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High School of Engineering Certificate Program Grade 12
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Kitchener, Canada
- 0.83 years
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Engineering certificate earned inside the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through technical courses, maths, science and team participation.
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge
- effective study habits
- independent research skills
- and communication abilities in Engineering Certificate Program Grade 12. Suggested learning areas: Four senior credits chosen from computer engineering
- mechanical engineering
- robotics.
Career outcomes
- University engineering study (University of Waterloo
- McGill
- University of Guelph named by graduates)
- mechanical engineering
- manufacturing sector co-op placements
Curriculum
- Four senior credits chosen from computer engineering
- mechanical engineering
- robotics and mechanical design
- plus one Grade 12 maths (Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors) and one Grade 12 science (Chemistry or Physics). Students also log 200 hours in a robotics
- e-car
- control systems or machining team.
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 | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | International Education |
| Department | Certificate programme within the OSSD |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Dec 2026
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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.

