Courses

English focuses on 3 main areas:

• Grammar
• Comprehension
• Vocabulary

Conversation English is stressed along with the development of writing skills. Spelling tests are held weekly to improve spelling skill and vocabulary enrichment.

Students are taught the skills and techniques of writing. Focus is on different types of writing and their characteristics and requirements. There will be a lot of hands-on practice.

There are 3 levels:

• Level 1 (for Grade 5-6 students)
• Level 2 (for Grade 7-8 students)
• Level 3 (for Grade 9 and above students)

Our Mathematics levels are more advanced. This strategy is designed to improve our students' knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles of mathematics before they learn them in their day school. As well, accelerated learning provides new challenges.

In addition to drilling on speed and accuracy, we provide a lot of problem solving exercises.

Only when students master mathematics and achieve their goals will their self-confidence and self-esteem be raised. Once they excel in math, they will apply themselves.

This course is designed to prepare students for their semester in Mathematics. This strategy is to improve our students' knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles of mathematics before they learn them in their day school. As well, accelerated learning provides new challenges.

In addition to drilling on speed and accuracy, we provide a lot of problem-solving exercises.

Only when students master mathematics and achieve their goals will their self-confidence and self-esteem be raised. Once they excel in math, they will apply themselves.

Intensive semester mathematics programs offered:

• Semester Mathematics (Grade 9 - 11)
• Advanced Functions (Grade 12)
• Advanced Calculus (Grade 12)
   

These Saturday programs are generally offered twice a year:

• September to the following January, or
• February to June
   

Each lesson is two hours long.

Students will experiment with a variety of science-related activities which help explore the natural world around them.

Course and Experiments include the following topics:

• Life System
• Physical Science
• Matter and Materials
• Energy and Control
• Structures and Mechanisms
• Earth and Space System

Grade 11 students who wish to get a head start in science or build a stronger foundation of the subject matter should consider enrolling in the following intensive semester science programs:

• Biology
• Chemistry
   

These Saturday programs are generally offered twice a year:

• September to the following January, or
• February to June
   

Each lesson is two hours long.

The Coding Program powered by 'Under the GUI' is a co-developed computer programming class for children aged 6 to 18. We provide a rich and engaging environment that inspires children and teens to innovate, think critically, and create with technologies on the fringe of our hi-tech culture. Our teachers encourage students to expand their limitless creativity through the creation of video games, apps, and traditional software using the same tools used by professionals in the field.

By getting “under” the interface, students will learn about the processes that control it. As the developer of their game, our students have the opportunity to find their innovative potential through our curriculum as they progressively master their skills within each level. Students will learn specific program language(s) at each level such as Blockly, Python, C#, HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Java, using various platforms: PixelPAD.io (web-based integrated development environment (IDE)), Unity 3D (a cross-platform game engine), and Microsoft Visual Studio (IDE).

Program Overview

1.) Junior Coders / Ages 6 - 9

• Children will develop logical thinking, creative exploration, and critical reasoning.

• Exclusive program using Google's block-based language “Blockly” and characters from Brambleberry Tales.

• Designed for children to start understanding the fundamentals of code in a fun and engaging way.  Stacking together programming components, such as actions, events, and operators.

• Students will comprehend the flow and logic of coding while focusing on the essential skills of computer navigation and keyboard skills.

• Python will be introduced in the course.

2.) Levels 1 - 6 / Ages 7 - 18

• Each level consists of two 5-month semesters that progressively teach students computer algorithms through the application of knowledge and creation of software that is applicable in the real world. 

• Range from simple mobile applications to full virtual reality games and advanced computer science.

An assessment will be issued to determine the level placement.

A laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability, internet browser, and a minimum of Windows 7 or OSX operating system installed are required for the course.

Drawing is taught on an individual basis. Types of drawing include:

• Cartoons
• Comics
• Pokémon
• Landscape
• Animals
• Disney figures

Emphasis is put on skill and creativity. Students choose the type of drawing that interests them. They will progress at their own pace as they focus only on their own drawing. Pencils and pencil crayons are used.