Rosedale OSSD Curriculum
Experience our comprehensive Ontario Secondary School Diploma curriculum featuring 50+ credit courses designed with higher-order thinking skills, real-world applications, and transformative learning approaches.
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What Makes Rosedale OSSD Different
Designed by education sector experts and forward-thinking practitioners, Rosedale’s Transformative OSSD curriculum is research-based and reflective of industry best practice. Courses include innovative lessons, interactive activities, and assessments and evaluations that capture student achievement of curriculum expectations and transformative competencies.
Through a unique delivery model, our curriculum leverages collaboration with educators in partner schools around the world and emphasizes quality teaching by providing comprehensive teacher development to ensure the delivery of transformative education to more students around the world—with life-changing learning outcomes.
Rosedale OSSD
Curriculum Highlights
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Higher Order Thinking Skills [HOTS]
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Course Design Built-in Higher Order Thinking Skills across curriculum with 8 development categories (researching, problem solving, planning, processing, presenting, critical/creative thinking, reflecting)
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Instruction Teachers use HOTS-focused differentiated strategies and rich learning activities
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Evaluation Courses measure and track HOTS development across subjects for effective student progress analysis
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Differentiated Learning
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Learning Content Multimedia curriculum with diverse formats (research, presentations, case studies, gamification, project-based learning) to engage different learning styles
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Teaching Methods Flexible instruction supporting direct instruction, modeling, questioning, ongoing feedback, and collaborative learning
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Student Products Choice-based evaluations allowing written, visual, or audio/visual demonstrations according to student strengths and preferences
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Real World Problem Solving
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Problem Based Learning Real-world problem solving through design thinking challenges and case studies
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Collaboration Focus Collaborative strategies creating learner-centered classrooms where students work together on real-world issues
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Global Perspective Learning activities integrate local and global viewpoints across disciplines with real-world social and economic connections
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Progressive, Diverse Evaluation
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Optimal Evaluation Opportunities 15 summative evaluations per course with 70% general/30% final weighting, balancing assignments and tests
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Balanced KICA Knowledge, Inquiry, Communication, and Application skills tracking at both course and individual evaluation levels
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Diverse Evaluation Strategies Subject-specific evaluations measuring academic rigor and higher-order thinking with student choice in demonstration methods
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Student Learning Enhancement
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Systematic Preparation Repetitive practice with feedback from teachers, peers, and self-assessments to improve student performance
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Detailed Feedback System Comprehensive feedback helping students understand performance and identify learning gaps early for targeted support
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Diverse Enhancement Strategies Wide variety of learning opportunities including self-assessment, peer learning, automated quizzes, projects, and preparatory tests
Partnership Models
Rosedale OSSD Programming
Choose the partnership model that best fits your school's goals and student needs
Full OSSD Integration
Complete transformation to Ontario Secondary School Diploma curriculum for grades 9-12. Students graduate with full OSSD credentials.
- 3 Years - 22 OSSD Courses
- Complete curriculum replacement
- Ontario Ministry authorization
- 100% OSSD graduation pathway
- Full quality assurance support
Dual Diploma Program
Students earn both their national diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, providing maximum flexibility and global recognition.
- 3-4 Years
- Maintain existing curriculum
- Add 9 or 12-16 OSSD pathway courses
- Dual graduation credentials
- Flexible implementation schedule
University Pathway Program
Selective integration of specific OSSD courses to enhance academic offerings and provide students with globally recognized credits.
- 1 Years
- Choose 8 specific OSSD courses
- Supplement existing programs
- Transfer credits globally
- Gradual integration pathway
Global Academic Excellence
OSSD Courses
Lesson Plans
Teaching Resources
Collaborative Activities
Check For Understanding
Formative Assessments
Rosedale OSSD Course Content
Content guided competency and skills development throughout the learning process
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Explicit Learning Goals for Higher Order Thinking Skills & Competencies in Each Lesson
Instructional Content
Instructional Content
Learning Content includes Specific Skill Instruction
Classroom Activities
Classroom Activities
Classroom Learning Activities Promote Skill Application
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment to Practice Competencies with Descriptive Feedback
Progressive Evaluation
Progressive Evaluation
Evaluation of Competencies through Diverse Student Work Products
Academic Co-Delivery Model
OSSD Administration & Compliance
OEN, Transcripts, Credit, Diploma, Academic Integrity
Transformative Curriculum
Course content & Instructional resources
Digital Learning Platform
With Learning Management & Analytics
Centralized Course Evaluation
By Rosedale Ontario certified Teachers in Toronto
Quality Assurance
Teacher Certification training, Continuing PD, Quality Review
Classroom instructions & Learning Support
By Partner School Classroom Teachers
Program Management
Course Schedule , 2nd Layer of Exam Supervision, Academic Quality Management
Student Services
Guidance, Activities, Facilities, Logistics
Teacher Resources
Comprehensive resource library and support systems empowering exceptional OSSD education delivery
- HOTS focused differentiated course content
- HOTS focused differentiated learning activities
- HOTS focused differentiated assessment & evaluation
- HOTS focused differentiated lesson plan
- HOTS focused differentiated instructional resources
- Downloadable materials, PPT, PDF etc.
- Teacher Training Program – General
- Teacher Training Program – advanced / subject specific
- Teacher PD sessions
- Teacher community sharing
- Academic policies
- Class scheduling tools
- Academic management tools
- Student performance management tools
- Rosedale teacher support system
What School Leaders Are Saying
Proven outcomes that drive enrollment, enhance reputation, and guarantee university success. Schools worldwide trust Rosedale OSSD to deliver exceptional outcomes and transform their educational excellence.
Teaching and grading are now clearer and more consistent because of the LMS platform and assessment system. Teachers receive regular training and have clear lesson plans to follow, which saves time and improves the quality of teaching.
Trust the Rosedale team and make the program mandatory, not optional. Rosedale International Education not only provides a top-quality international program, but also enhances and validates the quality of the school's national curriculum offerings.
Rosedale has been a fantastic partner in providing our students with an international curriculum that enhances their global competitiveness and prepares them for achievement in their academic and professional lives.
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