The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. All students across the province must write this test.
Learn more about the OSSLT with the OSSLT Framework, including:
- What is assessed
- How literacy is aligned and emphasized within the Ontario curriculum
- What is in the OSSLT and question types
- Student outcomes
- How the test is scored
- Student report sample
Frequently asked questions about the OSSLT
View frequently asked questions about the OSSLT, including:
- Who can write the OSSLT?
- How will administrators get access to the online OSSLT e-assessment system?
- How will the online OSSLT be administered?
- What is the format of the online OSSLT?
- How can schools provide supports for success for students who require accommodations and/or have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
- When will results be released?
- Where can I get more information on the online OSSLT?
Practice test
Students can become familiar with the OSSLT and its platform by taking an online practice test. The test is made up of two sessions, which include content from previous tests, as well as an introductory session that allows students to get to know the new online platform's tools and functions.
2022 - 2023 OSSLT Results
