TCDSB Dual Credit Program
Dual Credit Courses
Are you interested in test-driving a college
program? Ever wonder what being a college student is
like? No need to wonder anymore. Enroll in a dual credit
course and become a college student…. while you’re still in secondary school!
Dual credit programs are programs
approved by the Ministry of Education that allow students, while they are still
in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship course that counts
towards both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary
certificate, diploma, degree, or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
Senior students from all TCDSB secondary schools
have access to dual credit programs available each semester
at Centennial, George Brown, Humber, and Seneca colleges. Students
may earn up to 4 approved dual credits towards their OSSD.
For additional information, check out this video about the dual credit program:
What are the Benefits?
- Complete courses required to graduate with
your OSSD
- Have an experience that will help with a
successful transition to college
- Increase awareness of the college pathways
that are available and gain greater insight into education and career
planning decisions
- earn a major sector- related credit
towards your SHSM diploma
- Access all of the college facilities
including: library, computer labs, athletic facilities,
and other specialized facilities
- Access all of the
college student services including: learning skills
workshops, peer tutoring and peer mentoring programs, Career Centre and
career advisors, personal and academic counseling services,
post-secondary pathway planning, and much more!
Who is eligible?
This program is
suited for students senior who may be facing challenges in completing the requirements
for graduation, or may be feeling insecure or anxious about their pathway choice.
Also eligible are students in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP),
where the dual credit can be part of Level 1 apprenticeship training.
How does it work?
Students attend classes on a college campus one afternoon a week
for approximately 15 weeks. Upon successful completion of the college-delivered
course, students earn both a college and secondary school credit which will
count towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (elective credit). These is no cost to take a dual credit course
and because students will be traveling to the college one afternoon a week,
they will be provided with TTC tickets if necessary by their home schools.
Where can I find out
more?
Contact your
guidance counselor to discuss whether a taking a dual credit course is
right for you, to review the most recent course offerings, and to
get registered.
Winter 2021 Dual Credit course offering:
TCDSB Dual Credit Registration Form Fillable.pdf