INTRODUCTION
Heritage International School provides a coherent educational journey from the Early Years through High School by combining internationally recognized curriculum frameworks with strong academic standards, inquiry-based learning, student wellbeing, and whole-child development.
Each component of the Heritage Academic Model serves a distinct purpose while contributing to one continuous learning pathway.
INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSOCIATION FRAMEWORKS
- The International Curriculum Association (ICA) frameworks provide the structure through which interdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning is delivered across the Early Years, Elementary School, and Middle School.
- The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) supports holistic, play-based, and developmentally appropriate learning in the Early Years.
- The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) connects learning across subjects in Elementary School through engaging thematic units and clearly defined academic, personal, and international learning goals.
- The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) responds to the developmental needs of adolescent learners by promoting conceptual understanding, independence, collaboration, reflection, and meaningful connections across subjects.
- These frameworks do not replace subject-specific academic standards. They provide an engaging structure through which knowledge, skills, personal development, and international-mindedness can be connected and applied.
COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS
Although Heritage’s primary curriculum is Canadian, the Common Core learning standards are used, where appropriate, to supplement the curriculum and address any identified gaps, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
These standards support consistency, academic rigor, and continuity across grade levels, while ensuring that interdisciplinary learning remains grounded in clearly defined and measurable academic expectations.
MANITOBA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
In High School, students follow the accredited Manitoba High School Program. Courses are delivered in accordance with applicable Manitoba curriculum requirements and are taught, assessed, and reported using provincial standards and expectations.
Students earn recognized high school credits as they successfully complete the required courses. Upon fulfilling the program’s academic and graduation requirements, students are awarded the Manitoba High School Diploma—an internationally recognized Canadian secondary qualification that supports applications to universities and higher-education institutions in Canada and worldwide, subject to each institution’s admission requirements.
The Manitoba High School Program has been a defining feature of Heritage since the school’s inception and remains one of its key competitive advantages. It provides students with a recognized Canadian pathway to graduation and a strong academic foundation for accessing higher-education opportunities locally and internationally.
