
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything families ask before enrolling in our OSSD program.
Admissions
When during the year can students enroll?
The school uses flexible rolling admissions.
Most courses admit students year-round; some run on term-based cohorts.
We recommend contacting an admissions advisor early to build a study plan.
Who is Aurelian Academy the right fit for?
Aurelian Academy is a good fit for:
- Students aiming for top world universities
- Students who want to earn the Ontario OSSD
- Homeschool families
- Students currently at international schools
- Students currently at public schools
- Students who want to improve their English
- Students seeking international competitions or research opportunities
How do students apply for admission?
The application process follows the same steps shown on our Admissions page:
- Book a consultation
- Complete the application form
- Submit documents and pay tuition
- Receive the offer of admission
- Take the entrance English assessment
- Personalized study plan and course scheduling
- Start of school
Curriculum
How do students attend classes?
Instruction combines:
- AI-assisted learning platform
- Live online classes
- Recorded-lesson playback
- One-on-one tutoring
- Small-group seminars
- Project-based work
Students can schedule flexibly around their own pace while still receiving real-time guidance from teachers.
What if my English foundation is weak?
The school provides tiered English-support courses, including:
- ESL
- Academic English
- Writing skills
- Academic reading
- Speaking and presentation
- IELTS preparation
Teachers build a personalized study plan based on each student's level, easing them into the international curriculum.
What courses does the school offer?
Current core offerings include:
- Geography and history
- Mathematics, physics, chemistry
- Data science
- Business and accounting
- STEM courses
- English and ESL
The catalogue is updated continuously to reflect what universities and industries need next.
How does the school help with university applications?
The school provides end-to-end admissions guidance, including:
- University selection
- Major/program advising
- Academic planning
- Activity and background building
- Personal-statement coaching
- Recommendation-letter guidance
- Interview preparation
- Application tracking
We help students apply to universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and elsewhere.
What makes up a student's grade?
A student's final grade is made up of several components, which vary by course:
- Online quizzes
- Project evaluations
- Presentations
- Assignments
- Final exams
- Attendance — under new Ministry of Education rules, attendance is now counted toward the final subject grade.
The school enforces strict academic-integrity practices so grades are reliable.
What will students receive when they complete their courses?
Depending on the courses taken, students may receive:
- Canadian high-school credits (OSSD)
- An official transcript
- Course certificates
- International-competition certificates
Specific credentials vary by course.
Learning Experience
How does the school supervise a student who studies from home?
The school uses end-to-end learning management, including:
- A dedicated learning coach
- Attendance tracking
- Weekly study reports
- Assignment monitoring
- Exam-performance analysis
- Regular check-ins with parents
Parents can follow their child's progress any time — not just at the end of the term.
What if the student is in a different time zone from Canada?
The school is built for a global student body. Instruction includes:
- Live classes
- Recorded lessons
- Flexible study hours
- Online Q&A
- Tutoring across time zones
Whether students are in Asia, Europe, the Americas or elsewhere, they can complete their studies without disruption.
Can students study at their local school and take our international courses at the same time?
Yes. Many students carry a domestic course load alongside our international courses to prepare early for university applications abroad.
We build a study plan that matches each student's actual situation.
Does the school run international competitions?
Yes. The school actively encourages students to enter international competitions and research programs, such as:
- Math competitions
- Coding competitions
- Business challenges
- AI innovation contests
- Research projects
- Entrepreneurship competitions
These experiences strengthen students' university applications.
How do parents stay informed about their child's progress?
The school runs a comprehensive home-school communication system, including:
- Study reports
- Grade feedback
- Attendance records
- Mentor communication
- Parent meetings
- WeChat or email contact
So parents can stay on top of their child's growth throughout the year.
General
What kind of school is Aurelian Academy?
Aurelian Academy is an international school focused on global online education. We are dedicated to providing high-quality Canadian high school courses (OSSD), AP courses, AI innovation courses, international competitions and university admissions planning to students around the world.
Students can complete an international curriculum from home — with full support from certified teachers, academic mentors and university-admissions advisors — without needing to travel abroad.
What makes the school distinctive?
Aurelian Academy is built around five signature strengths:
- Canadian international curriculum (OSSD)
- Coursework designed by senior teachers
- Professional academic planning
- World-university admissions guidance
- Background-boosting enrichment courses
Our goal is not only strong grades but also the creativity, leadership and global competitiveness students will need in university and in life.
Do students need to go abroad to study?
No. Students can study from any country or region using a computer or tablet.
All courses support live online instruction, online assignments, online exams and live teacher-student interaction.
If students later wish to continue their studies in Canada, the United States or elsewhere, we also provide full admissions-planning services.
Does the school have university partnerships?
The school actively builds relationships with universities, educational institutions and industry partners to offer students:
- University bridging courses
- Research opportunities
- Internship programs
- International exchanges
- Applied AI projects
The partner roster continues to grow.
Why choose Aurelian Academy?
Because we are more than an online international school — we are dedicated to preparing students for the future. By combining the Canadian international-education system, AI-focused learning, real-world project experience and global university-admissions planning, we help students grow academically, creatively and holistically — ready for the world's top universities and for their future careers.
