March 28th, 2025
On Tuesday, April 15, all Grade 10 students and any Grade 11 or 12 student still needing the requirement, will be writing the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students must successfully complete this literacy requirement for the granting of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The test will begin at 8:30am and is split into two parts. Students are able to write each portion consecutively; there is also an opportunity for a 10 minute break in between the two parts, for those who wish to have one. Once students have completed the OSSLT, they are dismissed for the day. The English department will be running preparation sessions during lunch, to help students familiarize themselves with the process, and students will have an opportunity to write a practice test between April 1-4 in their homerooms. Parents and students interested in learning more about the OSSLT are invited to visit the EQAO website at https://www.eqao.com/the-