Search results
Ontario Virtual School (OVS) is an Ontario Ministry of Education accredited online private high school. OVS offers students in Canada and abroad the opportunity to earn an an OSSD entirely online. OVS students can complete their credits online from anywhere around the world.
- Table of contents
- Enrol in or apply to a school
•Learn about education in Canada
•Life in Canadian schools
•Types of schooling
•Elementary and secondary school
•Post-secondary
•Enrol in or apply to school
Enrol in primary (or elementary) and secondary (or high) school
Documents you’ll need for enrolment birth certificate proof of guardianship or custody proof of residency record of immunizations (to prove that your child’s vaccines are up to date) Contact your local school board to enrol your child in elementary or secondary (high) school. School boards usually manage many schools, so you will often have more than one school to choose from in your region. Tip: If there is more than one school to choose from in your region, enrol well before the school year begins to make sure you get a spot in the school you prefer. The first time a child is enrolled in a Canadian school, the school or school board will assess their education level decide what level they should be placed at whether they need free support (like English or French language classes) There are also settlement workers in many schools who can help students adjust and get help if they need it. Learn more about elementary and secondary schools in Canada Get contact information for all provincial or territorial Ministries of Education
Apply to a post-secondary school
To attend a post-secondary school, you have to apply and be accepted to a program of study. You can apply to any program that interests you. You’ll only be offered a spot in a program if you meet the school’s admission requirements. Language testing If English or French is not your first language, you may need to take a language test. The school will give you a list of tests that it accepts and the score you need to get. Find more information about study programs in Canadian post-secondary schools: EduCanada Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials Universities Canada Colleges and Institutes Canada National Association of Career Colleges If you’re interested in a certain post-secondary school, you can contact the school directly for more information about the program they offer, what the requirements are and how to apply. Every school and program has its own admissions requirements that you have to meet. Some programs also have limited space available. If a program is very popular, it may be harder to get in. Research the programs that you’re interested in well ahead of the application deadline, so you have enough time to understand and meet the application requirements. Get help understanding the application process for different schools
Students seeking to obtain their OSSD for entrance into a college or university program can have their existing high school credits evaluated and may receive Ontario equivalent credits. We help students access quality education without leaving their family, friends and local culture.
Register for online OSSD courses at Ontario Virtual School! Browse our online high school courses to find the one that suits your educational needs & sign up. 416-907-4899
More and more adults are going back to school to get a certificate, diploma or degree, to change careers or just as an expansion of their hobbies. You can study during the day or evening, in-class or by distance education, online through e-Learning or other correspondence options.
Ontario eSecondary School (OES) is an online high school in Ontario that offers flexible online courses. Enroll in any of our OSSD courses to start today.
Log in to continue an application. First-time users: Create an account to start a new application.
