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Canada, Toronto
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The school provides an inclusive and caring environment that supports holistic development. Every student is assigned a dedicated student advisor to address academic and social needs, including goal setting, effective communication, student advocacy, and post-secondary guidance. Advisors support post-secondary planning and coordinate between families and school staff, reinforcing collaboration with home. The program emphasizes communication, problem-solving, leadership, and ethical global citizenship as part of student growth.
IELTS Training is provided to support English language proficiency.
The environment is safe, secure, and inclusive, with no bullying or harassment and a focus on mutual respect and inclusion. Resident life and school supports promote wellbeing, belonging, and constructive social interaction. Student advisors and the inclusive culture contribute to students' mental wellbeing.
Homestay programs involve rigorous screening of hosts with police checks for adults, and homestay residences are thoroughly examined to maintain high safety standards. The program emphasizes a secure, welcoming environment and requires international students to apply before arriving to ensure arrangements are in place.
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.
