What are Dual Credit Courses?

The Dual Credit Program offers courses which are approved by the Ministry of Education.  This program assists secondary students in the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and helps students make successful transitions to college and apprenticeship programs.  Dual Credits provide students with an opportunity to enroll in a college course, while they are still working towards their high school diploma.

The program is called “dual credit” because high school students can take one college course and earn a credit that is recognized by two institutions – the college recognizes the course and counts it towards a certificate, diploma or degree and the student’s high school recognizes the credit and counts it as an optional (elective) credit towards his/her Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).  In cases where the dual credit course is tied to an apprenticeship program delivered at the college, successful completion counts towards the student’s apprenticeship certification (e.g., Level 1).  

The Ministry of Education provides the framework and logistics for the YCDSB Dual Credit model.

• Students must be in Grade 11 or 12

• Students may take up to 4 dual credit courses

• All costs associated with a dual credit course are covered, including transportation

• The course is built into students' timetable (Once a week for 14 weeks)

• All tuition, textbooks & transportation are free

• Helps students make a successful transition to Post Secondary Education

• A college course is generally 42 hours vs a high school course which is 110 hours

• Test drive your post-secondary pathway

• Available to Grade 11 & 12 students

• See your guidance counsellor for more information