REVIEW OF Ontario Virtual School BY student, Andrew Gill
- Date of Review
August 14, 2026 - Grades
Gr. 12 (current) - Gender
Male - Enrollment
eSchool Student
(5) Student Experience
Taking an online math course through Ontario Virtual School (OVS) was a genuinely great experience. The flexibility was the biggest advantage — being able to learn at my own pace made it easy to balance school, work, and personal commitments without feeling overwhelmed. The lessons were clear, well‑organized, and surprisingly engaging for an online format. Concepts that usually feel intimidating were broken down into manageable pieces, with plenty of examples and practice questions to build confidence. The teachers were supportive and quick to respond whenever I had questions. Their feedback was detailed and actually helpful, not just a grade with a short comment. I also appreciated how fast OVS processed assignments and tests; it kept the momentum going and made the course feel efficient and student‑focused.
The Best Part
Overall, OVS made learning math online not only convenient but enjoyable. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a flexible, high‑quality way to earn a math credit in Ontario. The course I took was Grade 12 Calculus (MCV-4U), and my teacher was Alison Waller. She was amazing, patient and very accommodating to my needs. She personally followed up to ensure all my needs were met.
Suggested Improvements
A potential improvement is expanding the variety of practice questions. The existing material is solid, but offering more challenging, enrichment‑level problems or additional practice sets would give students extra confidence heading into assessments.
Hidden Details
A couple of things stood out to me. 1. How fast teachers respond — Many expect long delays because it’s an online school, but OVS instructors often reply within hours, not days. The quick turnaround on questions and assignments catches a lot of students off guard in a good way. 2. The pace is fully self‑directed — New students sometimes assume there will be weekly deadlines or a fixed schedule. Instead, you can finish a course in a few weeks or take the full year. That level of freedom can be surprising, especially if you’re used to traditional school structure.
