Dive Into Summer Learning at OCSB
This summer, unlock exciting learning opportunities with the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s Summer School! Whether you’re looking to get ahead, explore new subjects, or earn extra credits, our programs are open to all students—no need to be an OCSB student to join. It’s the perfect chance to grow, discover new interests, and enhance your education in a flexible and supportive environment.
Registration Deadline: Don’t wait! Sign up by 3:00 pm on June 20, 2025. Please note certain programs like Credit Recovery and SHSM Cooperative Education have their own unique deadlines.
Reach Ahead Courses
Earn a full credit towards your high school diploma this summer. We offer a variety of teacher-supported Grade 9-12 Reach Ahead courses via Blended or E-Learning courses. Students can only enrol in one Reach Ahead course.
Blended Course
We will teach the course through synchronous (in-person teaching) and mandatory virtual synchronous instruction.
E-Learning Course
The course is taught online in a flexible, independent, and asynchronous format.
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Credit Recovery Achievement Centre
Get Back on Track: If you’ve faced challenges in a course, our Credit Recovery Achievement Centre is here to help you succeed. This program is recommended for students with at least 30% standing in their original course, and it allows for the recovery of one full course credit through personalized, in-person instruction.
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Skills Builder Programs (English Numeracy & Literacy Support or Core French Literacy Support)
The Skills Builder programs support students presently achieving at level 2 or lower. In the English Numeracy & Literacy Skills Builder program, students receive encouragement, confidence-building support, and daily support to improve their reading, writing, numeracy, study, and organizational skills.
In the Core French Literacy Support program, students will receive intensive French language skill development focusing on reading, writing and speaking. These programs are organized for Grades 6, 7 or 8 students and will run in person at All Saints High School and St. Pius X High School.
We are also offering the “Conversational English & Literacy Skills Development Course” for students entering Grades 9-12 who are beginner multilingual learners (ELD and ESL AO/BO) and have not yet earned a mainstream English credit. Students will have many fun interactive opportunities to engage in everyday social English activities, play games, engage with different forms of media and practice English. The program is offered at St. Pius X High School.
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Specialist High Skills Major, Cooperative Education
Link Learning to Life: SHSM Cooperative Education: Our Cooperative Education program is a unique offering for Grade 11 students enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. This tailored opportunity allows students to earn secondary school credits through work placements directly related to their fields of study. Designed for students who require flexible scheduling to complete their mandatory Cooperative Education credits outside the regular school year, this program enables participants to earn one or two credits, which may be linked to their SHSM major credit course, an SHSM ‘other required’ course, or through the “Creating Opportunities Through Co-op” (DCO30) program. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot in this valuable program.
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Indigenous Summer Program
Connect with Culture: This program offers Indigenous students a chance to earn or recover credits through rich, culturally embedded learning experiences. From land-based learning to elder teachings, engage in a curriculum that respects and reflects Indigenous heritage.
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