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Summer School 2026: Stay Tuned for Updates!
Registration for OCSB Summer School 2026 opens on Thursday, March 26, 2026. More details will be shared closer to the registration date, so please stay tuned!
OCSB Summer School offers students the opportunity to earn credits, strengthen skills, and stay engaged in learning over the summer months. Summer School 2026 courses will run from July 2 to July 23, 2026. A list of available courses is outlined in the flyer below (subject to adequate enrolment).
Registration opens on Thursday, March 26, 2026. More details will be shared closer to the registration date, so please stay tuned!
For more information on the Summer School programs listed below and course offerings, access our Summer School flyer ›
Make the Most of Summer: OCSB Summer School 2026. Registration is Open Now!
July 2 – August 14, 2026
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 all classes are full. Students who are enrolled in the ‘Skills Builder’ or ‘Credit Recovery Course’ cannot concurrently take a ‘Reach Ahead Course’. The deadline to register is June 19, 2026, by 3:00 pm.
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
1. Reach Ahead Courses
July 2 to July 23, 2026, 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.
| In-Person Class Schedule | Details |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 12:30 pm | In-person learning (at site location – either St. Matthew 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.
The 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.
Are You Ready to Register for the Reach Ahead?
OCSB Students (Grade 8) Registration
Grade 9 English & Math Upgrade Course
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: High School and Adult Learners
* Non-OCSB Student Registrations are for in-person classes. High School students interested in registering for day school who prefer an eLearning course, please contact your home school 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 High School and St. Matthew High School.
2. Credit Recovery Achievement Centre
July 3 to July 16, 2026, 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.
How to Register for the Credit Recovery?
Student Success Teachers and/or Guidance Counsellors will be signing students up for Credit Recovery, and Students/Parents will be notified by the Continuing Education Department with confirmation of enrollment. The ‘Credit Recovery’ registration deadline is on June 24, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
3. Skills Builder Programs
July 2 to July 23, 2026, 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 St. Pius X High School and St. Matthew 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.
Are You Ready to Register for the Skills Builder?
4. Specialist High Skills Major, Cooperative Education
July 2, 2025, to August 14, 2026.
For current Grade 11 SHSM students.
Please note that space is limited, and participation is not guaranteed.
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).
Mandatory Virtual Meet: May 13, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Registration Deadline for SHSM: April 24, 2026.
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, 2026, 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.
Are You Ready to Register for the Indigenous Summer Program?
Contact the Summer School Team
If you have any questions about registering 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.