Canada, London
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London International Academy is located at 365 Richmond Street in the heart of downtown London, Ontario. The campus is within walking distance of city centre amenities, restaurants, and public transit. London is a mid-sized city in southwestern Ontario, approximately two hours from Toronto, with a large student population due to Western University and Fanshawe College.
The school offers Grades 9 through 12. A Pathway Program supports students entering from international school systems, while the OSSD and IB Diploma streams run concurrently for Grades 11 and 12.
LIA is a co-educational private secondary school offering both day and boarding options. The school primarily serves international students, with over 25 nationalities represented on campus.
The STEP (Steps to English Proficiency) programme provides targeted English language support for international students, focusing on oral, reading, and writing skill development with descriptive feedback.
The school is affiliated with Canada and certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Tuition Fees
CAD 30,000 per year for Grade 12 (first year). Fees vary by region of origin (Americas, Europe, Asia, other countries, domestic Canada) and are detailed in downloadable fee schedules.
Application Fee
CAD 300
Additional Costs
Health insurance, school registration, and uniforms are charged separately (amounts not published online). Boarding and meal fees are additional for residence students.
Payment Methods
FlyWire, bank transfer, credit card (5% processing fee applies), cheque, money order, or e-transfer to finance@lia-edu.ca.
Over 25 nationalities and cultures are represented at the school. The student body is predominantly international, with students arriving from across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other regions.
London International Academy is a private secondary day and boarding school in London, Ontario, serving international and domestic students in Grades 9 through 12. The school is certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and is an authorized IB World School offering the two-year IB Diploma Programme. Students come from over 25 nationalities, and the school operates a STEP (Steps to English Proficiency) programme for English language learners. LIA has a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio and places graduates at universities across Canada and internationally, including the University of Toronto, McGill, Waterloo, NYU, UCLA, UCL, and Stanford. On-campus residence and homestay accommodation are available for boarding students, with meal plans included.