Ontario’s Education System

In Ontario, Publicly funded education is divided into three stages: early childhood education for children from birth to age 6; elementary level for students from kindergarten to grade 8; and secondary level for students from grade 9 to 12. Students can select different courses according to their own interest, aptitudes and needs. Higher education includes university, college and private tertiary educational institutions. As of 2018, Ontario has 22 public universities, 24 colleges, 17 private institutions eligible for degree grant, and over 400 tertiary educational institutions.

Secondary School Graduation Requirements

• 30 Credits from Grade 9 to 12

• Pass the OSSLT test

• 40 Community hours

Basic Admission Requirements for Colleges and Universities

• Credits from Grade 12 (English must be included)

• Students must provide English proficiency proof: IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent

• Programs endorsed by Dewey

Course Requirements for Entrance into Canadian Universities

Business Program

  1. English
  2. Advanced Functions
  3. Calculus and Vector

Computer Science Program

  1. English
  2. Advanced Functions
  3. Calculus and Vector
  4. Physics
  5. Data Management

Science Program

  1. English
  2. Advanced Functions
  3. Calculus and Vector
  4. Chemistry / Physics / Biology

Health Science Program

  1. English
  2. Advanced Functions
  3. Calculus and Vector
  4. Chemistry
  5. Biology

Engineering Program

  1. English
  2. Advanced Functions
  3. Calculus and Vector
  4. Chemistry
  5. Physics

Arts

  1. English
  2. related subjects
  3. AP courses

Optional Courses

Based on interest and university program application requirements, students can choose 6 optional courses from the following: English writing, data management, computer and information science, accounting, international business, macro and micro economics, visual arts, human resources management, biology, law, etc.