The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is a credential awarded to secondary school graduates in the Canadian province of Ontario, recognized by universities worldwide. To earn the OSSD, students must complete 18 compulsory courses, 12 elective courses, perform 40 hours of community service, and pass the provincial literacy requirement, either through the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC).
Kingsway Academy adheres to the Ontario high school curriculum for Grades 10–12. Students who have completed partial or full studies in Grades 9–12 in their home countries may transfer credits to Kingsway Academy. A pre-evaluation of transferable credits will be provided as part of the admission process.
| Completed grade when apply | Maximum credit transfer number | Equivalent to grade in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 8 | Grade 9 |
| Grade 10 | 16 | Grade 10 |
| Grade 11 | 23 | Grade 11 |
| Grade 12 | 24 | Grade 12 |
Kingsway Academy OSSD Course List:
English
- English grade 11 (ENG3U)
- English grade 12 (ENG4U)
- The Writer’s Craft grade 12 (EWC4U)
- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course Course (OLC4O)
- Presentation and Speaking Skills grade 11 (EPS3O)
- Media Studies grade 11 (EMS3O)
- OSSLT Prep
Math
- Principles of Mathematics grade 10 (MPM2D)
- Functions grade 11 (MCR3U)
- Advanced Functions grade 12 (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors grade 12 (MCV4U)
- Mathematics of Data Management grade 12 (MDM4U)
Science
- Biology grade 11 (SBI3U)
- Physics grade 11 (SPH3U)
- Chemistry grade 11 (SCH3U)
- Physics grade 12 (SPH4U)
- Chemistry grade 12 (SCH4U)
- Biology grade 12 (SBI4U)
- Introduction to Computer Science grade 11 (ICS3U)
- Computer Science grade 12 (ICS4U)
Business
- International Business Fundamentals grade 12 (BBB4M)
- Financial Accounting Principles grade 12 (BAT4M)
- Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals grade 12 (BOH4M)
Arts&Healthy active Living
- Visual Arts grade 11 (AVI3O)
- Visual Arts grade 12 (AVI4M)
- Drama grade 12 (ADA4M)
- Communications Technology grade 12 (TGJ4M)
- Media Arts grade 10 (ASM2O)
- Media Arts grade 11 (ASM3O)
- Exploring and Creating in the Arts grade 11 (AEA3O)
- Media Arts grade 12 (ASM4M)
- Communication Technology grade 11 (TGJ3M)
- Healthy Active Living Education grade 10 (PPL2O)
- Healthy Active Living Education grade 11 (PPL3O)
- Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership grade 12 (PLF4M)
Social Science & World&Canadian culture
- Challenge and Change in Society grade 12 (HSB4U)
- Analysing Current Economic Issues grade 12 (CIA4U)
- World Cultures grade 12 (HSC4M)
- Learning Strategic 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School grade 10 (GLE2O)
- Civics and Citizenship grade 10 (CHV2O)
- Nutrition and Health grade 12 (HFA4U)