About CanadianGrad Academy
Ontario online high school credits, built around real student support
CanadianGrad Academy helps students complete Ontario high school credits online with teacher support, guidance planning, flexible timelines, and clear communication for families.
40+ Courses
Ontario curriculum aligned
Ontario Private School
BSID: 668458
Teacher-Supported Learning
Feedback, marking, and academic guidance
Guidance & Graduation Planning
Credits, prerequisites, and next steps
Flexible Online Access
Study on your schedule with school support
International Student Support
Same base tuition + transparent support fee
Our mission
A school environment students and families can rely on
Too many students fall behind because their school can't offer the course they need, or because they need more time and flexibility than a traditional classroom allows. CGA was built to fix that.
Families choose CGA because they want more than online course access. They want a school team that can help them understand credits, prerequisites, course options, timelines, and next steps.
Every student gets access to a teacher, structured course material, and a clear path to earning their OSSD credit — with pricing shown transparently before checkout.
Flexible timelines
Students work at their own pace within a supported framework — no rigid semester lock-in.
Teacher support included
Every course includes teacher access for marking, feedback, and academic guidance.
Ministry-aligned curriculum
Courses follow Ontario curriculum expectations. Transcripts and report cards issued upon completion.
Transparent pricing
Base tuition is shown before checkout. International students pay a clearly disclosed $200 support and compliance fee per course.
School structure & accountability
Why leadership matters in online high school
Online learning works best when students are supported by clear academic leadership. At CanadianGrad Academy, leadership is responsible for more than operations — it shapes how courses are organized, how students are supported, how progress is monitored, and how families understand the path to graduation.
Strong school leadership helps ensure that students are not left to figure everything out alone. From course selection and onboarding to teacher feedback, assessment expectations, academic integrity, and graduation planning, CGA's leadership team helps create the structure students need to stay accountable and move forward with confidence.
Academic Direction
Students and families need to know which credits matter, which courses come next, and how each course connects to graduation or post-secondary goals.
Teacher Support & Expectations
Leadership helps set expectations for course delivery, assessment, feedback, communication, and student support.
Student Progress Monitoring
Online students need structure. CGA focuses on progress visibility, pacing, completion, and early support when students fall behind.
Parent Confidence
Parents need clear answers. Leadership ensures families can understand requirements, ask questions, and make informed enrollment decisions.
Leadership
The leadership team behind every student experience
Student success in an online school depends on more than access to lessons. It requires academic leadership, student support, clear communication, reliable technology, and organized school operations. CanadianGrad Academy's leadership team brings together education, admissions, strategy, innovation, and technology so families can receive a more reliable and supportive online high school experience.
Each leader plays a role in helping CGA support students from first inquiry to course completion — including onboarding, course planning, parent communication, academic progress, platform reliability, and long-term school improvement.
Mariam Siddiqi
B.A., B.Ed., Master's of Education, Principal Qualifications (PQP)
Principal
15+ years in education, school leadership, and student success — across Canada, England, and Dubai
What they bring to CGA
Mariam brings academic leadership, curriculum understanding, school operations experience, student support, and a strong focus on accountability and student care.
How this helps students & families
Her leadership helps families receive clearer academic direction, stronger student support, and a more organized path toward credit completion and graduation planning.
Arif Ali
Director of Business Development & Student Success
Business development and consulting experience including Traction on Demand — focused on growth, CRM systems, client relationships, and student success operations
What they bring to CGA
Arif brings consulting experience from Traction on Demand alongside a track record of business development success. At CGA he leads admissions, student onboarding, family communication, and enrollment partnerships.
How this helps students & families
His business development and consulting background helps families move from confusion to a clear next step — whether that means choosing one course, planning missing credits, or building a full graduation plan.
Karina Hayat
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
20+ years in entrepreneurship, strategy, and large-scale operations — including scaling companies to over 1,000 employees and leading technology-driven organizational growth through conscious leadership
What they bring to CGA
Karina brings rare experience building and scaling large organizations, running complex operations, applying technology at scale, and leading with a conscious leadership approach. At CGA she drives strategy, innovation, and systems improvement.
How this helps students & families
Her experience scaling organizations and running large-scale operations helps CGA build more reliable, organized, and family-focused systems — so students and parents receive a clearer, more supported experience from enrollment through course completion.
Jordan Trask
Chief Technology Officer
20+ years in information technology, systems architecture, server administration, and technical security — including IT security work in a children's hospital environment
What they bring to CGA
Jordan brings technology depth that extends into high-accountability environments — his security experience in a children's hospital setting reflects the kind of precision, reliability, and responsibility CGA requires for an online school platform handling student records and course access.
How this helps students & families
His background in secure, high-stakes technology environments helps ensure CGA's online school platform handles student data, course access, and digital operations with the reliability families expect.
Team structure
Why this leadership mix matters
A successful online high school needs more than course content. It needs academic oversight, student onboarding, communication systems, parent support, technology infrastructure, and continuous improvement. CGA's leadership team brings these areas together so students can receive a more structured and supportive path through online credit completion.
Academic Leadership
Courses and student support are guided by school-level expectations, not left to chance.
Student Success & Admissions
Families receive help understanding options, next steps, and how to begin with confidence.
Strategy & Innovation
CGA continues improving the online learning experience for modern students and families.
Technology & Access
Students need reliable systems, clear access, and a smoother digital learning experience.
Meet the team helping students move forward
Not sure which course your child needs next? Our admissions and guidance process can help you understand missing credits, prerequisites, OSSD requirements, and recommended next steps.
Principal
Leadership grounded in education, accountability, and student care
CGA's principal leadership matters because online students need more than flexibility — they need structure, expectations, and support. Mariam Siddiqi's education background and school leadership experience help guide how CGA supports students, communicates with families, and maintains a clear academic pathway toward credit completion and graduation planning.
Mariam leads CanadianGrad Academy with a deep commitment to accessible, high-quality education. Her academic background includes a B.A., B.Ed, Masters of Education, and Principal Qualifications — paired with hands-on experience across private schools, public schools, and boarding schools on three continents.
Mariam became a Vice Principal at 24. During the COVID-19 school lockdowns she led her school's transition to remote learning — an experience that shaped CGA's approach to online education: structured, teacher-supported, and built around the student's real life.
As principal, Mariam's role is to connect CGA's academic expectations, student support systems, teacher guidance, and parent communication into one organized school experience.
What this means for families
- Students receive clearer direction on course expectations and completion.
- Parents have a school team they can contact for guidance and support.
- Course planning is connected to OSSD requirements, prerequisites, and graduation goals.
We guarantee quality process
Join our community today
At Canadian Grad Academy, our commitment to excellence extends beyond academics. We believe in nurturing a supportive environment where every student feels valued and understood. Integrity is the cornerstone of our institution, guiding every interaction and decision we make. We strive for excellence in all endeavors, inspiring students to push boundaries and achieve their highest potential. Moreover, we embrace growth as a journey, encouraging resilience and continuous learning in our students. These values are not just principles we uphold—they are the foundation of our community and the driving force behind everything we do.