2018.April.Newsletter

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Q: What is Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test?

A: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) was held 10th of this month. OSSLT is a standard-ized English test in Ontario to measure students’ literacy level in grade 10. Successful passing of this test is a requirement to earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Q: Who needs to take OSSLT?

A: All Ontario high school students who wants to graduate with diploma.

Q: Do I have to take this test?

A: Yes, if you want to graduate with high school diploma in Ontario, you must take the test.

Q: What happens if I fail this test?

A: You can retake the test in the following year if you are not graduating that year, or you have an option of taking a literacy course (OSSLC)

Q: What is OSSLC?

A: OSSLC is literacy course that can be taken as literacy test requirement for OSSD.

Q: Who can take the course?

A: Candidates are those who took the test at least once and has failed the test, or mature students.

Q: I am a mature student, and I don’t have time to take the test?

A: if you are a mature student who has left high school for three consecutive semesters, UIS guidance may advise you to take OSSLC with

For any further assistance, please inquire at guidance@uihs.ca