Marks / Grades: School / GED or PLAR [MERGED]

[IrishCanuck]

Get your high school finished.

I have a feeling its something you may look back on later and regret not doing.

 

[GAP]

In most school districts in the last few years, they have initiated what's called here as "Second Start". It is for mature students, dropouts, etc., that need to finish their education, but also need to work for a living. Each varys, but here a student, if he/she wants to, can pick up two years credits in one school year. One of my sons is doing that after he finally realized that you get nothing without that little piece of paper.

 

[Canadian_Bacon]

Hello what are the minimum amount of credits required to be able to join the Canadian Forces. I am pretty sure that I have enough credits and have phoned the recruitment office. Is it just the amount of credits? I told the guy working that I did not have my math done but he said it does not matter just the amount of credits you have earned. Do any grade 11 courses I have taken apply towards this or is it just strictly grade 10 courses? Thank you very much.

 

[Touchingthevoid]

Hi, you must have a minimum of 16 high school credits.

 

[kincanucks]

The minimum is Grade 10 (15 credits in Ontario or Sec III in Quebec).

 

[Soq]

Hi, i am a Grade 10 student from BC. I plan on joining the army since it has always been a dream for me. I was just wondering what the actual academic requirements are. Do I need Math 11 Applications? That is what I have heard, but I also read on the canadian army website that the requirement is only grade 10. Can someone please clarify this for me, thanks.

 

[Michael OLeary]

http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/v3/engraph/resources/howtojoin_en.aspx?bhcp=1

Basic Eligibility Requirements 

To be eligible for consideration for the Canadian Forces, you must meet the following minimal conditions:

    * be a Canadian citizen;
          o Citizens of another country who have landed immigrant (Permanent Resident) status in Canada may also be considered for enrolment when the CF has need of their skill, when the position cannot be filled by a Canadian citizen, and if the national interest would not be prejudiced. However, only under exceptional circumstances will authority be granted to enrol a citizen of another country.

    * be 17 years of age (with parental/guardian consent) or older;
          o junior level Military College applicants must be 16 years of age;
          o you may be enrolled in the Reserves providing you are 16 years of age;

    * meet the minimum education requirements for your entry plan and/or occupation;
          o this can vary from Grade 10 (Sec III in Quebec) for combat arms occupations to a university degree for the Direct Entry Officer entry plan.

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[Trinity]

Either way.. take grade 11 math

Do not shirk courses in school as it will make it harder for you
to be qualified for certain trades when you join.

 

[Soq]

Hi, ive been planning to join the army/infantry for a long time, its always been a goal. Im just wondering what the actual requirements are. Do I need grade 11 Math Applications or just Grade 10 period. Please clarify this for me, thanks.

 

[paracowboy]

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/21131.0.html

check here. Prob'ly covered in there somewhere.

 

[George Wallace]

Hi, this is my first post so ill introduce myself here. My names Matt im 15 and im from Langley B.C.I have wanted to join the army ever since my older brother became a soldier. I was just wondering the education/grade requirements because I am in grade 9 and behind by one year. I know I should probably graduate before joining but I want to know what grade I actually need to join incase things dont go as planned. And if there is a program in the army where I can finish up my extra grades. Thanks 

Hi, i am a Grade 10 student from BC. I plan on joining the army since it has always been a dream for me. I was just wondering what the actual academic requirements are. Do I need Math 11 Applications? That is what I have heard, but I also read on the canadian army website that the requirement is only grade 10. Can someone please clarify this for me, thanks.

Hi, ive been planning to join the army/infantry for a long time, its always been a goal. Im just wondering what the actual requirements are. Do I need grade 11 Math Applications or just Grade 10 period. Please clarify this for me, thanks.

Seems you ought to take the advice of many on this site and stay in School.  You will learn how to read, write, and perhaps if you show initiative you will be able to find much more than you have already.  This is your third post, asking the same question.  I now point you to some interesting facts that you have ignored, even when they were pointed out to you.  Please ensure you READ them:


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Recruiting FAQ - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/21101.0.html

• Canadian Forces Aptitude Test - http://army.ca/forums/threads/21101/post-103977.html#msg103977
• Fitness requirements at enrolment, see page 12 of this brochure: http://64.254.158.112/pdf/physical_fitness_en.pdf

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[ACE_aifilaw]

Hey guys, here is another question for you.  I have finished grade 12 needing 5 credits (don't judge, i tried.  Lol)  I have had my four years of school, but just don't have my diploma.  Is it important to have the diploma, or just the high school experience.  I won't be going back to get the credits, so if it is better to have your diploma, I guess my journey getting into the army is going to be a tough one, along with my asthma. Especially since my only real passion is Infantry. Can't I catch a break?  Lol.  Oh well, I won't give up.

 

[kincanucks]

No grade 12 and asthma? Then don't bother applying.

 

[Elwood]

When I wrote the CFAT in Grade 11, 60 applied and only 33% of us passed. Only two of us had high enough scores for Med. Assistant.

The CFAT isn’t a cake-walk. Grade 11 Physics and Grade 12 Calculus served me well on the test. If you only have grade 10, I don’t know what to say other than good luck.

 

[patrick666]

Stay in school.

 

[Meridian]

Seriously.

How you have a "passion" for infantry not actually being an infantryman is beyond me.  A passion for -learning- to be an infantryman, perhaps.
In any event, this has been asked/answered many times on here before.  The army isn't going anywhere, get your schooling.

From what I read and hear, one of the reasons Canadians are so well liked as uniformed pers all over the world is that we are smart and generally well-educated people.  IMO (shared by many, I am sure) A high school diploma is a necessity in life; both civilian and military alike.

 

[canadianblue]

No offense but how do you know your passionate about something if you don't have any experience in it. I enjoyed some portions of Basic, and some parts of my military career, but for the most part its a job like anything else. My advice is go and get high school, and post secondary so you have something to fall back on. When I look back at it I wish I had spent more time upgrading high school and doing post secondary. Also if you plan on applying go reserves first, get a taste of it before signing away between four and six years of your life for the unknown.

Some people love being in the military, others hate it. But when it comes down to it you have to make a smart and informed choice when you decide to take that plunge. Dropping out of high school will set you back in life, and if you find you wanna get out your gonna be kicking yourself in the ass for that mistake you made.

 

[exsemjingo]

The answer is NO.
Joining the reserves is a good idea, but stay in school at least until you get your diploma.  Then talk to some people about careers, figure out what you want to do long term, and then go reg. if that fits where you want to be long term.
I was 23 when I thought to join up, but am still finding my way.

 

[canadianblue]

Another thing is that most recruits are usually in their mid or early twenties. I was one of the youngest recruits in BMQ, and the second youngest on my QL3's. Theirs not rush, I doubt they'll stop recruiting five years down the road, no matter what their going to need bodies. The only way that will change is if their is an NDP government, and I don't see that happening EVER.

As for reserves, it gives you a good idea of what life in the CF is like, and what you wanna do. Get some experience, even if its one day out of the week and a weekend per month.

 

[derael]

The CFAT isn’t a cake-walk. Grade 11 Physics and Grade 12 Calculus served me well on the test. If you only have grade 10, I don’t know what to say other than good luck.

I must have missed something then. I didn't see anything on the CFAT that was beyond grade 10.  ???

Either way nyture, staying in school will be well worth your time and effort. You certainly won't regret staying in school in years down the road but you may regret dropping out.