upper school
Upper School (Grade 9 - Grade 12)
A University-Preparatory Journey
Armbrae’s Upper School offers a university-preparatory experience that balances academic rigour with personal character development. We prepare graduates to earn both the Nova Scotia High School Diploma and the specialized Armbrae Diploma, graduating as confident, ethical leaders.
Divisional Signature Programs & Themes
Leadership 9 & Student Governance
All Grade 9 students take our foundational Leadership 9 course, preparing them for premier leadership roles as Prefects, Lower School Mentors, and Student Ambassadors.
Advanced Placement (AP) & Enriched Pathways
Students customize their academic focus through university-level AP courses, STEM initiatives, and specialized electives.
Career Education & Post-Secondary Guidance
A progressive, three-year Career Education sequence (Grades 10–12) paired with individualized university planning supports seamless transition to post-secondary destinations.
Alignment with our Portrait of a Graduate
Critical & Creative Thinkers
Advanced Placement courses and rigorous inquiry challenge students to synthesize complex ideas and produce university-ready work.
Active & Empathetic Communicators
Dynamic, conversational assessments and one-on-one portfolio defenses empower students to communicate with authority and empathy.
Inclusive & Compassionate Leaders
Through senior leadership councils, capstone service projects like Home for Dinner, and peer mentorship, students model our motto to Be Kind | Work Hard.
Student Support & Care
Upper School students benefit from a comprehensive support ecosystem, including university guidance counselling, social-emotional counselling, EAL instruction, and customized academic learning support. Under the guidance of our Director of Student Life and Student Planning Team, every Upper School graduate departs with a clear sense of purpose and direction.
