Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD) Program
NSRIC International School in Toronto (NIST)
The NSRIC International School in Toronto (NIST) offers a Canadian curricular-based Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Program (Gr. 9 – 12). The OSSD is a diploma certificate granted to secondary school graduates after successful completion of Gr. 9 to 12 required courses in Ontario, Canada.
OSSD Graduation Criteria
30 Total CreditsCanadian Accredited Secondary School Education
OSSD is part of the NIST School program which is a publicly-funded province-wide school system for government schools. It is awarded to all students who complete the Ontario education curriculum, including NIST Home school students.
The NIST secondary (i.e., High) school education program allows students to graduate with a Canadian accredited diploma from the Ontario Ministry of Education which is OSSD. In accordance with our vision of disseminating knowledge to others, NIST wishes to execute this vision to the global market by offering students all around the world a strong educational foundation through a Canadian high school diploma.
Our graduates are highly successful in their pursuit of higher education in universities and colleges across the globe, including North America, Europe, and Australia. Our students pride themselves on successfully completing a journey of one of the richest curricula offered in a global context.
OSSD High School Credit Progression
English (ENG1D), Principles of Mathematics (MTH1W), Science (SNC1W), Canadian Geography (CGC1D), French, and Visual Arts/Music electives.
English (ENG2D), Principles of Math (MPM2D), Science (SNC2D), Canadian History (CHC2D), Civics & Career Studies (CHV2O/GLC2O), and OSSLT preparation.
Functions (MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U), Chemistry (SCH3U), Biology (SBI3U), Financial Accounting (BAF3M), Computer Science (ICS3U), and English (ENG3U).
Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), English (ENG4U), Grade 12 Sciences (4U), Business Leadership (BOH4M), and OUAC/Common App counseling.
Direct University Recognition Worldwide
Graduating with an OSSD eliminates the requirement for foundation years in the UK and Australia. Top universities evaluate OSSD Grade 12 (4U/4M) course averages directly for scholarships and early offers of admission:
Learn More About the OSSD Program at NIST
For course syllabi, graduation requirements, credit transfer assessments, and fee schedules, visit the official NIST school program portal.
Enroll in OSSD Credits
Earn individual Ontario High School credits or enroll full-time to graduate with your official Canadian high school diploma.
Apply on NIST Online ↗