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Innocent HeartsSecondary School · Est. 2012
SES4UGrade 12University Preparation1 credit

Earth Space Science

Science · Grade 12 · University Preparation

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Course description

This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.

Prerequisite

Science, Grade 10, Academic (SNC2D)

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About SES4U

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Is SES4U from Innocent Hearts accepted by universities and colleges?

Yes. Innocent Hearts is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education (BSID 886638), so SES4U earns a full Ontario credit that appears on your Ontario Student Transcript and is accepted by universities and colleges. We can also report your final mark to OUAC or OCAS.

How long does it take to complete SES4U?

SES4U includes 110 hours of instruction. In our four-term system you take it alongside one other course and finish in about ten weeks; summer and fast-track online options can be quicker.

Can I take SES4U online or at night?

Yes. SES4U can be taken full-time during the day, part-time on evenings and weekends, or through our online hybrid model with live classes. Summer availability varies by session — contact us to confirm dates.

What do I need to enrol in SES4U?

You'll need proof that you've completed the prerequisite (Science, Grade 10, Academic (SNC2D)) — usually a transcript or report card — plus proof of status in Canada.

Admissions open year-round

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Term 2 begins November 16, 2026. Seats are limited by design — our classes stay small so every student is known.

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