Subject Area

Minimum Credits

Required Courses:

Language Arts 10

4

a Language Arts 11

4

a Language Arts 12

4

Social Studies 10

4

Social Studies 11, BC First Nations Studies 12 or Civic Studies 11

4

Science 10

4

a Science 11 or 12

4

a Mathematics 10

4

a Mathematics 11 or 12

4

Physical Education 10

4

Planning 10

4

a Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12

4

Total

48

Elective Credits

Students must earn at least 28 elective credits.  These credits can be for:

Additional Grade 10, 11 or 12 Ministry-Authorized courses.

External Credentials*

Board/Authority Authorized courses

Post-secondary credits, and/or Independent Directed Studies

*NOTE:  Some External Credentials can serve as Required Courses.

Total:

28

Graduation Transitions:

Students earn 4 credits for completing Graduation Transitions

Total

4

Minimal Total Needed

80

Of the 80 credits needed for graduation, at least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course and 12 other credits.  These may be from Required Courses or Elective Credits (see table above for ways to earn elective credits).  

Students may develop a folder in order to meet the Graduation Transitions standards. Resources

Refer to the program guide website via www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/grad-transitions/welcome.htm for details about Graduation Transitions.

2012 - 2013 Grad Planner Available Online
The Grad Planner is a Ministry-produced document prepared for students entering the Graduation Program.  The document outlines graduation requirements, means of getting graduation credit, and provides information about Graduation Program exams as well as funding post-secondary education.  The Grad Planner also contains numerous links to websites with helpful information.
English and French versions of the 2012/13 Grad Planner are now available on the Ministry Graduation Program website at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/grad_certificate.htm.