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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dual Credit is a joint program with nearby colleges (Conestoga College, Humber College, Mohawk College, Niagara College and Sheridan College) that provides students in Grade 11 or 12 the opportunity to obtain a college credit (transferable to most Ontario colleges) and a secondary school credit by participating in one college course. Students are taught by a college instructor and monitored by an HDSB teacher. This program provides students with the opportunity to explore a college destination during high school.

There are a vast number of Dual Credit courses that will be offered in the 2022-2023 school year. Courses will be offered during the school year for fall, winter and spring sessions.  The HDSB is now registering students for the winter session (February - June 2023​). If you or your child are interested in applying for a Dual Credit course, review the Winter 2023 Course Descriptions and complete the Winter 2023 D​ual Credit Application Form. 

Winter 2023 Course Descriptions​Winter 2023 Dual Credit Application Form​

Note: Completion of the online application form does NOT guarantee enrolment in Dual Credit courses. Spaces are limited, so it is important that interested students who meet the criteria apply early. 

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Questions? Please contact the guidance team at your school.​​​

What are Dual C​redits?
​Dual credit programs are ministry-approved programs that allow students, while they are in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a post-secondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

Dual Credits may be offered in an HDSB secondary school (team-taught model) or at the college (college-delivered model).
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Where are Dual Credits available?
HDSB has partnerships with Conestoga College, Humber College, Mohawk College, Niagara College and Sheridan College. ​
What are the benefits of the Dual Credit program?​
  • Students are working towards completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by earning a high school credit 
  • The program helps students make a successful transition to college 
  • The program recognizes a student’s potential to succeed 
  • There are no college tuition fees 
  • Students are officially registered as a college student and receive a student ID number and access to all student services through the college 
  • ​​Students earn a college credit upon successful completion of the college course ​
What are the student expectations to be successful in the Dual Credit Program?
  • ​ ​Regular attendance
  • Communication with both teacher and college instructor
  • Responsibility to manage the course work of all of their classes
  • Participation in the college eLearn platform
  • Completion and submission of course content​
What are the criteria for student participation in the Dual Credit Program?
  • Grade 11 or 12 student 
  • Proven ability to be successful in college (“C”) or mixed (“M”) courses 
  • May include any of the following:
    • Unsure of post-secondary plans after graduation
    • Looking for career clarification
    • In need of an additional credit to graduate
    • Seeking to build confidence in the transition to post-secondary (i.e. college)
    • Disengaged from high school classes
    • SHSM student seeking a reach ahead opportunity




Resources

  • What is Dual Credit? - Ministry of Education
  • FAQ  -  Dual Credit School College Work Initiative
  • www.gotocollege.ca
  • Message for Guidance Counsellors
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