Programs

A globally recognized Canadian high school curriculum.

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is a credit-based credential accepted by universities worldwide. Our four pathways are shaped around different starting points and goals — eligibility and outcomes are confirmed through academic review.

We focus on what matters

Core academics, paired with the skills universities actually look for.

Core academics
21st-century skills
Critical thinking
Creative confidence
Digital fluency

Course families · Grades 10–12

Ontario-certified course offerings.

English Language & Communication
Mathematics & Advanced Functions
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Social Sciences & History
Business & Technological Literacy
Visual Arts & Media Studies
Career Studies and Guidance
French and International Languages

Lessons are delivered through a combination of live academic support and asynchronous course material — so students can study from any time zone without compromising contact time with teachers.

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Pathway

University Pathway

A focused one-year track for Grade 12 students aiming at university applications.

Best for: Senior-year students aiming to graduate quickly with a Canadian credential.
Duration: 1 academic year
Learning style: 100% remote, self-paced with weekly milestones.
Outcome: Designed to support students completing 7 OSSD courses at the Grade 11–12 level.

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Full OSSD Track

The full Canadian high school experience for students earlier in their journey.

Best for: Students entering at Grade 10 or 11 who want the complete diploma journey.
Duration: 2–3 academic years
Learning style: Online with live academic support · 2–3 courses per semester.
Outcome: Minimum 7 OSSD courses at the Grade 11–12 level — the complete diploma pathway.

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Hybrid OSSD

Earn a Canadian diploma without leaving your country — or your school.

Best for: Students enrolled in a local school who want to add Canadian credits.
Duration: Aligned with your local schedule
Learning style: Combination of local curriculum and Canadian-accredited online courses.
Outcome: Eligible students may receive Canadian credit toward an OSSD pathway after academic review.

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One-Year OSSD Pathway

An accelerated route for students ready to graduate with a Canadian credential.

Best for: Students aged 16–21 in their final year, or who have completed Grade 11 elsewhere.
Duration: 10–12 months
Learning style: 6–8 online courses with Ontario-certified teachers.
Outcome: Same diploma as local Canadian students — apply through OUAC under code 102.

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Compare pathways

A side-by-side look at what each pathway includes.

Detail	University Pathway	Full OSSD Track	Hybrid OSSD	One-Year OSSD Pathway
Curriculum framework	Ontario aligned	Ontario aligned	Ontario aligned	Ontario aligned
Live classes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
XR-enhanced lessons	Yes	Yes	Selected	Yes
AI-supported study tools	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Advisor support	Throughout	Throughout	Throughout	Throughout
Tuition	Varies · monthly plans	Varies · monthly plans	Varies · monthly plans	Varies · monthly plans
Diploma pathway	Designed for OSSD	Senior-year credits	Eligible students	Designed for OSSD

Tuition varies by program. Monthly payment plans are available; scholarship eligibility is determined through the Placement Quiz and academic review.

Graduation requirements

The OSSD is credit-based.

Students earn the diploma by completing the required courses, the OSSLT literacy test, and a community-service requirement — not by sitting a single national examination.

·Minimum of 7 OSSD courses at Grades 11–12 level
·110 instructional hours per course
·Total commitment: approximately 770 hours
·Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
·Minimum 10 hours of community service

Choose based on your future goals

Typical program progression models.

Three common course mixes within the OSSD pathway. Final selections are confirmed during the academic review and shaped by each student's intended university program.

Track

Engineering Focus

ENG4U — English
MHF4U — Advanced Functions
MCV4U — Calculus & Vectors
SCH4U — Chemistry
SPH4U — Physics
+ 2 electives

Track

Science Focus

ENG4U — English
MHF4U — Advanced Functions
MCV4U — Calculus & Vectors
2 science electives (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
+ 2 more electives

Track

Business / Math Focus

ENG4U — English
MHF4U — Advanced Functions
MCV4U — Calculus & Vectors
+ 4 electives

Frequently asked

Honest answers about how this works.

Outcomes vary by student profile and university. We use careful language because we never guarantee a result we can't deliver.

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The OSSD is an internationally recognized high school credential issued by the Ontario Ministry of Education. It is accepted by universities worldwide and structured around credit accumulation, project-based assessment, and a literacy requirement.

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Start your Canadian diploma journey.

Speak with an advisor, take the placement quiz, or begin your application. Every student starts with an academic review.