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ILSC & TVO ILC Launch Hybrid High School Dual Diploma Program with Taiwanese High Schools

Written by ILSC | Feb 15, 2023 12:48:33 AM

February 14, 2023

   

ILSC Education Group with its partner TVO ILC is excited to announce the successful launch of its unique hybrid High School Dual Diploma Program with students from four prestigious Taiwanese high schools.

ILSC Education Group has expanded its partnership with TVO ILC, the online learning partner of the province of Ontario’s Ministry of Education, to deliver a unique dual diploma program together with four of the top high schools in Taiwan. The dual diploma program is a new collaborative offering that gives students the opportunity to enrich their high school program with Ontario Secondary School Diploma courses and English language training to help them be successful in the global marketplace.

ILSC and its partner TVO ILC are proud to have launched their program with students from four renowned high schools in Taiwan: The Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, The Affiliated Senior High School of National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung Municipal Jhong Jheng Senior High School, and Ling Tung High School.

The dual diploma program offers students:

•  Synchronous face-to-face online English language classes led by experienced and qualified ILSC teachers to prepare and support students to successfully complete the Ontario High School Secondary Diploma. 

•  Support developing the academic skills and critical thinking needed to be successful in a competitive post-secondary studies global market.

•  Access to TVO ILC’s award-winning high school catalogue to support their academic journey.

•  On-campus support provided by the High School Facilitators, who receive ongoing guidance from ILSC and its facilitator training partner, The University of Toronto Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

•  In addition to their Taiwanese high school diploma, successful program graduates will receive the globally-recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and ILSC Language School's Certificate of Completion, highlighting their English language level and study hours.

•  Opportunities to excel in both Taiwan and Ontario and demonstrate readiness to embark on post-secondary studies in Taiwan, Canada, Australia, and other English-speaking countries.

The new ILSC High School Dual Diploma Program offers international students the opportunity to further expand their global experience and credentials in addition to all the benefits of completing their studies both locally and globally. This prepares them to be productive global citizens with greater options to continue their post-secondary journeys in Taiwan, Canada, Australia, or anywhere the Ontario Secondary School Diploma is recognized. According to Christopher Mediratta, President and Chief Operating Officer at ILSC Education Group, “This unique hybrid program allows students to obtain the very best transformative experiences of high school curriculum from both Taiwan and Ontario, Canada. Graduates will have enhanced credentials allowing them to compete in the global workplace and open many more college and university options in Taiwan, Canada, Australia, and the United States, where ILSC has over 155 higher education partner institutions”.

Roger Ramlalsingh, General Manager of TVO ILC Operations and Business Development, said that “TVO ILC is proud to partner with ILSC on this exciting opportunity to guide the way for international students considering a world-class Canadian education”, “We share a vision to inspire students from all walks of life to achieve their academic, career, and life goals. Offering innovative online courses, we enable students from around the world to earn their high school diploma and empower them to pursue the next step toward their dreams”, he added.

Together, ILSC Education Group and TVO ILC are increasing access to a wide network of exceptional post-secondary institutions in Canada, Australia, and the United States for students from around the world through the ILSC High School Program.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
  • Christopher Mediratta: President & Chief Operating Officer
  • Ingrid Hsu: Sales Manager, Taiwan
  • Lucas Chiusoli: National Director, ELICOS & Higher Education Pathways
  • Chris Sheehan: Director, High School Program and Groups
  • Monica Koorichh Director, ILSC New Delhi
ABOUT ILSC EDUCATION GROUP

ILSC Education Group was founded in Canada in 1991 and offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, India, and Australia.  Each year, ILSC educates around 30,000 students from over 100 countries who study English, French or Hindi at ILSC Language schools and vocational programs at Greystone College. ILSC's University Pathway Program fulfills the language entry requirement for most programs and is accepted at more than 150 Universities, Colleges, and TAFEs in Canada, Australia, and the United States. Greystone College also offers academic pathways with reputable higher education partners, providing qualified students with transfer credit and advanced standing in partner programs.

ABOUT TVO ILC

TVO ILC is a division of TVO Media Education Group and is the online learning partner of the Ontario Ministry of Education. In operation for more than 90 years, this online high school offers 144 different courses, supporting more than 20,000 students from over 95 different countries. TVO Media Education Group inspires learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Founded in 1970, we are a globally recognized digital learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages with inclusive experiences and diverse perspectives. Through video, audio, games, courses, newsletters and articles, we invest in the transformative potential of education for everyone. Funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, TVO is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. For more information, visit TVO.me, TVO.org and TVOkids.com.