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BrightMinds Online School

95 Royal Crest Court, Unit 13, Markham, ON L3R 9X5, Markham, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: 11 – 12
Board: Independent

Academics & learning

Curriculum: The school lists Kindergarten and Grades 1–8 elementary courses, plus Grades 9–12 secondary courses. Official FAQ gives elementary subject groupings: Grades 1–3 include mathematics, English, science, social studies and arts; Grades 4–6 add French. Its course catalogue includes secondary OSSD subjects and examples such as mathematics, English, science, history, business, drama, music, visual arts, media studies and ESL. The school advertises online and in-person/live virtual formats, though availability varies by course.

Course descriptions

Elementary courses (Kindergarten–Grade 8)

BrightMinds lists elementary courses online and live virtual. Its FAQ says Grades 1–3 cover math, English, science, social studies and arts; Grades 4–6 add French. The course catalogue is the source for current course availability.

Secondary OSSD courses (Grades 9–12)

The school advertises compulsory and optional Ontario credit courses, online and for some courses in person. Current offerings include a changing catalogue; examples in the current listing include math, English, science, history, business, arts and media studies.

ESL and literacy support

The school lists ESL courses, OSSLT preparation and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O). Placement and course availability should be confirmed directly.

After-school support

The school advertises tutoring/homework support in subjects such as math, science, social studies, English and French/phonics programs; the separate after-school course page does not specify a current term schedule.

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Learning programs

Specializations

STEM education · Home schooling · ESL fast-track courses · Online elementary and secondary education

Learning support

Individual Education Plan (IEP) is listed under student support. · One-on-one tutoring, including an in-person option. · Online OSSLT preparation classes. · Online Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) for students unsuccessful on the literacy test. · Guidance in finding placements for required community involvement hours. · Essay-writing workshops for Grades 7–12. · Administrative assistance for students and parents navigating the Ontario education system, particularly families new to Ontario.

Student life

Arts

Elementary arts are among the listed curriculum subjects. Secondary catalogue examples include Drama, Music and Visual Arts; verify current course availability.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Live extracurricular Zoom sessions: The school FAQ says students have two interactive live extracurricular Zoom sessions weekly. It does not name these as clubs or publish a current activity list/schedule.
After-school program: Official pages advertise homework assistance and subject practice; a 2024 poster page describes phonics and after-school support. Treat current dates and delivery format as unconfirmed.

About the school

BrightMinds Online School is a flexible Ontario online school serving elementary and high-school learners. It offers elementary courses and workshops for Grades 1–8, secondary courses for Grades 7–12, compulsory and optional OSSD credits, literacy-test preparation and self-paced learning with teacher and administrative support. The school describes an eco-conscious, multicultural approach.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 95 Royal Crest Ct #13
Markham
ON L3R 9X5. Online courses can be completed from any location and time zone.

What makes the school distinct

Self-paced learning with access to course content at any time of day.
Flexible scheduling based on students' availability and learning needs.
Secure student accounts for communication with teachers and administrators.
Online education designed as an accessible, flexible and environmentally friendly alternative.