ontarioonlineschools.ca

What It Is

Ontario Online Schools (OOS) is a private online high school in Ontario for Grades 9–12. The site states that it is a “Ministry-inspected” school, with BSID #885338, and can grant high school credits that count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). It emphasizes that its courses align with the Ontario curriculum and can be used for applications to post-secondary institutions in Ontario and elsewhere.

Core Courses and Learning Format

OOS offers 112+ courses for Grades 9–12 and uses inquiry-based learning: students investigate questions, create projects, and reflect, rather than simply memorizing content and taking exams. The format is fully asynchronous online learning, with no live classes, no fixed class times, and no attendance requirements. Courses are completed on the Moodle platform, which supports modern browsers and access across multiple devices, and most materials can be used offline. Teachers check in at key stages via video, audio, or text, and respond through Moodle within 1–2 business days.

Accreditation, Assessment, and Teachers

Its main selling point is that it is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and is authorized to grant OSSD credits. The text states that OOS has passed inspections since 2019 and received the maximum three-year inspection window in 2026. Its assessment system follows Ontario’s Growing Success framework. There are no proctored exams or final exams; final grades are based on assignments, projects, a culminating activity, and evidence from teacher observations and conversations. Teachers are Ontario-certified, and the school highlights small class sizes and ongoing teacher-student interaction.

Pricing and Value for Money

Pricing is per course: CAD 600 for local students and CAD 1200 for international students in Grades 9–10; CAD 700 for local students and CAD 1400 for international students in Grades 11–12. Course materials are included, with no registration fees or hidden fees. If a student does not have an Ontario Education Number, a one-time CAD 300 fee is required for OEN and OSR setup. For international students, the per-course price is not cheap, but if the goal is to earn official Ontario high school credits, its compliance and flexibility improve the overall value.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

The advantages are rolling enrollment, self-paced study, no proctoring software, and a clear credit pathway. It is suitable for students who need credit recovery, acceleration, parallel course enrollment, homeschooling support, or university applications from overseas. The downsides are that the main language of instruction is English, there are no live classes or campus-based social activities, and the refund policy only states that it is progress-based without fully disclosing the details. For users in mainland China, access stability and payment methods are not specified, so it is advisable to test the website, confirm cross-border payment options, and clarify the transcript delivery process before enrolling. Alternatives include other Ontario-inspected online schools, courses from the student’s original school, and systems such as IB, AP, or A-Level.