Student Support
April 29, 2024 2024-05-01 5:40Student Support
Applying to Colleges (OCAS)
Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) Information
What Is OCAS?
“OCAS” stands for Ontario College Application Service.
What Does OCAS Do?
OCAS functions as an application processing center for undergraduate admissions to Ontario Colleges. It receives and processes student applications and transfers the information to the colleges. It is important to note that OCAS facilitates only the admission process, admission decisions are colleges’ responsibility.
Will My Marks Be Sent Directly to OCAS?
Yes, Ontario Open School (OOS) will send your marks directly to OCAS after you have submitted your application.
How Do I Apply To OCAS?
Simple, just go to ontariocolleges.ca to apply. The video above will take you through the process.
How Do I Access My OCAS Account?
To access your OCAS account, click on the provided link to reach the OCAS login page.
When Should I Apply?
You can apply to an Ontario college program according to the provided dates & deadlines. Refer to the list of important dates for the current year on the OUAC website.
Applying to University (OUAC)
“OUAC” stands for Ontario Universities’ Application Centre.
The OUAC is an application processing center for undergraduate admissions to Ontario Universities. The OUAC receives student applications, processes them and transfers the information to the universities. Admission decisions are not made by OUAC; that is the universities’ responsibility.
For students applying through OUAC, you must first add “Ontario Open School” to your OUAC account’s Academic Background area to grant our management access to your application. After you’ve added us, simply check off “101” when requesting your report card, and we’ll update the result immediately to OUAC for you. Students applying to university as a 105 should only provide the university’s admissions email and their student ID number.
The OUAC has created 6 easy-to-follow tutorials covering every step of their application process!
For applicants who are also taking a course (or multiple) through OOS, please pay close attention to Tutorial #3 between 1:45-2:10 for a step-by-step run-through of how to add OOS to your profile as an alternate school.
You can access your OUAC account by following this link to the OUAC login page.
The new Undergraduate Application and Guide are available at:
https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/undergrad-guide
How-to videos and PowerPoint/PDF tutorials showing applicants how to use the new application are available at:
https://www.ouac.on.ca/videos/how-to-videos/
The OUAC exclusively collects and updates marks for students who are applying to at least one university within Ontario. However, it extends its support to certain out-of-province universities. Please contact the OUAC for further details.
It’s important to note that if you’re not planning to apply to any universities within Ontario, please contact your selected universities to get the information on how to apply to them. Once your application has been processed with your chosen university and a student number has been assigned to you, you can contact OOS and provide accurate information to have your required academic documents forwarded to your chosen university.
Refer to the list of important dates for the current year on the OUAC website.
OSSD Requirement
The attainment of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning and progression in multiple pathways, such as the workplace, apprenticeship, college, or university.
Ontario Open School (OOS) is an online private high school, authorized by Ontario Ministry of Education to grant credits and issue the OSSD diploma. OOS offers students in Canada and abroad the opportunity to earn an OSSD diploma entirely online. OOS students can complete their credits online from anywhere around the world. The OSSD earned at OOS, offered the same Ontario curriculum as an OSSD earned through a publicly funded secondary day school.
The following requirements must be successfully completed in order to obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):
- Successful completion of 30 credits, including 18 compulsory and 12 optional
- Earn at least two Online Learning Credits.
- 40 hours of community involvement
- Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC)
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Student Guidance Support
Looking for personalized academic support? Schedule a guidance call with our counselors! Whether you have questions about graduation requirements to pathway questions, selecting courses, applying to post-secondary institutions, considering international opportunities, and addressing mental health needs, we’re here to support you in achieving your academic goals
Scholarship and Finacial Aid
Canada offers various scholarship opportunities for both local and international students. While we can provide a few links to assist students in their search, it’s important to note that there are many more scholarships available that students can explore independently.
Home Schooling
At Ontario Open School (OOS), we provide support for home-schooling students to ensure that every student receives quality education.
What We Offer:
Access to Curriculum: Parents/guardians can access our curriculum and instructional resources to guide their child’s learning journey based on individual interests and pace.
Professional Guidance: Our experienced educators offer support in guiding you through the process
Flexible Learning Options: Students can choose between online courses or traditional home-schooling format.
Continued Support: We are committed to providing continuous support and encouragement throughout the home-schooling journey, helping students grow academically and personally.
Join us at Ontario Open School to empower your child’s educational experience with home schooling support.
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STUDENT RECORDS
The following are the most important types of documents
Ontario Student Record (OSR): For Students in Ontario Must have their OSR file managed by a school. For students enrolled in courses with Ontario Open School (OOS), they have the option of either transferring their existing Ontario Student Record from their previous school or OOS can create the OSR file for the new registered students in Ontario.
OOS when holding the student’s Ontario Student Record, they provide optional services such as assessing equivalent credits, reporting to OUAC/OCAS accounts, and issuing Transcripts, OSSD diploma and Ontario Scholar Certificates, some services possibly incurring additional fees.
If a student needs their OSR transferred or created by OOS, Our Guidance Team will reach out shortly after registration.
Ontario Secondary School Report Cards: The Ontario Open School issues official midterm report cards once student’s complete half of their course units, followed by an official final report card on completion of all units and graded assignments in their course, including their exam or final assessment. Report cards will be sent directly to the school holding the student’s Ontario Student Record (OSR) so that they can be added to the record and/or transcript. Students will also receive electronic copies of their OOS report cards for their personal record-keeping.
Ontario Student Transcript: A student’s transcript keeps record of all secondary school courses and OSSD requirements fulfilled by the student. If OOS holds the student OSR “Ontario Student Record” file, we will create and/or update their transcript, students can also request an official copy of their transcript anytime. If OOS does not hold the student’s Ontario Student Record (OSR), we will communicate with the student’s main school and OUAC/OCAS to ensure that we report any credits earned at OOS.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: As a high school inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, Ontario Open School (OOS) is authorized to grant Ontario Secondary School Diplomas (OSSDs) to eligible students. It carries the same recognition as diplomas from other Ontario schools and is accepted by colleges and universities worldwide
Ontario Scholar Certificate: A student may be designated an Ontario Scholar if he or she satisfies both of the following requirements:
- he or she obtains an aggregate of at least 480 marks in any combination of ministry-approved courses listed below that provide a total of six credits, as defined by Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999 (OSS) and/or Ontario Schools, Intermediate and Senior Divisions (Grades 7–12/OACs): Program and Diploma Requirements, rev. ed., 1989 (OSIS)
- he or she has been recommended by the school principal for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in either the current school year or the previous school year
Ministry-approved courses are the following:
- any Grade 12 university preparation, university/college preparation, college preparation, workplace preparation, and/or open courses authorized under OSS, including locally developed courses approved by the ministry
- cooperative education courses related to any of the above courses
- dual credit courses in college-delivered dual credit programs approved by the ministry
- any Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) authorized under OSIS
