Programs | Secondary (Grade 9-12) | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
WHAT IS OSSD
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is a diploma granted to secondary school graduates by Canadian province of Ontario. OSSD is recognized by most universities in USA, Canada, UK, Hongkong, Australia, and other English speaking countries.
OSSD Graduation Requirements
30 Credits
Complete Total of 30 Credits: 18 compulsory courses + 12 elective courses
*Your previous high school credits are transferable
Provincial Literary Test
Take the provincial literary test online. We will help you study for the test
*Test is Pass or Fail basis
Community Service
Do 40 hours of community service: Volunteer, School events, etc.
*Online students can submit certificate as proof of your volunteer service.
Features
World-wide Reputation in Admissions
OSSD has lower admission requirements compared to other high school diploma or international secondary diploma (IB, A-level, AP). It is recognized by the top universities.
Better Assessment
No more test-orientated study! We evaluate your high school GPA through 70% home work + 30% final exam for each subjects. You will evaluated by your assigned teachers.
Credit Based Learning
You can decide the pace of your learning by selecting how many credits you will take per semester. You can take up to 5 credits(courses) per semester and study together with ESL courses.
Flexible Credit Transfer
OSSD accepts credits from high school from different provinces and countries internationally. Accredit maximum of 24 credits.
Everyday learning with OSSD
Concordia recognize the difficulty in online learning for high school students. We developed our curriculum online in user-friendly Canvas and divided the curriculum to every day tasks for students to easily follow. On average, you will study for 6 hours a day, supported by your teachers who is available for you via email and live classrooms. To make sure the student is responsible for their study, we blended the online education with 60% self-study and 40% live course for teachers to interact and check the students work.
01
Log-in to your Canvas to Read textbooks and Watch recorded Lectures
02
Do self-exercise: Assignments, Quiz, Discussions
03
Receive Feedbacks and Interact with your teachers online
04
Join Live classrooms 2-3 times a week
05
Study and take Final exams for your course
Key courses offered in OSSD
ESL
ESLAO Level 1
ESLBO Level 2
ESLCO Level 3
ESLDO Level 4
ENGLISH
Grade Grade 11-11
English ENG3U
Speech and language skills EPS3O
Grade Grade 12-12
English ENG4U
MATH
Grade Grade 10-10
Mathematical foundation MPM2D
Grade Grade 11-11
English ENG4U
Grade Grade 12-12
Data management MDM4U
Advanced equation MHF4U
Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
ART
Grade Grade 10-10
Media ASM2O
Visual Arts AVI2O
Grade Grade 11-11
Media ASM3M
Visual Arts AVI3M
Grade Grade 12-12
Media ASM4M
Visual Arts AVI4M
MATH
Grade Grade 10-10
Mathematical foundation MPM2D
Grade Grade 11-11
English ENG4U
Grade Grade 12-12
Data management MDM4U
Advanced equation MHF4U
Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
SCIENCE
Grade Grade 10-10
Science SNC2D
Getting started with computers ICS2O
Grade Grade 11-11
Biology SBI3U
Chemistry SCH3U
Physical SPH3U
Calculate ICS3U
Grade Grade 12-12
Biology SBI4U
Chemistry SCH4U
Physics SPH4U
Calculate ICS4U
BUSINESS
Grade Grade 10-10
Information Technology and
Business BTT2O
Grade Grade 11-11
Basic financial accounting BAF3M
Economy and Personal CIE3M
Grade Grade 12-12
Leadership and management BOH4M
International Business BBB4M
Financial Accounting BAF4M
OTHER
Grade Grade 10-10
Career Studies/Citizen GLC2O
Grade Grade 11-11
Future planning GWL3O
Compare OSSD with Others
| A-Level | IB | AP | OSSD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Entry Requirements
|
Moderate
|
Extreme High
|
High
|
Low |
|
Study Time
|
2 Years
|
2 Years
|
1-2 Years
|
1-3 years (flexible) |
|
Credit recognition of |
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes |
|
Community Service |
No
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Difficulties of subject
|
Moderate
|
Low |
High
|
Low for Sciences, |
|
Comprehensive test
|
2 times
|
1 time
|
1 time
|
None |
|
How students are |
Global, uniform |
Global, uniform |
Global, uniform |
Test by |
|
How students are |
* Grade through |
* Grade through |
* Grade through |
* Grade as 70% |
|
Test Location
|
Authorized Location
|
Homeschooling |
Authorized Location
|
Homeschooling |
|
Retake courses to |
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes |