- Introduction to the Ontario Education System
The Ontario Secondary School program has been called the best education system in North America. Courses offered are intended to ensure that the education is relevant both to students’ needs and interests and to the requirements of post-secondary institutions and employers. At Canada International College, the Ontario Ministry of Education approved programs are designed to allow all students to choose courses that are clearly and directly linked to their intended university destinations.
University preparation courses at Canada International College are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs. All our university preparation courses are based on the provincial curriculum expectations and are inspected and approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
The Principal of Canada International College is empowered by the Ontario Ministry of Education to grant Equivalency Credits(both compulsory and optional) to students who come to our college from a school outside Ontario. Canada International College courses may have prerequisites. Under special circumstances, the Principal may determine that the prerequisite should be waived. In keeping with the emphasis on high standards, students are required to successfully complete the provincial secondary school literacy test and a community involvement requirement in order to be eligible to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma(OSSD) Requirements
To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), the student needs:
- To earn enough Ontario high school credits ( Minimum:30 credits ) Generally, CIC will grant 22 credits to those who finished three years of high school overseas, 20 credits to those who finished two years high school overseas, 15 credits to those who finished one years high school overseas, and 10 credits to those who finished middle ( Junior high ) school over seas.
- To pass Ontario Literacy Test (Those who fail have a chance to take the literacy credit course offered by CIC)
- To earn enough community volunteer hours (Minimum: 40hours from a non-profit organization )
- University Admission Requirements
- University Preparation Courses offered at CIC
- School Year Schedule (2023-2024)
l Semester #1 (3 HourClasses/Courses) Sept.6th-Oct.26th, 2023 |
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Classes Begin |
Wednesday, September 6th,2023 |
Midterm Report |
Monday, October 2nd, 2023 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
Monday, October 9th, 2023 -No Class |
Last day of session and final exam |
Friday, October 27th, 2023 |
l Semester #2 (3 HourClasses/Courses) Oct.30th-Dec.19th, 2023 |
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Classes Begin |
Monday, October 30th, 2023 |
Midterm Report |
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 |
Last day of session and final exam |
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 |
December 20th, 2023- January 3rd, 2024 Christmas & New Year Holiday, No Classes, but school will be open(except Dec.25, 26 & Jan.1) |
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l Semester #3 (3.5HourClasses/Courses) Jan.3rd -Feb.15th, 2024 |
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Classes Begin |
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 |
Midterm Report |
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 |
Last day of session and final exam |
Thursday, February 15th, 2024 |
l Semester #4 (3.5HourClasses/Courses) Feb.20th-April12th, 2024 |
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Family Day Holiday |
Monday, February 19th, 2024 - No Class |
Classes Begin |
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 |
March Break |
Monday, March 11th - Friday, March15th,2024- no class |
Midterm Report |
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 |
Good Friday Holiday |
Friday, March 29th, 2024 -No Class |
Last day of session and final exam |
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 |
l Semester#5 (3.5HourClasses/Courses) April15th- May 29th , 2024 |
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Classes Begin |
Monday, April 15th, 2024 |
Midterm Report |
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 |
Victoria Day Holiday |
Monday, May 20th, 2024-No Class |
Last day of session and final exam |
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 |
l Semester #6 (6 HourClasses/Courses) June 3rd - June 27th, 2024 |
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Classes Begin |
Monday, June 3rd, 2024 |
Midterm Report |
Friday, June 14th, 2024 |
Last day of session and final exam(3hours) |
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 |
l Semester #7 (6 HourClasses/Courses) July 2nd - July 26th, 2024 |
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Classes Begin |
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 |
Midterm Report |
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 |
Last day of session and final exam (3hours) |
Friday, July 26th, 2024 |
l Semester #8 (6 HourClasses/Courses) Aug.1st Aug.27th, 2024 |
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Classes Begin |
Tuesday, August 1st, 2024 |
Midterm Report |
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 |
Last day of session and final exam (3hours) |
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 |
Next School Year Starts: Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024