As we approach the end of the school year, senior students are now starting to make decisions regarding university offers and working towards completing the requirements for their conditional offers of admission. There are essential deadlines all students should be aware of for both university and graduation purposes, which will be covered in this newsletter, as well as helpful study tools and opportunities with OVS.
Accepting a University Offers
Now that most students will have received their offers of admission, it is now time to start accepting those offers and making a decision about which school you’d like to attend next year.
June 2 2025, is the earliest date a Group A applicant may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer.
Here is a video with step-by-step instructions for how to respond to an offer of admission.
For more information on accepting offers and other important dates, please check out the OUAC website.
OUAC Deadlines - Finals
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.
Math and Science Tutoring
OVS is proud to offer personal tutoring sessions for both and Science.
You can now book a FREE 25-minute 1-on-1 with a qualified math or science tutor. These sessions are not meant for reteaching entire lessons, but rather to support you with specific concepts or questions you might be struggling with.
To book a session, simply click either Book 1 on 1 Math Tutoring or Book 1 on 1 Science Tutoring in your online portal.
Spots are limited, so make your appoint today!
Scholarships!
Ontario Virtual School (OVS) is proud to announce Eric Manikhouth as this year’s recipient of the March 2025 OVS University Acceptance $500 Scholarship! We are thrilled to celebrate Eric’s acceptance into the Computer Science program at the University of Ottawa, where he will continue his academic journey and pursue his passion for technology and innovation.
Ontario Virtual School (OVS) is proud to announce Alaina Noormohamed as this year’s recipient of the April 2025 OVS University Acceptance $500 Scholarship! We are thrilled to celebrate Alaina’s acceptance into the Social Science program at McMaster.
Alaina achieved high scores in her courses with OVS, and we are very proud to have been a small part of her journey.
More Scholarships Coming Soon!
Attention Grade 12 OVS Students!
We’re giving away a $500 scholarship every month until the end of June!
If you’ve been accepted into a university or college program, here’s your chance to win:
- Post a photo or video of your acceptance letter on Instagram (you can cross out any private info)
- Share how OVS helped you achieve your goals
- Tag us in your post @ontariovirtualschool
A new winner will be randomly selected at the end of each month: April 30, May 31, and June 30.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity—we can’t wait to celebrate your success too!
OVS Blogs
OSSD vs GED (CAEC): What’s the difference?
If you are no longer attending a regular high school, but you have not graduated yet, you may be trying to figure out what your next move is for your education. You may be considering college, university, or a trade, and wonder which is the best option to help you get to where you need to go: the OSSD or a GED. What exactly is the difference? And which one is needed for certain post-secondary pathways?
College vs. University: Understanding the Key Differences in Education
Many people, especially many high school students, find themselves wondering a very important question: What is the main difference between college and university? In conversational language, people often use the two terms interchangeably. However, the distinction between the two is very important for anyone planning to attend one. Here at Ontario Virtual School, we have many students exploring post-secondary options, and our Guidance Department specializes in helping students understand the college and university difference so that they can make the decisions that are right for them. But for those looking for a quick rundown, let’s just briefly compare universities vs colleges
