School Courses

Specialist High Skills Major Programs

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized 2 year program approved by the Ministry of Education and offered to students in Grades 11 and 12.

SHSM allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

These programs enable students to gain sector-specific skills and knowledge in engaging, career-related learning environments, and prepare students in a focused way for graduation and postsecondary education, training or employment.

St. Basil-the-Great College School is proud to offer 2 SHSM programs:

Students are encouraged to review the following resources:

• Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) SHSM webpage

• Ministry of Education SHSM website

• Why Enroll in SHSM

• SHSM Explainer Video

• SHSM Overview Video

• Video Overview of SHSM Programs: Arts and Culture | Business | Construction | Environment | Health and Wellness | Hospitality and Tourism | Information and Communications Technology (ICT) | Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services | Non-Profit, Education and Child Care | Sports | Transportation