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OSSLT in 2023–2024 School Year

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

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Use the Admission Information Service (AIS)

Starting June 5, 2023, Ontario high school students can use the Admission Information Service (AIS) to find possible openings at Ontario universities. To begin your search, visit www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 and click: SEARCH OPEN PROGRAMS. Once you find an open program of interest, add it to your 101 application. Requirements: • You will be completing or have completed the OSSD (or equivalent), including six 4U/M courses, by August 2023. • You must have an average of at least 60%, although higher averages are usually required. To...

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Jun. 1: Offer Response Deadline

The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.). All other admissions-related elements, including scholarships, other forms of student assistance or financial incentives, and offers of residence are considered part of the offer of admission. Therefore, a student may accept these other offers before June 1, but Ontario universities will not compel a student in any way to...

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New Undergraduate Application: Academic Information Updated

New for fall 2023 Current Ontario high school students can view the academic information their school(s) has/have transmitted to the OUAC after they submit and pay for their application and the grades auto-match process has run. Note: Academic information transmitted to the OUAC will be held until the student submits their application. At that time, the grades will be auto-matched to the student’s application. Students who have submitted their application and whose grades have been auto-matched will find their academic information displayed in Academic...

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Ontario Launching New Mental Health Learning

Province introducing new mandatory learning on mental health starting this upcoming school year To strengthen mental health learning and supports in the classroom, the Ontario government is updating the Grade 10 Career Studies curriculum and is introducing mandatory resources for teachers and students on mental health literacy in Grades 7 and 8. These resources, developed in consultation with experts, would support students as they achieve and prepare for the next steps in their future. Announced at the start of National Mental...

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Ontario Universities’ Fall Events, 2023

Ontario’s universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events in fall 2023, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives. These events are all free and anyone may attend. Please make a note of the following events and dates and consider posting them on your school website. In-person Events

  • Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) October 21-22, 2023, 10 am to 5 pm, daily Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
  • Ontario Universities’ Regional Fairs Northwestern Ontario: September 25 – 29 Northeastern...

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