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Since classrooms emptied last March, we’ve seen some wonderful collaboration between teachers and students, and inspiring initiatives sparked by the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. We’re pleased to share an exciting new tutoring service started by a group of Ontario students.  Peer4Peer is a new community-based platform for online learning support and companionship. Students can access free … Read More

“It’s fun learning chemistry from a distance,” Ashley says. As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, some students are using the extra study time at home to fast-track with online courses. “I think it’s a really great way to spend your time,” says Ashley, a student at Forest Hill Collegiate. “We have so much … Read More

In 2018, Virtual High School and Xspace partnered to launch the full-time VHS-HELPS program in Beijing, China. Students who attend the HELPS program complete VHS courses through a unique blended-learning model, and they graduate with an OSSD. The HELPS blended-learning model creates a space for students to interact in purposeful ways with peers, digital course … Read More

Dear everyone The spread of the coronavirus has left no corner of daily life untouched. School, work, travel, shopping, and leisure look very different nowadays. Time itself has turned into a gooey continuum of being at home.  All of us at VHS would like to send out a special thank you to those who work … Read More

Challenging times We understand that the well-being of students, families, teachers, and staff is a top priority right now as the world adjusts to the uncertainty related to the coronavirus. These are challenging times in Ontario and around the world. Please know that we are committed to supporting students and families during this difficult time. … Read More

When we reached out to VHS alumni Nasser Ghazi to ask him about his VHS experience, he told us, “To this day, I call VHS the single greatest learning experience of my life. It led me to get my bachelor’s degree in physics. Since then I am currently in France completing my master’s degree in … Read More

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve launched a new version of ALC1O/2O, Integrated Arts. The newly launched version features brand-new content presented in a fresh, new style. As we continue to launch and relaunch courses at VHS, they will all be updated with this new style. This course introduces students to a range of artistic … Read More

If you’re reading this, you’re probably no stranger to the benefits of online education. It’s self-directed, and you can study anytime and anywhere. But all of that self-determination needs to be balanced with self-care. We are committed to supporting the mental health needs of our students and teachers.  Today is Bell Let’s Talk day, a day … Read More

The year came to a gorgeous close this morning at the VHS office.  2019 was another great and gratifying year of helping students succeed.  Thank you to the thousands of public school students, private school students, homeschooled students, mature students, and international students who chose VHS to reach their academic goals.  Thank you to all … Read More

Mastering math can be a tall order for many students. For volleyball player Ishaan Thandi, that was one tall order for the 6’1″ teen attacked head-on and triumphed, with assist by Niteo Hybrid Schooling. Ishaan has played with the Mississauga-based Pakmen Volleyball Club since he was in Grade 7. Averaging marks in the 90s, the … Read More