Education

February 3, 2025

The Provincial Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the program of studies for students in grades 7 to 9. The program of studies determines what subjects are mandatory and optional for students, and how much time is spent learning those subjects.

The changes aim to increase student engagement, address attendance concerns, improve educational outcomes, and make school more meaningful. The current program of studies for grades 7-9 students was introduced in 1981.

The proposed changes include:

• Combining certain subjects.
• Offering some subjects through a modular delivery format.
• Adjusting the amount of time devoted to some subjects.
• Making some subjects fully or partially optional. {....}

  To see the full release, visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.