Curriculum Guide
Our liberal arts and science ethos encourages cross-curricular learning, Socratic dialogue and lifelong self-education. We believe that the principal barrier to teenage learning is boredom. We overcome this obstacle by promoting education as an ongoing conversation between student and teacher. Toronto New School delivers a broadly based curriculum which teaches students how to think, not what to think. Our teachers encourage students to take creative risks and make connections rather than simply memorizing content, and it is this approach which determines the form of all our courses. The TNS program includes several features designed to help students make appropriate educational choices and career plans. The Administration and individual course teachers will help students to determine their interests, needs, and special strengths, and to explore the broad range of learning opportunities that the school provides.
For a complete description of the academic program offered at TNS you can download a copy of the 2011-2012 Curriculum Guide using the link below. We encourage you to explore the other options in the curriculum drop down menu to discover some of the more specialized programs that make Toronto New School an exciting learning environment for its students.
In addition to the completion of 30 credits in accordance with Ministry of Education guidelines, students are required to fulfil 40 hours of community service in order to earn their diploma. Use the link below for more information on community service requirements.