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 Grade 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to earn high school credits through an unpaid work placement.
- Dual Credit – high school students to take college or apprenticeship course that counts towards both 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 – an opportunity for students to begin working on an apprenticeship in a skilled trade while still in high school.
- 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).
- Real-World 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.