🎓 Integrated Arts and Literacy Department 

English

💬 Welcome to the English Department!

We are a community of professionals committed to developing educated and engaged citizens with strong literacy, metacognitive, and critical thinking skills. Through each English course, we provide learners with opportunities to explore a variety of texts and perspectives, and to experience the power of story and language to shape ideas and influence others.

BC's Revised Curriculum enables our department to offer new and exciting courses that allow students in grades 10 to 12 to follow their passions and interests through their study of Creative Writing, New Media, Spoken Language, Literary Studies, or English First Peoples literature and perspectives. Regardless of which focus a student chooses, however, we are committed to supporting and challenging each learner with a rigorous and dynamic program in a safe and inclusive classroom environment. 

English 8 and English 9 are general studies courses.  Grade 10 courses will be comprised of two 2-credit options to be completed in one semester.  Grade 11 students will select at least one of the 4-credit English courses offered.   Students in grade 12 will take English Studies 12, a mandatory course that has replaced English 12. In addition, students may also elect to take an additional senior English course to further develop their interests in a particular area of English Language study.

As of 2019/20, students in grade 10 will be writing the BC Provincial Literacy Assessment. As of 2020/21, grade 12 students will also be taking the Provincial Graduation Literacy Assessment. Students must complete both assessments to graduate and will be able to rewrite each exam twice should they prefer.

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📚 Courses Offered

✅ Graduation Requirements

Grade 8

English 8 (EN 8)

Earn credits while gaining hands-on experience in a workplace.

Grade 9

English 9 (EN 9)

Earn credits while gaining hands-on experience in a workplace.

Grade 10

English First Peoples 10 Literary Studies & Creative Writing (EFP 10)

Build your confidence as a speaker while learning the power of storytelling, speeches, and cultural sharing inspired by Indigenous traditions through Indigenous stories, poetry and writing. 

Grade 11 (One of)

Composition 11 (CMPS 11)

Sharpen your writing for school, work, and life by learning how to write clearly, professionally, and with style and purpose. 

Literary Studies 11 (LTST 11)

Explore powerful stories, poems, and ideas from around the world as you grow your voice as a thoughtful reader and thinker. 

Creative Writing 11 (CTWR 11)

Express yourself through poetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction — your imagination sets the limit! 

New Media 11 (NMD 11)

Learn how media, film, and digital platforms shape our world and create your own blogs, videos, and digital stories. 

Spoken Language 11 (SPLG 11)

Find your voice through public speaking, storytelling, interviews, and creative presentations that build confidence for any audience. 

English First Peoples 11 (EFP 11)

Discover stories, voices, and perspectives from Indigenous cultures while exploring what learning and connection mean through storytelling, film, and community.

Grade 12 (One of)

English Studies 12 (ENST 12)

Bring all your communication, critical thinking, and creativity together as you explore diverse stories, ideas, and perspectives from across the world. 

English First Peoples 12 (EFP 12)

Experience the richness of Indigenous voices through story, song, film, and writing — and learn how language connects culture, identity, and reconciliation. 

✅ Electives

Grade 11 (In addition to your requirement)

Composition 11 (CMPS 11)

Sharpen your writing for school, work, and life by learning how to write clearly, professionally, and with style and purpose. 

Literary Studies 11 (LTST 11)

Explore powerful stories, poems, and ideas from around the world as you grow your voice as a thoughtful reader and thinker. 

Creative Writing 11 (CTWR 11)

Express yourself through poetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction — your imagination sets the limit! 

New Media 11 (NMD 11)

Learn how media, film, and digital platforms shape our world and create your own blogs, videos, and digital stories. 

Spoken Language 11 (SPLG 11)

Find your voice through public speaking, storytelling, interviews, and creative presentations that build confidence for any audience. 

English First Peoples 11 (EFP 11)

Discover stories, voices, and perspectives from Indigenous cultures while exploring what learning and connection mean through storytelling, film, and community.

Grade 12 (In addition to your requirement)

English Studies 12 (ENST 12)

Bring all your communication, critical thinking, and creativity together as you explore diverse stories, ideas, and perspectives from across the world. 

English First Peoples 12 (EFP 12)

Experience the richness of Indigenous voices through story, song, film, and writing — and learn how language connects culture, identity, and reconciliation. 

Creative Writing 12 (CTWR 12)

Take your writing to the next level by crafting and polishing your own collection of original, publish-ready creative pieces.

New Media 12 (NMD 12)

Dive into the world of visual storytelling — from graphic novels to film and animation — and discover how images and words work together to inspire and persuade. 

Literary Studies 12 (LTST 12)

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