New Curriculum
The world is changing. Parents want their kids ready to succeed. So do teachers. So do we.
That's why it's critical that we modernize our education system (designed in the last century), so students can succeed in the 21st Century.
Parents expect their children to learn the basics - reading, writing and math. Imagine them doing this through real-world situations.
Every student will get hands-on experience in collaboration, critical thinking and communications - skills they'll need to succeed in college, university, and the workforce.
Personalized learning is at the heart of
the new curriculum.
B.C.'s new curriculum helps students learn by exploring their interests and passions. Whether it's computers, hockey, or art, passion is a motivator for students, and students can connect with their interests to excel in the classroom.
B.C.'s new curriculum has been designed by teams of B.C. educators based on sound research, extensive consultation, and classroom successes from around the world.
After three years of trial and feedback, the new Kindergarten to Grade 9 curriculum was implemented in B.C. classrooms in the 2016/17 school year.
The Grades 10-12 curriculum drafts have been available for trial use by teachers throughout the province as of 2016/17. The Grades10-12 curriculum are in the process of being revised and improved – based on feedback – and will be finalized by the summer of 2018.
In 2018/19, all B.C. schools will use the final redesigned Grade 10 curriculum; the final Grades 11 & 12 curriculum will remain optional for trial use.
In 2019/20, all B.C. schools will use the final redesigned Grades 11 & 12 curriculum.