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Digital Tools That Can Boost Your Grades

Are your grades not as high as you’d like them to be? There’s no need to feel defeated — you can improve your schoolwork and bump up your grades with the help of some simple digital tools. Grammarly: If you want to boost the marks on your essays, then you should consider downloading Grammarly. Grammarly

Master STEM Classes Through e-Learning

The right online high school should understand remote learning — and at OVS, we’ve been doing it for over a decade. We’ve got the experience and the technology to provide comprehensive e-Learning programs to students all over Ontario. We offer Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) high school online courses, and we’re inspected by the Ontario

A Simple Alternative to Homeschooling Teens

More parents are pulling their children out of classrooms and starting homeschooling than ever before. If you like the appeal of homeschooling for your teen, but you don’t want to be a homeschool teacher, don’t worry — there’s a simple alternative out there. That simple alternative is online schooling. The Trouble with Homeschooling One of

Why OVS Is One of Ontario’s Top Virtual High Schools

It’s hard to imagine an industry more impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than education. Across the world, educational institutions have had to redesign and rebuild to serve a student base that is social distancing at home. This has been a jarring adjustment for many, but there are educational institutions that have extensive experience developing and

Is School Stressing Out Your Teen?

Your teen is showing clear signs of stress. They’re having trouble sleeping. They’re not eating regular meals. They’re irritable, anxious and overwhelmed. What could be making them so stressed out? Heavy Workload Teens have a lot on their plates. They have a full school day with homework and projects to tackle once they get home.

Online Tools That Can Help Teens Study

It’s common for parents to scold their teens for spending too much time on their smartphones and computers, especially when they should be doing their homework. But could their tech actually help them study better? These are some online tools that will help your teen focus on their studies. Music Apps: Music can improve focus,

4 ways OVS accommodates students with exceptionalities

At OVS, we believe education should be accessible for all. That’s why we offer accommodations to ensure students of all ability and background can be successful.

Understanding the 2021 OUAC Application Process

OUAC has changed its process for the 2021 Application cycle. In this blog post, we breakdown everything you need to know!

OVS Competes in the FBLA Business Competition!

In June 2020, OVS founded its own Future Business Leaders of America team, joining an international community of over 250,000 people dedicated to becoming community-minded business leaders in a global society.

We’ve Extended Our Hours!

The Ontario Virtual School (OVS) office at 4789 Yonge Street, Unit 1206, will now be open from 9am to 9pm Monday-Friday to better serve your administrative and in-office exam needs! Have a question? Drop by and say hello or Call us at 416 907 4899!

June 2019 Newsletter

Check out this month’s newsletter to learn more about our summer school offerings and how you can get in on our awesome grad giveaway!

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