Dual Credit
Dual Credit programs, available through all Peel secondary schools, provide grade 11 and 12 students with a unique opportunity to earn both college and non-compulsory secondary credits at the same time. College credits earned may be applied to a college program after high school. Choose from more than 50 courses at colleges such as: Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca and Sheridan.
Benefits to students:
- opportunity to explore college programs and the college learning environment
- free tuition, no cost for textbooks, subsidized transportation, work boot subsidy
- free access to all facilities at the college, including athletic facilities, library, computer labs
- experience the transition to college
- access to peer mentoring/peer tutoring
- support through Accessible Learning Services/Disability Services/Accommodations
Programs include:
- Arts & Culture
- Health & Wellness
- Hospitality
- Social Sciences
- Skilled Trades
- Information Technology
There are three target audiences for dual credit programs:
1. The primary target is students who:
- are interested in a fresh start in a college learning environment
- may be at risk of not completing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- may be disengaged or underachieving; have poor attendance at school or have stopped attending school
- would like to investigate a possible post-secondary college program and want to see how they fit into a college learning environment
- have the potential to succeed in a college course or program
2. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students:
- students enrolled in SHSM programs can use dual credits as a 'Reach Ahead' activity, which is a requirement of all SHSM programs
3. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) students:
- students may be able to work toward their Level 1 Apprenticeship curriculum through dual credits
How can you participate?
Check with your guidance counsellors or co-operative education teachers for more information.
Resources:
- Dual Credit information is posted at www.gotocollege.ca.
- Dual Credit Fact Sheet