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Go to child profileOntario Virtual School is an accredited online high school operating since 2010. We provide a wide variety of high school courses leading to the Ontario Secondary School diploma. Our students can register at any time and can complete a course in as little as 4 weeks. This allows for students to develop their own pace and schedule. All learning materials and textbooks are included in the course fees.
What learning looks like now: In response to the ongoing global health situation surrounding COVID-19, Ontario Virtual School ceased all in-office operations in March of 2020. As a fully online school for over 10 years, our students will find there is minimal disruption to the service and support available to them as this situation continues to unfold. Our office staff and instructors continue to work from home and are available to answer your questions throughout this difficult time during normal hours.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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eSchool | Gr. 7 - Gr. 12 | Online | Full-time |
Since it was founded in 2010, it has grown to an annual student population of 3000, easily dwarfing the largest brick-and-mortar private schools in Canada by a third and more. The student body is comprised nationals, in addition to those in Canada, in more than 15 countries. The teaching staff of 25, all Canadian certified, and the school is accredited in Ontario, able to confer the OSSD. In all, this isn’t a new or developing concept, rather one that reflects a growing need. OVS students register for a much broader range of reasons, all of which signal the diversity of needs that OVS is serving. This includes students who are seeking to fill out a few courses in addition to their current school work, those striving to upgrade existing marks, and those who are scheduling around other commitments, from elite athletics to time spent in medical care. For overseas students, it’s an opportunity to earn an Ontario Secondary diploma, and therefore apply to Canadian universities, without incurring the costs the cost of boarding and travel. The delivery may be different that many are used to, but the teaching is strong, with a range of supports to ensure learner success. As such, OVS offers a valuable option to a growing number of students, in Canada and around the world.
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Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
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Zoology |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day, and periodically receive break-out support (individually or in small groups) within the classroom from a qualified special education teacher.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
English - 70% | French - 30% |
In grade Gr. 12, Ontario Virtual School students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Ontario Virtual School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins |
Site Average | 51 mins | 56 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 8 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 8 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 8 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 8 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 8 to Gr. 12 |
Ontario Virtual School does not offer any competitive or recreational sports.
Ontario Virtual Schooldoes not offer any clubs or extracurricular programs.
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
eSchool | $399 / course | $449 / course | $549 / course |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | $50 |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 | Coed | eSchool | 10000 |
Total enrolment | 10,000 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 30% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 98 |
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Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | N/A | |
SSAT | N/A | |
SSAT (out of province) | N/A | |
Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
Entrance Essay | N/A |
Application fee: $1
Registration fee: $1
Deposit:
N/A
Students can join our school and begin courses at any time of the year.
Most courses do have prerequisites. You are required to submit a copy of your report card or transcripts that show you have earned a credit in the required Prerequisite courses, before your registration can be complete with Ontario Virtual School.
Students from Quebec, you are required to register through OVS Quebec – Northern PreUniversity (NPU)
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
ESchool Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 100 - 150 (100%) | 100 - 150 (100%) | 700 - 800 (100%) | 950 - 1250 (100%) | 1475 - 1850 (100%) | 2200 - 3900 (100%) |
Average graduating class size | 2000 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 95% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 15% |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | 25 |
Ryerson University | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Queen's University | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of Toronto | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
York University | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McMaster University | 10% |
Ontario Virtual School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
What Ontario Virtual School says:
As Principal of Ontario Virtual School (OVS), I cannot tell you how proud I am to work with the team of experienced teachers who are all committed to providing a thriving educational environment that supports all learners, maintains high expectations for all, and strives to develop caring, compassionate global citizens.
OVS has been operating for several years now and our vision remains the same:
“To empower all learners, through the use of technology so that they can experience academic success”.
We aim to propel students to achieve their highest academic potential at their own pace which supports their specific learning style and needs.
The inspiration behind launching OVS originates from recognizing that there was a need for an online school that could better meet the needs of todays' students. For example students who cannot attend classes on a regular basis due to personal/family reasons, health/emotional reasons, athletic commitments or a full time jobs can still reap the benefits of a learning experience. Ontario Virtual School also assists students with upgrading their marks in challenging courses in order to improve their understanding and increase their chances of gaining acceptance into competitive post-secondary programs.
Knowing that we are able to serve our community in supporting their academic goals; whether it is to go to post-secondary institution, go into a trade or apprenticeship, join the workforce or simply graduate from high school, is a very rewarding feeling.
Thank you for exploring our profile and its various links to learn more about our school. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
Gary Michael
November 30, 2021
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