Cambridge International Academy Reviews

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Cambridge International Academy offers a personalized educational experience so that students successfully transition to the next higher grade level.
The school's tuition includes daily academic support in the after-school homework club, supervised by teachers.
Student interests directly shape its wide variety of extracurricular activities.

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Roundtable Q&A (2021) Watch our Cambridge International Academy Q&A discussion with Rosie (Alum), Nancy (Alum), Hannah (Parent) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,
Alum, Yewei Qiu (2021) Watch our alum interview with Yewei Qiu to learn about the unique experience of attending Cambridge International Academy.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,

Written reviews

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(4.3) Parent, Lanny Simmonds (2022) Gr. 6 to 8 (current), Gr. 7 to 9 (current) — The experience at this school has been very positive. There is plenty of extra help available t... The leadership at Cambridge International Academy is second to none. From Lynn the owner and Sandra the principal the leadership is engaged, accommodating and open to anything that is beneficial to the students, their families... The teachers are wonderful. There is a great mix of experience and youth. They regularly employ or bring in as assistants newly graduated teachers or individuals that are in the process of getting their certification in order ... At Cambridge International Academy all the standard courses and classes are available and they have qualified staff teaching the students. Due to the international nature of the school's roots and the recent changes needed to ... There are several options for extracurriculars at Cambridge International Academy. Because there is not a large student body official sports teams are not yet possible but they have in the past run sports clubs if there is an ... To my knowledge, Cambridge International Academy has a low student could from an elementary school level perspective. There are 3 to 5 students at most for each grade level and for the most part, everyone from all age groups s... There is an adjustment for students and parents as you transition from a larger school to a smaller school. As mentioned, the student interactions are different as they have fewer opportunities to make a group of friends bu... There is a great community at Cambridge International Academy. There are monthly parent council meetings and there is great participation. the school provides relevant information and invites the parents to participate in all ... The school is located in the middle of a mini-industrial area. It is not on a major street but is not located in a residential area. There is no park or playground on the premises so all outside time for the students is accomp... Transitioning from a public school is a big decision. Adding another monthly payment to your current stack of bills is not something that anyone would be looking forward to. Ultimately for us, it was clear that public school w...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.2) Alum, Julie Indrigo (2021) My experience at Cambridge International Academy was eye-opening because not only did I do scho... I think the leadership and administration at Cambridge International Academy is terrific. The administrative team is always very helpful, friendly, and listens to the student body. When there are issues, the administrative tea... The teaching at Cambridge International Academy is stellar. All my teachers were passionate and knowledgeable in their respective subjects. They have a way to explain a concept in different ways to help students understand. Th... The academic strengths are the different streams offered at the school to appeal to different learners. I enjoyed the cooperative program and completed two courses. The teachers always supported my learning and always made tim... There were many extracurricular activities and clubs to join after school. The different clubs appealed to the different interests of the students. I especially liked the Jewelry Making club and using the items I made to fundr... The atmosphere at Cambridge International Academy is very welcoming. The teachers, administrative staff, and students are very friendly and respectful. The student body is friendly because everyone helps each other out whether... I really enjoyed my four years at Cambridge International Academy. The teachers and strong administration team definitely contributed to my quality of life while attending the school. It was a pleasure to go to school each day... Parents are welcome to get involved at Cambridge International Academy. There are opportunities for parents to volunteer their time and contribute their ideas to the administration team. The administration team always listens ... I like the school's location because it is located in downtown Ajax. I usually walked to the different shops and restaurants at lunch with my friends. I also like the location because it is only a 10-minute drive from the scho... The application process was easy. We contacted the school to ask questions about the school's philosophy and extracurricular activities. An email was sent with all the information and a follow-up telephone call. We set up an a... I received one-to-one counselling at Cambridge International Academy to help me transition to post-secondary education. During grade 12, I spoke regularly to my teachers and guidance counsellor to determine which post-secondar...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(5) Student, Coco Li (2021) I miss my time at Cambridge International Academy very much. The teachers in the school were ve... I liked my school leaders, principals, tutors and teachers very much. The teachers at the school were very responsible, warm, attentive, and gentle. They not only provided a lot of help with my school work, but they also activ... During my studies at Cambridge International Academy, I never felt that the teachers' requirements were too much or not enough. In class, teachers often encouraged students to share their thoughts and never ignored the feeling... For example, we used to sell fruit yogurt in school in a business class. We didn't know the teacher's purpose at the beginning, but finally found that this was to help us learn how to operate a business including how to set pr... I participated in the master chef after school club in the school, which brought a lot of joy. We were personally involved in the purchase, processing and production of food. During the production process, the team members got... The atmosphere of our school was like a big family. Although most of the students in the school are international students and come from all over the world, the students and teachers get along with each other very harmoniously... If I was asked to give a school tour to a group of visitors, I would first lead them to visit our art classroom. Moreover, I would definitely introduce our art teacher to everyone. She helped me a lot when I was preparing a po... It is no exaggeration to say that school was really like a family to me. I am an international student, so I cannot return to my country often during the study process except during summer vacation. Regardless of the difficul... At Cambridge International Academy, students tend to stay on campus all day. Our school provided lunch, so students could choose to bring lunch from home or eat the school lunch. During lunch break or break time, students woul... When I first entered Cambridge International Academy, I was in 11th grade. I was very anxious and cried because everything was so unfamiliar and I wasn’t sure about the courses I would be taking. But, a teacher in the school...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.5) Parent, Vijaya Dass (2021) My children enjoy Cambridge International Academy. They feel safe and comfortable at school. T... The principal of Cambridge International Academy is an amazing leader and teacher. She is very approachable, warm and welcoming. She keeps the parents up to date with student life at Cambridge via monthly e-newsletters. Sh... The teachers at Cambridge are knowledgeable about their subjects. They try to adjust lessons to encourage student interest and learning. They provide timely and constructive feedback to parents. They do not wait for the par... Cambridge International Academy follows the Ontario Curriculum. In addition, they incorporate other educational resources to challenge their students and help them to solidify their learning. Teachers conduct experiential le... My children participated in planning and organizing different activities throughout the year. They were also encouraged to write their own one act play. They learned about scriptwriting, production, blocking. They were very e... Cambridge International Academy has a small teacher to student ratio of 1 to 6. My children were happy to attend school and got along well with everyone. They felt that they were treated as individuals and their voices were ... Student life is comfortable. The students got to know each other very well as the student to teacher ratio is 1 to 6 as previously mentioned. It created an almost family like atmosphere and children gelled very well. The ... During this school year, with the restrictions in place there was not a lot of opportunity to come together as parents as the school ensured that it observed all the safety protocols that were put in place by the province. Th... The school is located in downtown Ajax where it is close to a few plazas, the Ajax main library and the Lake Shore. Students are able with parental permission to visit the stores the plaza during lunch, typically to purchase ... The admissions process is simple and stress free. Essentially we communicated with the principal asking how Cambridge International Academy could accommodate our children. We visited the school, had a tour of the facilities....	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

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Cambridge International Academy Reviews

Our Kids Feature Review

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Roundtable Q&A (2021)

Alum, Yewei Qiu (2021)

Written reviews

(4.3)

Parent, Lanny Simmonds (2022)

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Alum, Julie Indrigo (2021)

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Student, Coco Li (2021)

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Parent, Vijaya Dass (2021)

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