Dual Diploma
DUAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Continue your Curriculum. Earn The OSSD Too
The Dual Diploma concept means that a student can continue their existing/national curriculum while also working towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
For Indian students, this can be explained as an additional Canadian academic pathway alongside their existing Indian education.
The student does not necessarily have to discontinue their existing curriculum to pursue OSSD.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
You Don't Have To Start From Zero
Students who already have previous academic qualifications may not necessarily have to start the OSSD credit requirements from the beginning.
Through PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition), your existing academic records are assessed and equivalent OSSD credits are recognised — so you only complete what's remaining.
Submit Records
Share your previous transcripts and academic history.
PLAR Assessment
Prior learning is evaluated against OSSD credit standards.
Credits Recognised
Equivalent credits are granted for what you've already learned.
Complete What's Left
Only the remaining OSSD requirements need finishing.
OSSD Pathway Is Planned Around
Current Grade
Which grade you're studying in now decides where your OSSD journey starts
Previous Academic Records
Your past transcripts are reviewed to understand what you've already learned
Credits Already Recognised
Equivalent OSSD credits granted through PLAR reduce what's left to complete
Remaining OSSD Requirements
The specific courses and credits still needed to finish the diploma
University Pathway
Your target course or university shapes which subjects you should prioritise
Your school by day. Your Canadian diploma by evening.
Stay at the school you know and add the Ontario Secondary School Diploma in the hours that are free
