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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:London International Academy vs. IMG Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

  Address

  361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada

  5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, Florida(USA), 34210, United States

  Distance

  Distance

  5,776.6 km

  5,765.6 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  Enrolment

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  1400

  Grades

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  6 to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Boarding, Day

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

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  School focus

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  Sports

  Developmental Priorities

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Traditional

  Curriculum pace

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  Standard-enriched

  Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

  Academic culture

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  Supportive

  A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

  Avg. Class Size

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  Varies

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Tuition

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

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  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  None

  Median FA package size

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  $0

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  200

  Percent in boarding

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  71%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  0%

  Day entry years

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  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades 6 - 12

  SSAT required

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  No

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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "Established in 1978 by renowned tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, IMG Academy traces its roots back to humble beginnings as a tennis-focused institution in Bradenton, Fla. Over the years, IMG Academy has transitioned from being a sports-only elite tennis training program, into a powerful multi-sport, holistic education institution, incorporating strong academic and personal development curriculum. Today, IMG Academy stands alone in its unique and holistic approach to student-athlete development."

  What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "We integrate academics, athletics, and personal development in a way that few schools can. The school day, training environment, residential life, academic support, and college-placement process are designed around the whole student-athlete. We combine expert teachers, sport-specific coaches, performance specialists, personal-development coaches, and college-planning staff on one campus, with the shared goal of preparing students for college and life beyond sport. Our staff-to-student ratio is 4:1. We offer 15 sports and maintain a 100% college acceptance rate."

  What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

  What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "We are not a conventional independent school with athletics added on. We are a sports-education institution. Our environment is more structured, more performance-oriented, and more demanding than many traditional schools. There is a daily rhythm built around training, academics, personal development, competition, recovery, and accountability. This level of specialization requires a corresponding financial commitment, and tuition varies by sport and by the comprehensive nature of the programming and resources provided."

  What key junctures in school_name's history have most shaped its present?

  What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "The first was our founding in 1978 by Nick Bollettieri as a tennis academy. That original culture of immersion, discipline, and elite coaching remains with us. The second was our evolution from a tennis-only institution into a multi-sport boarding school with academics and personal development at the centre. The third was the development of online coaching and college-recruiting services. Our 2023 acquisition by BPEA EQT, in partnership with Nord Anglia Education, positioned IMG for wider global expansion."

  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

  What type of student is a good fit for your school?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "A good-fit student is a dedicated, motivated athlete who wants to be challenged academically, athletically, and personally. They are also comfortable with structure, feedback, competition, independence, and a diverse international community. They are willing to be coached not only in their sport but in leadership, resilience, communication, and how they respond to pressure."

  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "We would advise against IMG if the student is not motivated by sport, is looking primarily for a traditional academic boarding school, or is not ready for the independence and accountability of a residential performance environment. We would also caution families that the student may need a slower-paced, less competitive, or more locally rooted school experience. IMG can be transformational for the right student, but it is not meant to be a general-purpose school for every family."

  To your knowledge, why do families choose school_name over others?

  To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "Families choose IMG because they want an integrated pathway for their children’s development, which includes strong academics, serious athletic training, personal development, and college placement in one environment. They are often looking for a school that understands the demands of high-level sport and can support college recruitment without compromising academic preparation. Our College Planning and Placement Department supports students with college admissions, test preparation, NCAA requirements, and athletic recruitment, and IMG’s relationship with NCSA gives students access to a major recruiting network used by college programs and coaches."

  How would you characterize school_name's image amongst the public?

  How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "IMG Academy is seen as one of the most recognizable names in youth sports development, associated with elite, ambitious, global athletes and strongly linked to college and professional athletic pathways."

  What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "Our personal-development curriculum is underappreciated. Many people know IMG for athletic performance, but the deeper work is helping students develop the habits and mindset that make long-term success possible: resilience, confidence, leadership, focus, commitment, nutrition, mental performance, and handling pressure. We see sport as a platform for life, not simply as a pathway to scholarships or professional opportunities."

  What do families find surprising about school_name?

  What might families find surprising about your school?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "Families may be surprised by how much support surrounds the student-athlete outside of training. IMG is not only fields, courts, and gyms. It includes academic support, tutoring, a Learning Resource Center, ESL support, college planning, residential mentors, 24/7 safety and security, on-campus health services through Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and student-life programming. The environment is intense, but it is also intentionally built to support students academically, socially, medically, and personally."

  What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "We have continued to invest in academic rigour, student life, campus facilities, and global reach. In 2024–2025, IMG reported 470 students enrolled in multiple AP courses, 969 AP exams taken, and 21 AP courses offered. We have also expanded the Campus Center, with plans including new dining options, student-life spaces, private dining rooms, a convenience store, a larger bookstore, and an expanded Johns Hopkins Health Services location."

  How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  IMG ACADEMY

  "We expect IMG to become more global, more digitally connected, and more expansive in its definition of sports education. The Bradenton campus will remain our heartbeat, but IMG Academy+ and NCSA allow us to reach student-athletes beyond campus. There is also an opportunity to bring elements of IMG’s sports, wellbeing, resilience, teamwork, and leadership curriculum to students worldwide. At the same time, we expect to keep strengthening the boarding school experience itself: academics, campus life, facilities, athletic development, personal development, and college placement."