Here is the short version for students and parents. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, Ontario secondary students will write mandatory final exams again, and a new attendance and participation mark will count directly toward final grades. Both changes come from Bill 101, the Putting Student Achievement First Act, which received Royal Assent in May 2026. […]
Psychology is one of the most popular university programs in Canada, and every year students ask us the same question: which Grade 12 courses do I actually need to get in? The answer surprises a lot of families, because psychology is not one single path. Psychology admission requirements in Ontario change depending on the university […]
A school principal must balance student support with fairness, academic integrity and consistent educational standards. As Principal of Royal Ontario Academy, Phoebe Martin is responsible for ensuring that students receive appropriate guidance while the school’s courses, assessments, records and academic decisions remain aligned with Ontario Ministry of Education expectations. Her approach places the student’s best […]
Students in Nepal can earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits online without moving to Canada for high school. Whether you have completed the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), are studying in Grade 11 or Grade 12, or have already completed Grade 12 under Nepal’s National Examinations Board (NEB), your previous education may be considered when […]
If you are applying to a university, college, polytechnic, or other postsecondary program in Alberta, you may find admission requirements that list courses such as Math 20-1, Math 30-1, Math 31, Biology 20, Biology 30, Chemistry 20, Chemistry 30, Physics 20, or Physics 30. But what if you did not complete the required Alberta course? […]
Choosing your Grade 12 courses is one of the most important decisions you will make in high school. The courses you pick now decide which university programs you can apply to next year. Pick the wrong ones and you can find yourself locked out of a program you really want, even with strong marks. This […]
Effective online learning requires more than providing students with digital lessons and assignments. Courses must be carefully structured, academically meaningful and designed to help students understand how their learning connects to real situations and future study. As Learning Strategist at Royal Ontario Academy, Dr. Karen McCloskey supports curriculum development, course quality and the design of […]
Are you a student in Bangladesh? Do you want an Ontario high school diploma alongside your current studies? The Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or OSSD, is a Canadian high school diploma. It gives you a flexible path to university, with OSSD credits recognized by universities across Canada, the United States, Europe, and around the world. […]
Short answer: no, not really. In Ontario you cannot properly take Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) without Advanced Functions (MHF4U) behind it. Advanced Functions is the official prerequisite, and the two courses are built to be taken in a set order. That said, there is a little more to the story, including one option that sometimes […]
Nursing is one of the most in demand and most competitive university programs in Canada, and the course requirements catch a lot of students off guard. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) has a specific set of required Grade 12 courses, and skipping even one can close the door before you apply. Choosing the […]
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