Dual Credits

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Dual Credits are available to students throughout DPCDSB secondary schools. Grade 12 students have a unique opportunity to earn both college and non-compulsory secondary credits at the same time. Credits earned count towards a students’ Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and towards a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree, or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

Some College delivered Dual Credits may also count towards a SHSM Major Requirements.

Senior students at DPCDSB have access to a large variety of courses each semester at the following colleges: George Brown, Humber, and Sheridan.

Dual Credit Courses are a great choice for students:

  • In risk of not graduating with their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); OR
  • Wanting to explore career pathways; OR
  • Requiring assistance with the transition to college; OR
  • Out of school, under 21, close to earning their OSSD; OR
  • Enrolled in a Specialist High Skills Major Program; OR
  • Enrolled in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Dual Credit Courses help students to:

  • Discover the various college and apprenticeship pathways available
  • Test drive a skilled trade
  • Benefit from the supervision and support of their college instructor and the dual credit teacher at their school
  • Complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • Make a successful transition to college or an apprenticeship program
  • Get a new perspective on life beyond high school and begin training for a well-paid and fulfilling job
  • Experience College while still in High School - at no cost to the parent or student

Other benefits to students enrolled in a Dual Credit Course:

  • No cost - no cost for a college course, no cost for textbooks, subsidized transportation, and work boot subsidy (should the course require them)
  • Free access to all facilities at the college with their College ID - including athletics facilities, library, computer labs, etc.
  • Access to peer mentoring, peer tutoring, and other clubs/ organizations on campus
  • Support through Accessible Learning Services (Accommodations) to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed

  1.  Download the Dual Credit college application form for the program of interest and provide to student.
  2. Student/Parent fill in the application form and return it signed and completed.
  3. Teacher scans and saves the completed application form as a PDF.
  4. Teacher completes this Google form​, attaches and submits student's PDF application.

Note: To sign into Google, teacher uses employeenumber@educ.dpcdsb.org

Dual Credit Offerings

Dual Credit Application Packages

College Course Descriptors

Additional Links

Questions? Contact:

Robby Costa, Student Success Consultant
905-890-0708 ext. 24356 OR 647-203-1147
robby.costa@dpcdsb.org