International Students
From anywhere on Earth,to a Canadian campus
Earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma online from your home country, then apply with your OSSD for streamlined admission at a Canadian university for your bachelor's degree — with help at every stage from admission at EGOS to applying at university.
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For University Admissions
Why the OSSD with EGOS beats your local school board
10 strategic advantages when your goal is admission at a Canadian university — or any university abroad.
The OSSD with EGOS
High School from Your Home Country
01Local Application Stream
The OSSD with EGOS
Enables international student to apply like a local student to Canadian universities via Group A Stream (formerly OUAC 101).
High School from Your Home Country
They apply in the same pool as everyone else from all over the world in Group B Stream (formerly OUAC 105).
02English language requirements
The OSSD with EGOS
Native English-medium study — completing your courses satisfies English requirements for various universities, building academic fluency while reducing the need for external tests.
High School from Your Home Country
Mandatory testing — non-English curriculums require separate IELTS or TOEFL sittings.
03Flexibility and Zero Relocation Costs
The OSSD with EGOS
Home-based study — 100% online with no moving and no visa fees. Also allows preparation for other competitive exams with full control on your study schedule.
High School from Your Home Country
Daily physical attendance required, with rigid requirements at your local brick-and-mortar school.
04Recognition & Portability
The OSSD with EGOS
A ministry-inspected OSSD with identical standing to any publicly inspected Ontario school — recognized by universities worldwide.
High School from Your Home Country
Local credentials vary in how easily they transfer to Canadian and international university admissions.
05Eligibility Guaranteed
The OSSD with EGOS
University matching — course codes mirror exact university entry requirements (MCV4U for engineering, and so on), so you arrive eligible for competitive majors like Computer Science or Engineering.
High School from Your Home Country
Curriculum gaps — foreign syllabi often miss required units, triggering conditional offers or rejections.
06Native Grade Valuation
The OSSD with EGOS
Direct percentage scoring (0–100%) — the exact grading scale Canadian university admissions use natively. Your marks are evaluated directly, with no conversion penalties eating into your performance.
High School from Your Home Country
Foreign conversion loss — local scores must be mapped through external tables (like WES) that often devalue them.
07Streamlined Processing
The OSSD with EGOS
A standardized Canadian credential processed through OUAC and reviewed against familiar Canadian academic standards — faster admission decisions on a file universities already understand.
High School from Your Home Country
A complex international evaluation involving extra checks, verifications and manual reviews before decisions.
08Transcript Delivery
The OSSD with EGOS
Direct electronic uploads — an inspected school pushes your course codes straight to university portals, eliminating delays, missing-document holds and lost-transcript risks.
High School from Your Home Country
Manual paperwork — request physical transcripts, arrange translations and rely on international mailing.
09Low-Stress Grading
The OSSD with EGOS
Continuous 70/30 assessment — 70% coursework, only 30% final evaluation. Consistent control over your final mark across the whole course instead of one exam day.
High School from Your Home Country
High-stakes exams — 80–100% of the grade can hinge on a single, high-pressure exam day.
10Top-Six GPA Focus
The OSSD with EGOS
Admissions weigh your top six Grade 12 courses — ENG4U plus your best five relevant ones. Spend your energy only on the courses that build your competitive edge.
High School from Your Home Country
A broad average that factors in non-essential subjects or national exams that can drag your overall GPA down.
The Journey
Six steps from your sofa to a Canadian degree
This is the exact sequence our international graduates follow — including the visa reality, not just the brochure.
Enrol from your home country
Register online any day of the year and start immediately — studying online from home requires no study permit and no travel.
Earn your OSSD credits
Complete the Grade 12 University-level courses your target programs demand (most Canadian universities base admission on your best six 4U/M credits).
Apply to universities
Our guidance team helps you build your list and apply through OUAC or directly — transcripts go out electronically the week you finish.
Receive your acceptance letter
Your offer arrives with tuition details and the deadline calendar. This letter is the document your study permit application is built around.
Apply for your study permit
Apply to IRCC with your acceptance letter, proof of funds, biometrics and any requested medicals. Requirements change often.
Arrive, study, work, stay
Work up to 24 hours a week off campus during terms, full-time during scheduled breaks, and explore post-graduation work permits and permanent-residence pathways.
Starting Points
Joining us from China, India, Nigeria or the Philippines?
Four of our largest student communities — here is what your transcripts look like to us and the credits students from your country usually take.
Starting point
China
Your transcripts
Transcripts from chuzhong and gaozhong (middle and senior high school) are assessed credit-by-credit, with English translation handled alongside you.
Typical EGOS path
Students typically complete six to eight Grade 12 University-level credits — ENG4U, Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Calculus (MCV4U) are the most common set.
Good to know
No Gaokao required: Canadian universities admit on the OSSD itself, plus proof of English proficiency.
Starting point
India
Your transcripts
CBSE, ICSE and state-board transcripts are mapped to Ontario equivalents, so you rarely repeat what you have already mastered.
Typical EGOS path
Most students take the eight 4U/M credits their target program lists — science and commerce pathways (SBI4U, SCH4U, MCV4U, CIA4U) are frequent picks.
Good to know
Canadian universities will almost always ask for IELTS — book your test date early and prepare alongside your courses.
Starting point
Nigeria
Your transcripts
WAEC, NECO and other senior-secondary results are assessed on submission; English-medium schooling makes the academic transition smooth.
Typical EGOS path
Students commonly pair ENG4U with the sciences for nursing, engineering and business offers — SBI4U, SCH4U and MHF4U are the usual line-up.
Good to know
Even with English-medium schooling, many universities still require IELTS or TOEFL — confirm each program's minimum score before applying.
Starting point
Philippines
Your transcripts
DepEd K-12 senior-high transcripts are reviewed credit-by-credit, including the STEM, ABM, HUMSS and TVL strands.
Typical EGOS path
Future nursing and health-science students usually take SBI4U, SCH4U and ENG4U; business streams take BBB4M and CIA4U.
Good to know
Canada is a top destination for Filipino graduates — plan your university intake (fall or winter) around your EGOS finish date.
Upgrade Pathways
What the journey looks like practically
An illustrative example of how an international student reaches a Canadian offer through EGOS — no study permit needed until the acceptance letter arrives.
Example · Chandigarh → Toronto
From CBSE classroom to a U of T offer in six months
Aaditya finished Grade 11 (CBSE) and started the OSSD program along with his CBSE Class 12. PLAR gave him 22 credits directly, and he completed 8 credits with EGOS, one IELTS sitting, one OUAC application — all from home.
8 credits · 6 months · 1 offer
Illustrative example based on typical pathways.
Enrolled from home
ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, PSK4U, OLC4O and ENG3U — no study permit required to start.
IELTS alongside coursework
Prepared and sat the test while studying — band 7.5.
Applied with our guidance team
OUAC application filed, transcripts sent the week his final exam was marked.
Result: Offer of Admission — Life Sciences, University of Toronto
The Diploma Decision
EGOS vs. Your Local School, for High School Studies
Why finishing high school online with us is the smarter route into Canada than relying on local boards at home.
EGOS
Your Local School
01Enrolment & Start Dates
EGOS
Register any day of the year and start immediately — no semesters, no waitlists, no transfer paperwork.
Your Local School
Enrolment windows, semester starts and course availability decide when you can actually begin.
02Pacing & Exams
EGOS
Finish a credit in as little as four weeks or take up to twelve months; exams are scheduled by you and proctored online.
Your Local School
Fixed timetables, mandatory attendance and a single exam window per semester.
03Course Availability
EGOS
Every credit in our catalog — including all university prerequisites — is always open. Low enrolment never cancels a class.
Your Local School
Under-enrolled courses get cancelled, and timetable conflicts force students into second-choice subjects.
04University Pathway Support
EGOS
Guidance maps your prerequisites and upgrades, then submits transcripts directly to OUAC and universities.
Your Local School
One guidance counsellor for hundreds of students; application logistics vary widely school to school.
05Credit Continuity
EGOS
Credits follow you — day-school students, international students and returning students all transcript seamlessly.
Your Local School
Moving between boards or provinces can mean repeated courses and lost equivalents.
Your future campus starts hereYour Destination
Empowering global futures with OSSD excellence
Unlock doors to top-tier universities worldwide through a flexible, accredited Ontario high school diploma program designed for the modern international student.
University excellence & beyond
The OSSD is a prestigious credential that serves as a powerful bridge to global higher education. Earning it online demonstrates self-discipline and academic readiness — traits admissions officers value worldwide. While outcomes depend on individual effort, this pathway typically supports long-term goals such as international careers and future immigration interests.
- Strengthened university applications for Canadian and global institutions.
- Development of critical research and independent study skills.
- A recognized academic foundation for international career opportunities.
All Canadian universities respect the OSSD
Global destination pathways
OSSD is a globally recognized diploma. Graduates successfully meet the rigorous credential standards for admission to leading institutions across these key regions.
Canada
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- Western University
- Queen's University
- UBC
- University of Alberta
United States
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- Columbia University
- MIT
- UCLA
United Kingdom
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- UCL
Oceania
- University of Melbourne
- University of Sydney
- University of Auckland
Money & Numbers
What your pathway costs, for university degree
Three numbers to plan around. Our fee is the only one we control — the rest are realistic planning ranges.
EGOS tuition
$890
CAD per credit — teachers, materials, tutoring and exam included
Bachelor's tuition
$10k–$50k
typical international range per year at Canadian universities
Living costs
$14k–$25k
typical per year for a single student, depending upon lifestyle
Living in Canada
The practical guide to moving, studying and living here
The things students actually ask us about once the acceptance letter arrives.
What life costs
Most international students budget CAD $14,000–$25,000 per year for rent, food, phone and transit, depending upon lifestyle.
Where you'll live
First year, most students pick university residence or a homestay; after that, shared apartments near campus. Many Ontario universities guarantee residence for first-year applicants who accept early.
Health insurance
Most provinces do not cover international students. In Ontario, universities arrange mandatory plans such as UHIP — typically about CAD $50–$100 a month, bundled with your tuition.
The famous winters
Yes, they are real: expect snow between December and March. Every campus is built for it — indoor tunnels, heated walkways — and a proper coat becomes your best first purchase.
Working while studying
Your study permit allows up to 24 hours of off-campus work per week during terms and full-time during scheduled breaks — a realistic way to offset living costs.
Banking & paperwork
Canadian banks offer no-fee student accounts, and you can open one before you arrive. Once in Canada, you will get a Social Insurance Number — required for any job.
Getting around
Cities run on safe transit with student discounts — Presto in Ontario. No car needed in Toronto, Ottawa, Waterloo or Montreal.
After the bachelor's
A completed Canadian degree opens work permits and permanent-residence pathways such as the Canadian Experience Class. Eligibility depends on your university's designation — confirm the current IRCC rules before you accept an offer.
International FAQ
Visas, English tests, transcripts — answered
Studying with EGOS
English & Admissions Tests
University & Visas
Your move
Your degree starts with a credit — not with a visa.
Start online from home today. Questions first? Write to info@eletech.ca and an advisor who works with international students every week will reply.