Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten is the first year of preschool education (PRE). To successfully complete Junior Kindergarten, students should complete six courses (i.e, arts, English, health and physical education, mathematics, science and social studies) as part of the Ontario school board requirement. Further, students should take five courses (i.e, cognitive skill development, computer literacy, native language and culture, religion and sustainable environment) as part of the NIST Hybrid Curriculum (NHC). Therefore, full-time students should register all courses for the academic year [First semester + Second semester]. Part-time students are allowed to register for a minimum of two courses per semester.
This program is periodically assessed by the ministry of education, Ontario, Canada. The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Therefore, NIST follows the ministry of education guidelines, “Growing Success – Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools (2010)” to ensure the highest level of quality education for our children.
Courses and Program Mapping
Compulsory Ministry of Education Courses (6 Courses)
Description of Compulsory Ministry of Education Courses
NIST Hybrid Curriculum Courses (5 Courses)​
CSD00: Cognitive Skill Development (problem solving and innovations)
NLC00: Native Language and Culture (belonging and contributing)
SUS00: Sustainable Environment (self-regulation and well-being)
Students are required to take the above five Courses as part of the NIST Hybrid Curriculum (NHC). These courses are highly recommended to enroll as part of the NSRIC and NIST social responsibility. It is noted that religious study course will be offered by the students/parent’s preferences and choices.
