Grade 8 (Junior School Year 2)

Grade 8 (junior school final year) is a transformative year for students, as they prepare for high school or secondary education. This year focuses on strengthening core academic skills, fostering leadership qualities, and encouraging independence. It is a pivotal time when students take on greater responsibilities, both academically and personally, while solidifying their readiness for the challenges ahead. Grade 8 is a stepping stone to higher education, helping students solidify their academic foundations while fostering independence and maturity. It prepares them to take on greater responsibilities and sets them up for success in high school and beyond. Engaging with advanced texts, including novels, essays, poetry, and informational materials, with a focus on analyzing themes, tone, and authors’ techniques. Producing persuasive essays, creative stories, and research-based assignments with clarity, coherence, and depth. Developing skills to evaluate arguments, synthesize ideas, and present evidence-based conclusions. Working with equations, inequalities, and linear functions.

Eligibility

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to York Catholic District School Board below;

1. Grade 1-7 report card

2. Passport

3. Parent consent

4. Medicals

English Language Requirement

York Catholic District School Board will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the school.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

February, 2026

From May, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

Open

February, 2027

From May, 2026 to October, 2026

Open

September, 2027

From May, 2026 to May, 2027

Open