Summer has arrived! As the school year comes to a close, many students are working diligently to write exams, wrap up final projects, and complete their requirements for next year.
Whether you’re a senior student moving on to a university or an 8th Grade student getting ready to start high school, and everyone in between, OVS has a lot of information and opportunities to offer!
IMPORTANT OUAC NOTICE: Collection Period Dates
With the midterm deadline passing, it is essential to be aware of the next OUAC deadline dates, so that you can be prepared and plan the remainder of your OVS courses out ahead of time.
The Opening Date for OUAC final grades is June 2nd 2025.
The Closing Date for OUAC final grades is July 7th 2025.
To help our students ensure they are meeting these deadlines, OVS has set dates for our students to submit their work by in order to guarantee that their grades make it to OUAC by the final deadlines.
If you are a Group 1 student, you need to have your work submitted to your teacher by no later than June 5th 2025.
If you are a Group 2 student, you need to have your work submitted to your teacher by no later than June 25th 2025.
Please read below to determine which OVS Group you fall into:
Group 1 students are those who need their OVS course to graduate high school and are NOT a full-time student with OVS. Meaning that if you are attending another Ontario high school full-time and will be graduating from that high school, and not OVS, you are a Group 1 student.
Group 2 students are students who are FULL-TIME with OVS and are earning their OSSD through our school or DO NOT need their OVS course to graduate high school (but need the course for OUAC or other purposes).
Group 1
Group 1 students must have all work handed in by no later than June 5th, 2025. ** work will be accepted after this date however we will not be able to guarantee that the mark will be ready in time** This means that final exams MUST be written on or before this date to have a mark ready in time.
Group 2
Group 2 students must have all work handed in by no later than June 25th, 2025. ** work will be accepted after this date however we will not be able to guarantee that the mark will be ready in time** This means that final exams MUST be written on or before this date to have a mark ready in time.
Haven’t Received an Ontario University Offer?
Did you apply to university but were not accepted or haven’t received an offer? There is still time for you to find open programs at Ontario universities and apply for those open spots in time for the fall semester.
You can schedule a guidance appointment with the OVS office and we can help you find still open programs in your area of interest.
We’ll need to know what programs you’re interested in, if you have a particular university in mind, and what your average mark is in your top 6 U/M level Grade 12 courses. This information will help our staff find an open program that gives you the best chance of success with your application.
Please scan the QR code below or visit our website to book an appointment today!
OCAS Deadline
While Ontario Colleges tend to have slightly flexible deadlines, there are some key dates for applying to college through the OCAS website.
July 4th 2025 – deadline date for all final marks and proof of graduation
August 8th 2025 – deadline date for all final marks or summer school final marks and proof of graduation.
Check out the OCAS website directly for more information.
Scholarship and Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries are types of financial assistance that do not need to be repaid. Scholarships are typically awarded based on academic merit, while bursaries and grants generally consider financial need. Some awards may also take into account athletic skill, extra-curricular involvement, or special talents. At OVS, we are proud to offer a selection of scholarships and bursaries to support our students.
Please note: Only students who have taken a Grade 12 course with OVS are eligible to apply for our scholarship options.
The Summer McIntosh Award for Excellence
- Reward: $5000 CAD
- Eligibility: Ontario
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
This scholarship was created to celebrate the achievements of an Ontario high-performance athlete who has competed at the provincial, national, and/or international level, and is designed to offset the expenses of pursuing post-secondary education.
The Anna Turkington Award for Excellence
- Reward: $1000 CAD
- Eligibility: Global
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
This scholarship was created to offset expenses for students pursuing post-secondary studies in fine arts or design programs.
Canadian Student OVS Bursary
- Reward: 1 free course
- Eligibility: Canadian Student
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
Ontario Virtual School is proud to award this bursary to a deserving Canadian student based on financial need.
International Student OVS Bursary
- Reward: 1 free course
- Eligibility: Canadian Student
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
Ontario Virtual School is proud to award this bursary to a deserving Internationl student based on financial need.
The Vinay Aggarwal Award for Excellence
- Reward: $1000 CAD
- Eligibility: Global
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
This scholarship was created to offset expenses for students pursuing post-secondary studies in health or life science programs.
The Farhez Lakhani Award for Excellence
- Reward: $1000 CAD
- Eligibility: Global
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
This scholarship was created to offset expenses for students pursuing post-secondary studies in a business program.
The Borzou Salavati Award for Excellence
- Reward: $1000 CAD
- Eligibility: Global
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM GMT+9
This scholarship was created to offset expenses for students pursuing post-secondary studies in an engineering program.
The application for these bursaries and scholarships are available in your OVS portal under the Financial Aid section.
Student Job Opportunity
Join Our Social Media Team This Summer! Student Opportunity
Are you a creative student or a recent grad (18+)? Do you enjoy creating videos, engaging in conversations, and sharing your thoughts and ideas? We’re looking for outgoing, social-media-savvy individuals to join our Summer Student Social Media Team!
What You’ll Do:
- Create fun and engaging social content for our brand
- Visit local high schools or university campuses
- Interview students about their programs, schools, and experiences
- Share real student stories, tips, and advice for high schoolers
- Come up with creative video ideas for Instagram, TikTok, and more!
Who We’re Looking For:
- Students or recent grads who are confident on camera
- Comfortable talking to new people
- Creative thinkers with strong communication skills
- Experience with social media content creation (Reels, TikToks, etc.)
- Passionate about education and helping other students succeed
This is a paid, part-time position for the summer.
Flexible hours, great for students with other commitments! Pay will be negotiated.
This is a new and evolving role; we’re looking for people who can help shape it and bring ideas to the table.
Interested? Send us ([email protected]) a quick video introducing yourself and why you’d be a great fit. Include your own social media links and a resume.
Grade 9 Technology Course
For students who entered Grade 9 in September of 2024 or later, the graduation requirements have been changed. Students are now required to take a Technology course in Grade 9 or 10 in order to complete their high school diploma.
OVS offers the TAS1O Grade 9 Technology and the Skilled Trades Online. TAS1O invites students to explore the exciting world of technological education through hands-on projects and creative problem-solving. In this course, students will engage with the engineering design cycle, develop foundational skills in a variety of skilled trades, and apply their learning through practical activities in construction, automotive, hospitality and tourism, and communications technology. Students will problem-solve, create, and reflect as they discover how technology shapes our world and their own potential in it.
Upgrade Courses
At OVS, we want to see students successfully complete courses and be able to pursue their post-secondary goals. Sometimes, you don’t always get the mark you were hoping for the first time you take a course, and if it’s a requirement you need for a post-secondary program, it can feel like your goals might be out of reach.
However, with OVS you can repeat a course and complete it in as little as 3 weeks, which means there is still time to improve your grade to receive or maintain offers for university applications.
With an Upgrade course, you are not required to watch all the lessons, only as many as you need to refresh the material. This allows you to focus on problem areas or subjects you might struggle with, while not having to repeat other lessons that you have a solid grasp on.
Depending on the course you’re upgrading, some assignments will become optional, which allows you to submit less work to earn your final grades. However, if students need the extra boost in their marks, you can complete some optional work to try and enhance your grade.
With our Upgrade courses, it’s absolutely still possible to get the course completed and submitted to OUAC or OCAS so your post-secondary program can see it.
Preparing for Grade 9 Math
Free Preparing for Grade 9 Math Course
We would like to make you aware of our OVS1O, Preparing for Grade 9 Math course. Ontario Virtual School (OVS) is proud to offer this FREE Grade 9 Math Preparation course to assist grade 8 students as they prepare for success in the transition to high school math. This course will allow students to begin developing their understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement.
OVS1O is specially designed to help students:
- refresh math skills to succeed in secondary school
- deepen their understanding of foundational math concepts
- strengthen their critical thinking skills
- develop e-learning skills
- prepare for the Grade 9 EQAO math assessment
- understand the day-to-day applications of math in daily life
- increase their confidence when it comes to math in general!
Once students have completed this complementary course with OVS, they will be provided with a certificate of completion to honour their accomplishment, as well as receive an exclusive coupon towards the purchase of a Grade 9 course with OVS, should they like our program and wish to take further courses.
Reach Ahead
Have you just completed 8th Grade and will be heading into 9th Grade in the fall? Are an incredibly enthusiastic student and can’t wait to get started on you high school education?
You can use your summer to earn Grade 9 credits ahead of time. By earning credits over the summer, students can open up time slots in their regular day school and have more options when it comes to selecting courses throughout the school year.
Some great Grade 9 courses to consider taking over the summer are:
BEM1O Grade 9 Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset
In BEM1O students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment.
We also off this course in French Immersion.
SNC1W Grade 9 De-Streamed Science
Grade 9 Science enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment.
International Fairs
At OVS, our mission is to provide a high-quality education to students around the globe. As part of those efforts, we often travel to many international schools to connect with more students. This past spring OVS attended two events, one in Colombia and the other in Brasil.
Explore Canada Colombia
Explore Canada Colombia is the first fair in Colombia that specializes in studies in Canada. This fair provides access to representatives from Canadian universities, colleges, and other institutions. Taking place in three major cities, Barranquilla, Bogota, and Bucaramanga, the purpose of these fairs is to connect students with Canadian school programs and opportunities.
Bett Brasil
Bett Brasil is the largest innovation and technology for education event in Latin America. More than 270 national and international companies attend this event, with more than 46,000 participants. Bett Brasil brings educators, students, and companies together to discuss the future of education and discover technological solutions to teaching and learning.
OVS is dedicated to seeking innovative technological programs and educational resources to help both Canadian and international students achieve success in their high school education, as well as reach for their goals in both post-secondary education and their future careers.
Podcast
In this episode, podcast host and Ontario Virtual School teacher, Alicia Cuzner, will discuss strategies that students who are graduating from high school can use when entering post-secondary schools. Joining her this episode is Professor Jennifer Davis, from Queen’s University. Since 2010, Dr. Davis has been a Professor with the Faculty of Education and has worked as a student success coordinator for the World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE) program. This episode explores the common trends that Dr. Davis has seen when teaching her first-year students, as well as appropriate ways to incorporate AI into learning. For more school resources, please visit www.OntarioVirtualSchool.ca or check us out on all platforms by searching @ontariovirtualschool.