Canada, Toronto
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TAIE has a Student Success team of counsellors who monitor students' academic performance and wellbeing and intervene when necessary. A safe and encouraging space supports students to flourish. One-on-one guidance counselling and university application guidance are provided, along with tailored study planning. A wide range of student clubs, events, and community involvement activities support social development.
TAIE offers five levels of ESL courses (ESLAO - Level 1, ESLBO - Level 2, ESLCO - Level 3, ESLDO - Level 4, ESLEO - Level 5). Students take a placement test on arrival to determine level. After ESL, students transition to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses. Instruction is immersive and English is woven into the curriculum; individualized care includes personalized tutoring and language support for ESL students at no additional charge.
TAIE provides mental wellbeing support through the Student Success team, including monitoring wellbeing and offering one-on-one guidance counselling. University counseling and related guidance are available to support students as they plan their studies, within a safe and encouraging environment.
TAIE provides safeguarding through a comprehensive care system. Pre-arrival support includes residence and meal plan arrangement and custodianship for minors. Upon arrival, airport pickup, medical insurance, admissions counselling, and banking and SIM setup are provided. During study, university counseling and guidance are available. TAIE Residences offer safety features: Concord Residence provides 24-hour security and on-site chaperones; South Park Residence has 24-hour security; Homestay options are available for accommodation.
TAIE International Institute is a private Canadian high school in Thornhill, Ontario offering Grades 7–12 with day and boarding options on a five-acre campus. The school follows the Canadian curriculum, with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) pathway requiring 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optional), 40 hours of community service, and a literacy requirement. ESL courses and IELTS preparation support language learners, and University Preparation Courses (UPC), including UPC Elite for high-achieving students, prepare graduates for Canadian and international universities. The campus features 50,000 square feet of indoor space, a library, science labs, a reading room, a music room, an art room, and classrooms, plus a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and badminton. TAIE operates two on-site residences and three off-campus residences with homestay options. With students from more than 30 countries, the school emphasizes global learning, university guidance, monthly excursions, and a broad range of after-school clubs across arts, sport, and service.