Ontario Secondary School
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is the final certificate given to a high school student upon the successful completion of their studies. A student will earn one credit for each 110-hour course successfully completed. A minimum of 12 optional credits will be earned in courses of the student’s choice, reflecting particular interests and goals.
Exclusive Advantages
Obtaining the OSSD is a sign that a student has passed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which is widely recognized in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the world. With OSSD, students can enter many well-known institutions, especially in Canada, where they can apply for top Canadian universities as local students, just like Beijing candidates applying for Tsinghua University has a considerable local indicator advantage.
Applying to Top Canadian Schools
Advantage of local school registration
Applying to Ontario universities enjoys the OUAC 101 local student pathway, with admission batches that are superior to those of students from overseas and outside of Ontario, a large number of admissions quotas, and a high rate of application success.
Applying to Top UK Schools
No A-Levels required
No matriculation or A-Level results are required to apply to UK universities, enjoying special access to OSSD, low competitive intensity and high acceptance rate.
Applying to Top US Schools
Acceptance of high GPA conversions
Apply for famous universities in the U.S. Compared with domestic and other international education systems, U.S. universities have a high degree of GPA recognition for OSSD courses, accept OSSD grade 12 scores for direct application, and exempt SAT for some schools, which greatly saves preparation time.
Apply to Top Australian Schools
Partial exemption from IELTS
In contrast to domestic high school graduates who need to submit IELTS scores (6.5 for direct entry and 5.5 for matriculation), some of Australia’s most prestigious schools accept Year grades 12 English for IELTS-free applications, saving the cycle of language preparation and time costs.
Apply to top schools in Hong Kong / Singapore
No IELTS/TOEFL required
OSSD grade 12 English results can replace language requirements such as IELTS to apply directly to prestigious schools in Hong Kong, China and Singapore.
Exclusive Advantages
Obtaining the OSSD is a sign that a student has passed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which is widely recognized in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the world. With OSSD, students can enter many well-known institutions, especially in Canada, where they can apply for top Canadian universities as local students, just like Beijing candidates applying for Tsinghua University has a considerable local indicator advantage.
Applying to Top Canadian Schools
Advantage of local school registration
Applying to Ontario universities enjoys the OUAC 101 local student pathway, with admission batches that are superior to those of students from overseas and outside of Ontario, a large number of admissions quotas, and a high rate of application success.
Applying to Top UK Schools
No A-Levels required
No matriculation or A-Level results are required to apply to UK universities, enjoying special access to OSSD, low competitive intensity and high acceptance rate.
Applying to Top U.S. Schools
Acceptance of high GPA conversions
Apply for famous universities in the U.S. Compared with domestic and other international education systems, U.S. universities have a high degree of GPA recognition for OSSD courses, accept OSSD 12th grade scores for direct application, and exempt SAT for some schools, which greatly saves preparation time.
Apply to Top Australian Schools
Partial exemption from IELTS
In contrast to domestic high school graduates who need to submit IELTS scores (6.5 for direct entry and 5.5 for matriculation), some of Australia’s most prestigious schools accept Year 12 English grades for IELTS-free applications, saving the cycle of language preparation and time costs.
Apply to top schools in Hong Kong / Singapore
No IELTS/TOEFL required
OSSD grade 12 English results can replace language requirements such as IELTS to apply directly to prestigious schools in Hong Kong, China and Singapore.
OSSD Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Complete 30 credits
(18 compulsory + 12 optional)
Examination requirements
Pass the OSSLT language test
or OSSLC course
Credit
Requirements
Complete 40 hours of community involvement activities
Reasonable Course Selection
International high school credits are acceptable to be transferred to Canadian high school.
70%
process examination
The final grade consists of 70% usual performance and 30% final exams
Flexible Credit Transfer
International high school credits are acceptable to be transferred to Canadian high school.
*The final number of credits to be transferred depends on academic performance and entrance tests.