Independent Study

About Independent Study
Independent Study Program offers an opportunity to work on a credit course independently with some face-to-face course facilitator support. The Independent Study Program can be combined with the Co-operative Education Program to help you reach your goals.
Registration Information

When can I register and begin the program? Registration is ongoing throughout the year (September until June).

What documents do I need in order to register in the Independent program? If you are unable to access any of the following documents, contact us and an Education Advisor can discuss your options with you.

1) If possible, your Academic Transcript or any Academic Record (you are still eligible without these documents) 2) Proof of Address in Ontario 3) Proof of Status in Canada Is there a cost for this program? This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Independent Study is *free for Ontario residents (*depending on Status in Canada). 

How do I register?
If you are interested the Independent Study Program or any of the other High School Credit Programs, please fill out the request form below and an Education Advisor will contact you to discuss your options:


Request for Information about OCDSB Continuing Education High School Credit Programs 2023-2024


Earn Credits for your Previous Experience


Mature students and newcomers! Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Mature Student Evaluation (MSE) are formal evaluation and credit-granting processes through which mature students may obtain credits for prior learning (the knowledge and skills that adults have acquired through education, work and life experience).

***You must be enrolled in a high school credit course (such as Co-operative Education or Night School) to take advantage of PLAR or MSE. For more information about PLAR and MSE visit the Prior Learning Assessment and Evaluation/Mature Student Evaluation webpage.


For more information, please email [email protected], or call 613-239-2620

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