What is Dual Credit?
Dual credit programs allow eligible students in high school to take college courses or apprenticeship training that counts towards both:
their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship
High school students taking dual credit courses benefit from the supervision and support of their college instructor and the dual credit teacher at their school. Students also have access to a variety of college supports and services
Participating in dual credit programs helps students to:
complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
make a successful transition to college or an apprenticeship program
increase their awareness of the various college and apprenticeship pathways available to them
gain greater insight into education and career planning decisions.