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Diploma of Ontario Secondary School
- Thornhill, Canada
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Grade 12 of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Studied full-time on campus in Mississauga.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Develop subject knowledge and academic study skills
- Use effective communication and independent learning strategies
- Prepare for appropriate next-stage academic pathways.
Career outcomes
- University study (business
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Social science
- Arts)
- Further study at Canadian universities
Curriculum
- Grade 12 courses from the school's list of over 80
- About 8 per school year in a four-semester plus two summer-session calendar. The Ontario diploma needs 30 credits (17 compulsory
- 13 Optional)
- 40 Community hours and the literacy test. Options include ESL
- AP
- Tutoring
- Evening and summer school
- and guidance.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Grade 8 or equivalent
- or currently in Grades 9 to 12. Transfer credits assessed individually. OSSD requires 30 total credits
- the Ontario literacy requirement and 40 community involvement hours. Compulsory and elective distributions depend on their Grade 9 entry cohort. Two online learning credits are generally required
- subject to Ontario opt-out rules. The financial literacy requirement applies to eligible newer cohorts.
Accepted academic background
Completed Junior Secondary Education, Or Enrolled in Grades 10 to 12, Or IBDP or O-Level Studies
Documents you’ll need
- Completed TAIE Application Form
- Academic Transcripts for the Previous Three Years
How to apply
- Complete TAIE International Institute's official application form. Send the form and academic transcripts from the past three years to info@taie.ca. Review the invoice issued by TAIE and pay the applicable registration and tuition fees. Receive the acceptance letter and receipts. Complete any required study permit and enrollment arrangements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,760 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Thornhill Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | TAIE International Institute |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | TAIE offers a limited number of academic scholarships and need-based bursaries. Eligibility is assessed individually. The University of Toronto–TAIE Excellence Award is for selected TAIE graduates admitted to the University of Toronto. Program-specific eligibility is not established. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
December 2026
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February 2027
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April 2027
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Program starts
June 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $24,760 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

