Motivated Grade 8 students can earn up to 3 Ontario high school credits before they ever step into Grade 9 — fully online, on a schedule that fits real family life, and supported by certified Ontario teachers.
"Reach Ahead" simply means a Grade 8 student begins earning real Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits before officially starting Grade 9. The credits count toward graduation, and they give students a meaningful jump on their high school journey.
At Aubrey Academy, our Reach Ahead Program is built specifically for Grade 8 students who are ready, motivated, and looking for a more flexible path into high school. We help families choose the right course (or courses), then guide students through the work with real teacher support every step of the way.
See how it works →Reach Ahead isn't about racing through school. It's about giving students room to breathe, time to explore, and confidence to start strong.
Walk into Grade 9 already knowing what an OSSD course feels like — and how to succeed in one.
Lighten the load in later years when academics, athletics, and university planning ramp up.
Try business, geography, English, or healthy active living — and discover what your child loves.
Free up future high school semesters for electives, co-op, AP, or specialized programs.
Designed around real life — practices, tournaments, training camps, and family travel.
Work from home, on the road, or between activities — without losing teacher support.
We've made the path from curiosity to earning a credit as clear and supported as possible.
Reach out by email, phone, or text to start a conversation about your child's goals.
We talk through readiness, interests, and what your family hopes Reach Ahead will achieve.
Together we select Grade 9-level credit courses that fit your child's strengths and schedule.
Once registered, students get access to coursework through a clean, familiar Google Classroom setup.
Students work at their own pace, with certified Ontario teachers available throughout the course.
Successfully complete the course and walk into Grade 9 with credits already on the transcript.
Reach Ahead is a great fit for students who are organized, curious, and ready to take ownership of their learning.
Curious learners who are ready for the next challenge.
Athletes balancing practices, tournaments, and travel.
Learners who thrive outside a 9-to-3 classroom rhythm.
Parents thinking proactively about the high school journey.
Learners with their eye on competitive university pathways.
Get ahead now to keep future semesters more manageable.
Our Reach Ahead courses are fully online and asynchronous — meaning students don't have to be online at a specific time of day. They work through coursework when it makes sense for their schedule, with teacher support available throughout.
Aubrey Academy is a real Ontario private school — not a course warehouse. Here's what that means for your family.
An inspected private high school operating under Ministry of Education standards.
Your child learns from qualified teachers — not chatbots or part-time tutors.
Earned credits count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
A clean, familiar learning environment students already know how to use.
One-to-one help when your child needs it, with real teacher feedback.
We keep parents in the loop — no guessing about how things are going.
Every student is different. We'll talk through your child's readiness, schedule, and interests, then recommend Grade 9-level courses that make sense. Examples include:
A practical, engaging introduction to high school credits.
Perfect for students curious about business and leadership.
Explore Canada and the world through an engaging lens.
Build core reading, writing, and communication skills.
For students whose readiness lines up with Grade 9 expectations.
We'll talk through what makes sense for your child's goals.
Course selection is always done together with families. We'll never enrol a student in a course they're not ready for.
Reach out today to learn how the Grade 8 Reach Ahead Program could fit your family. We'll help you plan the right next step — no pressure, no overpromises, just a real conversation.