Virtual High School

Empowering
Future-Ready Learners

Enjoy Learning With Royal Ontario Academy

A Fully Online Private High School for Students in Canada and Worldwide

Why Choose Royal Ontario Academy?

Royal Ontario Academy is a virtual high school inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education that offers Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits to students around the world.

Supporting Every Step of Your Journey

We’re Committed to Your Success

At Royal Ontario Academy, student support is a priority. We offer comprehensive services to ensure every student has the resources they need to succeed.

Academic Advising

Get personalized guidance to select the right courses, plan academic goals, and create a path for success.

Technical Support

We provide dedicated assistance with our online platform, ensuring a seamless learning experience.

Counseling Services

Access guidance for mental health, academic stress, and personal challenges to keep you motivated and resilient.

Our Most Popular Courses

Explore a Wide Range of Courses to Suit Your Goals and Interests

Getting Started is Easy!

How to Join Royal Ontario Academy?

Step 1

Explore Courses

Browse our course catalogue and add your desired courses to the shopping cart.

Step 2

Fill Out Registration Form

Before proceeding to payment, complete the registration form that appears.

Step 3

Proceed to Payment

Use Flywire to securely pay for your selected courses directly through our website.

Step 4

Access Your Courses

Once your registration forms have been verified and all requirements are successfully met, you will be granted access to your course.

Need Assistance ?

If you have any questions or require additional assistance during the enrollment process, do not hesitate to contact our support team at help.desk@royalontarioacademy.com.

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Passionate Professionals Dedicated to Your Success

Our Principle Lori DeAngelis.

Lori DeAngelis

Principal

Lori DeAngelis brings extensive experience in traditional and online learning. She fosters a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere with her expertise and compassion.

Under her leadership, students receive personalized support and are empowered to reach their full potential.
Our Learning Strategist, Karen McCloskey.

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Learning Strategist

Dr. Karen McCloskey brings extensive expertise in curriculum development and quality assurance.

Her background as a Senior Curriculum Specialist, Professor, and Consultant ensures our students receive the highest quality education through innovative programs.

Our Education Techology lead, Andrea Escobar.

Andrea Escobar

Educational Technology

Andrea Escobar brings extensive expertise in educational technology and innovation, enhancing our online learning platform with cutting-edge solutions.

Her commitment ensures students at Royal Ontario Academy have access to the best tools and resources for engaging and effective learning experiences.

Hear from Our Students and Parents

Real Stories of Success

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Manisha is a high school student from India taking Grade 12 Advanced Functions to meet the prerequisites for a university nursing program in Canada.     

“Maths is not easy for me but I like how the course is designed.   It is not boring and has lots of explanations.” 

Manisha Patel

India

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Sophie completed the HFA4U Grade 12 Nutrition and Health course to meet possible prerequisites that she needed for university admissions.   

“I enjoyed the interactive elements and liked the real world application of the course design whereby ChatGPT was an encouraged tool to enhance her written assignments and conduct analysis.”

Sophie Twolan

Canada

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Owen is completing the Grade 12 Nutrition and Health course as part of his OSSD diploma.  
 
“I found the course to be really well designed and I enjoyed it alot.   It provided a lot of practical advice and the learning was very applied.”

Owen Vanreenan

Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Find Answers to Common Questions

Yes they do! Royal Ontario Academy is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and qualified to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, which are the same credits earned by students in traditional public and private schools in Ontario.

To verify our status as an inspected private school, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Education website. Royal Ontario Academy’s Ministry BSID# is 669115.

Royal Ontario Academy is managed by a team of outstanding leaders with many decades of experience in academic quality and educational technology. As a result, Royal Ontario Academy has established a strong reputation among colleges and universities across Canada and around the world.

Any post-secondary institution that accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits will recognize credits from Royal Ontario Academy. We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Royal Ontario Academy has ongoing enrolment, which means students may register and get started on any day of the year provided that registration is complete and online course access has been granted.

Each course is completed at the student’s own pace, whether that means finishing within 4 weeks or taking as long as our 12 month time limit. There are no schedules or due dates to follow, so students decide when to hand in their assignments and when to take their tests to meet any personal deadlines they might have. 

All exams at Royal Ontario Academy are closed book and completed online under the supervision of an online proctor.  

Students should have the following minimum requirements to access on Royal Ontario Academy online courses:

Hardware
A PC running Windows XP or higher or
A Mac running OS X or
A Chromebook running Chrome OS
2GB of RAM
High speed internet connection
A sound card with speakers or headphones
A functional webcam and microphone

Software

Adobe Reader
Java
A typical Office Suite including a word processor application, equation editor and spreadsheets

Browser

Mozilla Firefox4 or higher or
Internet Explorer 7 or higher or
Safari 5 or higher or
Google Chrome 11 or higher
In some cases, a scanner or phone/camera may be used to submit handwritten assignments.

Every student will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.

Any additional course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

All Royal Ontario Academy course content is contained within our moodle learning management system, so no textbooks are required.   For English courses and some social science/humanites courses, students may be required to locate copies of novels and plays that are readily available at public libraries or bookstores.

Many Royal Ontario Academy courses meet NCAA standards and can be used for application to NCAA schools! To see a full list of approved courses, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website or review the NCAA Course Reference Guide.

We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Our team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our programs, services, and how Royal Ontario Academy can help you achieve your academic goals.

  • Email: info@royalontarioacademy.com
  • Phone: 647-205-3788
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9. – 5 (EST)
  • Address: Virtual, Everywhere and 121 Brunel Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 3E9