Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD)

How is CPU Structured?

You will be required to take 6 subjects in total (including English), provided you have at least C,C,S/C,C,D passes for local or London Advanced Level examination.

Subjects are delivered on a modular basis, which means that you will study and complete several subjects in one semester before moving on to take another set of subjects in the following semester. Typically, you will take 2-3 subjects per semester, although you will have the flexibility to decide how many subjects you would like to take.

So IMC-AIC Education will discuss with you and come up with a customized study plan to best utilize your time.

Most subjects have a combination of 70% coursework + 30% final exams. As such, you will need to be on top of your homework, assignments and projects throughout the year.

In addition, you will also need to:

• Complete the Ontario School Secondary Literacy Test (OSSLT) – If You are below 18 year
• Complete a number of approved hours of Community Service -If you are above 18 years

What Can You Expect for CPU’s Coursework?

Canadian Pre-University focuses on real world application, such as presentations and collaborative projects, in order to develop communication and interpersonal skills.

Here are some examples:

• English– Expect essays, presentations and projects
• Mathematics– Tests, quizzes and presentations
• Business– Presentations, debates, research papers, projects such as creating a mock product
• Sciences– Requires you to do lab (reports and practical) work

How Will You Be Graded?

Instead, you will be graded on a criterion-based assessment using the Ontario Rubric:

• Knowledge/Understanding: Understanding of subject-specific content
• Thinking/Inquiry: Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Communication: Communicating or presentation of information
• Application: Applying knowledge and skills to different contexts

Your final results will be an average percentage across all 6 subjects taken, where the maximum score will be 100%.

Why Should You Take CPU?

Even though you are not planning to head to Canada for your university degree, there are many great reasons why you can still consider CPU as a pre-university programme. 

(a) CPU is recognized by many universities abroad

CPU (or the Ontario Secondary School Diploma) is a well recognized qualification worldwide, with many students successfully gaining entry into universities in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Malaysia and UK. All medical schools in Malaysia are also accept CPU, so you definitely don’t have to worry about having an unrecognized qualification.

IMC education  – Pioneer in Medical University placements in Sri Lanka) would place you at a university of your choice for further studies in your intended field of education.

(b) Focus on communication and interactive learning

While courses like A-Level tend to focus on exams, CPU has a more holistic approach, encouraging you to demonstrate subject competency not just through exams, but also communication and real world application via projects, and presentations. Classes are very focused on classroom interaction, where you are encouraged to discuss and  with your lecturers. IMC-AIC Education will provide you with an individual work plan to attend face to face classes with our experienced certified lecture panel apart from the fully comprehensive online learning portal and the virtual tutors assigned with your CPU program.

(c) Flexibility to choose from a wide range of subjects

One defining feature of the CPU programme is the wide range of subject options, based on your intended study discipline.

(d) Engaging learning environment with 80% Canadian-certified teachers

As part of the CPU course, 80% of the CPU faculty all around the world are Canadian-certified lecturers. These lecturers are specifically trained to create engaging learning environments, challenging you to be dynamic and creative so that you are truly involved in the subjects that you are learning.

Who is CPU For?

You should consider taking CPU if:

• You have great time management skills and are able to handle various projects and assignments
• You love speaking and presentations, interacting with your peers and teachers, and working on group assignments instead of final exams
• You enjoy the flexibility of choosing different subjects from different fields on a flexible time schedule
• You are looking to study overseas (especially in Canada) or at local private universities

What Subjects Should You Choose For CPU?

While the CPU gives you the opportunity to pursue some of your passions, do make sure that you choose several essential subjects that will allow you to pursue the degree of your choice later on.

Here is a rough guide of recommended subjects for medical & science qualifications

Note: Most of the Medical schools in Malaysia require 80% average in compulsory subjects of Biology, Chemistry & Physics or Mathematics

When Can I Start my CPU program at IMC-AIC?

Since we offer you an individual study plan you can start the CPU program at any time with us. But you should plan that with the intakes of the University of your Choice. Make sure that you start the CPU program with a sufficient time frame to finish all the required modules to enter the preferred intake of the university.