Online schooling has been around for years and only continues to rise in popularity as more and more people are drawn to its accessibility and convenience. There are many benefits of online high schools, and if you find yourself contemplating if Ontario Virtual School is right for you, here are some reasons to attend OVS.
Flexible Schedule
Ontario Virtual School is asynchronous, which means that students don’t need to log in at specific times or attend any live lessons. It’s completely up to you when you work on your lessons. Students can work on lessons daily, weekly, or even monthly. This allows students to balance their other commitments with online learning.
Pacing
Our virtual high school allows students to determine how quickly they finish their courses. OVS is a self-paced online high school, which allows for the flexibility of working through lessons quickly or slowly, whichever may suit your needs. Students are given up to one year to finish a course, and can complete them in as little as 4 weeks. If you are looking for fast-track high school courses in Ontario, OVS may have exactly what you need.
Continuous Enrollment
Students can enroll on any day of the year, and since everyone works at their own pace, no one needs to play catch-up. There are no start or end dates, meaning you or your child can enroll whenever it fits into your schedule. For those looking for Ontario online summer schools, OVS is a great option.
Academic Upgrading
If students have previously completed a course but are not happy with their final grade, they are able to upgrade their high school marks online with OVS academic upgrading. Once the prerequisite has been approved, academic-upgrade students can complete courses at a faster pace, finishing in 21 days instead of the standard 28.
Ontario Certified Teachers
All the courses have an Ontario Certified Teacher assigned to them. The teacher is responsible for grading assignments, giving written feedback that aligns with Growing Success, and for communicating with students. Teachers are available to assist students with any questions they may have regarding the material or assignments.
Fully Accredited
Ontario Virtual School is a fully-accredited online high school, so students earn credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 98% of OVS students are accepted into post-secondary institutions, including Trent University, McGill University, and University of Toronto.
International Students Welcome
You don’t have to live in Ontario in order to attend the Ontario Virtual School. Students from all over the world take our courses, and OVS has partnerships with institutions worldwide. Students from Spain, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Mexico have taken courses with OVS – to name a few! We also offer English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, for those who are still learning English.
Guidance and Career Counselling
OVS offers free guidance and career counselling, by appointment, to those who may need help figuring out which courses are best for them. They are also there to support students who may need some extra support academically.
Course Selection
OVS has a huge selection of courses available, from The Writer’s Craft (EWC4U) to Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U). There is also a wide selection of French immersion courses and world language courses, like Punjabi, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Farsi. OVS even offers courses in grade 6-8, and free courses (non-credit courses) to help students in their learning journey. Some of the most popular courses at OVS are biology, physics, and calculus.
High Ratings from Students
Students love our school! 99% of students have rated OVS as a 5-star school. Student and parent reviews are overwhelmingly positive. The results speak for themselves.
With so many benefits to taking courses with OVS, it’s not surprising that we have only continued to grow, with over 30,00 active students. Take a course with the Ontario Virtual School and tell us what you think!
Written By: Michelle E. Miller (OVS Teacher)