Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Program
These are offered in association with Toronto World School based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Secondary School - (Grades 9 - 12)
Our Secondary School Program leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is offered in both Online and Traditional mode. However due to COVID -19 restrictions all instruction will be in Online mode till further notice- please watch this space for updates
To earn a high school diploma in Ontario, known as the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must:
- Earn 18 compulsory credits
- Earn 12 optional credits
- Pass the literacy requirement
- Complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities
Compulsory Credits
Students must earn the following 18 compulsory credits to get their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):
- 4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade)
- 3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
- 3 Credits for group 1, 2 and 3 courses (1 credit in each group)
- 2 Credits in Science
- 1 Credit in Canadian History (Grade 10)
- 1 Credit in Canadian Geography (Grade 9)
- 1 Credit in the Arts
- 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education
- 1 Credit in French as a second language
- 0.5 Credit in Career Studies
- 0.5 Credit in Civics
Group 1, 2 and 3 Compulsory Credits:
Of the 18 compulsory credits, students must complete one from each of the following groups:
Group 1
- English (Including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course) or French as a second language
- A Native language
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies
- A classical or an international language
- Social Sciences and the Humanities
- Canadian and World Studies
- Guidance and Career Education
- Cooperative Education
Group 2
- Health and Physical Education
- The Arts
- Business Studies
- French as a second language
- Cooperative Education
Group 3
- Science (Grade 11 or 12)
- Technological Education
- French as a second language
- Computer Studies
- Cooperative Education
English as a Second Language (ESL) & English Literacy Development (ELD)
Students may count a maximum of 3 credits in ESL or ELD towards the 4 compulsory credits in English.
The fourth credit must be for a Grade 12 compulsory English course.
Optional Credits
Students must earn 12 optional credits by successfully completing courses offered in their school’s program and course calendar.
Optional credits may include up to 4 credits earned through approved dual credit programs.
Literacy Graduation Requirement
All students must meet the secondary school literacy graduation requirement to earn their high school diploma.
For most students, this means passing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
Students who do not successfully complete the OSSLT have other opportunities to meet the literacy graduation requirement.
Community Involvement Hours
All secondary school students in Ontario must complete 40 hours of community involvement to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Students who are looking for community involvement opportunities should:
Make sure they know which activities qualify for the community involvement requirement
Check their school board’s website for a list of eligible and ineligible activities, as well as resources to help them record hours and find volunteer activities
Visit the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network to find opportunities through a centre in their community
Ask their principal or guidance counsellor for more information
If approved by our school’s principal, students may count the following towards their community involvement hours:
Up to 10 hours of paid employment if a student is 14 years or older and completes a reflection exercise demonstrating how their work contributed to their community
Community involvement during school time, for example, walking a younger child to and from school or helping younger siblings with schoolwork
Duties normally performed at home, for example, helping an elderly relative with errands or providing after school care for a sibling
Students under 18 years old should consult with their parents to plan and select their community involvement activities, according to ministry guidelines. Students should also speak to their guidance counsellor about other ways their school could allow them to earn community involvement hours this year.
The community involvement requirement is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness and understanding about civic responsibility. Students can actively participate in supporting and strengthening their communities. It also provides the opportunity for students to learn more about themselves and possible career opportunities.
For further information on the Online and Onsite class schedule, please email us on info@gp-college.com or fill out the enquiry form
