International students choose Toronto eSchool because the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) offers a flexible Canadian high school pathway that can help them prepare for university applications in Canada and around the world.
For students studying in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other regions, Toronto eSchool provides an opportunity to earn Ontario high school credits online while continuing to live in their home countries.
8 Reasons International Students Choose Toronto eSchool
1. A Canadian High School Diploma for Global University Applications
The OSSD is an Ontario secondary school credential that students can use when applying to universities in Canada and internationally. Universities assess applicants according to their own admission requirements, including required courses, grades, and English-language proficiency.
2. Study Online from Anywhere in the World
Students can complete their courses online without relocating to Canada. This allows them to continue living with their families and studying in their home countries while working toward an Ontario high school diploma.
3. Flexible, Self-Paced Learning
With asynchronous online learning, students can organize their study schedules around their existing school commitments, family responsibilities, and time zones. Students can enroll and begin their courses without needing to attend regular scheduled live classes.
4. Personalized Academic Planning and Guidance
Academic review and guidance help students understand their previous studies, potential transfer credits, remaining graduation requirements, and appropriate course selections for their university goals.
5. Choose Courses That Match University Goals
Students can plan their remaining OSSD courses around intended university programs, such as engineering, business, computer science, health sciences, and the humanities. Required Grade 12 university-preparation courses depend on each institution and program.
6. An Alternative Pathway for International Students
Students who want to supplement their national curriculum, improve their academic profile, or pursue a different high school pathway can explore earning the OSSD while continuing their existing education, subject to academic assessment and course availability.
7. An Ontario Education from a Ministry-Inspected School
Toronto eSchool (BSID #886520) has operated since 2013 and is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, with authority to grant Ontario high school credits and the OSSD. Students pursue their Ontario credits through the school’s academic program and assessment requirements.
8. A Pathway Toward Worldwide University Opportunities
The OSSD can support applications to universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Admission is not automatic: each university makes its own decisions based on the applicant’s academic record and other requirements.
Real Student Success Stories
Toronto eSchool shares student experiences and university admission outcomes on its official website.
Kasra Zarbakhsh — Iran
Kasra reported earning eight OSSD credits at Toronto eSchool and receiving two university offers. He pursued Business Administration of Legal Studies at York University.
Michael K. — University of Toronto
Toronto eSchool’s published testimonial reports that Michael received offers from Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, and the University of Toronto, including its Mississauga campus.
Explore more stories and admission information:
- Worldwide University Admission Offers
- OSSD Student Success Stories
- International Students at Toronto eSchool
How to Get Started
- Submit your academic records. Provide available Grade 9–12 transcripts or report cards for review.
- Receive an academic assessment. Previous studies may qualify for equivalent Ontario credits, subject to the school’s assessment.
- Plan your OSSD pathway. Identify the remaining credits and Grade 12 courses needed for your intended university programs.
- Study online and apply to universities. Complete the required credits, meet graduation requirements, and submit university applications according to each institution’s deadlines.
Important: Earning the OSSD does not guarantee university admission. Students should confirm each university’s country-specific requirements, prerequisite courses, English-language requirements, and application deadlines.
Toronto eSchool helps international students pursue a Canadian high school diploma through flexible online education, academic guidance, and a pathway toward their worldwide university ambitions.