Science School

Science School Lead Sponsor

Biovail

Biovail Corporation is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a record of growth and innovation. Biovail is focused on the development and commercialization of medicines that address unmet medical needs in niche specialty central nervous system (CNS) markets. As a new partner with the Ontario Science Centre and lead sponsor of the Science School we are very excited and proud to see the development of tomorrow's scientists and to bestow the Biovail Bursary on deserving students.

Spend an enriching semester at the Ontario Science Centre Science School
and earn Grade 12 University Preparation science and mathematics credits!

Benefit from a solid learning experience, including:

• State-of-the-art facilities
• Small, informal classes
• Experienced, enthusiastic, imaginative teachers

The Ontario Science Centre Science School presents students with an opportunity to gain University Preparation science credits during an enriched semester at the Ontario Science Centre. Students acquire a solid academic background in classes that are small and informal with experienced, enthusiastic and imaginative teachers. Science School labs are housed in the heart of the Science Centre.

• What is Science School?
• What classes are available?
• What else do I need to know?
• How do I apply?
• Want more information?

What is Science School?

The Science School seeks students with a passion for learning and communicating science who have a strong academic background, demonstrated initiative, independent-study skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

At the Science School, there is a strong emphasis on the communication of science. Students gain experience in this area through Science School practicum hours spent participating in engaging activities within the Science Centre and the local community. Students must complete a minimum of 15 practicum hours in addition to their coursework; these hours can be counted towards the required 40 Community Service Hours. Due to these extracurricular commitments, students cannot take more than three courses while at the Science School.

Presented in partnership by the Ontario Science Centre, the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

What classes are available?

Students complete a minimum of 15 practicum hours in addition to their coursework, which can be counted towards the required 40 Community Service Hours. Due to coursework and this extracurricular commitment, students take no more than three courses while at the Science School.

Students choose three of the following:

• Biology SBI4U
• Chemistry SCH4U
• Physics SPH4U
• Advanced Functions MHF4U (First Semester ONLY)
• Calculus and Vectors MCV4U (Second Semester ONLY)

Please note: Students cannot apply for courses for which they have previously earned a credit.

What else do I need to know?

Fees

No tuition fees are required as the program is generously supported by the Toronto District and Toronto Catholic District School Boards.

Students will be registered with one of these two school boards while attending the Science School.

Additional fees for field trips and workshops may be required.

Housing

Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. A list of available housing will be provided to students once they have been selected for the program.

To help with housing expenses, students may apply to the Biovail Bursary Program. Two students are selected each semester to receive this award. For further information call the Science School at 416-696-4620 or e-mail science.school@osc.on.ca

How do I apply?

Selection is based on the student's written application and essay, academic record and recommendations from two teachers, one of whom must be a science or mathematics teacher. Final selection may be completed through an interview process. Twenty-eight students from across Ontario are selected for each semester.

Complete application forms for the academic year 2009/10 must be received no later than April 9, 2009.

Download our 2009/10 Science School Brochure with application forms. You'll need the free Acrobat Reader to view or print the document.

Download our 2009/10 Science School application forms. You'll need the free Acrobat Reader to view or print the document.

Renseignements en français: Envoyez un courriel à : science.school@osc.on.ca
N.B. : L'École des sciences est offerte en anglais seulement.