Skip to Main Content

Programs for

    Canadian flag
    Canadian flag
    Toronto Sign and City Hall with a Crowd

    Ontario Academic Credit

    At WorldStrides, we believe the best lessons extend beyond the classroom, and we're dedicated to helping our participants make real-world connections that enrich their lives.

    As a Ministry-inspected private school, we give eligible Ontario-based travellers the opportunity to earn credits for their online learning requirements, free of charge. We empower our participants to broaden their horizons and explore new subjects while working toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

    IT intern - South Korea

    Discover Canada and its Government

     Grade 10: Civics and Citizenship (CHV2O)

    • This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, 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.
    • Course Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites required to complete this course.
    • Interested in Civics and Citizenship: Please complete the form to receive more information about the course and registration details.
    IT intern - South Korea
    Young Woman Engaged in Learning

    Discover Global Destinations

    Grade 11 : Travel and Tourism : A Geographic Perspective (CGG3O)

    • This high school course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, sociocultural, economic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel patterns and trends, as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism destinations. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate the impact of the travel industry on natural environments and human communities.
    • Course Prerequisites: Ontario students must have already taken and passed Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9 (CGC1D or CGC1P) OR Exploring Canadian Geography, Grade 9 (CGC1W).
    • Interested in Travel and Tourism: Please complete the form to receive more information about the course and registration details.

    Registration Timelines

    Based on your travel program and school workload, you can choose the session that works best for you!

    Spring Session: February 1 - May 31, 2026
    Summer Session: June 1 - August 31, 2026 (only available for CHV2O)
    Fall Session: September 1 - December 31, 2026
    Cost Requirement: There is no additional cost associated to complete these courses.

    Course Enrolment: Spaces in each course are limited.

    Please feel free to contact us If you have any questions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions?

    If you have any questions, please email the Curriculum & Academics team at discoverycanada@worldstrides.ca

    ** Please note these courses ARE NOT affiliated with your school or school board. WorldStrides is a Ministry-inspected private school with the authority to grant credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Our Board School Identification Number (BSID) is 665374 and we are listed as a private school on the Ontario Ministry of Education website.

    Discover our most popular destinations 

    Our experts think these will be the hottest destinations for educational travel for 2026 and beyond. Explore them today!

    Learn More