OSSD Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Study online from a recognized Canadian high school qualification.
-Recognized by Concordia Ontario High School
English Requirement
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo
Students will take an English level test prior to entry. If they do not pass the English language proficiency, they will be required to take our ESL courses.
*You can begin studying academic courses at ESL Level D
ESL Courses Level (1 credit per level)
| ESL Level A | ESL Level B | ESL Level C |
| ESL Level D | ESL Level E | ESL Level F |
OSSD ESL Equivalency chart
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OSSD
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Summary
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CEFR/IELTS/TOEFL
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Descriptions
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|---|---|---|---|
|
E
|
Advanced Academic English
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CEFR: C1
IELTS: 6.5-7.0 TOEFL: 78-101 |
• Can participate in academic discussions or debates
• Can read a variety of academic texts • Can write informational academic essays, letters, and presentations |
|
D
|
Academic English
|
CEFR: B2
IELTS: 5.5-6.0 TOEFL: 45-77 |
• Can state opinions on academic topics
• Can read various types of texts independently, including essays with academic vocabulary • Can write basic essays, reports |
|
C
|
Daily to Academic English
|
CEFR: B1
IELTS: 4.5-5.0 TOEFL: 31-44 |
• Can make complex social conversations and short presentations
• Can read long stories, basic academic texts • Can write informational paragraphs, official letters, or emails |
|
B
|
Advanced Daily English
|
CEFR: A2
IELTS: 4.0 TOEFL: <31 |
• Can make simple social and polite conversations
• Can read short stories and informational texts • Can write basic paragraphs, e.g., letters to friends |
|
A
|
Daily English
|
CEFR: A1
IELTS: <4.0 TOEFL: <31 |
• Can make simple daily conversation talking about travel, weather, etc.
• Can read signs, simple instructions, and texts • Can write basic sentences telling things in the past, present, or future |
High School Credit Transfer
Concordia Ontario High School will accept credit transfer from qualified institutions inside and outside of Canada. If you have previous high school records of some credits or semesters, you can submit them to us for review.
*Maximum possible credit transfer to Concordia OSSD: 24 credits
*OSSD is approved by the Canadian Province of Ontario as a high school diploma. OSSD credit is transferable to any province in Canada. You should still check beforehand with the high school in your region regarding OSSD credits.
Credit Transfer Chart
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Grade Level Completed
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Foreign Credit Equivalency
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Grade Qualified by OSSD
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|---|---|---|
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Junior High School
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8
|
Grade 9
|
|
Senior High School year 1
|
16
|
Grade 10
|
|
Senior High School year 2
|
22
|
Grade 11
|
|
Senior High School year 3
|
24
|
Grade 12
|
Tuition and Finance
Please contact us at ______ for information regarding tuition and finance.
Semester
Spring: Jan–June
Summer: July–August (Maximum 2 credits for summer semester)
Fall: Sept–Dec
Maximum 5 credits per semester
Registration Process
- 1. Submit the required documents including the Registration form | Pay for the registration fee.
- 2. Take the English proficiency test.
- 3. Do counseling with the school administrator to customize your courses and study schedule.
- 4. Receive invoice.
- 5. Make payment.
- 6. Receive LOA.
- 7. Apply for a study visa (for students coming to Canada).
- 8. Attend the orientation and begin your study.
Required Documents
Copy of Passport
Registration Form
Copy of previous transcript (English)
Copy of your English Language Test (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo Test) *If you have any