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There are many things that online instruction can offer that other schools simply can’t, including distance learning and remediation. At Ontario eSecondary School, courses can be started at any point, and students are able to work through the material at their own pace. Live 24/7 online tutoring is understandably a draw, and also makes this an option for students in all time zones, anywhere in the world. Pacing is student-directed, allowing for accelerated completion. It’s an attractive option for students looking to gain the Ontario diploma or to add courses to an existing program of study. If you’d like support in deciding whether this school is the right fit for your child, you can book a 15-minute academic guidance meeting using this link.

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Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Alina Chowdhury Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Alina Chowdhury to learn about the unique experience of attending Ontario eSecondary School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Mignon Conradie Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Mignon Conradie to learn about the unique experience of attending Ontario eSecondary School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Bilal Bacchus Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Bilal Bacchus to learn about the unique experience of attending Ontario eSecondary School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Kyle Castelli Watch our alum interview with Kyle Castelli to learn about the unique experience of attending Ontario eSecondary School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Michael Hall Watch our alum interview with Michael Hall to learn about the unique experience of attending Ontario eSecondary School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,

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(4.5) Parent, Florence Gabriel (2026) Gr. 12 (current) — My son has really enjoyed the ability to manage his coursework at his own pace, which has helpe... My experience so far has been amazing -- super responsive. I was expecting bureaucracy and have not experienced any of that at all. Lots of communications, excellent response time - thank you!	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,7,10,11,
(4.7) Parent, Hanan Jebril (2026) Gr. 11 to Gr. 12, Gr. 9 to Gr. 10 (current), Gr. 10 to Gr. 11 (current) — My daughter needed some Grade 12 courses during her final year; she was very pleased with the s...	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,7,10,11,
(4.6) Student, Jesse Raso (2026) Gr. 12 (current) — I was missing a course for my university program. I was able to contact OES to see if I could t...	all_reviews student	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,7,10,
(5) Student, Calleigh Plener (2025) Gr. 12 (current) — I’m so glad I chose OES High School for my Grade 12 studies and academic upgrading on my jour... The headmaster, guidance counsellors, and teachers all genuinely care about students’ success and create an environment where you feel supported and motivated. They do a great job at providing guidance, keeping students acco... I think the teachers at OES High School strike a great balance; they challenge you enough to push you forward, but never overwhelm you. The expectations are always clear, and I feel like I know exactly what I need to do to suc... The work at OES High School feels just right, challenging enough to keep me engaged, but not so difficult that it’s overwhelming. Every course pushes me to think critically and stay organized, which has really helped me buil... Even though it’s an online school, the experience feels very organized and student-focused. When you start, you’re immediately introduced to the student portal, which is the hub for all your courses, assignments, and resou...	all_reviews student	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,7,10,
(4.6) Student, Armita Ghasemi (2025) Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 (current) — I had a fantastic experience with this e-secondary high school. The flexibility of the schedule... Yes, I do respect the school leaders at my Ontario secondary school, including the headmaster, guidance counsellors, and teachers. Each of them plays a unique and important role in shaping not only our academic journey but als... When teachers talk about success, I think most of them imagine it as getting good grades, graduating, and moving on to post-secondary or a solid job. While that’s important, I wish more teachers talked about success in broad... Academically, I would say the work is mostly just right—not too easy, but also not too overwhelming as long as I stay on top of it. Some assignments can be challenging, but that’s what helps me grow. I do think what I’m ...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,7,10,
(4.6) Student, Emaan Shah (2025) Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 (current) — Ontario eSecondary School offers a flexible and convenient learning experience, especially for ... I definitely respect the school leaders at Ontario eSecondary School. The teachers and guidance counsellors are supportive, responsive, and genuinely want students to succeed. They’re quick to answer questions and provide he... The teachers at Ontario eSecondary School have pretty reasonable expectations. They don’t ask too much, but they do challenge you enough to make sure you’re learning the material properly. Most of the time, it's clear what... I think the academic workload at Ontario eSecondary School is just right. The difficulty depends on the course you’re taking, but overall, it’s balanced and manageable if you stay organized. The content is clear and well-s...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,7,10,
(5) Parent, Josee Marshall (2025) Gr. 12 (current) — I feel lucky that we found the Ontario e-Secondary School. Our daughter is autistic and preferr... The administration was helpful from day one. Whenever we ran into issues (tech or other), they were very patient and pleasant to deal with. We never felt like our questions or requests were a bother. Once enrolled, the admin c... Her teacher made herself available and was extremely helpful. Usually, my daughter would get an answer within the same day when she had pressing issues or difficulties. She was also quick to respond to my daughter's questions ... Being a teacher myself, I can recognize a quality curriculum. I also appreciate the rigour when it comes time for the exams; e-Secondary has a high standard and thoroughness in upholding academic integrity. We were away for pa... My daughter has been very happy with her Grade 12 biology class. She found the materials engaging and helpful. She can log on and work at her own pace. For her, learning online at her own pace suits her learning style. Due to ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,7,10,11,
(4.8) Alum, Mariam Baig (2023) Gr. 10 — My experience with Ontario eSecondary School was incredible. The course material was well organ... The school leadership at Ontario eSecondary School was very attentive. Shortly after enrolling in my courses, CHV2O and GLC2O, I received a welcoming email from the admin filled with all the information I needed to get started... The teaching at Ontario eSecondary School was very well organized. Course content is carefully structured and lessons/concepts are thoroughly explained. This allowed me to make connections between different pieces of informati... Because Ontario eSecondary School is an online institution there weren't many opportunities to socialize with other students, except for discussion forums. That being said the Academics at Ontario eSecondary School were very g...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,7,10,
(5) Student, Anjali Majmudar (2021) I had a great time taking this course! The staff could not have been more supportive. My teache... Absolutely! They were incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. They were able to make suggestions that were specific to my needs and support me as I moved towards them. Ms. Sandhar was knowledgeable and able to offer good insi... I cannot say enough about how supportive my teacher Ms. Sandhar was. She supported me in my specific goals with realistic expectations and suggestions. She believed in my ability to succeed and was willing to go way above and ... The work was definitely challenging, but it wasn't too hard. I felt really proud of myself that I was able to understand concepts that I didn't think I would be able to master! The level of support I received made me feel like...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,7,10,
(5) Alum, Michael Hall (2021) My experience at Ontario eSecondary School (OES) was phenomenal. I was able to finish my grade ... I didn't come across any issues at all when contacting OES about anything. Everyone was very helpful and replied to any question I had very quickly. All contact was through email and video chats so it was very simple. I could ... The teachers would message me every so often to make sure that I am doing well, and in some courses there would be a video/audio call after every unit to make sure everything was okay. The teachers always kept to their word re... With OES, the courses are self paced. You have 6 months to complete each course which was more than enough time for me and is more time than a regular school semester will give you at a public school. What I really liked about... Because the courses are entirely online, there was no stress involved for me. I could work at my own pace and build my own schedule which made my life a lot easier. I could work at home, at the library or on the go which was g...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,7,10,11,
(5) Parent, Sherri Martin (2021) Ontario E School provided a robust online educational experience for my daughter. She felt the ... There is so much that stands out to us in terms of the school. As an e-school platform there were no incidents that required judicious disciplinary action. But, in terms of leadership from the administration and their ability... The teaching at Ontario e-schools and the instruction was fantastic. The teachers are certified teachers and some have post-graduate degrees. They know the course content and teach from a student-centered focus. The quality of... My daughter would not have received the sort of support she received in a classroom that she received with Ontario e-Secondary School. She always felt that the teacher rushed through lessons and didn't take the time to really...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,7,10,

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Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Alina Chowdhury

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Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Bilal Bacchus

Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Kyle Castelli

Ontario eSecondary School: Alumni Review from Michael Hall

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Parent, Florence Gabriel (2026)

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Parent, Hanan Jebril (2026)

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Student, Jesse Raso (2026)

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Student, Calleigh Plener (2025)

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Student, Armita Ghasemi (2025)

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Student, Emaan Shah (2025)

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Parent, Josee Marshall (2025)

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Alum, Mariam Baig (2023)

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Student, Anjali Majmudar (2021)

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