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Academic Partnership Program for International Schools
Offer the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at Your School
Bring Canadian Education to Your School
Keep your curriculum. Keep your teachers. Add the OSSD, a globally recognized Canadian diploma, and open a direct university pathway abroad, while generating a new revenue stream for your school.
Ontario Ministry Inspected Private School
BSID #881623
Ontario Curriculum
Global University Pathway
99%
University and college acceptance pathway globally
$3K-$7K
Annual OSSD tuition per student (CAD)
7
Countries in the USCA Academy university pathway network
Why Partner With USCA Academy
A School Partnership Program Built Around What Your School Already Does Well
An academic partnership with USCA Academy is designed for school owners, principals, academic coordinators, and education groups who want to add a Canadian diploma pathway without disrupting an academic program that already works. Your school keeps its existing curriculum and teaching staff. USCA Academy adds the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) alongside it, giving your institution a Canadian school partnership that increases revenue, strengthens recruitment, and gives every graduate a documented global university pathway.
Strategic Outcomes for Your Institution
What Adding the OSSD Changes for Your School
This academic partnership was built to answer one question: why should your school add the OSSD? Here is what an international school partnership with USCA Academy changes at the institutional level.
Expand Your School
Position your school as a Canadian curriculum partner without opening a new campus or hiring new academic staff. The OSSD becomes an additional diploma track layered onto the program you already deliver, extending your institution’s academic offering to families seeking an international education partnership.
Increase School Revenue
Generate recurring revenue from student enrolments in the OSSD program, with no franchise fees, no royalty payments, and no restrictions on how you run your existing academic operations. Revenue grows in step with enrolment, term after term.
Global Recognition
The OSSD is issued under the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and is recognized by universities across Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, and beyond. Partnering with USCA Academy places your school inside a Canadian school partnership network with international standing.
Dual Diploma Opportunity
Graduating students leave with two credentials: your local school certificate and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. A dual diploma outcome broadens where students can apply and strengthens their academic profile for competitive university programs.
Competitive Advantage
Few schools in your market can offer a genuine Canadian curriculum partnership. Becoming an OSSD partner school differentiates your institution from competing schools and international education partnerships that offer AP, IB, or Cambridge alone.
Student Recruitment and Parent Confidence
A documented pathway to Canadian, American, British, and Australian universities gives parents a concrete reason to choose your school, and gives your admissions team a stronger story to tell prospective families throughout the recruitment cycle.
Curriculum Compatibility
Your Curriculum Stays. The OSSD Is Added Alongside It.
This is the core of the partnership: your school does not replace AP, IB, Cambridge, or your national curriculum. USCA Academy maps existing coursework to Ontario Ministry of Education credits, so the Ontario curriculum runs in parallel with the program your teachers already deliver.
AP
AP Curriculum
IB
IB Curriculum
CB
Cambridge (A Level)
National Curriculum
OSSD
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Your teachers keep teaching the courses they already teach. USCA Academy’s role is to identify which of those courses carry credit toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, so your school can offer a dual diploma outcome without building a second academic program from scratch.
Why Online OSSD Delivery Works for Partner Schools
Students Stay in Their Home Country. The Diploma Is Still Canadian.
The OSSD is delivered entirely online, which removes the barriers that typically stand between a school and an international education partnership: visas, relocation, and duplicated classroom time.
Study From Anywhere
Students stay enrolled at your school and study the OSSD program from their home country.
Internationally Recognized Diploma
Graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, recognized by universities worldwide.
Strong University Pathway
A 99% university and college acceptance pathway across partner institutions globally.
Flexible Learning
Live Zoom classes or self-paced study through USCA Academy’s learning management system.
No Relocation Costs
Significant savings on travel and accommodation compared to studying abroad in person.
No Visa Complications
Because the program is delivered online, there is no study permit or visa application to manage.
Your Teachers Keep Teaching
Your school and staff continue instructing students locally, alongside the OSSD program.
University Application Support
Access to comprehensive university application guidance for every graduating student.
What Your School Gets, in Business Terms
Partnership Benefits, Measured in ROI
USCA Academy is not a franchise. There are no royalty fees and no restrictions on how you run your academic processes. Every benefit below is designed to reduce workload for your team while growing revenue for your school.
Recurring Revenue From Enrolments
Generate recurring revenue from student enrolments in the OSSD program. Revenue is tied directly to enrolment, so it grows as your partnership matures, with no cap and no franchise fee taken off the top.
A Dedicated Partnership Contact
A named admissions and support contact works directly with your school, taking the day-to-day coordination of applications and student records off your administrative staff.
Ready-Made Marketing Materials
Marketing and promotional assets are provided so your admissions team does not have to build a Canadian diploma pitch from scratch when speaking with parents.
Counselling Resources at No Extra Cost to Your Team
Career and pathway counselling resources for students are handled by USCA Academy, reducing the advising load on your existing guidance staff.
Fast, Low-Friction Enrolment
Streamlined application and course registration means students start the OSSD program without delay, so your school sees enrolment convert to revenue faster.
A Long-Term, Multi-Year Relationship
The partnership is structured for sustained growth across cohorts, not a one-time referral fee, so the value to your school compounds year over year.
The Global Student Pathway
Your School's Direct Route Into a Global University Pathway
This is the pathway your school delivers to every family that enrols, from your classroom to a Canadian diploma to a university placement abroad.
Your School
Students stay enrolled at your institution, taught by your existing teachers.
USCA Academy
Ontario Ministry of Education courses are added alongside your curriculum, delivered online.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Students graduate with the OSSD alongside your school’s own diploma or certificate.
Top Universities Worldwide
Graduates apply to universities across Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
🇩🇦 Canada · 🇺🇸 USA · 🇬🇧 UK · 🇦🇺 Australia · 🇳🇰 New Zealand · 🇭🇰 Hong Kong · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Our Global University Network
Partner Universities and Colleges
USCA Academy graduates gain a direct pathway into 330 partner universities and colleges across Canada, the United Kingdom, the USA, Europe, and beyond.
Canada
United Kingdom
USA
European countries
Other countries
Canada
AC
Algonquin College
CC
Centennial College
CC
Conestoga College
CC
Confederation College
DC
Durham College
FC
Fanshawe College
GB
George Brown College
NB
New Brunswick Community College
UO
University of New Brunswick
UO
University of Alberta
CU
Capilano University
NI
North Island College
TR
Thompson Rivers University
UO
University of Manitoba
UO
University of Winnipeg
AU
Acadia University
CB
Cape Breton University
LC
LaSalle College
United Kingdom
BU
Birkbeck University of London
BU
Brunel University London
CU
City, University of London
GU
Goldsmiths University of London
UO
University of Nottingham
UO
University of Hertfordshire
TU
Teesside University
LJ
Liverpool John Moores University
UO
University of Aberdeen
RG
Robert Gordon University
UO
University of Kent
CC
Canterbury Christ Church University
BU
Bournemouth University
UO
University of Bristol
UO
University of Plymouth
UB
UWE Bristol
SU
Swansea University
BU
Bangor University
USA
AU
Auburn University
AS
Arizona State University
GU
Gonzaga University
SP
Seattle Pacific University
WW
Western Washington University
JM
James Madison University
SF
San Francisco State University
UO
University of the Pacific
UO
University of Illinois at Chicago
DU
DePaul University
UO
University of Kansas
SI
Stevens Institute of Technology
AU
Adelphi University
MU
Mercy University
LI
Long Island University
NY
New York Film Academy
FA
Florida Atlantic University
UO
University of Utah
European countries
UO
University of Amsterdam
AT
Atlantic Technological University Sligo
BS
Berlin School of Business and Innovation
WV
Webster Vienna Private University
EB
EU Business School
GG
GBSB Global Business School
JC
John Cabot University
UC
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
IA
IMT Atlantique Bretagne Pays de la Loire
KU
KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts
AU
Anglo-American University
UW
University West
TA
The American University in Cyprus
UO
University of Nicosia
RS
Riga Stradins University
VU
Vilnius University
KU
Kozminski University
UO
University of Wroclaw
Other countries
BB
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School
CR
Cesar Ritz Colleges
CA
Culinary Arts Academy
EB
EU Business School
GB
Geneva Business School
II
IMI International Management Institute Switzerland
CC
Curtin College
DC
Deakin College
EC
Edith Cowan College
EC
Eynesbury College
GC
Griffith College
JC
James Cook University College
UO
University of Canberra College
BN
BI Norwegian Business School
UO
University of Canterbury International College
AU
American University in Dubai
UU
Uskudar University
JC
James Cook University Singapore
Services Included in the Partnership
What USCA Academy Manages, So Your School Doesn't Have To
Academic Services
Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and credit transfer (PLAR) mapping from your existing program.
Technology
Full access to the online learning platform, used for live classes and self-paced coursework.
Admissions
Enrolment coordination and course registration handled directly with your students and families.
Teacher Training
Orientation for your teaching and administrative staff on the OSSD framework and platform.
University Placement
University application support, letters of recommendation, and guidance on admission requirements abroad.
Marketing Support
Promotional materials your admissions team can use directly with prospective families.
Counselling
Career and pathway counselling resources for students working toward the OSSD.
Technical Support
Ongoing platform support for staff and students throughout the school year.
How Partnership Works
From First Call to Launch
1
Inquiry and Discovery Call
Share your school’s current curriculum, size, and goals with a USCA Academy partnership consultant.
2
Curriculum Assessment
USCA Academy reviews your existing program to identify which local courses can be credited toward the OSSD.
3
Partnership Agreement
A partnership agreement is finalized covering revenue structure, responsibilities, and support terms.
4
Staff Orientation and Platform Access
Your teachers and administrators are onboarded to the learning platform and given orientation materials.
5
Launch and Ongoing Support
Students begin enrolling, with continued admissions, technical, and university placement support from USCA Academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Academic Partnership FAQs
What is the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)?
The OSSD is the official high school diploma issued under the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum in Canada. It is recognized by universities across Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, and beyond, and can be earned through an accredited partner school without relocating to Canada.
Do we need to replace our existing curriculum to partner with USCA Academy?
No. Your school keeps its national curriculum, teaching staff, and academic identity. USCA Academy layers Ontario Ministry of Education courses on top of your existing program so students can work toward the OSSD alongside AP, IB, Cambridge, or your local diploma.
How much does it cost to enroll a student under the partnership?
Tuition for the online OSSD program generally ranges from $3,000 to $7,000 CAD per year, depending on course load and study format. Partner schools earn commission on tuition collected from their referred students.
How long does it take to become an academic partner?
Most schools move from initial inquiry to a signed partnership agreement within a few weeks. Onboarding, including staff orientation and platform access, typically follows within the same term.
Is the partnership available to schools outside Canada?
Yes. The program is designed for schools and learning centers anywhere in the world. Courses are delivered through live Zoom classes and a self-paced learning management system, so students study from their home country.
Do students need a study permit or visa to earn the OSSD through a partner school?
No. Because the program is delivered online, students earn the OSSD from their current location and avoid visa applications, study permits, and the cost of relocating.
What support does USCA Academy provide to partner schools?
Partner schools receive a dedicated admissions and support contact, marketing and promotional materials, teacher and administrative guidance, student counselling resources, and ongoing university application support for graduating students.
Become an Official Partner School
Request a Partnership Consultation
Schedule a discovery call with a USCA Academy partnership consultant. Tell us about your school, and we will map out what an academic partnership and OSSD program could look like for your students, before any commitment is made.
USCA Academy Private School, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Ontario Ministry Inspected Private School, BSID #881623.
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Important Notice: Partnership terms, revenue structures, and course eligibility are confirmed individually with each partner school following a curriculum assessment. Figures on this page, including tuition ranges and university acceptance rates, are provided for general guidance and are confirmed during the partnership consultation. Learn more about the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or explore USCA Academy’s university application services.
USCA Academy Private School, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. BSID #881623.