STEM Pathway
To pursue careers in STEM fields like medicine, engineering, and IT, students should focus on advanced math and science courses in high school, such as calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics. Most universities require these courses with an average of 85% or more. Strong grades, extracurricular activities, and relevant experience (e.g., coding projects or lab research) are important for university admissions.
| Mandatory Courses | Elective Courses |
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (ENG1D) | English (ENG2D) | English (ENG3U) | English (ENG4U) |
| Mathematics (MTH1W) | Mathematics (MPM2D) | Mathematics (MCR3U) | Advance Functions (MHF4U) |
| Science (SNC1W) | Science (SNC2D) | Biology (SBI3U) | Calculus & Vectors(MCV4U) |
| Geography (CGC1W) | History (CHC2D) | Chemistry (SCH3U) | Biology (SBI4U) |
| French (FSF1D) | Careers (GLC2O) and Civics (CHV2O) | Physics (SPH3U) | Chemistry (SCH4U) |
| PhysEd (PPL10) | Media Arts (ASM2O) | Arabic (LYACU) | Physics (SPH4U) |
| Food & Nutrition (HFN1O) | Comm Tech (TGJ2O) | World Religions (HRT3M) | Kinesiology (PSK4U) |
| Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset (BEM1O) | Arabic (LYABD) | Challenge & Change (HSB4U) | |
| Religious Studies 1 (HRE13) | Philosophy (HZT4U) | ||
| World History (CHY4U) | |||
| International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M) | |||
| Business Leadership (BOH4M) |
Humanities Pathway
For Humanities career paths like business, law, and social sciences, students should take courses in English, history, social sciences, and world history etc, while developing strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills. General high school requirements include completing the Ontario curriculum (30 credits), maintaining a competitive average, fulfilling community service hours, and achieving success in standardized literacy assessments.
| Mandatory Courses | Elective Courses |
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (ENG1D) | English (ENG2D) | English (ENG3U) | English (ENG4U) |
| Mathematics (MTH1W) | Mathematics (MPM2D) | Arabic (LYACU) | Challenge & Change (HSB4U) |
| Science (SNC1W) | Science (SNC2D) | World Religions (HRT3M) | International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M) |
| Geography (CGC1W) | History (CHC2D) | Chemistry (SCH3U) | World History (CHY4U) |
| French (FSF1D) | Careers (GLC2O) and Civics (CHV2O) | Physics (SPH3U) | Business Leadership (BOH4M) |
| PhysEd (PPL10) | Media Arts (ASM2O) | Mathematics (MCR3U) | Philosophy (HZT4U) |
| Food & Nutrition (HFN1O) | Comm Tech (TGJ2O) | Biology (SBI3U) | Kinesiology (PSK4U) |
| Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset (BEM1O) | Arabic (LYABD) | Advance Functions (MHF4U) | |
| Religious Studies 1 (HRE13) | Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) | ||
| Biology (SBI4U) | |||
| Chemistry (SCH4U) | |||
| Physics (SPH4U) |
Quran Tafsir Study (Cover to Cover)
At Al Manarat, we recognize the Quran as the divine source of guidance and wisdom for all believers. Whether enrolled in the STEM or Humanities pathway, every student completes a full tafsir (exegesis) of the Quran—studying each verse from cover to cover over their four years of high school. This immersive journey not only strengthens their relationship with Allah (SWT) but also cultivates moral excellence, critical thinking, and a profound appreciation for Islamic scholarship. By engaging deeply with the Quranic text and exploring classical and contemporary interpretations, students gain insights that nurture their spirituality and shape their character. In turn, they are empowered to embody the Quran’s teachings in their daily lives, becoming compassionate, principled individuals who contribute positively to their communities.