- Graduation Requirement Presentation from October 16, 2025 (Parent / Teacher Interview Night)
What you need to graduate (If you started grade 9 in 2024 or later)
- earn 17 compulsory credits
- earn 13 optional credits
- pass the literacy requirement
- pass the financial literacy requirement
- complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities (needs to be pre-approved from student services before you start)
- at least 2 online learning credits
- For specific course requirements, please refer to the Ministry of Education Website
What you need to graduate (If you started grade 9 in 2023 or earlier)
To earn a high school diploma in Ontario, students must:
- earn 18 compulsory credits
- earn 12 optional credits
- pass the literacy requirement
- complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities (needs to be pre-approved from student services before you start)
- at least 2 online learning credits
- For specific course requirements, please refer to the Ministry of Education Website
English as a second language (ESL) and English Literacy development (ELD)
- Students may count a maximum of 3 credits in ESL or ELD towards the 4 compulsory credits in English.
- The fourth credit must be for a Grade 12 compulsory English course.
Optional credits
- Students must earn optional credits by successfully completing courses offered in their school’s program and course calendar.
- Optional credits may include up to 4 credits earned through approved dual credit programs
