Our Programs
Ontario Nexus Academy offers four core programs designed to serve students at every stage of their academic journey. Each program is built on the foundation of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and delivered through a flexible online platform supported by certified teachers and dedicated counsellors.
ESL Credit Courses (3 Levels)
ONA offers three Ontario secondary school ESL courses: • ESLCO — ESL Level 3 • ESLDO — ESL Level 4 • ESLEO — ESL Level 5 Each is a 1.0-credit Ontario secondary school course. The program develops students' proficiency in: • Listening and speaking • Reading • Writing • Vocabulary and language conventions • Academic communication • Intercultural competence Students are placed in an appropriate ESL course based on their educational background and English-language proficiency.
Primary & Intermediate Program (Grades1- 8)
ONA's Grades 1–8 Elementary Program provides younger learners with an online educational experience designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for continued academic success. Areas of learning may include: • Language • Mathematics • Science and Technology • Social Studies, History, and Geography • French • Health and Physical Education • The Arts • Digital literacy Students participate in age-appropriate lessons, activities, projects, and assessments designed to develop foundational knowledge, communication, problem-solving, and independent learning skills. The Grades 1–8 program is separate from ONA's OSSD credit program.
OSSD Credit Courses
ONA's secondary school program provides Ontario credit courses leading toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students learn through a structured online environment that includes: • Curriculum-based lessons and learning activities • Assignments, projects, tests, and other assessments • Ongoing teacher instruction, support, and feedback • Scheduled teacher-led online conferences • Regular monitoring of student progress and engagement • Supervised final evaluations, where applicable • Academic and guidance support Each student receives individualized educational planning to help with course selection, credit tracking, OSSD graduation requirements, and postsecondary pathways. Eligible students planning to apply to Ontario universities or colleges can also receive support with the OUAC and OCAS application processes.
IELTS Preparation Courses
ONA's IELTS Preparation Program is designed for students preparing for the IELTS Academic examination. Preparation is available at different proficiency levels and may include: • Reading strategies • Academic writing • Listening practice • Speaking preparation • Practice questions and examinations • Individual feedback and progress monitoring The program helps students develop the English-language and test-taking skills needed to prepare confidently for the IELTS Academic examination. IELTS preparation is a non-credit preparation program and does not itself count as an OSSD credit.
COURSES OFFERED
Grade 9
BEM1O- Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset
| In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking. |
CGC1W – Geography of Canada
| This course builds on learning in Grades 7 and 8 in geography. Students will explore relationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how they interconnect with other parts of the world. Students will also examine environmental and economic issues, and their impact related to topics such as natural resources and industries, careers, land use and responsible development, and sustainability. In addition, students will understand the connections that diverse communities and individuals have with the physical environment and each other throughout Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives. Students will apply geographic thinking, use the geographic inquiry process, and use geospatial technologies throughout their investigations. |
ENL1W — English De-streamed
| This course enables students to continue to develop and consolidate the foundational knowledge and skills that they need for reading, writing, and oral and visual communication. Throughout the course, students will continue to enhance their media literacy and critical literacy skills, and to develop and apply transferable skills, including digital literacy. Students will also make connections to their lived experiences and to society and increase their understanding of the importance of language and literacy across the curriculum. |
FSF1O- Core French-Open
| This is an introductory course for students who have little or no knowledge of French or who have not accumulated the minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction. Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and 26 structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning. |
MTH1W – Principles of Mathematics
| This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. |
SNC1W — Science
| This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens. |
Technology and the Skilled Trades Course code:(TAS1O)
| This hands-on course enables students to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and technologies from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as precision measurement, as well as health and safety standards. Students will begin to explore job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers. |
Healthy Active Living Education Online Course PPL1O
| Grade 9 Healthy Living equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices and lead healthy, active lives. Through participation in a range of physical activities, students will develop the personal fitness skills that provide a foundation for active living. They will also acquire an understanding of the factors that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. |
Grade 10
BEP2O- Launching and Learning a Business
| This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in today’s economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production. |
CHC2D – Canadian History Since World War I (Academic) | This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914. |
CHV2O – Civics
| This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them. This course also includes learning on digital literacy and critical-thinking skills, the mechanisms of government, Indigenous governance systems and structures, the historical foundations of the rights and freedoms we enjoy in Canada, ways in which government policy affects individuals’ lives and the economy, and ways for students to serve their communities. Prerequisite: None. |
ENG2D – English 10
| This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course. Prerequisite: Grade 9 English, Academic, Applied or De-Streamed |
GLC2O – Career Studies | This course gives students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about global work trends and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work. Through exploration, reflective practice, and decision-making processes, students will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their postsecondary options, including apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the workplace. Students will set goals and create a plan for their first postsecondary year. As part of their preparation for the future, they will develop financial literacy skills, including an understanding of saving, borrowing, budgeting, and responsible financial decision-making. Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students who entered Grade 9 in the 2025–2026 school year or later are required to successfully complete the Ontario Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement as part of this course. The requirement consists of Ministry-developed financial literacy modules and assessment questions administered through the school. Students must achieve a minimum mark of 70% to meet the graduation requirement. The financial literacy assessment contributes 5% of the student’s final course mark, and successful completion is recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript.
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MPM2D – Principles of Mathematics
| This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, De-Streamed |
SNC2D – Science
| This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid/base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter. Prerequisite: Science, De-Streamed |
AVI2O – Visual Arts (Open) | This course enables students to further develop their artistic knowledge, skills, and creative confidence through the production, presentation, and analysis of visual art. Students will explore a wide range of traditional and contemporary media, techniques, and processes while applying the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas, emotions, and personal experiences. Through creative inquiry and experimentation, students will refine their artistic practice and develop original works that reflect their individual perspectives and cultural influences. Throughout the course, students will investigate the role of visual arts in historical, contemporary, and diverse cultural contexts, including the artistic contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. They will examine how artists communicate meaning, influence society, and respond to social, environmental, and global issues through visual expression. Students will strengthen their critical thinking, visual literacy, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy skills while participating in reflective practice, critiques, and creative problem-solving. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio demonstrating technical growth, artistic exploration, and an appreciation of the creative process.
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🟥 Grade 11
BAF3M – Financial Accounting Fundamentals
| This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting. Prerequisite: None |
ENG3U – English 11- University Preparation
| This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace. Prerequisite: Grade 10 English, Academic |
ICS3U- Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11 University Preparation
| This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields. Prerequisite: None |
MCR3U – Functions
| This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic |
SBI3U — Biology 11
| This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation. Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic |
SCH3U — Chemistry 11
| This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment. Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic |
SPH3U — Physics 11
| This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic |
CIE3M – The Individual and the Economy
| This course enables students to develop an understanding of how individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations influence the Canadian economy and contribute to economic growth, stability, and change. Students will investigate fundamental economic concepts, including scarcity, supply and demand, markets, competition, productivity, entrepreneurship, and globalization, while examining how economic decisions affect individuals, communities, and society. Students will also explore contemporary economic issues and consider how public policies, technological innovation, and global trends shape Canada’s economy and their own financial well-being. Throughout the course, students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process to analyze economic issues, interpret data, evaluate evidence, and develop informed conclusions. Using case studies, research, economic models, and real-world examples, students will strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, financial literacy, and digital literacy skills while gaining a deeper understanding of their role as informed consumers, workers, entrepreneurs, and responsible citizens in an interconnected global economy. Prerequisite: CHC2D or CHC2P
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GWL3O – Designing Your Future | This course enables students to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits needed to successfully navigate the transition from secondary school to postsecondary education, training, and the workplace. Students will explore their interests, strengths, values, and aspirations while examining a wide range of career pathways, labour market trends, and lifelong learning opportunities. Through self-assessment, career exploration, and goal setting, students will develop the confidence and adaptability required to make informed decisions about their future. Throughout the course, students will strengthen essential employability and transferable skills, including communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy, and professionalism. Students will investigate workplace expectations, employment standards, health and safety practices, entrepreneurship, and responsible digital citizenship while developing practical career readiness skills. They will create professional application materials, including a résumé, cover letter, digital portfolio, and personal career action plan, and will learn strategies for networking, interviewing, and successfully managing future educational and career transitions. By the end of the course, students will have developed a comprehensive career plan that supports informed decision-making and lifelong career development. Prerequisite: None
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🟥 Grade 12 Courses
BAT4M – Financial Accounting Principles
| This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: BAF3M, Financial Accounting Fundamentals |
BBB4M – International Business Fundamentals
| This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management. Prerequisite: None |
BOH4M – Business leadership
| This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision-making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized. Prerequisite: None |
ENG4U – English 12, University Preparation
| This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace. Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University Preparation |
ICS4U- Computer Science Grade 12 University Preparation
| This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyze algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field. Prerequisite: Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science, University |
MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors
| This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course. Prerequisite: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), University Preparation (pre or co-requisite) |
MHF4U – Advanced Functions
| This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs. Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation. |
OLC4O – The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
| This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a literacy portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing. Prerequisite: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. |
SBI4U – Biology
| This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. Prerequisite: Grade 11 Biology, University Preparation |
SCH4U – Chemistry
| This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. Prerequisite: Grade 11 Chemistry, University Preparation |
SPH4U – Physics
| This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. Prerequisite: Grade 11 Physics, University Preparation |
