Focus Areas

Focus Areas are based on courses and programs available at secondary
schools and post-secondary institutions in BC.

They are:
-Business and Applied Business
-Fine Arts, Design, and Media
-Fitness and Recreation
-Health and Human Services
-Liberal Arts and Humanities
-Science and Applied Science
-Tourism, Hospitality, and Foods
-Trades and Technology


Research shows that students are more likely to succeed in school when they are interested in what they are learning. The goals of these focus areas are to allow students the opportunity to focus their courses within their interests.

“Integrating these approaches helps students connect learning from individual
courses to their role in the broader community and to their
personal plans for the future. Encouraging students to make this
connection and to reflect on their choices will help ensure they are well prepared
to build successful futures.” – Ministry of Education