The York Region District School Board, in partnership with local colleges, offers many Dual Credits.

Dual Credit courses are for Grade 11 & 12 students. As ministry-approved courses, Dual Credits allow students (while they are still in secondary school), to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or an apprenticeship certification.

• Experience college while still in high school at no cost to you

• Earn high school credits AND college credits at the same time in the same course

• Learn in college state-of-the-art facilities

• Explore different pathway options

• Try something new

Upon successful completion of the college course, students will receive TWO credits; one college course credit (from the college), and one secondary school elective credit. Students may earn up to four optional credits through college-delivered courses.

Who can take a Dual Credit course?

Grade 11 and 12 students who are...

- Planning to apply to a College and currently taking college-level high school courses and have less than 30 credits

- Looking for something more from their high school experience

- Not that interested in one or more of the elective courses on their timetable or the choices offered

- Behind in credits or at risk of not graduating

- Looking to explore a career option

How To App​​ly

Check out the Course Selection and additional information on the YRDSB Dual Credit website. Not all students are eligible for this program - Please speak to your Guidance counsellor to determine eligibility. If you are a candidate, choose Dual Credit on myBlueprint at course selection time and complete the following Online application: YRDSB Application Form (note the application form for the next school year will become available after course selection - students will be notified).

Currently, Summer Dual Credit options are available. Speak to your Guidance Counsellor for more information.