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FROM LUCKNOW TO GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES
Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus & Victoria Academy, Ontario, Canada
A Canadian High School OSSD Pathway Alongside Regular Indian School Education
Seth M.R. Jaipuria School – Rajajipuram Campus
LDA, Secretariat Colony, Mohaan Road
Rajajipuram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226017, India
In Collaboration With
Victoria Academy, A Canadian International School
Ontario, Canada | Grades 9–12
BSID #884963
LUCKNOW STUDENTS. CANADIAN EDUCATION. GLOBAL POSSIBILITIES.
Lucknow is one of North India's major education centres, serving a large and diverse population of students and families.
With a growing number of students competing for strong colleges, professional programs and international university opportunities, families are increasingly looking beyond traditional school education alone.
Students today may want to study engineering, medicine, computer science, business, law, design, economics or many other fields.
Some may eventually study in India.
Others may consider Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, the UAE or other international destinations.
The collaboration between Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus, Lucknow and Victoria Academy, Ontario, Canada creates an additional pathway for eligible students to start preparing for these possibilities earlier.
Students in Grades 9–12 can explore Canadian high school education through the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) pathway while continuing their regular Indian school education.
The idea is simple:
CONTINUE YOUR SCHOOL IN LUCKNOW.
ADD CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
PREPARE FOR GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES.
MORE STUDENTS. MORE COMPETITION. MORE NEED FOR OPTIONS.
In a large education market such as Lucknow, students are competing not only with students from their own city.
When they eventually apply to leading colleges and universities, they may be competing with applicants from:
Delhi
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Punjab
Haryana
Other parts of India
Canada
USA
UK
Europe
Asia
and many other parts of the world.
For students with ambitious higher-education goals, preparing early can therefore make a difference.
Strong marks remain important.
But universities may also look at:
Academic subject preparation
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Research ability
Independent learning
Projects
Assignments
Presentations
English-language ability
and overall academic readiness.
The Canadian OSSD pathway gives students an opportunity to begin developing these skills while they are still studying in Lucknow.
ONE STUDENT. TWO EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS.
Students do not need to leave Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus to begin the Canadian pathway.
They can continue their:
Regular school classes
Indian curriculum
School examinations
Board examination preparation
School activities
Friendships
Family life
At the same time, eligible students may enrol with Victoria Academy, Ontario, Canada and complete Ontario high school courses online.
This creates the opportunity to work toward:
INDIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION
PLUS
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)
subject to successful completion of the applicable requirements of each educational system.
The Canadian pathway is designed to complement the student's existing education — not replace it.
WHAT IS THE OSSD?
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is Ontario's high school graduation credential.
Victoria Academy is an Ontario, Canada private high school with:
BSID #884963
Victoria Academy provides Ontario high school courses, academic records, report cards and transcripts according to applicable Ontario education requirements.
Students who successfully complete all applicable Ontario graduation requirements may earn the full:
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA
The OSSD can support students in preparing for higher-education opportunities in Canada and other international destinations.
WHY CAN THIS MATTER FOR STUDENTS IN LUCKNOW?
A large city creates opportunities.
But it also creates competition.
Families therefore increasingly need to think not only about:
“How can my child pass Class 12?”
but also:
“How can my child become ready for the next stage?”
The Canadian pathway can help students begin preparing for:
University Admission
International Education
Career-Focused Subject Selection
Academic English
Critical Thinking
Research & Projects
Independent Study
International Scholarship Opportunities
Global University Applications
Instead of waiting until the end of Class 12, students can begin preparing gradually from Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12.
STAY IN LUCKNOW. STUDY CANADIAN.
International education does not necessarily have to begin by leaving India.
A student at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus can:
Continue attending regular school
Continue Indian studies
Stay with parents and family
Participate in school activities
Prepare for board examinations
Remain connected to Lucknow and their community
And at the same time:
Study Canadian high school courses online
Complete Ontario credits
Develop international academic skills
Build a Canadian academic record
Prepare for global university pathways
STAY HOME. STUDY CANADIAN.
International academic preparation can begin from Lucknow.
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATION WITHOUT IMMEDIATE RELOCATION
Traditionally, families often think about international education only after Class 12.
At that stage, students may suddenly have to manage:
A new country
A different academic system
Independent living
University assignments
Research projects
Presentations
International classrooms
Academic English
New assessment styles
and separation from family.
The OSSD pathway offers another approach.
Students can begin experiencing Canadian academic learning while still living at home.
This provides an opportunity to develop international readiness gradually rather than experiencing every change at the same time after Class 12.
HOW MUCH ADDITIONAL STUDY IS REQUIRED?
One of the most common questions from parents is:
“Will my child now have to study two complete school schedules?”
The answer is:
NO.
Victoria Academy's pathway is designed around students who are continuing their regular schooling.
Students generally focus on:
ONE ONTARIO COURSE AT A TIME
Typical study time may be approximately:
1 TO 1.5 HOURS PER DAY*
Online learning resources can be accessed flexibly, and students can receive academic support during their Canadian studies.
Actual study time can vary depending on the course, student's pace, grade and individual academic plan.
ONE CANADIAN SUBJECT AT A TIME
Students already have a full Indian school schedule.
Adding international education should therefore be planned carefully.
Instead of unnecessarily studying many additional Canadian courses simultaneously, students can generally focus on:
ONE COURSE
↓
COMPLETE IT
↓
MOVE TO THE NEXT COURSE
This approach can help students:
Reduce Academic Overload
Focus More Deeply
Balance Both Educational Pathways
Complete Courses Systematically
Maintain Their Indian School Priorities
Build Canadian Credits Gradually
The student's Ontario study plan can be personalized according to previous education, grade and future university goals.
CLASS 10 & CLASS 12 BOARD EXAMS REMAIN IMPORTANT
The Canadian pathway should support the student's overall academic development — not interfere with major Indian examinations.
Students may be able to take a planned pause during their:
CLASS 10 BOARD EXAM PERIOD
or
CLASS 12 BOARD EXAM PERIOD
and resume their Canadian studies afterward according to their approved academic plan.
This helps students concentrate on their Indian board examinations when required.
The purpose is:
BETTER BALANCE.
BETTER PLANNING.
LESS UNNECESSARY PRESSURE.
PREVIOUS INDIAN STUDIES MAY BE REVIEWED
Students joining the Canadian pathway in Grade 10, 11 or 12 may already have completed significant high school education in India.
Their previous marksheets and academic records may therefore be reviewed for possible Ontario credit recognition.
Eligible previous learning may help students avoid unnecessarily repeating equivalent high school work.
The review may consider:
Previous academic records
Subjects already completed
Student's grade
Years of previous study
Ontario graduation requirements
Academic eligibility
Victoria Academy's academic assessment
As a result, each student can have a different Canadian pathway.
A Grade 9 student's plan may look very different from the plan of a student entering in Grade 11 or Grade 12.
A DIFFERENT STYLE OF ASSESSMENT
70% COURSEWORK + 30% FINAL EVALUATION
The Canadian pathway places significant importance on the student's academic work throughout the course.
70% COURSEWORK
may include:
Assignments
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Research
Presentations
Course activities
Regular academic work
30% FINAL EVALUATION
is based on the applicable final evaluation component.
This means:
ONE FINAL EXAM DOES NOT NORMALLY DETERMINE THE ENTIRE COURSE RESULT.
Students are rewarded for consistent academic effort throughout their studies.
MARKS ARE IMPORTANT — BUT SKILLS MATTER TOO
Students preparing for universities need academic knowledge.
But they also need to know how to use that knowledge.
The Canadian learning pathway can help students develop:
CRITICAL THINKING
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM-SOLVING
RESEARCH SKILLS
PRESENTATION SKILLS
TEAMWORK
INDEPENDENT LEARNING
TIME MANAGEMENT
CONFIDENCE
UNIVERSITY READINESS
These skills can be valuable whether the student eventually studies in India or overseas.
FROM “WHAT IS THE ANSWER?” TO “HOW DO YOU THINK?”
Traditional examination preparation can sometimes focus strongly on remembering the correct answer.
International education often requires students to go further.
Students may be expected to:
Explain why something happens.
Analyze information.
Compare different ideas.
Apply concepts to unfamiliar situations.
Conduct research.
Support an argument.
Complete projects.
Present findings.
Communicate clearly.
The Canadian pathway can expose students to this style of learning before they reach university.
The objective is not simply:
LEARN MORE CONTENT.
It is also:
LEARN HOW TO THINK.
LEARN. RECEIVE FEEDBACK. IMPROVE.
Education should allow students to understand their mistakes and improve.
Students can receive academic feedback during their coursework.
Depending on the course and applicable school policy, students may have opportunities to revise work, improve submissions or demonstrate improved understanding.
The process becomes:
LEARN
↓
COMPLETE THE WORK
↓
RECEIVE FEEDBACK
↓
IMPROVE
↓
DEVELOP STRONGER SKILLS
The objective is long-term academic growth.
CHOOSE CANADIAN COURSES ACCORDING TO FUTURE CAREER GOALS
Different students require different university preparation.
Possible pathways may include:
MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMPUTER SCIENCE / IT / DATA
COMMERCE / BUSINESS / ACCOUNTING
ECONOMICS / STATISTICS
HUMANITIES / LAW / SOCIAL SCIENCES
ARTS / DESIGN / MEDIA
FLEXIBLE / UNDECIDED PATHWAYS
The student's Ontario courses can therefore be planned according to the direction they may want to pursue after school.
A STUDENT INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING SHOULD NOT PLAN LIKE A BUSINESS STUDENT
Different university programs require different academic preparation.
An engineering applicant may need particular mathematics and science courses.
A business student may need a different combination.
Computer science programs may have their own prerequisites.
Health sciences may require specific science subjects.
Design programs may require different preparation.
This is why early planning is valuable.
A useful approach is:
STUDENT INTEREST
↓
POSSIBLE CAREER
↓
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
↓
UNIVERSITY PREREQUISITES
↓
REQUIRED GRADE 12 COURSES
↓
OSSD COURSE PLAN
The goal is to make each course part of a larger plan.
START UNIVERSITY PLANNING BEFORE CLASS 12 IS OVER
Many families start researching international universities after board examinations.
That may be too late for some academic decisions.
A stronger approach is to begin earlier.
Students can gradually understand:
Which countries interest them?
Which programs interest them?
What Grade 12 subjects are required?
What academic average may be competitive?
What English-language requirements apply?
What scholarship opportunities exist?
What application deadlines need to be followed?
What academic profile should the student build?
The student's question can gradually change from:
“Where can I get admission?”
to:
“Which universities am I preparing myself for?”
That is a much stronger position.
LUCKNOW TO CANADA — AND BEYOND
Canada is one possible destination.
It should not necessarily be the only destination.
An internationally prepared student should ideally have multiple options.
OSSD students may explore colleges and universities across:
CANADA 🇨🇦
UNITED STATES 🇺🇸
UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧
AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿
EUROPE 🇪🇺
ASIA 🌏
UAE 🇦🇪
OTHER GLOBAL DESTINATIONS 🌎
A student's future circumstances can change.
Countries can change policies.
Universities can change requirements.
Career interests can change.
Family plans can change.
Therefore:
BUILD OPTIONS.
DO NOT DEPEND ON ONLY ONE DESTINATION.
Actual university admission depends on academic results, prerequisite subjects, program requirements and university policies.
GLOBAL UNIVERSITY PREPARATION FROM RAJAJIPURAM
A student's present location should not define the limits of their future.
A student living in Rajajipuram today may eventually:
Study engineering in Canada.
Study business in the UK.
Study computer science in Australia.
Study design in Europe.
Study medicine or health sciences elsewhere.
Attend a leading university in India.
Build a business.
Enter a global career.
The exact destination may be different for every student.
The purpose of education is to help create those choices.
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Strong academic performance may also create merit-based scholarship opportunities.
Eligible OSSD students may explore scholarships at selected international universities and colleges.
Some selected university scholarship opportunities may reach values of:
UP TO ₹47 LAKH*
depending on factors such as:
Academic results
University
Degree program
Scholarship eligibility
Competition
Annual university policies
Deadlines
Availability
University-level scholarships are separate from Victoria Academy's high school admission scholarship.
Scholarships are not automatic or guaranteed.
CAN IELTS OR ANOTHER ENGLISH TEST SOMETIMES BE WAIVED?
POTENTIALLY — DEPENDING ON THE UNIVERSITY.
Some universities may provide eligible OSSD students or graduates with flexibility regarding additional English-language proficiency testing if their specific requirements are met.
This may provide:
ENGLISH TESTING FLEXIBILITY*
However:
OSSD DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN “NO IELTS” AT EVERY UNIVERSITY.
Each university sets its own English-language policy.
Requirements can also vary according to the academic program.
Students should always confirm the current English-language requirements of the university to which they intend to apply.
VICTORIA ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Victoria Academy's standard annual tuition is:
CAD $18,000*
Eligible students participating through the pathway may receive significant scholarship support.
Current scholarship opportunities may provide approximately:
80%–85% SCHOLARSHIP*
depending on eligibility and scholarship assessment results.
Illustrative tuition after scholarship may be approximately:
CAD $2,700–$3,600 PER YEAR*
For Indian families, this may be approximately:
₹1.8 LAKH–₹2.3 LAKH PER YEAR*
The actual amount depends on:
Scholarship result
Student's grade
Individual course plan
Official offer letter
Applicable fees
CAD/INR exchange rate
Parents should refer to the student's official Victoria Academy offer letter and invoice for final tuition information.
START WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT
Students can begin by determining their eligibility.
STEP 1
SCHOLARSHIP TEST / ASSESSMENT
Participate in the Victoria Academy scholarship assessment.
STEP 2
RECEIVE RESULT & OFFER LETTER
Eligible students receive their scholarship result and official offer containing scholarship, tuition and next-step information.
STEP 3
REVIEW THE OPPORTUNITY
Students and parents review the Canadian pathway, scholarship and payment plan.
STEP 4
ACADEMIC DOCUMENT REVIEW
Previous academic records and marksheets are reviewed where applicable.
STEP 5
PERSONALIZED OSSD COURSE PLAN
An Ontario academic plan is prepared according to the student's previous education and future goals.
STEP 6
STUDENT ORIENTATION
Students receive guidance about the learning system, course expectations and academic process.
STEP 7
CANADIAN STUDIES BEGIN
Students begin Ontario high school courses according to their approved academic plan.
TRANSPARENT TUITION PAYMENT
Canadian tuition is paid:
DIRECTLY TO VICTORIA ACADEMY, CANADA
The partner school is not required to collect Victoria Academy tuition fees from parents.
Depending on the student's official offer and invoice terms, payment arrangements may include:
FULL PAYMENT
SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT
QUARTERLY PAYMENT
This creates a clear separation between the student's local school arrangements and Canadian school tuition.
PARENTS REMAIN PART OF THE JOURNEY
A student's international pathway should remain understandable to the family.
The Victoria Academy pathway can include:
STUDENT PROGRESS VISIBILITY
ACADEMIC GUIDANCE
COURSE PLANNING
ONTARIO CREDIT TRACKING
PARENT COMMUNICATION
UNIVERSITY PATHWAY GUIDANCE
Parents can remain informed while their child continues regular schooling in Lucknow.
SETH M.R. JAIPURIA SCHOOL, RAJAJIPURAM CAMPUS REMAINS AT THE CENTRE
The Canadian pathway is not intended to replace the student's existing school.
Students continue their education and school life at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus.
The Victoria Academy pathway is added alongside their existing education.
Collaboration activities may include:
Scholarship Assessments
Student Awareness Sessions
Parent Orientation Sessions
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Academic Information Sessions
Canadian Education Awareness
University Pathway Guidance
Student Coordination Support
Victoria Academy provides the Canadian academic component, including admission processing, scholarship evaluation, online course delivery, academic reporting and student support.
A LARGE CITY NEEDS MORE THAN ONE EDUCATION PATHWAY
Lucknow has a large student population.
That means thousands of students may be aiming for many of the same competitive universities, degree programs and careers.
There is no single educational pathway that will fit every student.
Some students may want Indian universities.
Some may eventually want Canada.
Some may prefer the UK.
Some may choose Australia.
Others may look toward Europe, the United States, Asia or the UAE.
Giving students access to another academic pathway can therefore provide something extremely valuable:
CHOICE.
The OSSD pathway allows eligible students to broaden their preparation without immediately giving up their existing school education.
FROM RAJAJIPURAM TO THE WORLD
A student's global journey can begin in Rajajipuram.
It can begin while they are still attending their regular school.
It can begin while they are still living with their parents.
It can begin before they have selected a university.
It can begin before they have chosen a country.
The important first step is preparing themselves academically for more opportunities.
Through the collaboration between Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus and Victoria Academy, Ontario, Canada, eligible students can begin building:
Canadian high school experience
Ontario credits
International academic skills
University readiness
Course planning
Global awareness
and additional higher-education options.
WHY THIS COLLABORATION MATTERS
The greatest benefit is not simply:
ANOTHER DIPLOMA.
The greater benefit is creating:
MORE OPTIONS.
MORE EXPOSURE.
MORE PREPARATION.
MORE SKILLS.
MORE CONFIDENCE.
MORE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Students can continue their regular Indian school education.
They can experience Canadian learning.
They can develop international academic skills.
They can plan university subjects earlier.
They can explore universities around the world.
They can explore scholarship opportunities.
And they can begin doing this:
WITHOUT IMMEDIATELY LEAVING THEIR SCHOOL, FAMILY, LUCKNOW OR INDIA.
LUCKNOW FOUNDATION.
CANADIAN PATHWAY.
GLOBAL FUTURE.
For a student in a large and ambitious city like Lucknow, the future can contain many different possibilities.
The objective should not be to force every student toward the same destination.
The objective should be to prepare them so they have stronger choices when the time comes.
Through the collaboration between Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Rajajipuram Campus, Lucknow and Victoria Academy, Ontario, Canada, eligible students can continue their Indian school education while exploring Ontario high school credits, Canadian learning, international academic skills and global university pathways.
START IN LUCKNOW.
STUDY CANADIAN.
THINK GLOBAL.
SETH M.R. JAIPURIA SCHOOL
RAJAJIPURAM CAMPUS, LUCKNOW
Seth M.R. Jaipuria School – Rajajipuram Campus
LDA, Secretariat Colony
Mohaan Road
Rajajipuram
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226017
India
CANADIAN ACADEMIC PARTNER
VICTORIA ACADEMY
A Canadian International School
Ontario, Canada
Grades 9–12
BSID #884963
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Pathway
INTERESTED IN THE CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAY?
STUDENTS & PARENTS
Begin With the Scholarship Assessment
CHECK SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OSSD
EXPLORE CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL & INSTITUTION COLLABORATION
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Admission, scholarships, tuition amounts, Ontario credit recognition, OSSD graduation, university admission, university scholarships, English/IELTS waivers, exchange programs, visas, international travel and other outcomes are not automatic or guaranteed.
Eligibility and outcomes depend on factors including the student's academic performance, academic history, documents, course selection, completed requirements, scholarship assessment, university policies, program prerequisites, deadlines, exchange rates, immigration requirements and final decisions of the applicable schools, universities, governments or other authorities.
Scholarship amounts, tuition fees, exchange rates, university requirements and other program information may change.
Students and parents should always refer to their official Victoria Academy offer letter, invoice, academic plan and the current admission requirements of their intended university or institution.
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