The Duncan Academy curriculum
Academic Courses

Curriculum Overview

A program built around every student — academics, arts, and personal growth, end to end.

Curriculum Overview

TDA's program is built from five tracks — academics, signature arts, online support, personal planning, and academic management — that work together to support every student.

More Than Courses — A Clear Learning Pathway

At The Duncan Academy, what matters isn't just what you study, but why the program is arranged the way it is.

As an Ontario secondary school, Duncan delivers the full high-school curriculum. On that foundation, we extend different learning pathways tailored to each student's academic base, language ability, and future goals — so course choices connect directly to university targets.

For international students, high school often means adjusting to new coursework, a new language, and a new environment all at once. Without a coherent plan, it's easy for things to drift at one stage or another. Duncan's program is built to keep that pathway clear and sustainable.

The overview below lays out how the TDA program is structured, so you can explore our course offerings in more detail.

Curriculum Structure Overview

The table below shows the OSSD courses TDA currently offers, grouped by grade with subject area and category.

OSSD Code Course Credit Subject Category
Grade 12
ENG4U English 1 English University Preparation
MHF4U Advanced Functions 1 Math University Preparation
MCV4U Calculus and Vectors 1 Math University Preparation
MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management 1 Math University Preparation
SCH4U Chemistry 1 Science University Preparation
SPH4U Physics 1 Science University Preparation
SBI4U Biology 1 Science University Preparation
ICS4U Computer Science 1 Computer University Preparation
BBB4M International Business Fundamentals 1 Business University Preparation
BAT4M Financial Accounting Principles 1 Business University Preparation
BOH4M Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals 1 Business University Preparation
CIA4U Analyzing Current Economic Issues 1 Business University Preparation
ETS4U Studies in Literature 1 Optional English University Preparation
EWC4U The Writer's Craft 1 Optional English University Preparation
OSSD Mandatory
OLC4O Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course 1 Open OSSD Mandatory
OSSLT Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test n/a n/a OSSD Mandatory
Grade 11
ENG3U English 1 English University Preparation
MCR3U Functions 1 Math University Preparation
SPH3U Physics 1 Science University Preparation
SCH3U Chemistry 1 Science University Preparation
SBI3U Biology 1 Science University Preparation
BAF3M Introduction to Financial Accounting 1 Business University Preparation
CIE3M The Individual and the Economy 1 Business University Preparation
BDI3C Entrepreneurship: The Venture 1 Business College Preparation
BMI3C Marketing: Goods, Services, Events 1 Business College Preparation
ICS3U Introduction to Computer Science 1 Computer University Preparation
EMS3O Media Studies 1 Optional English Open
EPS3O Presentation and Speaking Skills 1 Optional English Open
Language Support
ESLEO ESL Level E 1 Optional English Open
ESLDO ESL Level D 1 Optional English Open
ESLCO ESL Level C 1 Optional English Open
ESLBO ESL Level B 1 Optional English Open
ESLAO ESL Level A 1 Optional English Open
n/a IELTS Fundamental n/a Optional English Open
n/a IELTS Intermediate n/a Optional English Open
n/a IELTS Advanced n/a Optional English Open

ESL and IELTS courses are non-credit language support, grouped by proficiency level.

All OSSD credit courses follow the Ministry of Education's approved curriculum and are delivered by TDA's certified teachers.