OSSD

At Willowdale High School, we are deeply committed to empowering every student to achieve a successful secondary school experience and earn the prestigious Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). This foundational credential is your gateway to further education and opens doors to superior career opportunities within Canada and globally.

In Ontario, continued enrollment in secondary school is required until the age of eighteen or until the OSSD has been successfully obtained, underscoring its immense value for every student’s future.

Key Requirements for Earning Your OSSD

To achieve the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must fulfill the following essential requirements:

• Students must earn a minimum of 30 credits:
  • 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional credits for students starting Grade 9 in 2023 or earlier.
  • 17 compulsory credits and 13 optional credits for students starting Grade 9 in 2024