Decoding a Course Code
How to decode an credit bearing course.
The first letter identifies the curriculum area.
PPL1OM
| A = The Arts | I = Computer Studies |
|---|---|
| B = Business Studies | K = Alternative (non-credit) |
| C = Canadian & World Studies | L = Classical and International Languages |
| E = English | M = Mathematics |
| F = French as a Second Language | P = Health and Physical Education |
| G = Guidance and Career Education | S = Science |
| H = Social Sciences and Humanities | T = Technological Education |
The first three digits (always letters) identify the subject
PPL1OM
For more course code descriptions and subjects
If the course is credit bearing the fourth digit is always a number.
PPL1OM
| 1 = Grade 9 | 3 = Grade 11 |
|---|---|
| 2 = Grade 10 | 4 = Grade 12 |
The fifth digit is always a letter and identifies the course "type".
PPL1OM
Grades 9 & 10
- D = Academic
- L = Locally Developed
- P = Applied
- O = Open
Grades 11 & 12
- C = College Prep
- M = University/College Prep
- U = University Prep
- E = Workplace Prep
- O = Open
O = Open
Some courses codes have a sixth digit.
PPL1OM
It can be a number or letter and is used to distinguish course characteristics.
| M = Male | L = ESL |
|---|---|
| F = Female | C = Co-op |
| X = Music Extension | Z = French Immersion |
| B = International Baccalaureate | N = Enrichment Program |
How to decode an Alternative (non-credit) course.
The first digit is a 'K' and indicates an alternative course.
KENAN
The second and third digits refer to the subject.
KENAN
| KAL - Creative Arts for Enjoyment and Expression | KHI - Culinary Skills |
| KBB - Money Management and Personal Banking | KMM - Numeracy and Numbers |
| KCC - Transit Training and Community Exploration | KNA - First Canadians |
| KCW - Exploring Our World | KPF - Personal Health and Fitness |
| KEN - Language and Communication Development | KPH - Choice Making for Healthy Living |
| KGL - Personal Life Skills | KPP - Self Help and Self Care |
| KGW - Exploring the World of Work | KSN - Exploring Our Environment |
| KHD - Social Skills Development | KTT - Computer Skills |
The fourth digit will be a letter indicating which year (level) of the course.
KENAN
| A = Year 1 | E = Year 5 |
|---|---|
| B = Year 2 | F = Year 6 |
| C = Year 3 | G = Year 7 |
| D = Year 4 | |
The fifth digit is always a 'N'.
KENAN