Navigating the Canadian High School Diploma
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) will be awarded to high school graduates at Keystone International School. Students must earn 16 credits in Grades 9 and 10, with 8 credits each year. In Grades 11 and 12, they must complete the remaining 14 credits, with at least 6 credits each year, as required by compulsory education law in Ontario. A total of 30 credits is needed to graduate. Graduates must also pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test with a score of 75% or higher. If they fail, they must retake the test the next school year or complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course.
2023-2024 Education Year Success
University Acceptances by Country: This chart shows the distribution of university acceptances across different countries.
Number of Acceptances per Student: This chart displays how many acceptances each student received.
Key Features of the Curriculum:
The Prince Edward Island and Ontario curriculum outlines the knowledge and skills students need for success in any chosen pathway, with each grade or course building on the previous one and progressing with students’ developmental growth.
The following elements are present in our educational program:
- The program clearly outlines the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn and apply by the end of a grade or course. In addition to the course outcomes, KIS emphasizes the incorporation of the schoolwide learner outcomes in each subject as well.
- Students are regularly assessed on their progress and attainment of the course outcomes. Evaluations are shared with students, parents, and guidance counselors to ensure academic development.
- The educational program additionally covers learning related to transferable skills, Indigenous education, and the importance of human rights, equity, and inclusive education.
