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LIA has a Traditional, International Baccalaureate approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
London International Academy (LIA) is certified in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education to offer academic courses from grades 9 to 12. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma to all successful students. An optional program offered at LIA places a strong focus on STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, we also have several clubs with a STEM focus.
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Primary Years | |
| Middle Years | |
| Diploma program | |
| Career-related program |
| Focus | Special needs |
|---|---|
| Academic | Gifted |
LIA has a Discovery Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Equal Balance approach).
The most effective approach to teaching math will depend on the students' specific needs and the curriculum's goals. Teachers may use a combination of different methods to meet the needs of all their students.
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Exams allow using calculators for certain portions of the exam or problems. Students may use a calculator for arithmetic calculations or solving a complex equation; some exams may prohibit using calculators altogether, especially for problems designed to test a student's mental math skills or ability to perform calculations by hand.
LIA has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
LIA has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
This information is not currently available.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
LIA has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
“Humanities and the social sciences take on a more pragmatic approach at London International Academy, with students often exploring the “bigger picture” of major social theories and social issues through both research-based projects and collaborative presentations that focus on the historical question of “How did we get here?” and “Where are we going?” as a society. The emphasis is on the student as a learner, and the aim is to focus on how their perspectives shape their understanding of the world around them and that of humanity as a species. It is through this student-centred approach that we strive to understand our modern world with all of its continuous fluctuations and shifts so that our learners will be able to meet these changes best and, ideally, become a positive force that might just be able to impact where we will go in the future.”
LIA has a Communicative approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Equal Balance approach).
This information is not currently available.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
LIA has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Creative approach).
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Expressive | |
| Disciplined |
This information is not currently available.
LIA has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
LIA’s initiative on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) includes an integrated, interdisciplinary series of programs that provides students the opportunity to explore advanced technology fields at the high-school level. The STEM Club at LIA is one of the Elite Programs that encourages students to explore trends and techniques in STEM related fields, and promotes experiential-based learning, which allows students to earn practical, hands-on experience to use technology to solve real-world problems. We’ve built a FIRST Robotics (FRC) team since 2015. Except for the yearly FRC robotics competition, the STEM Club also have group/individual projects related to 3D design & 3D printing, mechanical engineering, and software/application development. The STEM Club also support academic competitions in STEM fields, which include a variety of math, science and computing competition.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
This information is not currently available.
LIA has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
This information is not currently available.
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LIA has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
This information is not currently available.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
This information is not currently available.
LIA has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
In a safe, supportive environment, LIA will provide learning and living opportunities for all students to strive to realize excellence, their personal potential, and to develop an understanding of social responsibility and respect for individual and cultural differences. Our professional and highly motivated staff will challenge student thinking so they they will grow in knowledge through inquiry and quality learning, and foster interest and love of science, technology, and the arts.
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
London International Academy students will be successful, powerful learners who will strive to be global citizens. Our students have an understanding of social responsibility, and respect for individual and cultural differences. Our students celebrate cultural diversity and individual differences.
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| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
Each semester, teachers will indicate at-risk students and provide additional tutoring and counselling support.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
This information is not currently available.
In grade Gr. 12, LIA students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIA | 60 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins |
| Site Average | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 mins |
This information is not currently available.
| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
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