How to Apply
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Required Documents
1. Proof of Age and Citizenship Status (e.g., Birth Certificate, Valid Passport, National ID, Permanent Residence Card / Confirmation of Permanent Residence, Parent’s Work Permit Documentation)
2. Proof of address Current Address in detail (The name of the registering student(s) must confirm their relationship and the guardianship documents with the owner of the address)
3. Financial status Proof of financial status, such as One-year bank statements, Assets documents, etc.
4. Guardianship or Custody Documents (If applicable)
5. Other Documents If you are transferring from another country school Principal’s Recommendation from the Previous School is mandatory (Report Cards, Transcript)
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Getting your Diploma
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requires the completion of the following:
1. a minimum of 30 credits, including 18 compulsory and 12 optional
2. 40 hours of community involvement activities
3. the literacy graduation requirement
4. the online learning graduation requirement (2 online learning credits)
Compulsory Credits
The 18 compulsory credits are:
● 4 English, one per grade level*
● 1 French as a Second Language
● 3 Mathematics, at least one in Grade 11 or 12
● 2 Science
● 1 Canadian Geography
● 1 Canadian History
● 1 Arts (dance, drama, media, music, visual arts)
● 1 Health and Physical Education
● 0.5 Civics and Citizenship
● 0.5 Career Studies
Plus one credit from each of the following groups:
Group 1:
● English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course) or French as a second language
● Native languages
● First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies
● Classical studies and international languages
● Social sciences and the humanities
● Canadian and world studies
● Guidance and career education
● Cooperative education
● American Sign Language as a second language
Group 2:
● Health and physical education
● The arts
● Business studies
● French as a second language
● Cooperative education
● American Sign Language as a second language
Group 3:
● Science (Grade 11 or 12)
● Technological education
● French as a second language
● Computer studies
* Students who are English language learners may count up to three credits in ESL or ELD towards the four compulsory credits in English. The fourth credit must be a Grade 12 compulsory English course.
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Community Involvement
Before graduating, students must participate in the community for a minimum of 40 hours.
When the 40 hours are turned in, an entry indicating completion will be made on the student’s Ontario Student Transcript.
The secondary school staff will go over the proper kinds of community involvement projects and activities with the students. It might make recommendations, but the student must choose and manage their involvement.
Every school publishes a list of “approved” and “non-approved” activities; students must obtain prior Principal or Designate approval for volunteer activities.
Both inside and outside of the school are permitted for activities. Indoor activities might not be included in a credit programme.
A worker who would typically be compensated to perform the same task or receive pay may not be replaced by a student.
In eighth grade, community involvement may start.
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Online Learning Graduation Requirement
Beginning with students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year they must earn at least two online learning credits to get their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. More information about the Online Learning Graduation Requirement. Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)
● 2 English
● 1 Canadian Geography or Canadian History
● 1 Mathematics
● 1 Science
● 1 Health and Physical Education
● 1 Art, Computer Studies or Technological Education
● Seven optional credits selected by the student from available courses
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Certificate of Accomplishment
A Certificate of Accomplishment may be given to students who drop out of school at the age of 18 without having fulfilled the requirements for the OSSD or OSSC. For students who intend to pursue further specialised training or secure employment, this certificate is an important means of recognising achievement.
The student’s transcript (OST) can be updated if they return to school and enrol in more credit and non-credit classes. When the returning student has met the requirements, an OSSD or OSSC will be given instead of a new certificate. (OS, section 6.4)
Requirements
Admission Requirements
An average of C+ (65%) or higher in the past two years of school Letter of recommendation from a teacher or principal English ability: Although there is no English-speaking requirement for elementary students, we recommend that students have some knowledge of English that includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
Secondary Schools (Grade 9 to 12)
In order to prepare for post-secondary enrollment at a Canadian college or university, secondary students can attend high school. There are two academic tracks available. For more information, get in touch with the guidance office designated for international students.
A full range of academic, language, and elective courses, AP courses, extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams are all available to international students at the TDSB secondary schools. There are numerous art programmes available in every school, including those in music, drama, fine arts, and visual arts.
International students will be enrolled in a select group of secondary schools. The number of available spots at the designated secondary schools is updated frequently. The processing of placements will be done in the order they are received. While every effort is made to place incoming foreign students in their schools, it’s possible that sometimes this isn’t possible.
TDSB secondary schools only accept applications from international students for regular-track programmes.
Living alone while attending the TDSB is NOT permitted for international students under the age of 18.
They have the option of living with their parents, a sibling, their custodian, or a hosting family that the parents or custodian have selected.