Who can attend Phoenix?
The Phoenix Alternative program begins in Secondary Three. Students must have passed Cycle I secondary (Secondary II) to be accepted at Phoenix. Each application is reviewed on an individual basis, and in all cases, an interview is required. Students must have the academic potential to achieve a high school leaving diploma.
Apply to Phoenix
The first step in the application process is to reach out to the school. We will then assess your child’s academic record and determine if they are eligible to attend Phoenix. We will also reach out to your child’s current school for a recommendation.
Once we have assessed your child’s eligibility, and if there is space, we will schedule an interview. During the interview we will explain our program, philosophy, and expectations, as well as get to know your child and their goals. The goal of the interview is to determine whether we are a good fit for your family, and if your child is a good fit for our school.
As our program is considered to be a youth sector high school program pathway, we do not offer part-time studies, only full-time schedules (36 credits). If you are 16 years + and are interested in pursuing part-time studies within a semestrial system, you may want to consider adult education.
Please note that we cannot accept students who are currently in the Work Oriented Training Path (WOTP) as students must have passed cycle I (secondary II) in high school to be eligible to attend secondary III at Phoenix, nor can we accept students who are on modified learning programs.
Students who wish to apply at the secondary V level and who are 18 years old by June 30 must be in a position to graduate in order to be eligible to attend Phoenix.
The primary intake period occurs in May, June and August of a school year. It is not uncommon to have a waiting list for student applications.
Secondary school principals may refer students to Phoenix, but students themselves, parents, and guardians may also inquire about the program.
We accept registrations on a continuous intake basis throughout the year, if space permits, but only up until term 3.