Whether students are applying for an Engineering program at Waterloo University or an Arts program at OCAD, Ontario Virtual School can provide students with the prerequisite course requirements to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and apply to post-secondary institutions.
Students can register full-time or part-time at OVS and start anytime. Online courses can be completed in as few as four weeks. Courses can be taken anywhere in the world as long as Internet access is available. OVS also offers upgrade courses, where students can improve their understanding of course materials and improve their marks.
Also, Ontario Virtual School sends marks directly to OUAC, OCAS, and the student’s Day School.
Ready to learn more? Please feel free to contact our Head of Guidance, George, at
admissions @ ontariovirtualschool.ca or phone 416.907.4899
Here are the most common prerequisite courses required for University and College programs:
Grade 12 English, ENG4U, University Preparation
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Read more ...
Grade 12 English, ENG4C, College Preparation
This course emphsizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Read more …
Grade 12 Foundation for College Mathematics, MAP4C, College Preparation
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of real-world applications of mathematics. This course prepares students for college programs in areas such as business, health sciences, and human services, and for certain skilled trades. Read more ...
Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology, MCT4C, College Preparation
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of functions. Students will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Read more ...
Grade 12 Advanced Functions, MHF4U, University Preparation
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Read more ...
Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U, University Preparation
This course builds on students' previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space. Read more ...
Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management, MDM4U, University Preparation
This course broadens students' understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information. Read more ...
Grade 12 OLC4O, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Read more ...
Grade 12 Biology, SBI4U, University Preparation
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Read more ...
Grade 12 Chemistry, SCH4U, University Preparation
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Read more ...
Grade 12 Physics, SPH4C, College Preparation
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Read more…
Grade 12 Physics, SPH4U, University Preparation
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Read more ...
A complete list of our Grade 11-12 Courses can be download by clicking here.
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