Dual Credits

Dual Credits were introduced to help secondary students complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and to successfully transition them to college and apprenticeship programs.

These courses offer a “two for one” advantage.  With a Dual Credit, you will earn a High School credit and a College credit at the same time, at no cost!

Several Accelerated OYAP program offer students the opportunity to not only earn high school co-op credits and part or all of their Level 1 apprenticeship, but also offer students the potential to earn one, two or three “Dual Credits” in recognition of the college level work and training they engaged in.

EXPLORE COLLEGE WHILE YOU'RE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL!

Dual Credits are Ministry of Education approved courses that allow students, while still in secondary school, to take college courses that count towards both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree, or a Certificate of Apprenticeship. Dual Credit courses are intended to assist students in completing their OSSD.

The TCDSB has partnerships with Centennial College, George Brown College, Humber Polytechnic, and Seneca Polytechnic to offer Dual Credit courses.

Why Take Dual Credit?

• Students have unlimited access to all college facilities and services.

• There is no cost for students (all expenses, including books, transportation, uniform, materials and equipment are covered).

• Students are supported and monitored by Day-school contact, College facilitators, and Central Board staff.

• Students get to try out a post-secondary course with low risk.

• Potential of four Dual Credits earned can be counted towards OSSD.

Who Can Take Dual Credit?

• Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in an experience that will help with a successful transition to postsecondary education.

• Students transitioning to an apprenticeship program.

• Students in SHSM, where the dual credit is related to their sector.

• Students in accelerated OYAP, where the dual credit can be part of Level 1 apprenticeship training.

Some examples of Dual Credits: 

• The Canadian Criminal Justice System

• Object Oriented Programming

• Introduction to Baking

• Psychology

• Professional Police Standards

• Introduction to Machining

• Introduction to Cosmetic Techniques

• Welding Arts

• Electrical Fundamentals

• Introduction to Business

• Animation Art

• AND MANY MORE ...!

Check the Guidance Google Classroom for your grade for updates.  Courses are posted in spring for the semester 1 dual credits and then again in the fall for semester 2 dual credits.

Dual Credits are open to all Grade 11 and Grade 12 students.  

New courses are offered each semester 

and fill up quickly