Research the prerequisites for college and/or university programs and/or the apprenticeship pathway you are considering.
Fill out the CHS Grade 12 Post-secondary Plan Google Form which will be sent to your OCDSB email in September to help counsellors as we review your courses for the year.
Apply to college and/or university programs by the application deadline:
Ontario Colleges: February 1, 2025 for Equal Consideration
Ontario Universities: January 15, 2025
Check the admissions information on the website of each college and/or university to which you are applying in order to ensure you meet the deadlines for any additional application requirements they may have (i.e., Personal Statement of Experience, interview, audition, portfolio, etc.)
Research and apply for scholarships, awards, and bursaries. If you require a reference letter for a particular scholarship or award, please ensure you give your referee enough time to write a letter for you and to mail in your completed application.
Apply for financial aid (OSAP) on time. It is recommended to apply for OSAP by June 15 to guarantee your loan/grant is available before the start of the next school year.
Accept your offer of admission by:
Ontario Colleges: May 1, 2025
Ontario University: June 2, 2025
Each year, 40 students are selected from across Canada to participate in the Page Program. Pages are first-year students registered at one of the eligible post-secondary institutions in the national capital region. They work on a part-time basis for one year.
In the chamber and around Parliament Hill, pages support parliamentary democracy by providing a range of services to members of Parliament. This incredible work experience broadens their knowledge of the rich traditions of the Canadian parliamentary system.
In order to apply, you must:
be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
be graduating, or have graduated, from high school or CEGEP and starting full-time or part-time studies in September 2023 at one of the the eligible post-secondary institutions in the national capital region;
be willing to reside in the national capital region during your year of employment; and
orally communicate fluently in both official languages (will be formally evaluated by the House of Commons).
In addition to meeting the requirements indicated above, candidates must demonstrate:
experience providing client service through employment, volunteering, or extracurricular activities;
experience in managing multiple priorities (e.g. work, school, community involvement, family, etc.); and
experience communicating and collaborating with peers (e.g. teamwork, conflict resolution, etc.).
Applications for 2025 will be accepted until early November, 2024
Questions? Interested? Visit the website: ourcommons.ca/page
OIAF - Guide to Animation Schools
The OIAF is pleased to present the fourth annual Guide to Animation Schools - a resource for high school students and aspiring animators considering post-secondary animation programs. New for this year is that the Guide can be found on one webpage instead of a downloadable PDF.
The Guide includes interviews with established animators reflecting on their animation school experiences and information about some of the top animation schools in North America from OIAF’s partner schools.