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Summer School 2026: Stay Tuned for Updates!
Details about the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s 2026 Summer School program will be posted right here. Stay tuned — updates will be shared as soon as they’re available.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) Reach Ahead courses are open to all learners from all school boards. You don’t have to be an OCSB student to take advantage of these exciting summer learning opportunities.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until classes are full. Students who are enrolled in the Skills Builder or Credit Recovery courses cannot concurrently take a Reach Ahead course. Registration CLOSED on June 20 for Reach Ahead and Skills Builder courses, and on June 25 for Credit Recovery.
All classes are conditional upon sufficient enrolment and are subject to cancellation or transfer to an alternate location. Students currently attending a high school must have their summer school registration approved by their home school.
Transportation will only be available to students attending the Grade 6, 7 & 8 Skills Builder Program.
For more information on the Summer School programs listed below and course offerings, access our Summer School flyer ›
The tuition fee of $525 for out-of-province students is payable using SchoolCashOnline.
Find Out the Five Available Summer School Options
4. Specialist High Skills Major / Coop ›
1. Reach Ahead Courses
July 2 to July 23, 2025, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Reach Ahead Courses will be offered in two different formats. Students may choose one:
Option 1: Blended Course
This course will be delivered through a mix of in-person teaching and required virtual real-time (synchronous) sessions.
Registration closed on June 20, 2025.
| In-Person Class Schedule | Details |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 12:30 pm | In-person learning (at site location – either All Saints High School or St. Pius X High School) |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Mandatory virtual synchronous learning (students are online in real-time with their class and instructor) |
| 2 hours minimum | Consolidation work |
Option 2: E-Learning Course
This course is taught in an asynchronous format (flexible, independent online learning). Students will need access to a computer device and reliable internet. Students who require a computer device will need to make arrangements with their home school.
All our courses are teacher-supported and enable students to obtain a full credit toward their high school diploma. Students can only enrol in one ‘Reach Ahead’ course.
Registration closed on June 20, 2025.
Are You Ready to Register for the Reach Ahead?
OCSB Students (Grade 8) Registration
OCSB Students (Grades 9-12) Registration
* OCSB Students who are interested in signing up for ‘Civics’ (CHV20) and ‘Careers'(GLC20) must register for both courses.
If you need additional help, please watch this video ›
Out-Of-Board Students Registration
* Out-of-Board students interested in registering for eLearning courses are asked to consult with their homeschool guidance counsellor. All eLearning courses are managed provincially by the Ontario eLearning Consortium. Seats with specific school boards outside of your home board cannot be guaranteed or requested. If you are interested in taking a course with the OCSB, please check out our selection of in-person course offerings hosted at St. Pius X H.S. (Fisher Ave.) and All Saints H.S. (Kanata).
2. Credit Recovery Achievement Centre
July 3 to July 16, 2025, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
The Credit Recovery Achievement Centre Program enables students to recover one full course credit. It is recommended that students have obtained a minimum standing of 30% in the original course. Students must be recommended by their home school’s Credit Recovery Team to participate in Summer Credit Recovery.
Courses may be recovered in Grades 9 and 10 only. Credit recovery end dates will be dependent on completion of the course. This program is offered only in person.
Registration closed for ‘Credit Recovery’ on June 25, 2025.
Are You Ready to Register for the Credit Recovery?
If you need additional help, please watch this video ›
3. Skills Builder Programs
July 2 to July 23, 2025, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
English Numeracy & Literacy Support or Core French Literacy Support.
The Skills Builder programs are support programs for students who are presently achieving at level 2 or lower. In the English Numeracy & Literacy Skills Builder program, students will receive encouragement, confidence-building, and daily support to improve reading, writing, numeracy, study, and organizational skills. In the Core French Literacy Support program, students will receive intensive French language skill development focusing on reading, writing and speaking. These programs are organized for students currently in Grades 6, 7 or 8 and will run in-person at All Saints High School and St. Pius X High School.
We are also offering the “Conversational English & Literacy Skills Development Course” for students entering Grades 9-12 who are beginner multilingual learners (ELD and ESL AO/BO) and have not yet earned a mainstream English credit. Students will have many fun, interactive opportunities to engage in everyday social English activities, play games, engage with different forms of media and practice English. The Conversational English & Literacy Skills Development Course is offered only at St. Pius X High School.
Registration closed on June 20, 2025.
Are You Ready to Register for the Skills Builder?
4. Specialist High Skills Major, Cooperative Education
July 2, 2025, to August 12, 2025.
For current Grade 11 SHSM students.
Cooperative Education allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing work placements in the community. This particular program is being offered to Grade 11 students registered in a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program, and provides timetable flexibility for those students unable to complete the two required cooperative education credits during the regular school year. Students can complete one or two credits linked to (in order of preference) a SHSM major credit course, a SHSM ‘other required’ course, or Creating Opportunities Through Co-op (DCO30).
Please note that space is limited, and participation is not guaranteed.
Registration closed for SHSM on April 25, 2025.
Mandatory Virtual Meet: May 13, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Are You Ready to Register for the SHSM?
For more information, access the Specialist High Skills Major, Cooperative Education flyer ›
5. Indigenous Summer Program
July 2 to July 23, 2025, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
As a part of this program, Indigenous students will have the opportunity to earn a Reach-Ahead credit, or recover some credits, depending on the information on their status sheets. Students will meet curriculum expectations in a variety of ways, including land-based learning, cultural teachings, experiential learning, field trips, arts and crafts, through elder teachings, and so much more! This program is like a day camp for Indigenous students where you can earn credits!
This program will run in person daily, at St. Pius X High School.
Registration closed on June 20, 2025.
Are You Ready to Register for the Indigenous Summer Program?
Contact the Summer School Team
If you have any questions about how to register for the Summer School Programs, please contact us at 613-723 7757 or by email at Summerschool@ocsb.ca.
Summer School Administrative Office: St Nicholas Adult High School. 893 Admiral Ave, Nepean ON.
Office hours: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday.