2016年9月26日
[NEW] 3D x Kanata Academy Online University Preparation Program (OSSD)
3D x Kanata High School Diploma
3D is partnering with Kanata Academy, a Canadian High School to launch the online Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Program. This program is suitable for students below 21 years old, currently home-schooled or enrolled in a high school in their home country, but planning to apply for world renowned universities around the world such as Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Toronto, Queen’s University, Cambridge University, Oxford University, just to name a few.
International Recognition of OSSD
In order to apply for these universities, students need to enroll into an internationally recognized university preparation program such as IB, SAT, Cambridge “A” Level, etc. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is a program on par with these high school pathway programs, only more innovative.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements
Students in Canada study 4 grades of high school over 4 academic years – grade 9, 10, 11, 12 in order to obtain the Canadian High School Certificate, starting from 14 years old – 17 years old normally. Starting in Grade 11, students must pick their Pathway for University and then choose the relevant Course Package, also known as the Pre-University program.
The following requirements must be successfully completed in order to obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):
- 1. 30 credits (1 module/subject = 1 credit) including 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional credits* – 8 credits each to be obtained in grade 9 to 11, and 6 credits to be obtained in grade 12.
- 2. 40 hours of community involvement (10 hours per grade)
- 3. Successful completion of the EQAO Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC)
It might look complicated at the first glance. However, Kanata Academy had designed a Course Selection Guide for students in each grade.
Grade 9 & 10 Course Selection Guide
Grade 9 & 10 are known as the lower high school grades where the main focus is helping the students to discover their interest and talent as they step into their teenage prime years. Students study 8 subjects each grade. English, Math, Science, History, Geography, Careers and Civics, Arts, Physical Education, and French are compulsory modules for the OSSD. Students can choose to follow the Kanata Academy Curriculum. If students are confident with their knowledge obtained from the high school in their home countries, they can also choose to challenge the credit by taking the examination straight.
Kanata Academy believes that computer science and IT knowledge is the foundation of the 21st century education. Hence, Exploring Technologies with coding and computer science modules are packaged into the high school program.
Grade 11 & 12 Course Selection Guide
Starting in Grade 11 (Pre-University), students must pick their Pathway for University and then choose the relevant Course Package. Students study 8 modules in Grade 11.
In Grade 12, students study on 6 modules to strengthen their knowledge. Most of their energy will be spent on passing the exams, getting necessary certificates such as SAT/IELTS / TOEFL (In some countries, these English exams are exempted with OSSD certificates) and apply for the university. Kanata Academy will also help the students to prepare for the University Application for Canadian Top Universities through the local express Canadian Channel 101.
Grade 11 & 12 Business Pathway Course Package
You can see that Computer Science Modules are strategically placed into the Business Pathway Course because quite frankly, you have to have basic computer science knowledge to understand 21st century businesses.
Grade 11 & 12 Computer Science Pathway Course Package
Grade 11 & 12 Science Pathway Course Package
Grade 11 & 12 General Education Pathway Course Package
If there are any courses in your courses package that you would like to change, this can be arranged when you have your online school Orientation.
Kanata Academy Online Admission Criteria
Students need to send us a scanned copy of your most recent official school transcript (Compulsory). The Principal in Kanata Academy will review your scores and give you a guide on the suitable grade for you to enroll into.
Please also provide a documentation of the results of your IELTS or other English testing if you have (Not compulsory)
Kanata Academy Online OSSD Course Fee
10,800 Canadian Dollars per grade, est. 8000 USD per grade.
Benefits of 3D * Kanata Academy Online (For 2020 Students sign up)
FREE: 4 Weeks of ESL/IELTS/TOEFL Preparation/ Business English Course + 4 weeks full Boarding Accommodation in the Philippines
Details of our courses and fees can be found here:-
IELTS / TOEFL Preparation Course
Benefits of joining our English Program in the Philippines: Students can improve their English oral speaking skills with our 1:1 lessons and fulfil 40 hours of community involvement through 3D Community Service Outreach Program.
