The Course Finder may use words that are not familiar to you to describe the different courses.  Below are some explanations to help you understand what is meant by these words.

"Start Dates" tell you when you can begin taking a course.

• Any time means the course runs continuously throughout the calendar year and you can begin at any time.
• Monthly means a new course section begins in each month.
• Semester refers to a course that begins twice a year, usually in September and February.
• September means the course starts in September only.
• Summer means the course is offered during the summer months only.

"Course length" will tell you how long the course is scheduled to run.

• Flexible means the course does not have a structured end date, and can be discussed with the teacher based on your needs.
• Semester means that the course runs for half a school year, either September to January or February to June.
• September-June means that the course is scheduled to run for the school year.

"Restrictions" identifies whether anything limits you from taking the course.

• Example: Summer means that the course is offered as a summer program only.

"Face-to-face" identifies whether the course involves attending in person.

• For Testing Only means that a student must come in to the school for the testing portion. Contact your DL school to find out more about what this means for you.

"Mode" refers to the key features regarding how the course is offered.

• Print means that course material is primarily print-based material, sent by mail or delivered when you are face-to-face.
• Web-based means that the course is primarily offered using the Internet.
• Blended means a combination of both print and online delivery.

"Web Sessions" identifies that there are sessions that involve connecting to the Internet to meet with your teacher and/or other students. 

"Connectivity" tells you what type of Internet access is required.

• High-speed means that cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) style of connectivity is required to participate.
• Dial-up means that some form of Internet access is required, but it does not have to be high-speed.
• None means that no Internet access is required to participate.

"Applied Skills" introduces you to life and career skills, such as Food Studies, Family Studies and Technology Education/Industrial Arts.

"Fine Arts" introduces you to fine and performing arts, including Drama, Dance, Music and Visual Arts.

"International Languages" introduces you to instruction in alternate languages.