DC Program Overview

What is a Dual Credit?

• A dual credit is a college course, delivered on a college campus, by a college professor which you add into your regular homeschool timetable. 

• They are called DUAL credits because students earn TWO credits: a secondary high school credit AND a college credit

• Dual credits require half the in class time as a traditional high school course, and are offered once per week for a 3-4 hour block of time. 

• Dual credits are FREE - tuition, transportation and supplies are all included

• Course offerings include a huge array of interest areas and potential careers paths which go above and beyond what is offered at high school, many are lab or shop based with hands on experiences. While others provide you with a lecture style format in a college classroom.

• Dual credit programs are intended to assist secondary school students in completing their OSSD and supporting a successful transition to college and/or apprenticeship programs.  

• Students in Cooperative Education, Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs and students in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) may also be eligible to participate in dual credit programs.

What Colleges offer Dual Credits?

Students in the TDSB have the opportunity to attend dual credits at the following 4 colleges:

• Seneca Polytechnic

• Centennial College

• George Brown College

• Humber Polytechnic

When do Dual Credits run?

Fall - Course run for 15 weeks from September to January, 1 day per week, 3-4 hours per day

Winter - Courses run for 15 weeks from February to June, 1 day per week, 3-4 hours per day

Spring - Course run for 7 weeks from May to June, 2 days per week, 3-4 hours per day

Summer - Courses run for 1 month, 4 days per week at 4 hours per day

*Each college has specific drop dates - please find more information here