Dual Credit is a partnership between Niagara school boards (DSBN and NCDSB) and Niagara College, with the objective of transitioning high school students to college.
About Dual Credits
Dual Credits are ministry-approved programs that allow students to take college credits while they are in high school. As part of the Dual Credit experience, students will participate in various activities, experiential workshops and lectures held on campus. Workshops are facilitated by college faculty allowing students to explore program areas and prepare for post-secondary studies.
What are Dual Credits?
- Courses are offered in a range of subjects that can include construction, technology, arts, general electives, etc.
- These credits count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a post-secondary certificate or diploma.
- Dual credits are free to eligible high school students, and includes tuition, textbooks, course resources and transportation.
How do Dual Credits benefit students?
Participating in Dual Credit Programs enables students to:
- Gain high school and college credit(s).
- Experience and gain early exposure to college first-hand.
- Access campus services including libraries, student centres, etc.
- Gain greater insight into education and career planning pathways.
How are Dual Credits delivered?
- Instruction is provided by a Niagara College professor.
- Secondary School Dual Credit teachers provide support and supervision to Dual Credit students.
How do you apply?
Contact your high school Guidance department to determine if you are eligible.
Take a Virtual Campus Tour
Dual Credit program offerings take place at Niagara College’s Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses. Take a virtual tour of our campuses to see where you’ll be learning!
For more information:
To learn more about the Dual Credit program, visit ontario.ca/page/dual-credit-programs or gotocollege.ca/gtc-about.html.