"FEIA is a private boarding school in Fort Erie, ON, home to grades 5-12 students. It enriches Ontario curriculum opportunities through experiential learning and global awareness, guiding students to achieve personal, academic, and athletic excellence. It offers an elevated level of community spirit, university prep academics, and elite preparatory school basketball, hockey, and soccer programs. FEIA empowers students to reach their goals and to become agents of change, innovators, and leaders on a global scale."
FEIA provides state-of-the-art resources, including:
- Cutting-edge science and STEM labs.
- Dedicated music and art rooms for artistic development.
- University-level strength and conditioning center.
- Athletic therapy rooms for injury prevention and recovery.
- Modern dormitories, under five years old.
- Swimming pool for training and recreation.
FEIA stands out through academic excellence, elite athletic programs, and a diverse international student body. Our students earn academic and athletic scholarships to top universities worldwide. We provide an American college-like campus experience, featuring weekly on-campus games, a strong sense of community, and unmatched access to top-tier coaches, teachers, and resources.
To ensure high-quality, personalized education, FEIA prioritizes academic rigour, university counselling, and elite athletic training over rapid expansion. We focus on small class engagement, hands-on learning, and individualized student development.
- Establishment of FEIA, reinforcing a commitment to global education in 2019.
- Early acceptances from top universities worldwide, showcasing academic excellence starting in our first year!
- Expansion of extracurriculars, athletic programming, and residence life, strengthening student engagement in 2020.
- The Elite Hockey program launched in 2021.
- The Elite Basketball program launched in 2022-23 and won the Ontario Championship (OSBA).
- National Basketball Champions (NPA - Canada) in 2023-24.
- Certified IELTS testing and training center to support our ESL students in 2024.
- Upcoming Music, AI, and Soccer programs launch in Fall 2025, demonstrating forward-thinking growth.
- High-achieving, ambitious students seeking academic excellence.
- International students looking for a well-rounded Canadian education.
- Aspiring athletes, musicians, and future innovators eager to excel in specialized programs.
- Families prioritizing private school benefits, including small class sizes and university preparedness.
FEIA is not a fit for:
- Students seeking a test-only focused curriculum.
- Individuals uninterested in academic, athletic, or leadership growth.
- Students who don't want to get involved in campus life.
- Families looking for a purely online or remote-learning school.
FEIA excels in:
- 100% university acceptance rate.
- Over $4.8 million in scholarships earned by last year’s 55 graduates (2023-2024).
Elite Athletic Pathways, including:
- Grind Session Basketball (USA)
- North Pole Hoops (Canada)
- Canadian Scholastic Sports Hockey League (Canada)
Distinguished Alumni:
- Leonard Miller (NBA - Minnesota Timberwolves)
- University-level facilities, fostering top academic and athletic performance.
FEIA, in an incredibly short amount of time, has established itself and is recognized as a high-achieving international academy. We continue to enhance our reputation through expanded STEM and arts programs, high university placement rates, and student leadership initiatives. Also, we are the campus environment in Canada that consistently elevates students and athletes to the next level.
FEIA's boarding experience fosters leadership, independence, and lifelong friendships, providing a well-rounded education beyond the classroom. Simply put, the level of care and commitment from the caring adults in your child's life on campus and beyond is unmatched!
Families are often pleasantly surprised by FEIA's commitment to student well-being. Our staff, coaches, and dorm teams create a supportive, family-like environment where students thrive. Our staff know all students by their first names, and FEIA has become their new home. Alums can't wait to come back and inspire the next generation of Falcons!
- Enhanced academic support, including evening study halls and peer mentorship.
- Increased early university acceptances, reinforcing academic excellence.
- Expanded residence life activities, strengthening student engagement.
Over the next 3-5 years, FEIA aims to:
- Expand specialized programs in AI, Music, and Soccer.
- Increase university partnerships, strengthening student pathways.
- Enhance residence life, making boarding even more enriching.
- Solidify our reputation as Canada’s premier international boarding school.