UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Programs in the UCDSB

The Upper Canada District School Board offers a variety of unique programs and learning opportunities for students of all ages.

• Co-operative Education - provides eligible high school students with the opportunity to earn high school credits through a supervised work placement.
  
  
• Dual Credit – an opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 students to take a college or apprenticeship course that counts towards both a college credit and their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
  
  
• E-learning – high school students can enrol in online classes not offered at their school as a way to customize their education based on their strengths, needs and interests.
  
  
• English as a Second Language - a program intended to support English Language Learners (ELLs) as they learn English while simultaneously meeting curriculum expectations.
  
  
• French Programming – students can take either core French or French Immersion within the UCDSB.
  
  
• Indigenous Studies – learn more about how the UCDSB incorporates indigenous studies throughout the curriculum.
  
  
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) & OYAP Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training (FAST) – an opportunity for eligible students to experience working in a skilled trade through their cooperative education placement while still in high school. Eligible students in Grades 11 and 12 can accelerate their apprenticeship and take up to 80% of their Grade 11 and 12 courses as cooperative education credits in a skilled trade while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
  
  
• Specialist High Skills Major – students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

• Experiential Learning – students work with community partners and industry professionals on authentic and real-world projects. It helps students develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and practical skills that can be applied beyond the classroom.
  
  
• International Education – the UCDSB welcomes hundreds of students from around the globe to our classrooms each school year.
  
  
• Summer Learning Options – there are a variety of summer learning options for students who want to gain credits, improve their marks, or reach ahead over the summer.