Nova Scotia High School Admission Requirements
Nova Scotia high school students will be accepted for admission based on the following criteria. If you do not think you are eligible for admission, contact one of King's Admissions Officers and they will be happy to review your options with you.
- Five academic Grade 12 courses with an overall average of 60%:
- One course must be English 12: Academic or African Heritage.
- Three courses must be Standard (see chart below for Standard courses).
- The fifth course may be a Standard or Non-Standard course carrying normal weight (see list below for Non-Standard courses).
- Cannot be Special Projects or Work Experience.
- Two courses of lower course weight may be substituted for the fifth course.
- Meet any Program-Specific Requirements.
- English Proficiency.
Standard Courses
| Language | 12-level language |
| Algebra | Pre-Calculus 12, Advanced Math 12, Math 12 |
| Other Math | Advanced Math 12 or Math 12 |
| Calculus | Calculus 12 |
| Social Studies | Global History 12, Global Geography 12, Law 12, Global Politics 12, Economics 12 |
| Science | Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Adv Chem 12, Physics 12, Geology 12 |
| Fine Arts | Art 12, Film and Video Production 12, Music 12 |
Non-Standard Courses
A maximum of one non-standard course may be presented for admission:
- Canadian Families 12
- Canadian Literature 12
- Sociology 12
Alternative Admission
An applicant who cannot present five acceptable courses, but can present a 70% average on four courses, may be admitted as an Unclassified Student to take an approved course for credit. A grade of C- or better in the course will allow the student to be considered for regular admission in the following term.
If you don’t think you are eligible for admission into King’s, don’t lose hope! Contact one of our Admissions Officers and they will be happy to review your options with you.