co-op opportunities. Completing this module does not guarantee acceptance into a summer co-op placement. Students must consult with the co-op teacher at their school to confirm eligibility and next steps.

Students who successfully complete this module and go on to fulfill the remainder of the Co-op course requirements, including their co-op placement, will earn an elective credit(s) that meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement.

Eligibility
This module is intended for students who are not enrolled in Options and Opportunities, as well as those who have not previously taken a Co-op course or are unable to enroll in one at their school due to scheduling conflicts. Please direct any additional questions about eligibility to your school Co-Op lead or local Youth Pathways Consultant.

Curriculum
This module is aligned with the pre-placement outcomes of a Nova Scotia Public School Program course. Detailed curriculum information is available on the Co-operative Education 10-12 page of the Nova Scotia Curriculum website.

Time Commitment
Approximately 25 hours of course work, plus time for completing assessments, and meeting online with your course Mentor.

Students applying for summer sector co-op placements in BFY, Test Drive, or ServeItUp! must successfully complete the module by April 18, 2025 to allow time for final assessment before NSCC training begins in May.

Students not bound by the summer co-op timeline may complete the module by the end of the semester.

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.

Detailed Course Syllabus

English 10

Credit Type: Academic, English Program
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).
  • 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 unit 2 of this course should be available in hard copy at their school and are available digitally through the Halifax Public Libraries’ Hoopla app – accessible to any resident of Nova Scotia for free.

Detailed Course Syllabus

English 12

Credit Type: Academic, English Program
Code (for schools): ENG12 (004165)

Graduation Requirements
English Language Arts 12 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Language Arts credit at the grade 12 level.

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

Time Commitment
Approximately 100 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.
  • Access to novels: The novels which students can select from for unit 2 of this course should be available in hard copy at their school and are available digitally through the Halifax Public Libraries’ Hoopla app – accessible to any resident of Nova Scotia for free.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Global History 12

Credit Type: Academic, English Program
Code (for schools): HGS12 (012169)

Graduation Requirements
Global History 12 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Global Studies credit at the grade 12 level.

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

Time Commitment
Approximately 100 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.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Mathematics 10

Credit Type: Academic, English Program, 2-credit
Code (for schools): MT10 (008017)

Graduation Requirements
NSIOL Mathematics 10 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for one Mathematics credit at the grade 10 level and one Math/Science/Technology credit.

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

Time Commitment
Approximately 200 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 11

Credit Type: Academic, English Program
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

Mathématiques 11, Immersion

Credit Type: Academic, French Immersion Program
Code (for schools): MTH11IM (008185)

Graduation Requirements
NSIOL Mathématiques 11 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Mathematics credit at the grade 11 level. It also counts as a French Immersion credit toward the high school French Immersion Certificate.

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, English Program
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

Mathématiques 12, Immersion

Credit Type: Academic, French Immersion Program
Course Code (for schools): MT12IM (008186)

Graduation Requirements
NSIOL Mathématiques 12 meets the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma requirement for a Mathematics credit at the grade 12 level. It also counts as a French Immersion credit toward the high school French Immersion Certificate. 

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.
  • A scientific calculator.
  • An internet connection.

Detailed Course Syllabus

Upcoming Courses

Spring 2025

  • English 11 (Academic, English Program)

Summer 2025

  • Global Geography 12 (Academic, English Program)