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High School of Ontario Secondary School Grade 9
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Kitchener, Canada
- 0.83 years
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Grade 9 of the Ontario high school curriculum, taken toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge
- effective study habits
- independent research skills
- and communication abilities in Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 9. Suggested learning areas: 12 optional
- 40 community hours
- literacy requirement). English.
Career outcomes
- Further study at Canadian universities and colleges (University of Waterloo
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- Conestoga College
- University of Guelph and others)
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma graduation
Curriculum
- Credit courses of the Ontario curriculum toward the 30-credit diploma (18 compulsory
- 12 optional
- 40 community hours
- literacy requirement). English
- mathematics
- science
- French
- Canadian geography
- arts
- health and physical education are the compulsory Grade 9 courses. Students take 8 to 10 credits a year across semesters.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary applicants submit report cards for Grades 9
- 10 and 11
- passport
- immunization records and a Waterloo Region custodian
- no minimum grade or English test is published.
Accepted academic background
Secondary applicants: report cards for Grades 9, 10 and 11 (certified English translations), passport, immunization records; elementary applicants: current report card
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the secondary requirements and the deadlines: end of June for a September start
- end of December for a February start ( Fill out the online application form. Upload the passport page
- report cards for Grades 9-11
- immunization records (certified English translations) and name a custodian in Waterloo Region. Pay the invoice within 30 days via Flywire. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and custodial document. Apply for the Canadian study permit with them before entering Canada.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,500 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $375 CAD |
| Deposit | $39,948 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, St. Mary's High School, St. David Catholic Secondary School |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | International Education |
| Department | Secondary school |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Dec 2026
47 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.83 years.
The next deadline is 31 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,500 CAD per year. The application fee is $375 CAD. The deposit is $39,948 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,600 CAD.

