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High School of Ontario Secondary School Program Grade 12

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Hamilton, Canada
0.83 years
English
On campus
High School

About the program

Grade 12 of the Ontario secondary program in a Niagara Catholic high school, Leading toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop age-appropriate literacy
Numeracy and inquiry skills through the Ontario Secondary School Program Grade 12 curriculum. Build communication
Collaboration and independent learning habits that support progression to the next school level.

Career outcomes

Apprenticeship
College
University
Work

Curriculum

Four courses per semester toward the 30-credit Ontario Secondary School Diploma (18 compulsory
12 optional)
With 40 community hours and the literacy test. Courses span English
Mathematics
Science
Social studies
Arts
Languages and technology
With ESL support
Advanced Placement
Specialist High Skills Major and co-operative education options.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary applicants need a B average (about 70%) or higher on their previous school record
English and Math are assessed at intake
A study permit is needed for stays over 6 months
Placement depends on home address.
Grade 12.

Accepted academic background

Previous school record showing a B average or greater (about 70%), Placement in Grades 9-12 depends on home address and the English assessment at intake, Study permit required for stays over 6 months, Students under 18 without a parent need a custodian in the Hamilton area.

Language tests

Institutional test Placement assessment at intake

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

Check the B average about 70% requirement and deadlines: May 31 for September entry
November 30 for February entry. Apply online through the True North portal and pay the non-refundable application fee
350 CAD February 2027 or 375 CAD September 2027. Provide the application package
Passport
Study permit
Previous school record
Custodian details and health insurance proof. Attend the Admissions Office intake and Welcome Centre English and Math assessment. Pay tuition through Flywire from the True North invoice.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,950 CAD
Application fee	$375 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	HWDSB secondary schools
Faculty or school	Secondary Schools
Department	Department of Ontario Secondary School Program Grade 12
Teaching language	English
Credit value	25
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.83 years.