Welcome to the Dr. Denison S.S. Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Site. On this page you'll find links to pages which offer some direction in preparing for the Literacy Test and pages which offer a range of literacy support. We've also included information about the range of Reading and Writing Tasks that are typically included on the test and a number of practice exercises to help you prepare. Please remember that this year's test is ONE day, so the format and content of the test will vary significantly from year's past.

The Literacy Test is a measure of literacy skills achieved by students across the spectrum of subject areas from Grades 7 to 9. It is NOT an "English Test". For a link to the Grade 7-9 Curriculum Expectations which are "measured" by the test, click HERE.

Please note that the OSSLT Literacy Test administered by EQAO is one measure of literacy. Every year there are very literate students who "fail" the test for a range of reasons aside from their "literacy level". If you do fail the test, there are supports in place at Dr. Denison Secondary School to ensure that you receive the necessary support to pass the test or its equivalent, the OLC40 course. Talk to your English Teacher if you have any questions.