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Go to child profileSince 2001, Virtual High School has been a trusted leader in online education. VHS students choose when and where to study, when to submit assignments, and when to write their online final exam. We recognize that no two learners are the same. With certified teachers, free tutoring, dedicated student support teams, and an outstanding administrative staff, we stay focused on meeting the needs of each student to deliver the best in online secondary education.
What learning looks like now: Virtual High School is operating as usual. As a fully online school, we are fortunate that students may safely continue their learning from home with the support of a certified teacher. We are always welcoming new students as well. Students may register anytime and begin their course(s) within 24 hours and have 18 months to complete the course at their own pace. Our course pacing tool helps students meet their own timelines, and our fast track courses offer guaranteed 2-day assessment turn around times. Everything is completed online, including exams, which utilize a remote proctor. In addition, students have access to free online tutoring with our student support team. All credits earned at VHS count towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). We have been a trusted leader in online secondary education since 2001. That’s why we’ve had over 65,000 enrolments since VHS was established, and why post-secondary institutions from around the world continue to recommend VHS to their students when they need a specific credit. With dedicated Admissions, Main Office, Exams, Reports, and Guidance teams, we are a whole team of real people determined to help our students succeed.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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eSchool | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | Online | Full-time |
eSchool | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | Online | Part-time |
Additional notes: We are a fully virtual school.
There are many things that online instruction can offer that other schools simply can’t, including distance learning and remediation. Stephen Baker began developing the concept of the Virtual High School in 1995 with that in mind, and VHS gained accreditation—with it the ability to confer the OSSGD—in 2002. Courses can be started at any point, and students are able to work through the material at their own pace. There are many opportunities for interaction and collaboration with other students and instructors. At the end of the day, it’s a unique approach, and it has proven itself with a range of learners with a range of academic purposes.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
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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 |
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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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Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration (The main focus is on acceleration. This means that all students work at a much quicker pace than public school peers (usually working at least one grade-level ahead). )
Program | offered |
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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) |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Virtual High School does not offer any competitive or recreational sports.
This information is not currently available.
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eSchool | $299 / course | $439 / course | $579 / course |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 9 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 2% |
Average aid package size | $579 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 2% |
Total aid available | $13,322 |
The John Smallwood Bursary Program provides enrollment subsidies to economically disadvantaged students by ensuring that they have access to quality online education as they work to achieve their academic goals. The bursary is offered 12 times per year. Complete applications include the application form, the parent(s)'s most recent notice(s) of assessment, an up-to-date high school transcript, and a written piece communicating future plans. The goal of the VHS International Student Bursary is to assist our International students with access to high-quality online education as they work to achieve their academic goals. The bursary is offered 6 times per year. Complete applications include the application form, the parent(s)'s most recent notice(s) of assessment, an up-to-date high school transcript, and a written piece communicating future plans.
Students must be accepted or conditionally accepted at a Post-Secondary Fine Arts or Design Program; Students must be a current student with Virtual High School or have successfully completed a course with VHS within the past three (3) years from the date you apply for the scholarship.
Requirements include a completed application, portfolio (photographs, an audio clip, or video of some of your work, in any medium), and a copy of an acceptance letter to a Post-Secondary Fine Arts or Design Program. You must be a current student with Virtual High School or have successfully completed a course with VHS within the past three (3) years from the date you apply for the scholarship.
For more details, visit:https://www.virtualhighschool.com/awards.aspThe Sommerville Scholarship is awarded annually to one student whose intentions are to attend a Post-Secondary institution in the History, Geography, Economics, or Politics departments in a Canadian or International Institution. This student will be currently enrolled in one of VHS’ Canadian and World Studies department courses. In addition, this student will exemplify the characteristics of Mr. Ed Sommerville, a long-time teacher with Virtual High School. Mr. Sommerville exhibits tenacity, dedication, loyalty, and honesty. His tenure with Virtual High School only further shows the exceptional impact that Mr. Sommerville has had and continues to have on VHS and his students.
Requirements:
Scholarship Information:
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | eSchool | 8000 |
Total enrolment | 8,000 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 15% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 120 |
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: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
There are no admissions requirements, though students will be required to provide proof of their successful completion of a prerequisite course or equivalent, if applicable.
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 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ESchool Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | N/A |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
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) | N/A |
Virtual High School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships |
Mentorship Program | N/A |
University counseling | N/A |
Virtual High School is rooted in the philosophy that education should be flexible and centered on the individual student. Our students choose when and where to study, when to submit assignments, and when to write tests and the final exam. With fully online courses, certified teachers, and a robust administrative staff, we help nearly ten thousand students around the world meet their academic goals every year.
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