Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements

For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2023 or Earlier

To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete:

  • 18 compulsory credits
  • 12 optional credits
  • 40 hours of community involvement
  • The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade 10 or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
  • 2 eLearning credits (opt-out form available)

This program is designed to be completed in four years following Grade 8.

For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2024 or Later

To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete:

  • 17 compulsory credits
  • 13 optional credits
  • 40 hours of community involvement
  • The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade 10 or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
  • 2 eLearning credits (opt-out form available)

Resources: