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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:London International Academy vs. Westfield Secondary School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

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    Address

    Address

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

    33 Mallard Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 1S4, Canada

    Distance

    Distance

    5,776.6 km

    5,688.0 km

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    We have limited information on London International Academy as they are currently not registered with us.
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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2016

    Enrolment

    N/A

    330

    Grades

    N/A

    5 to 12

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Homestay

    Language of instruction

    N/A

    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    N/A

    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
    Social
    The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    N/A

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    Rigorous
    A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

    Avg. Class Size

    N/A

    10 to 25

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    N/A

    $22,000

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    41

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    N/A

    90%

    Day entry years

    information not available

    information not available

    Boarding entry years

    information not available

    information not available

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Interview required?

    N/A

    No

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Westfield is a boutique private school in North York offering a rigorous academic program, small class sizes, and personalized mentorship. Designed for ambitious students and forward-thinking families, Westfield blends top-tier AP academics with university advising, extracurricular depth, and a culture of aspiration. We specialize in helping high-performing students unlock elite post-secondary pathways—both in Canada and abroad—through a focused, future-facing environment."

    • Comprehensive Facilities - Gymnasium, Library, Auditorium, etc.
    • Large Classrooms - Space for Students and Projects
    • Dedicated Staff - Knowledgable and Passionate
    • Extra-Curriculars - Varied and Fun!
    • Academic Supports - Get help when needed!
    • Counseling - Let Guidance assist you!
    • AP Program - Earn Extra Credits!
    • Destination Planning - Where do you want to end up?

    What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Westfield Secondary School has a singular focus - to balance the academic needs of students with chances to feel happy and find time for fun! Our program's academics are dedicated to success at the highest level, and we encourage students who are looking for top grades for University applications to choose us - we can help push them to the greatest heights of their lives! But the best kind of success does not exist in a vacuum - we wish for our students to be satisfied with the choices they have made, and to find time in their busy schedules for excitement and collaboration! Developing the "whole" student means appealing to both sensibilities - and this is our greatest success!"

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

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

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Because Westfield Secondary School has dedicated itself to the highest tiers of academic success, our program is focused on the very best students around and those with the greatest potential for the future. As such, we have limited supports for those students on IEP's who have a large arrangement of modifications - our classes are focused on teaching Ontario curriculum with the greatest of challenge, and this may not be appropriate for students who need layers of additional support."

    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?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "The history of Westfield Secondary School is one of fast growth and rapid development. From a small founding in 2016, to surviving and thriving throughout COVID, moving to our current campus location (33 Mallard) all the way to now, growing ever faster due to our programs and policies, Westfield is poised to be a force in the world of Toronto Private Schools.
    However, let's highlight a few specific moments which outline just how prestigious Westfield has become:
    -Collaboration between students and teachers - during our sport practices, seeing everyone working together and being happy while playing games together helps us feel Westfield is both a safe, but also a happy place to be!
    -Receiving congratulations to our Graduates from both Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau.
    -The experience of seeing every day as a new and special challenge."

    What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Westfield Secondary School's main focus is to support students who have complex ambitions. The best fit for a student within our school environment is a student who is dedicated to their own success. We support our students with all manner of supplementary help, but we believe it is ultimately up to the students to decide what to do with their lives. We will help them with those choices, and support them in their endeavours. So for students who are truly unsure of their futures, or those who are not serious about school, those students may struggle in the Westfield environment. Still, we can provide the help those students need to make a change, should they so wish it."

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

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

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "The greatest mismatch between Westfield Secondary School and a student is simply a student who is not interested in school; Westfield's entire existence is predicated on student ambition and a lack thereof among students would be detrimental to their success in this environment. In addition, we are not a school with a wide variety of supports for IEP students; those students may not receive the same level of modification to their course plan as other schools may provide, which could impact the success of that student."

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

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

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "The Westfield Secondary School comparative advantage can be described with a single word - support. In all aspects of our program, students will receive more care and scrutiny than they would receive elsewhere; the ratio of student to teacher is small, but the ratio of student to Guidance Counselor is even smaller. Every student can meet with their advisors frequently, and prepare their post-secondary applications with comprehensive support. But students also have the oppourtunity to meet with their teachers frequently during after-school office hours, where any student can find any teacher to receive additional help. With those program in place, every student who wants to learn and grow will be given additional oppourtunties and support in doing so."

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

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

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Westfield Secondary School is still establishing its reputation with its current campus, as we have only been located here a few short years. But in that time, we hope and expect that Westfield's reputation in this neighbourhood will continue to grow, and feed back onto itself - with continuously successful students, our reputation as a school dedicated to academic excellence will shine through to everyone. Our graduation and post-secondary destination numbers speak for themselves - we graduate the majority of our students into prestigious University programs in Ontario and across the world!"

    What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Our biggest underappreciated reality is our current status as a high-functioning, academically-focused school. We are working tirelessly to tell the world just how good our programs are at graduating students into prestigious post-secondary programs. We believe it will not be long before many more Canadians become aware of just how good a destination we can be for academically-focused students."

    What do families find surprising about school_name?

    What might families find surprising about your school?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Westfield Secondary's School most surprising aspect to many parents would be our growth compared to our age. We have grown exponentially every year we have been open, because we continuously prove to families that choosing us as their destination will help ensure their child's future. We do everything we can to prepare students for post-secondary studies, and our entire program is focused on this goal. As such, parents may be surprised to learn just how much focus we put on each, individual student, and how much individual time they receive with their advisors. This translates into rapid growth; Everyone is cared for here!"

    What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "There are several new initiatives happening at Westfield Secondary School which we are excited to have seen come to fruition during the past year, which include, but are not limited to:
    -Application to Canadian Accredited Independent Schools Program;
    -AP classes offered for the first time with College Board approval;
    -Model UN Program connection with TMUN conference."

    How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    WESTFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL

    "Westfield Secondary School's current five-year plan (2022-2027) has a number of important initiatives we expect to see begun and even completed, which include:
    -CAIS Application Approval;
    -CIS and CISAA memberships begun - New Sports Leagues to join;
    -Campus Expansion and new Locations Opened across Toronto;
    -Further review and development of Student Service Teams with support for their expansion."




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