<p>i think i read on the school site that there is no semester or quarter schedule, but that u take all ur classes for the whole year.
Is that true?</p>
<p>how does it work?
how many classes do most people take at once</p>
<p>Yeah I've heard that most classes are year long too. I don't know too much about it though, but I'd be interested to find out too.</p>
<p>My D is in second year and although the majority of her classes have been full year, she has also had a few that are half year courses. I'm not sure what the breakdown overall would be between the two types but there are definitely many half year courses. Most kids take five full year courses, or the equivalent, each year. That is what is expected in order to graduate in four years. Here is a link to, for an example, the English courses offered this year. In the course number, you'll see an indication of either H or Y, representing half or full-year.</p>
<p>I was wondering what are the required general ed courses?
also, does the school take AP test scores over 4+ for credit ?</p>
<p>I would also like to know how many courses your daughter takes yearly.
You said usually 5 year long courses, but i would also like to know how many half year courses she takes on top of those.</p>
<p>Do you know about their study abroad programs?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Bigtwix, there are distribution requirements which she must fulfill in terms of certain areas. For instance, she was required to take one science course, so she took Psychology in first year. Other than that, I'm not positive what the others are so I don't want to speculate but it's not the same as core curriculum in many U.S. colleges. At U of T, the distribution requirements can be fulfilled with various and assorted classes and the choice is left up to the student. I'd recommend you call the Registrar's office if you have specific questions about that because it will definitely influence the courses you choose for your first year. I honestly don't recall what the minimum AP score has to be for credit. </p>
<p>Yes, as I said five year long courses, or the equivalent, meaning it could be four full year courses and two half courses, or a similar combination. This is a full course load and although some students take only four, the majority take five. It's possible to get permission to take six but it's very rare and inadvisible, especially if you're taking classes in the Humanities. She's doing her study abroad in the summer months so I'm not familiar with the academic year study abroad programs, other than I do know that many kids participate. The daughter of a friend is currently studying abroad in Australia, and my daughter has a friend in Prague. Details, though, I'm afraid I don't have. :)</p>
<p>Edited to add this link regarding distribution requirements which you may find helpful:</p>
<p>My DS is a freshman at UofT. This year he is taking 3 full year courses. First semester he took 2 half year seminars, and this semester he is taking two half year seminars. So you take five courses each semester, but some continue for the whole year.
He received one half year credit for AP English. They did not consider his other AP courses because they only accept some subjects, so you need to check requirements with the university.</p>