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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is the official high school graduation certificate issued by the province of Ontario, Canada. Recognised by universities and colleges around the world, the OSSD provides students with a global competitive advantage in their academic and professional journeys.

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Requirements

Complete 30 courses

18 compulsory + 12 elective

Fulfill 40 hours of community service

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Benefits

Earn a globally recognised diploma

Apply to leading universities worldwide

Choose courses tailored to your university and career goals

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Quick Facts

Accepted by most global universities

1-year, 2-year, and 4-year program options are available

Open to international students

Your gateway to global education and personalized learning

OIHS offers a globally recognised diploma with personalised course plans, small class sizes, and flexible programmes, backed by a proven track record of university acceptances.

SHORT PROGRAM

The Fastest Path to University

Most of your existing high school credits transfer over. You can complete the remaining 8 courses in 1 to 1.5 years. Ideal for students starting in Grade 10 or 11. Upon completion, you can apply to universities in Canada, the USA, the UK, and private institutions across Europe.

MEDIUM PROGRAM

Ideal For European University Entry

In this programme covering Grade 11 and 12 of the Ontario curriculum, you can complete 14 courses in 2 to 3 years and earn transcripts for both grades. The beginning of Grade 10 is the ideal time to start. Upon completion, you can apply to public universities in Germany and across Europe, as well as Canada, the USA, and the UK.

LONG PROGRAM

The Full Ontario Curriculum

This programme covers the full Ontario high school curriculum. You can complete all 30 courses with Ontario-certified teachers over four years and build the strongest possible academic profile and GPA. The ideal starting point is Grade 9. Suitable for students who do not need a local diploma or who frequently move between countries.

Your Partner in Global Education

Wherever you are in the world, your education continues.

OIHS delivers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through synchronous remote learning. Classes are taught by Ontario certified Canadian teachers under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education, no different from any high school in Canada. Through flexible learning pathways, an innovative educational approach, and the dedicated support of our expert academic team, we help our students reach world-renowned universities like Oxford, MIT and the University of Toronto.

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Globally Recognised Diploma

Our school is regularly inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and issues an official diploma no different from any high school in Canada. No IB, no AP, no Abitur required.

Live Classes, Certified Teachers

Interactive live classes conducted by Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certified teachers, with cameras on throughout and attendance recorded at every session.

Our Graduates Are Everywhere

OIHS alumni study at leading universities in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland and the UK, among others.

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