Secondary School Grade 9-12
U-Can Secondary School offers students a four-year program based on the esteemed Canadian curriculum, culminating in the prestigious Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). This globally recognized qualification opens doors to top universities and career opportunities worldwide, ensuring our students are equipped for success in a competitive world.
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma
The OSSD is delivered at U-Can in partnership with Virtual High School Ontario (VHS). Students are taught by qualified and experienced U-Can teachers, who plan and deliver engaging learning experiences. All assessments are marked by Canadian teachers at VHS ensuring students are on track to receive their Canadian OSSD qualification.
By partnering with VHS, we are able to offer students a broad range of subjects which can be tailored to their particular interests and strengths. The OSSD is a four year programe with the students receiving the diploma at the end of Grade 12. The OSSD is one of the most widely recognized high school diplomas in the end which is officially recognized by all top worldwide universities.
To graduate, students receive 30 credits from a combination of subjects over the four years; community service hours and a literacy test are also compulsory components. The advantage of studying the OSSD at U-Can is the support available for students learning English as a Second Language and the unlimited online tutoring available to all students.
Students are automatically enrolled to take core academic subjects: Math, English, the Sciences, World History, Personal Health and Geography. In addition, over the first three years students are able to take courses such as Swahili, Social Studies, Financial Accounting, Information Technology, Career Studies and Construction.
In Grade 12, students are offered three career tracks: Humanities, Sciences and Mathematics allowing students to focus on their future career whilst taking tailored
Global Citizenship
Our innovative secondary school program fosters independence, time management, and critical thinking skills in all of our students. By studying a range of courses with real-world links students gain an understanding of real-world situations in the 21st Century.
Students are taught about sustainability, computer literacy, financial literacy, and emotional and mental wellbeing in the context of a variety of academic and practical courses. At U-Can every student is given opportunities to develop their leadership skills and enhance the student experience.
A core requirement of the OSSD is community involvement. Students must have completed 40 hours volunteering on projects within their local communities before they are eligible to graduate. Recent opportunities have included: volunteering at Tambula Arts organization, painting a mural at Entebbe Zoo and running sessions at U-Can summer school.
Outdoor Learning
Throughout Secondary School, we take outdoor and practical learning as a vital element of the school day.
Secondary school students benefit from three lessons of physical activity a week, including swimming, personal fitness, and group sports. Students are encouraged to spend their break and lunch times outside making use of our football pitch, basketball court, and climbing apparatus.
We blend our secondary school program with opportunities for outdoor learning. Some of our recent outdoor classes have been: navigating the night sky with telescopes in Science, a visit to the local textile and fabric market in Art, and work experience placements for Careers.
We believe learning should be fun at all levels and the secondary school students participate in a weekly reward afternoon such as a movie afternoon or a field trip!
