The Erindale Academy
1576 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 1E5, Canada
The Erindale Academy
Experience life in a Canadian High School. Improve your English and make friends for life! The Exchange Year program is designed for high school students of all ages - from Grade 9 to 12 or for those that want to take advantage of a Gap Year experience.
Erindale delivers a modern, personalized, student focused Canadian High School curriculum, reinforced with English learner language courses for academic study in Honors Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Our qualified teachers and management team draw on students’ interests, talents and learning styles to create an education that nurtures the whole student - academically, socially, and emotionally. It will be an amazing experience that will live with your student forever.
At Erindale, we provide our students with a calendar of activities every month ranging from sightseeing to sporting events, concerts, barbeques, movies, dancing, nightclubs, bowling, and more! These activities are designed to give the students a chance to practice their English in real situations and provide the students with a well-rounded experience in Canada
Support for International Students
It is essential that students graduate with the ability to use language effectively for thinking, learning, communicating.
In order to develop sufficient fluency in English to succeed in the regular academic program, students receive support from an ESL Teacher.
International students receive a pre-course English proficiency test to determine the appropriate academic program.
Peer tutoring may be arranged for students requiring assistance in adjusting to learning to learn in the English language.
Guidance counsellors and support staff are on-site.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Minimum level | Absolute beginner |
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 20 students |
Age range | 14 - 20 years old |
Average | 17 years old |
The Erindale Academy is a private high school that provides an ideal environment for international students who desire to make a smooth transition from education in their home country to a university or college in North America
The nationality and age mix at The Erindale Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 17. In the summer, the average age is 17.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The Erindale Academy (TEA) is nestled in a park-like setting near Erindale Park. Our school is surrounded by safe residential neighbourhoods with easy-to-use public transportation that stops in front of our door. We are located in Mississauga, the sixth largest city in Canada and one of the safest. Toronto, Canada's largest city, is a short 30-minutes away.
Our High School is located next to the University of Toronto, Mississauga.
Our students have access to the cafeteria, gym, art gallery and other facilities at the University of Toronto Mississauga's Campus. This is a unique opportunity for students to experience and understand the university campus lifestyle. *Some conditions apply. Contact us for more details or questions.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Mississauga. These homes are often between 10 - 60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 125 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Mississauga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
Have questions? Get answers from The Erindale Academy staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
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