Taking the "e" out of eLearning.
Learning as a community in real-time and with a shared responsibility to engage, inquire and grow.
Important News
Open House for New Students
For those who were not able to attend our new student open house. Below you will find the video recording containing the information shared with potential new students. Thank you for your interest in our program. Please review our website’s FAQs and registration information for additional information.
2023-24 Registration
It is that time of year again! Registration will open on March 22nd at 10am. We are getting ready for course registration for the 2023-2024 school year. There will only be a single registration for the entire academic year. Registration will close on May 10th at 10 am, however, courses do fill up fast so we don’t recommend waiting.
Important: a full timetable consists of 8 credits in the school year. Please note, grade 12 students may not require this many credits to meet their OSSD requirements.
Please review our website’s FAQ, Students Services and Registration Information sections as there is a wealth of information there including how to apply and the support documentation that will be required.
What documents do I need to register?
Please click here to find a list of documents that are required as part of your registration. Please have this documentation available in digital format before registering.
Renowned Program
The Virtual Learning Centre has been offering Ontario Secondary School students a wide range of flexible, and well-designed high school courses since 1997. It is a renowned program that is unlike any other eLearning initiative in Ontario.
The VLC offers students a full range of learning opportunities powered by the latest online technologies available.
We are committed to setting very high standards for distance learning and know that the student-teacher interaction is key to student success. For this reason, we encourage all of our students to attend web meetings, and to adhere to the course schedule and all due dates. This level of rigor builds a strong work ethic and forges a classroom and school community thereby preparing our students for post-secondary studies.
For more information please review the FAQ section on our website.
If you need further help feel free to drop us a line:
[email protected]rning.ca
or call us at 705-328-2925 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:00 EST)
New Student Meeting
We will be hosting a meeting for new and prospective students on March 1st at 7 pm. This meeting will help students and their families
Honour Students
Please join me in congratulating our honour roll students for Semester 1! To be an honour roll student you must maintain an 80% average in
OSSLT Information
EQAO has announced that there will be two writing sessions for the OSSLT students this year. The first in the Fall and a second session
"I took one English course with VLC and I was hooked..."
Our Courses
All of our courses are taught by highly qualified Ontario teachers who understand how to blend the power of synchronous, streamed communication with the flexibility of static, anywhere-anytime course content. Students succeed in our program and our attrition rates (under 20%) demonstrate that our program works for most learners.
How are online courses taught?
When you register for an online course within the Virtual Learning Centre, you will be provided with login information such as a username and id. You will also receive an Internet address (URL) to your course. When you login for the first time, an introductory message from your teacher will greet you. This message will outline the course content and describe how the course will be delivered and what is required of you. Although all of the Virtual Learning Centre’s online courses look the same, your teacher is ultimately in charge of how the course will run.
Who teaches the online courses?
Certified teachers who are employed within the Trillium Lakelands District School Board deliver online course material for the Virtual Learning Centre. Each teacher receives training and support so that they are comfortable with the online approach to both teaching and learning.
Will I benefit from online courses?
In most cases, this form of course delivery works well. Obvious prerequisites include motivation, computer familiarity, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Remember, though, that although there is daily contact with others in the class, there may not be any face to face meetings. For students with some learning styles, taking online courses may not be an appropriate choice.
