Students can apply to Virtual Secondary School through TDSB's Out-of-Area Admissions process.  Click here for timelines, deadlines, and more information.

Please note that the TDSB's Out-of-Area Admissions process is managed centrally through the TDSB and not by Virtual Secondary School.

Below is a list of expectations and important notes for all students attending Virtual Secondary School.  Please read this information carefully before submitting your application to attend Virtual Secondary School.

All VSS students are expected to:

• Complete the proof of Ontario residency attestation process in August 2025.  Required documents must be presented in-person at a specified TDSB location.  Details to follow.  The Ministry of Education requires that all students attending VSS reside in Ontario. There are no exceptions.
• If applicable, write the Provincial assessments (Grade 9 Math EQAO and Grade 10 OSSLT) in-person at a specified TDSB location. 
• Follow TDSB attendance and Code of Conduct policies/procedures.
• Participate in all classes using a camera and microphone.
• Have a working computer device with reliable internet.

Important notes:

• VSS follows a remote synchronous (live, interactive) learning model.  Asynchronous learning options are not available.  
• VSS follows the same daily school schedule as all TDSB schools. The school day starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.
• VSS has two ISP programs: the Developmental Disabilities ISP and Mild Intellectual Disability ISP. A placement in either of these ISPs can only be arranged through our Central Special Education staff.
• Students transferring to VSS and who were registered at a Central Student Interest (CSIP) program or an Intensive French Language Program (i.e. Extended French, French Immersion etc.) will be removed from that program when they register at VSS.  If they decide to return to in-person learning at a later date, they will be required to return to their designated school by address unless they were previously enrolled and attended a TDSB secondary school through the Out-of-Area Admissions procedure.  Please click here for more information on the TDSB’s Out-of-Area Admissions procedures.
• All COOP placements are virtual.  There are no in-person COOP opportunities available.
• Only Core French is available at VSS. 
• Students registered at VSS cannot participate in TDSB sports with their home school by address/former home school. 
• Students in a graduating position will graduate from VSS, not their former school.