CORRESPONDENCE
About the Program
Earn compulsory or elective credits toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), meet post-secondary admission requirements, or upgrade previous marks through our self-directed Correspondence courses.
Key Highlights
- Format and Platform: 100% self-directed online learning hosted on D2L/Brightspace. Requires a computer and internet access. Materials are online (students must obtain their own novels for select English courses).
- Teacher Interaction: Courses feature no real-time teacher instruction. Student Support services are available for course assistance.
- In-Person Exams: Courses require in-person exams on-site at the St. Louis Kitchener Main Campus (80 Young Street, Kitchener). Exam timeslots are available every 2 weeks.
Course Schedule and Timelines
- Completion Window: Courses follow a 16-week schedule.
- Break Access: D2L course access remains open over Christmas and March Break, but marking and tutoring services are unavailable during these periods. D2L is not accessible in the summer.
- Post-Secondary Applicants: Colleges and universities have strict grade submission deadlines. Please plan your course completion accordingly.
Important Dates for Correspondence
Student Support
Student Support is available for St. Louis Correspondence, Core Essentials, Personal Support Worker students who are needing a little extra assistance in understanding course concepts, navigating D2L or building the skills and plans needed to be a successful independent learner.
Click here to access Student Support for Correspondence.
