You can choose a different way to earn your high school diploma.

You’re not like anyone else in the world — everyone has a different perspective and learning needs. A cookie-cutter education doesn’t work for everyone and that’s okay! But when a traditional school system is all you know, you may feel stuck or unmotivated to finish. There are various reasons people struggle through a regular high school experience that have nothing to do with your ability to learn. And, even better, there are so many non-traditional options today that finishing your high school diploma online is easier than ever. Here’s how ICS Canada’s online diploma program can help.

Decide when, where, and how you study.

If you’ve always been a night owl, dragging yourself out of bed bright and early to get to school on time can be a struggle. When you get there, you’re tired, so it’s tough to really focus on what you’re supposed to be learning. Or maybe the environment you’re in — a loud classroom, a room that’s too warm—is uncomfortable so concentrating is difficult. Those distractions can have an impact on what information you remember and how well you do on exams. With a traditional high school setting, you don’t have the opportunity to control your environment. Online high school classes, however, put the decisions in your hands.

You can decide when you’ll study, how you’ll study, and where you’ll do your work. You’re in charge, so it’s easier to remove distractions or make a study schedule that allows you to work toward your goals when you’re most awake.

The flexibility of online school lets you explore your interests.

Outside of education, you have hobbies and interests you’re passionate about, some that you’re even hoping to turn into a career someday. But when you’re attending a traditional school, one that requires you to follow a particular schedule, you may not have the time to explore the different activities you’re interested in. With the addition of work and family life, you don’t have much extra time for anything.

But when you’re studying to finish your high school diploma online with ICS Canada, you own your day, which means you can make time for projects you’re passionate about. Learning isn’t limited to academic knowledge. Through dance, art, exercise, or any other hobbies, you can build skills that can translate to work. From sharpening your soft skills — written and verbal communication — to networking with others in the community, dedicating time to the things you love can help you have fun and build the foundation for a future career.

With no deadlines and access to your lessons 24/7, you can study and take exams around everything else going on in your life, ensuring you don’t have to put the things you love on the back burner to get your diploma.

You can always be yourself with ICS.

A traditional high school setting comes with a handful of worries, whether you’re an adult or a teenager. From scheduling issues to bullies, to having to wear a uniform or toning down your personality, a regular school can seem like it’s all about pretending to be someone you’re not. With online school, you’re studying at home, on the go, or wherever you want, so you have the freedom to be yourself. If that means fun hair colors, clothes you’ve designed yourself, or anything else that defines who you are, you can go for it with ICS Canada.

Who you are isn’t something that should be determined by a school and not everyone fits into the standard school schedule. Whether you left high school as a kid because you just weren’t comfortable or it just didn’t seem to work for you, there are options like ICS Canada that can help you reach your goals your way. Not sure an online high school diploma is the right path for you? Talk to an Admissions Specialist today to get your questions answered at 1.888.427.2400.