Senior School English

The English program is designed to instil in you a genuine love of language, literature, reading and writing so that you can communicate clearly, confidently and effectively. The texts, projects and activities are designed to empower you to become thoughtful, ethical and responsible citizens.

Senior School English courses help you develop your communication and thinking skills, and personal and social competencies. For example, you can participate in spoken word competitions where you memorize and perform a monologue that has significant meaning to you.

English Courses and Extracurriculars

You have access to a variety of English courses, including more tailored classes for non-native English speakers, to help you continue to develop key communication skills and a passion for the language.

Use the tabs below to see the English courses and opportunities we offer, or download the Academic Program Guide to read full course descriptions.

Students studying in the Snowden Library

Grade 9 and 10 courses

English 9
English 9 Plus (ELL)
English First Peoples Literary Studies and Writing 10
Literary Studies and Creative Writing 10
Literary Studies and Composition 10 Plus

Grade 11 and 12 courses

AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Creative Writing 12
English 11 Plus (ELL)
English 12 Plus (ELL)
English First Peoples Literary Studies and Writing 11
English First Peoples 12
English Studies 12
Literary Studies 11
Literary Studies 11 Plus (ELL)
Literary Studies 11 (Pre-AP)

A Senior School student passionately performs spoken word poetry

Interested in journalism, editing, or other writing? You can join The Jag student newspaper.

If you have a knack for poetry, you're encouraged to join the VOICES Spoken Word Club and write and perform your own poetry at provincial competitions.

Learn more about the clubs and councils at the Senior School.

Writing Centre

Students can also access the Writing Centre, a service provided by English teachers to provide one-to-one advice and feedback on essays and other assignments.