News from OVS

Stay on top of all the latest changes at OVS, from new course and program offerings, to policy and service updates!

OCAS Updates

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For students applying to College, there is more flexibility when certain grades and submission are required. However, there are some key dates College applicants should be aware of as well.  Early October 2025: Online Application Opens In early October, access to the online college application becomes available November 1, 2025: Earliest Offer Date This is

OSSLT Updates

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As a graduation requirement Ontario high school students need to complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). The Literacy Test is run by EQAO, available only at certain times throughout the year.  Full-Time OVS students in Grade 10 or above who are located in Ontario will be required to complete the Literacy Test. There are two

Introducing FSF1O

To allow students of all backgrounds to graduate with an OSSD, OVS has developed FSF1O, an introductory Grade 9 French credit that will satisfy the French-language requirement. Click to read more!

2020 Holiday Hours

We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and will be closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. All other weekdays will be regular hours.

Office Closure Update

Effective November 23rd – January 4th, our Yonge St. office will be closed for all in-person inquiries. Remote support will continue to be available.

Post-Secondary Pathways

Have you checked out our Post-Secondary Pathways page yet? It’s a great source to help you make informed decisions about life after high school.

Office Closure Due to COVID-19

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OVS’s office will be closed as of March 15th. Our website will continue to be open for existing students and new registrations. Our teaching and administrative staff will continue normal operations from home; service and support will not be affected.

Holiday Hours

The OVS office will be open throughout much of the Winter holidays to better support you as you work through your courses over the Winter break.  We will be closed for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and will be closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. All other days will be