What is an OSSD?
(Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
High school diplomas from Canada have global recognition. Canada is renowned for its high quality education system, with numerous schools consistently ranking at the top internationally. Consequently, a Canadian secondary school diploma is widely acknowledged as an indication of achieving the highest level of secondary education.
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), in particular, is recognized by post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries worldwide. Possessing a Canadian secondary school diploma gives students an advantage in their educational journey and professional careers.
OSSD Requirements / To earn an OSSD diploma in Ontario, the student must earn
OSSD Requires Completion of 30 Credits
- 18 compulsory credits
- 12 elective credits
- Pass the literacy requirement
- Earn at least two online learning credits
- Complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities
Compulsory credits:
- 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
- 3 credits in Math (at least 1 credit in Gr. 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 (Gr. 10)
- 1 credit in Canadian Geography (Gr. 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 credits in Civics and Citizenship
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