Flexible Pacing
Canadian Diploma Pathway
OSSD pathway
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma offers flexible subject choices and continuous assessment, providing an internationally recognized Canadian qualification for university admission worldwide.
Canadian Diploma
Continuous Assessment
Admission Guide
Admissions requirements
Flexible, student-centred learning
The OSSD is structured around 30 credits, mandatory literacy and numeracy requirements, and 40 hours of community involvement. Students can pace their studies online or in school, making it accessible to a wide range of learners.
Flexible
Canadian
Recognized
Requirements
- Previous academic records and transcripts
- English language proficiency evidence
- Course registration and learning plan
- Passport or government-issued identification
- Personal statement of learning objectives
Student Guide
Prepare for the journey
Register at an accredited OSSD school and build a course plan that covers mandatory and elective credits aligned to your university goals.
Work through continuous assignments, projects, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test at your own pace online or in class.
Receive your OSSD and use it to apply to universities in Canada, Europe, the UK, Asia, or wherever your goals take you.
Opportunities
Explore universities and scholarship directions
Universities
OSSD opens doors to universities across multiple continents.
- Canadian universities and colleges
- UK and European institutions
- Australian and New Zealand universities
- Asian partner institutions
Scholarships
Merit and need-based funding available for OSSD graduates.
- Canadian institution entry scholarships
- International student merit awards
- Government-funded study abroad grants
- University-specific bursaries and discounts