Program
The ILC is a drop-in learning center for youth aged 16-21 who are looking for an alternative to the regular school system. Our students work independently in a self-paced learning environment with opportunities for individual support from teachers. Students work towards graduation, either with a B.C. Dogwood or Adult Graduation Certificate. The B.C. Dogwood Certificate requires a minimum of 80 course credits and an Adult Graduation requires a minimum of 20 credits.
The ILC offers flexible hours for students who may have full time employment and/or family commitments that prevent them from having a set timetable. Our hours of operation for students are 9:00 am to 3:00pm on Mondays and Fridays, and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays to Thursdays.
We offer core subjects grades 10 through 12, a variety of electives, and cultural/ experiential/ land-based educational opportunities. Students are able to cross enrol with other Yukon high schools, as well as access distance learning through the Aurora Virtual School, which is based out of the same building as the ILC.
In order to graduate on the 2018 Graduation Program, students must write the grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment (GNA) and the Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA). This school year (2022-2023), students in grade 10 must write the grade 10 GLA, and this year, the grade 12 GLA will be postponed. These assessments are not connected to any course grades, and are marked on a scale on 1-4. Students have the option of writing these assessments three times, before graduation.
The ILC Vision, revised May 2023
The Individual Learning Centre is committed to a model of education that recognizes the unique strengths of each individual learner and collectively aspires to serve, empower, and re-engage students on their path towards high school graduation.
We are an alternative school community that offers diverse and cultural programming opportunities in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment for students aged 16-21 with varying backgrounds, abilities and learning styles through self-paced continuous courses.
Through positive relationship building, belonging, flexibility, and partnerships, the ILC seeks to provide a holistic, equitable educational experience which opens possibilities for each learner to achieve individual success.
The ILC History: Opened February 1st, 2005
In 2004, Minister of Education John Edzerza initiated the development of an individualized learning centre that would meet the needs of students who had disengaged from their education or sought alternative pathways to achieve their educational goals.
On February 1, 2005, the Individual Learning Centre, with founding members Bill Bennett (Team Leader), Carolyn Coombs (Teacher) and Elder Jessie Dawson (Steering Committee Chair) opened its doors to students.
The Individual Learning Centre offers students flexible learning programming and self-paced courses which allows opportunities for life-long learning, engagement as contributing citizens, and graduation from high school. The centre lays the groundwork for academic achievement by establishing a relationship with students in an environment of acceptance, understanding and support.
Goals – Achievement- Success
The ILC is a drop-in learning center for youth aged 16-21 who are looking for an alternative to the regular school system. Our students work independently in a self-paced learning environment with opportunities for individual support from teachers. Students work towards graduation, either with a B.C. Dogwood or Adult Graduation Certificate. The B.C. Dogwood Certificate requires a minimum of 80 course credits and an Adult Graduation requires a minimum of 20 credits.
The ILC offers flexible hours for students who may have full time employment and/or family commitments that prevent them from having a set timetable. Our hours of operation for students are 9:00 am to 3:00pm on Mondays and Fridays, and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays to Thursdays.
We offer core subjects grades 10 through 12, a variety of electives, and cultural/ experiential/ land-based educational opportunities. Students are able to cross enrol with other Yukon high schools, as well as access distance learning through the Aurora Virtual School, which is based out of the same building as the ILC.
In order to graduate on the 2018 Graduation Program, students must write the grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment (GNA) and the Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA). This school year (2022-2023), students in grade 10 must write the grade 10 GLA, and this year, the grade 12 GLA will be postponed. These assessments are not connected to any course grades, and are marked on a scale on 1-4. Students have the option of writing these assessments three times, before graduation.
The ILC Vision, revised May 2023
The Individual Learning Centre is committed to a model of education that recognizes the unique strengths of each individual learner and collectively aspires to serve, empower, and re-engage students on their path towards high school graduation.
We are an alternative school community that offers diverse and cultural programming opportunities in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment for students aged 16-21 with varying backgrounds, abilities and learning styles through self-paced continuous courses.
Through positive relationship building, belonging, flexibility, and partnerships, the ILC seeks to provide a holistic, equitable educational experience which opens possibilities for each learner to achieve individual success.
The ILC History: Opened February 1st, 2005
In 2004, Minister of Education John Edzerza initiated the development of an individualized learning centre that would meet the needs of students who had disengaged from their education or sought alternative pathways to achieve their educational goals.
On February 1, 2005, the Individual Learning Centre, with founding members Bill Bennett (Team Leader), Carolyn Coombs (Teacher) and Elder Jessie Dawson (Steering Committee Chair) opened its doors to students.
The Individual Learning Centre offers students flexible learning programming and self-paced courses which allows opportunities for life-long learning, engagement as contributing citizens, and graduation from high school. The centre lays the groundwork for academic achievement by establishing a relationship with students in an environment of acceptance, understanding and support.
Goals – Achievement- Success
Download the ILC school growth plan here!
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