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Willowdale High School follows the Ontario curriculum for grades 9–12 and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. A Project-Based Learning approach uses AI, multimedia, and interdisciplinary courses to develop key skills. The school offers STEM projects, mathematics competitions, arts, music, and sports courses, with regular AP exams and competitions organized through College Board and the University of Waterloo. Classes are small, with an average teacher-student ratio of 1:8, and many teachers hold master's degrees.
Willowdale High School regularly organizes art exhibitions and charity concerts. Arts and music courses are offered as part of the curriculum. Modern facilities include an art creation room and multimedia classrooms. The school also hosts cultural events and performances as part of campus life.
The campus hosts a multicultural environment with students from many countries and regions, creating a diverse and inclusive culture. ESL English enhancement is provided, along with learning supports and mentoring. AP exams and competitions are available alongside a broad range of STEM, arts, and music courses. Airport pickup and housing management services support international students.
Co-Curricular Activities span sport and culture. Educational field trips across Canada and the USA provide immersive, real-world experiences. The program features events such as a Christmas party, BBQ, Family Fun Run, Science Fair, Youth Soccer Camp, and Lunch and Learn.
The Willowdale High School Student Council is a leadership and community body, addressing student affairs and promoting acceptance, equity, cooperation, responsibility, friendship, and school spirit. The council works closely with teachers and advisors to foster a continually improving learning environment. It plans special events and projects, supports student initiatives, raises funds for community activities, helps new students adjust, advocates for student rights, and participates in producing the school newspaper.
The Student Council provides leadership opportunities and helps students reach their full potential through leadership, character development, and community engagement. All WHS students are encouraged to participate and nominate themselves for positions on the Student Council. The council's activities include planning events, fundraising for community activities, supporting the student body, assisting new students with transitions, and advocating for student needs.
Co-Curricular Activities span sport and culture. Educational field trips across Canada and the USA provide immersive experiences. Examples include a Christmas party, BBQ, Family Fun Run, Science Fair, Youth Soccer Camp, and Lunch and Learn.
Willowdale High School is a private international high school in Canada offering Ontario education with Residence and Homestay options for international students aged 14 to 18. The curriculum combines Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with Advanced Placement courses, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, and AP Calculus AB/BC. Students earning OSSD complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional for those starting Grade 9 in 2023 or earlier; or 17 compulsory and 13 optional for 2024 entrants). AP classes run as 45-minute daily sessions September–May, with option to pursue Ontario Diploma concurrently. Willowdale provides technology-enhanced personalized learning with certified teachers, small classes (1:8), and dedicated student advisors offering academic and social support, university application guidance, tutoring, IELTS training, volunteer placement, and housing/airport services. A Project-Based Learning approach uses AI, multimedia, and interdisciplinary courses. The school emphasizes STEM, arts, and language development, plus field trips across Canada and USA.
