About OSSD
Ontario Secondary School Diploma

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is a diploma granted to secondary school graduates in Ontario, Canada. It is awarded to all students who have completed the Ontario education program, including students in special education, students in the TOPS Program, MaCS Program, IB Program and all secondary school programs offered in Ontario.
Arktown course selections are based on graduation requirements and student interests. The OSSD program focuses on allowing students to develop a variety of skills. This includes a large focus on academics and learning skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership. Students will practice these skills and learn how to work in teams with people with different perspectives. With a variety of compulsory and elective courses, graduated students are well prepared for their university pathways.



