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With the ever-growing presence of technology in all aspects of our lives, it comes as no surprise that it is becoming part of our education system. While there have previously been online learning options for those students who desire it, online learning is now becoming a requirement for graduating high school in Ontario.

High school is a time when people really start to think about their future. This can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure what career path you desire. At Ontario Virtual School, we do our best to help all of our students choose the path and courses that work best for them. In this article we’ll list 5 potential post-secondary pathways that you can take, and the courses that will help you along the way.

Previously, Ontario students were forced to pick an academic stream from the moment they started high school. They had to make a choice between taking Academic courses, which would allow them to take University credits later on, or Applied courses, which would send them on a path to college courses for their grade 11 and …

The Ontario University Application Centre is a not-for-profit centralized application service for students looking to apply to Ontario Universities. This program has application process for current high school students (including those attending online schools), mature students, as well as application for law school, medical school, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education.

Learning is a life long process and the children who will be the future of tomorrow are shaped by the teachers they have growing up. That’s why having smart and capable teachers is essential for the future of any society.
Part of becoming a teacher is academic, going to university, studying, and learning the material that will be applied to their work. But one of the most important parts of becoming a teacher is gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. This is why university programs require their students to complete placements programs along side their classroom learning.

There are many benefits to taking courses with OVS, whether you’re a local or international student. Our flexible online platform allows students to study at their own pace and get the courses they need quickly. However, for international students we offer many benefits over traditional study models. 

Il y a de nombreux avantages à être capable de parler plus d’une langue. Tout d’abord, l’apprentissage d’une autre langue donne aux élèves la possibilité de découvrir d’autres cultures, contribue à développer leurs capacités générales de réflexion critique et créative, et leur enseigne les compétences nécessaires pour se plonger dans le monde globalisé. De plus, le fait d’être bilingue peut donner aux gens un avantage sur le marché du travail, rendant leur curriculum vitae plus compétitif que celui d’une personne qui ne parle pas une autre langue.

There are many benefits to being able to speak more than one language. First, learning another language provides students with the chance to learn about other cultures, helps to develop their overall critical and creative thinking abilities, and teaches them necessary skills for delving into the globalized world. As well, being bilingual can give people a leg up in the job market, making their resumes more competitive than someone who doesn’t speak another language.

With broad applications across all disciplines, and a huge suite of applicable careers, a degree in the humanities from a Canadian university is extremely valuable all over the world.
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Summer is here, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be thinking about your child’s academic strategy for the coming school year. Whether you decide on traditional learning, or a hybridized curriculum that utilizes the flexibility and approachability of e-Learning, Ontario Virtual School is here to help keep students on track.

Canada’s reputation as a leader in business education is growing. In 2020, three Canadian schools graced Bloomberg’s top 100: The Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto), the Ivey Business School (University of Western Ontario), and the Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill University).

Computer programming is a language just like French, Spanish, or Mandarin. Learn these languages with OVS to broaden your mind and open doors in the workforce!

During the school year there is a heavy emphasis put on core subjects like Math, Science, and English. While in some ways this focus benefits many students, it can leave those who are more inclined towards the arts struggling to find time for the courses they enjoy.