Academics
BCI performs well in provincial academic testing and an estimated 90% of its graduates continue on to post-secondary education. In March 2007 it became the first school in the UCDSB to score 100% on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test with the provincial average at 84%.
In November 2006 BCI became accredited to offer the prestigious, internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The school offers French immersion and extended core French programs which boast approximately 125 students.
Through its cooperative education courses 50 - 70 students have work study placements in the community.
In addition to these programs and its core curriculum it also offers students courses in such subjects as music theatre, food and nutrition, English media, multimedia, music, art, photography, drama, leadership and peer support.
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