Eric Hamber secondary is one of only two schools that still offers the option to students in Grades 8 to 10. The accelerated program covers three years of math in just two and is not available for all students. According to the school’s website, students who are eligible to enroll in the programs have “demonstrated an interest” in the subjects, as well as an “attitude and work ethic.” In addition to a faster pace, students will “will learn to function academically in an oral and written sense commensurate with that expected of a class of highly motivated and able students.” in the math program, students participate in extracurricular competitions, and “other enrichment activities”