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Written by:
Melanie Barrett
Monday, July 04, 2011
PG stands for Post-Graduate and is offered as an additional year of study, after grade 12.
The Ontario curriculum is designed so that students complete their diploma requirements in 4 years. While this may be the route many students choose, some may find that 4 years limits their secondary school experience and so they may be better suited to completing a 5th or Post-Graduate (PG) year.
There are many reasons why students may choose to complete a PG year. Students may choose to study for an additional year to improve their grades before applying for university or to take additional courses that are needed for a particular post secondary course.
Why would I choose to do a Post-Graduate year?
- Broadening Course Choices and University Options
A Post-Graduate year will allow you to take a broader range of courses. If you are not sure of your career direction, you can take courses in several different streams if you have more time to complete your diploma requirements.
- Enrichment opportunities
Albert College promotes a well-rounded education that includes Arts, Athletics Active Citizenship and Adventure. A Post-Graduate year will allow you to explore one or more of these areas in depth as you complete your academic courses. You may also want to participate in academic enrichment such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the Post-Graduate year will facilitate this choice.
- English Language Development
If English is your second language, you may need a longer period of time to develop your communication skills. With greater demands being placed on ESL students in terms of university admissions, a Post-Graduate year will give you the time and possibly a lighter course load to become competent in your use of the English language.
What should I do if I am considering a Post-Graduate year?
If you are considering applying to Albert College and are interested in the Post-Graduate year please contact the Admission Office at (613) 968-5726 or info@albertcollege.ca for more information.
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Re: What is PG?
I have done a PG and i really like that and i enjoyed it the most.
By Pok Ten on
Thursday, October 06, 2011
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