Group1, Group2 and Group 3 are no longer a requirement for this diploma
To earn a 2024 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), you must complete 30 total credits (17 compulsory and 13 optional), pass the literacy requirement, fulfill 40 hours of community involvement, and complete 2 online learning credits
Students entering Grade 9 in the 2024 academic year will now need to complete the following compulsory credits:
4 credits in English (1 per Grade level)
3 credits in mathematics (Grade 9, 10, and 1 in either Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in technological education (Grade 9 or 10)
1 credit in Canadian History (Grade 10)
1 credit in Canadian Geography (Grade 9)
1 credit in the arts
1 credit in health and physical education
1 credit in French as a second language
0.5 credit in Civics and Citizenship
0.5 credit in Careers
1 credit in a STEM-related course group*
13 elective credits
*STEM related course groups encompass the following subjects:
Business Studies
Computer Studies
Cooperative Education
Mathematics (in addition to the compulsory requirements)
Science (in addition to the compulsory requirements)
Technological education (in additional to the compulsory requirements)