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Why Choose Virtual High School?

Discover the VHS Difference

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We Are Supportive

  • Qualified teachers at VHS are trained to teach in an online environment and are available to answer questions daily.
  • We provide all of our students with access to free online tutoring.
  • We offer standard and Fast Track versions of courses to help students meet deadlines and achieve their academic goals.
  • Our guidance and administrative teams are available year-round via telephone, email, and live chat.
  • We recognize and implement accommodations for students with different learning needs.

We Are Flexible

  • Students are given up to 18 months to complete each course.
  • The courses are self-paced with no set deadlines for assessment submission.
  • We provide 24/7 access to course content and assessments.
  • There are no live, synchronized lessons to attend.
  • All final exams are written online with the date, time, and location selected by each student according to their personal schedule.

We Are Student-Centred

  • Our courses are engaging, interactive, and informative.
  • We continuously review course content to keep it current and relevant for our students.
  • Our assessments are varied to encourage student creativity.
  • We monitor our student-teacher ratios to ensure students can receive individualized attention.
  • We create opportunities for exploration and connection through extracurricular activities, workshops, and clubs.

We Are Professional

  • Each course delivers the curriculum expectations outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
  • We grant Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits.
  • Our courses are written and developed by qualified educators (OCT-certified or its equivalent).
  • We create professional animations, videos, and images with an in-house media team.
  • Our Brightspace® learning environment by D2L provides each student with a secure account.

We’re Here to Help!

  • Complete prerequisites and meet deadlines for post-secondary admission.
  • Repeat a course to improve a final grade.
  • Fast track high school education.
  • Resolve timetable conflicts with a main school.
  • Reach Ahead from elementary school to high school.
  • Study while travelling or living overseas.
  • Earn the OSSD from anywhere in the world.
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