Below is a list of courses that fit into Group 1. To receive an OSSD, you are required to have at least 1 credit from Group 1.

Group 1 Courses

• English or French as a second language³
• a Native language
• a classical or international language
• social sciences and the humanities
• guidance and career education
• cooperative education⁴

Notes

³ French as a Second Language: Maximum of 2 credits may be used to meet the additional compulsory credit requirement (1 credit from Group 1, and 1 credit from either Group 2 or 3).

⁴ Cooperative Education: Maximum of 2 credits may be used to meet the additional compulsory credit requirement (from any of Groups 1, 2 or 3).