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The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is the final certificate issued to a Canadian high school student upon the successful completion of their studies. For many years, the OSSD has had the highest-ranking Canadian Secondary School Diploma and is acknowledged as having the highest standard among secondary schools in the English-speaking world. Whether you aspire to attend a post-secondary college or university, integrate into the community, directly enter the workplace, or even, start your own business, the choice to earn an OSSD promises greater success.

To receive an OSSD, students must:

• Earn total 30 credits including 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional credits(minimum);

• Complete 40 hours of community involvement activities;

• Pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O);

Local Student Benefit: 80% enrolment of Ontario Universities comes from local students via OUAC101 Application.

Flexible Credit Transfer:

International high school credits are acceptable to be transferred to Canadian high school.

Reasonable Course Selection:

Students can select courses based on their own interests, as this makes it easier to earn good grades.

Fair Grading System:

The final grade consists of 70% routine performance and 30% final exams, motivating students to have good behaviours at school.

University Affiliations:

OSSD is highly recognized worldwide by universities in 165 countries for its high quality and strict teaching management, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. OSSD scores are widely recognized and authoritative in the world, creating a green path for students to enter world-class universities.

Alathena On-line Program offers fully online synchronous and asynchronous OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) credit courses to students all over the world. Our courses are more accessible online and cross the boundaries of geography and jet lag. Students in our On-Line Program may take courses from home, school or other facility. Successful students will earn a credit for each course taken and the courses will carry the same value as an on-site course and be recognized as such by colleges and universities. The length of time to complete courses is flexible, where students learn at their own pace. 

• Continuous enrolment, start whenever or wherever you are 
• 24/7 access from anywhere in the world 
• Engaging curriculum with differentiated instruction 
• Individualized approach to learning to achieve success and independence 
• Students take responsibility for their own learning 
• Flexible on-line learning opportunities 
• Individualized attention from the teaching staff 
• Quick marking turnaround time
• We accommodate students who are missing one or two credits to graduate
• Supportive staff to answer questions you may have