Prerequisite Waiver Request Form

Course entry only  |  2026–2027

Submit this form and relevant evidence before entering the course. The principal decides whether the student can succeed without the prerequisite. Approval gives no credit or mark for the missing prerequisite and does not waive graduation or post-secondary admission requirements.

1 Student and request

Student name _________________________________________  OEN __________________
Student number ______________  Grade _____  Date of birth YYYY/MM/DD ______________
OSR holding school ______________________________  Date of request ______________
Email/phone ______________________________
Request initiated by: [ ] Parent/guardian  [ ] Adult student  [ ] Principal
Parent/guardian name where applicable ______________________________

Target course title and code	Required prerequisite title and code	Proposed start
____________________________ ____________________________	____________________________ ____________________________	____________ ____________

Reason for request and evidence of readiness
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Evidence attached: [ ] Transcript  [ ] Translation  [ ] Work samples  [ ] Teacher recommendation
[ ] Diagnostic assessment  [ ] Other __________________    Support/accommodation needs __________

2 Applicant acknowledgement

I confirm that the information is accurate. I understand that this request does not guarantee course entry, grant the prerequisite credit or alter the target course requirements.
Student signature __________________________  Date __________
Parent/guardian course-selection approval where required __________________  Date __________
[ ] Adult student  [ ] 16/17 withdrawn from parental control  [ ] Parent/guardian involved

3 School assessment and principal decision

[ ] Current prerequisite verified  [ ] Prior study reviewed  [ ] Subject teacher consulted
Teacher/assessor __________________  Consultation/assessment date __________
Evidence reviewed and readiness findings _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Decision: [ ] Approved  [ ] Declined  [ ] Further evidence required
Principal’s rationale __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Preparation/supports and follow-up date __________________________________________________
Principal name __________________  Signature __________________  Decision date __________

4 Communication and records

[ ] Student notified  [ ] Parent/guardian notified where applicable  [ ] Teacher/office notified
[ ] Signed decision and evidence filed in OSR / sent securely to OSR holding school
Communicated/filed by __________________  Date __________
Reconsideration request/outcome, if any __________________________________________________

Ministry sources checked October 17, 2026: Ontario Schools section 7.2.3  |  Private school inspection requirements  |  OSR Guideline