Ontario Virtual School (OVS) is an accredited online virtual high school with a population of 3,000 students. Since 2010, OVS has provided a rich variety of online high school courses in Ontario. We have helped countless students achieve their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Students enroll for a wide range of reasons, including:
- Adding courses to their current schoolwork
- Upgrading existing marks
- Mature students looking to achieve their high school education later in life
- International students in need of an OSSD
- Completing high school around existing commitments, including athletics or professional modelling.
We are proud to serve a diverse student body.
Personalized Learning
Students can begin their learning any time of year. Ontario online high school courses can be completed in as little as 4 weeks or take up to 12 months. Once students have enrolled, they have 24/7 access to our online course content. This way, students can develop at their own pace, on their own schedule. All learning materials and textbooks are included in the course fees.
OVS promotes students to achieve their highest academic potential at a pace and timing that best supports their personal learning style. We recognize that every student learns in his or her own way.
Ontario Virtual School believes that good teaching fosters good learning. OVS only employs certified Ontario teachers who have many years of teaching experience.
All teachers are proud to support learners in a variety of ways, including:
- Prompt email support
- Fair and varied assessments
- Timely feedback
OVS teachers also ensure the student’s grades are reflective of their most consistent level of achievement in the course.
Online High School in Ontario: How Does it Work?
Students may enroll on any day of the year and begin the course immediately. This model allows students to work at their own pace and on their own schedule with the support of qualified teachers.
How does it work?
Students may enroll on any day of the year and begin the course immediately. This model allows students to work at their own pace and on their own schedule with the support of qualified teachers.
1. Register
2. Access Online Courses
- OVS lessons are fully animated, narrated, and interactive online videos
- Courses are accessible online 24/7, 365 days a year from anywhere in the world
3. Complete Required Course Work
- Students download tests and assignments through an online portal. Completed coursework can be uploaded to the course dropbox. Students and parents receive on-going feedback and mark updates by email.
4. Complete Final Summative/Proctored Exam
- Proctors are required for courses with final exams.
- A proctor is a professional, such as a librarian, engineer, teacher etc., who supervises the student during the exam.
- International students may use proctors in their own country.
5. Receive Final Report Card
- A copy of the final report card will be mailed to the student and their home school. At the student’s request, the report card can be mailed to post-secondary institutions.
At Ontario Virtual School International Students Can:
Online learning can take place internationally as well as in Canada. These are the benefits of taking online high Ontario high school courses while abroad:
- Work from home anytime at their own pace
- Take any OVS course without a study permit
- Take Canadian high school courses overseas
- Earn a Canadian secondary school diploma
Documentation Needed to Register
To register with OVS international students will need to provide us with:
- Identification: This could be official government issued photo ID, eg: Passport
- Academic transcripts from your current or previous school to prove prerequisite requirements.
Full Time Students at Ontario Virtual School (OVS)
The Ontario Virtual School is more than just a way of taking classes or meeting your graduation requirements. At OVS, we are proud to support our students in the following ways:
- Creation and maintenance of Ontario Student Record (OSR) and Ontario Student Transcript (OST)
- Pathway planning and career guidance
- Administering the Ontario Secondary School Literary Test (OSSLT)
- Issuing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Assistance with applications to post-secondary institutions world-wide
Ontario Virtual School and Homeschooling
OVS can also help support homeschool education. Ontario Virtual School works closely with the homeschooler’s parents to meet their child’s educational goals.
OVS was the best choice for us! They helped my son and daughter to attain marks required for the university admission. We had experience with the grade 12 biology, chemistry, and math teachers who were highly supportive, considerate, flexible, and accommodating. They put their best effort to help kids attain their goals by keeping them motivated and responding quickly to their emails. The admin staff is very polite, knowledgeable and guide you on the right track. We highly recommend OVS to those looking to earn online credits.
Why Choose OVS for Online Ontario High School Courses?
- Students ultimately work at their own pace
- Students can register anytime of the year and can complete their courses anytime of the year.
- All lessons are interactive and professionally animated. Lessons include voice narration and video multimedia to enhance the learning environment.
- Practice quizzes are built into each lesson, providing instant feedback
- Courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- No additional costs for textbooks, learning aids, or other supplements
- We charge competitive rates
- We can send marks directly to OUAC/OCAS and/or your day school
- A simplified registration process that does not require permission from your day school
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
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