Senior School
PLEASE NOTE: OUR SENIOR SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY FULL - if you want to get fast-tracked into Grade 9 for September 2024/25, you can guarantee your spot by enrolling in our Middle School today! If you want to enter into Grades 10-12, please contact Admissions for more information about our Waiting List.
Senior School Courses | |
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Mandatory Studies | Electives |
English literature | Visual Arts |
Mathematics | Fashion |
Sciences | Photography |
Geography | Museum Studies |
History | International Business |
Literacy | Advanced Specialist Math courses |
Civics & Careers | Advanced Specialist Science courses |
Second language: Italian / French | Advanced Specialist History courses |
Law | |
Economics | |
Anthropology, sociology, psychology | |
Philosophy | |
Healthy Active Living | |
Business Technology | |
Learning Strategies | |
Drama | |
*Electives change year to year based on student interest |
Our Senior School spans Grades 9-12 and provides students a unique opportunity to complete their secondary school education in only four years gaining the world-renowned Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through Blyth Academy Online (BAO), our Globeducate partner school.
At the Canadian School of Florence students receive in-person instruction on campus in Italy, while following their courses and earning their credits through BAO's online Brightspace platform. BAO is an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school (BSID 669675).
The school year is divided into 2 semesters and starts early September and ends mid-June.
Our teachers and staff take pride in delivering a well-rounded, personalized education that focuses on the development of the student both inside and outside of the classroom. We aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in an ever-changing world and instil in them a passion for learning, spark their curiosity, and develop critical thinking and imagination.
Our program is designed to aide learning through integrated units of study while providing the essential skills in the academic areas taught. The pupils are encouraged to ask questions, to investigate, and to come to their own conclusions with the guidance of our teachers. Our nurturing staff offer encouragement, support and challenge that is based on knowing every child.
Senior School Special Features
- 4-year secondary school conducted in English
- Ontario curriculum leading to the prestigious Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Small-sized campus near the historic center of Florence
- Guidance Counselor assistance for university placement
- International outlook, diverse student body
- Extra-curricular clubs, sports teams, volunteer and leadership opportunities
- Personalised learning and teaching strategies
- Experiential learning
- Technology integrated throughout curriculum
- Access to international events and competitions through the Globeducate network of schools
- Field trips
- Residential trips
- Student Council
- House system and spirit days
- Special events like the end-of-year dance (prom)
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2023!
The world-renowned Ontario Secondary School Diploma is accepted at university institutions all over the world such as in North America, the UK, Asia, and Europe (including public and private universities in Italy).