Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our frequently asked questions page. Below you will find the answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you do not find your question on the list, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can either fill in the form on this page or reach out directly using one of the contact methods on our contact page.
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General
Asynchronous means that our courses do not align to a schedule. All of the course content, teachers, and administration staff are available year-round. Students can enroll in a course on any day and begin their coursework within 1 business day. Students can set and maintain their own schedule, completing a course at a pace that matches their needs. This means they can complete it in less time than a semester or take up to 12 months.
Anyone! We offer courses from Grades 4-11 and students can complete their courses anywhere in the world, as long as they have access to the internet. Some courses do require a prerequisite, so please reach out to our administration or guidance team to confirm eligibility.
Yes, regardless of where student live, thy can take courses at Christian Virtual School. Please note that there may be additional fees for the international admissions process.
Christian Virtual School courses are asynchronous. This means that they do not align to a schedule and students can move through the course at their own pace, taking up to 12 months. Each high school course is designed to take 110 hours, and each elementary course is designed to provide enough material for an entire school year.
Christian Virtual school has a flexible admission policy, where students are able to enroll in one course at a time or several. Some students choose to complete their school year in a traditional semester format, while others choose to complete two courses at a time. Secondary students typically complete 7-8 credits per school year. Students can reach out to our guidance team to determine a schedule and the number of credits that would be required per school year.
Communication
Yes, if Christian Virtual School does not hold the student’s Ontario Student Record (OSR), we will communicate with the school that does to inform them of the student’s enrollment. CVS will send a letter of enrollment, midterm report card and final report card to the school that holds the OSR.
Yes, upon request, Christian Virtual School can notify OUAC, OCAS, or any post-secondary institution of a student’s enrolment, midterm report, or final report.
Elementary Courses
If you enroll in our Full Elementary Program, or Build Your Own program, yes – each course will give students access to an Ontario certified teacher who will help guide your student through the course, provide feedback, grade assessments, and provide progress reports. If you are looking for homeschooling resources, we do offer our courses without a teacher. See our homeschooling resources page for more information.
Absolutely! You can use these courses to confidently cover every expectation within the Ontario curriculum. If you do not require a teacher for your child, please see our homeschooling resources page for more information.
Secondary School Courses
Yes, every student enrolled in a secondary school course is assigned an Ontario certified teacher. Students will have the same teacher throughout the entire course and will be able to communicate with them through discussions, online meetings, and the internal e-mail system.
Teachers will return marked assessments within 5 days of submission.
Great question! Yes, Christian Virtual School is an inspected private school granting credits toward the OSSD. Our Ontario Ministry of Education BSID number is 669600.
Yes, Christian Virtual School is an inspected private school granting credits toward the OSSD, meaning that they will be recognized by universities and colleges worldwide.
Secondary School Exams
All exams at Christian Virtual School are online and proctored through Integrity Advocate, a privacy company that offers proctoring for online exams. The learning environment and learner are monitored by biometric technology, and their services are available 24/7, where ever and whenever needed. No plugin or software install is required. Integrity Advocate will work on the most up-to-date operating system and browser. To write the exam, a student must email their teacher when they are ready. Their teacher will release the exam, and the student may complete it at their convenience.
The student selects the date, time, and location of the final exam. The student must email their teacher with their desired date. It is advised that students reach out to their teacher at least 3 days in advance of their chosen date.
Assignments and tests do not have to be completed at the time of request, but must be submitted before writing the exam. If students are worried about completing their assignments before their chosen exam date, they should reach out to their teacher.
Yes, the exam time and date is very flexible, suiting the student’s needs. Once students have communicated with their teacher about their exam, they may write at any time.
No. Any work not submitted in advance of the exam will be graded with a mark of zero. Assignments and tests must be submitted but do not need to be marked before a student writes the exam.
Depending on the course, a formula sheet may or may not be permitted during the exam. If such aids are permitted, the formula sheet will be provided to students within their final exam.
No. If a course has a final exam, this is a mandatory part of course completion.
If a student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or requires accommodations, Christian Virtual School will work with the student and parent/guardian to review the accommodations and implement them in the student’s course(s). Students should submit a copy of their IEP or any other related documentation to guidance@christianvirtualschool.com as soon as possible after registering for their course(s).
Christian Curriculum
Christian Virtual School takes a multi-denomination approach and does not align to one denomination in particular. For more information, read our statement of faith.
Feel free to reach out directly to our administration team at administration@christianvirtualschool.com. They would be happy to discuss any concerns you may have about the curriculum or approach.
The focus at Christian Virtual School is on building our students’ skills in critical thinking, information processing, and communication to bring together what they are learning and their own family’s faith to solidify the foundation on which they stand. Students are asked to explore topics and questions outside of the ‘classroom’ by reaching out to their parents, mentors, churches, and role models to start conversations, build relationships, and grow together. Rather than limiting the worldviews they are exposed to, they are often asked to examine new points of view within the context of their own faith, and the courses end up being quite personalized journeys for students. That said, do not hesitate to reach out to our administration team directly at administration@christianvirtualschool.com if you have questions or concerns. They will be happy to discuss options with you.
Admission and Fees
A student can enroll in a course at Christian Virtual School on any day, at any time, and expect to begin working in their course within 1 business day.
Enrollment at Christian Virtual School is open year-round. There are no application forms, no waiting periods, and no hidden fees. Enrolling is as simple as filling out the details on the registration page.
The most up-to-date tuition fees can be found on our Elementary How It Works or Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 pages. Our mission as a school is to remove barriers, including financial, to Christian education. We try to keep our fees as minimal as possible, but if you are concerned about the cost we do have scholarship and bursary options, as well as payment plans. Feel free to contact information@christianvirtualschool.com for more information on these options.
For Canadian students there are no additional costs*. The tuition fee associated with course enrollment covers the entire student experience, including guidance and administration costs. For international students, there may be an additional fee upon enrollment, please see the international admissions page for more information.
*There may be a need in English courses to borrow or purchase novels for study. If a student chooses to purchase the book rather than borrow it from a library that cost is not covered by Christian Virtual School.
Guidance
A prerequisite course is one that the Ministry of Education has determined is required for a student to take prior to taking the next level of the subject. This ensures that students are properly prepared to be successful as the topics become more complex. The specific prerequisites for a course can be found on their course outlines.
In most cases, yes. A student may enroll in a course at any time but will not be able to proceed through the content until prerequisite proof, in the form of a copy of their Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card, or credit counselling summary, is provided to Christian Virtual School.
To determine the prerequisite of a course at Christian Virtual School, please review the course outline page.
In certain circumstances, prerequisites may be waived. It is at the discretion of the principal of Christian Virtual School to determine whether the prerequisite should be waived based on the student’s education level, experience, or maturity. If you would like to request a prerequisite waiver, submit your request to guidance@christianvirtualschool.com prior to registration.
Yes, our Head of Guidance holds weekly office hours for students and parents to meet. If a student has questions about course selection, schedules, accommodations, etc. this is a great time to connect. Our guidance team is available to answer any questions, and can be contacted at guidance@christianvirtualschool.com
Christian Virtual School is an inspected private school that is permitted to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits. Our BSID number, as provided by the Ministry of Education in Ontario, is 669600. Colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions that accept OSSD credits as admission requirements, will accept Christian Virtual School courses. Christian Virtual School will provide ongoing guidance support to our students as they plan their post-secondary pathways.