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 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

Winter 2024-25

  • Co-operative Education 11/12 (Academic, English Program)

Spring 2025

  • English 11 (Academic, English Program)