Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grades 9–12
Ministry-approved credit courses delivered online or in person, full-time or part-time, with academic planning support.
private
Merit College
180 Duncan Mill Road, 4th Foor, North York, Ontario, M3B 1Z6
At a glance
- Grades
- Gr. 9 – 12
- Gender
- Coed
- Board
- Independent
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $12,000 – $50,000 /year
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Progressive
- Class size
- Tuition
- Accreditation
- Fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education to offer OSSD credit courses.
Course descriptions
Advanced Placement
The school states that it is College Board-authorized to offer AP courses; confirm which AP subjects are currently available.
2026 summer credit examples (past schedule)
The published July–August 2026 schedule listed ENG3U, ENG4U, MCR3U, MHF4U, SPH4U, SCH4U, MCV4U and ICS4U. This is a historical schedule, not current enrollment information.
Test and language preparation
The school lists SAT Math and Reading/Writing, IELTS Academic/General and beginner/advanced French sessions.
Public Speaking, Communication & Leadership
The current site describes small-group instruction and individual coaching focused on presentation, communication/collaboration and leadership. Check dates and enrollment availability.
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Learning programs
Specializations
University preparation. · Advanced Placement courses. · English language development for newcomers and international students. · Course pathways tailored to student interests.
Languages
English with ESL program support for newcomers and international students
Learning support
Individualized tutoring and coaching. · Educational counselling, public seminars, and mentoring for newcomers and international students. · Guidance counselling for OSSD requirements and personalized academic planning. · Post-secondary guidance services.
Student life
Facilities
Modern classrooms. · Student collaboration areas. · Science laboratory.
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Coding club and First LEGO League robotics: A Merit College faculty biography says the teacher leads a coding club and First LEGO League robotics competition team as extracurricular activities; confirm whether active this year.
University destinations
- Merit College’s official site states “100% University of Toronto Acceptance” for 2026 graduates. The cohort size, denominator and methodology are not stated; treat as a school-reported claim, not an independently verified placement rate.
- The school says students apply to these universities and other universities worldwide; this is not a record of specific student placements.
About the school
Merit College offers full-time and part-time programs focused on university preparation, global citizenship, academic excellence, and personal growth.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Located at 180 Duncan Mills Road in North York
- Toronto
- with easy access to urban amenities in a focused academic environment.
What makes the school distinct
- Small classes with individualized attention, tutoring, and coaching.
- Support for newcomers and international students integrating into Canada and Canadian schools.
- Full-time and part-time study options.
- Partnerships with Canadian universities supporting pathways to higher education.
Nearby properties
Active residential listings within about 2 km of the school.
8 Shaughnessy Boulevard, Toronto, ON M2J 1H5
$1298000
4+1 bd · 2 ba · 1500-2000 sq ft
16 Shaughnessy Boulevard, Toronto, ON M2J 1H5
$1449000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1500-2000 sq ft
75 Graydon Hall Drive 1608, Toronto, ON M3A 3M5
$639999
3 bd · 3 ba · 1000-1199 sq ft
75 Graydon Hall Drive 501, Toronto, ON M3A 3M5
$575000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1200-1399 sq ft
