Private School in Mississauga, Toronto area

Erindale Academy:
Nestled in a park-like setting near Erindale Park, Mississauga ON, The Erindale Academy (TEA) is a private school that provides full-year and semester abroad programs for international students in Grades 9-12. We offer quality high school courses, AP programs, and an ideal environment. On campus boarding facilities and homestay accommodation options are available to students. Located next to the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus, we are unique in Canada as the only university preparatory school located minutes from a university campus. 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.

Our educators are led by George Vanderkurr. George brings over 30 years of experience to The Erindale Academy. George is the former Chief Scientist at the Ontario Science Centre and later, an Associate Director. He was a curriculum consultant for the Toronto District School Board. He was also the President of the Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science. In 2002 He received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal. 

Our school was recently ranked 38th our of 4000 high schools in Canada in Math education. One of our students was the top math student among all private schools in Canada.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to go beyond the mandated curriculum and to foster attitudes and skills that will serve young people for the rest of their lives. 

The positive learning environment at our school empowers the whole young person to develop to their full potential intellectually, socially and emotionally. The academy offers the full traditional Canadian High School education, reinforced with English language courses for academic study. Students can obtain their OSSD diploma upon completion of Grade 12.

We select our staff and teachers not only for their academic training but also very importantly for their teaching abilities, life experience, and their capacity for concern and understanding as they work with students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

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. 

TEA is located in close proximity to the University of Toronto Erindale campus. This unique location is very attractive for international students and parents who understand the importance of the positive influence by University's academic learning atmosphere.

90% of TEA students have been admitted by top universities such as University of Toronto, Waterloo University, UBC and McMaster University. One of our students is 97th in the global ranking of Waterloo math.

TEA features a technology-enabled communication network that connects teachers, parents, students and guidance counselors.

​We provide parents with the ability to see their child’s progress online through our parent portal, accessible through the TEA website.

After signing into the portal, parents will be able to see their child’s updated grades, attendance, and any remarks on academics or behaviour. This allows parents to remain up to date on their child’s performance.

We are committed to working together with families to ensure our students’ success and to keep parents actively engaged throughout their child’s development and education.

Private School Programs for Students in Grades 9-12:

• Green Path Plus Advanced Placement (AP) - a full-year program for Grade 12 students only.

• Green Path Only (No AP) for Grade 11 or Grade 12 students

• Exchange Year for students who want to improve their English and experience Canadian High School life.

• Semester Abroad for students who want to travel for a short-term high school program.

The Erindale Academy offers several different housing options for students who are living away from home. All of our living spaces are safe and within a reasonable distance from campus. Located near-by our student housing are an incredible number of amenities and facilities that will enable our students to get the most out of their education.

1. Homestays
Safe, clean homestays with experienced families that live close to the school. Recommended for under 17. 

2. On-Campus
The Erindale Academy offers a limited number of on campus boarding options. Usually reserved for full-year GreenPath Students.

3. Off-Campus
Dormitory-style living units are within condos located walking distance from the TEA campus. Recommended for 18+.

What makes Erindale education unique and effective is our use of a student oriented individualized learning cycle. From the moment a student enters our door, their learning experience is continuously personalized and tailored to ensure that the education they receive is holistic. To do this, we assess each student before they start their courses to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

Teachers take seriously their responsibility to prepare their students for success by communicating accurately the knowledge, skills and attitudes that students are expected to learn.

As prescribed by the Ontario Ministry of education the evidence of student achievement is collected over time from three different sources:

a) Observations
b) Conversations
c) Student projects 

Using multiple sources of evidence increases the reliability and validity of the evaluation

At anytime, whether due to changes in the student's progress or changes in interest, our counsellors, teachers, student and student's parents will meet to discuss any necessary adjustments to the student's study plan to enable the continuation of academic excellence.

We believe that strong foundations make strong students who will be able to overcome any obstacles thrown in their path. This why our dedicated teachers and staff are with our students every step of the way, providing them with the knowledge, advice and support that will help them succeed not just in school, but also in their future professional lives. 

We teach them as teachers but care for them as parents. We provide for our students the guidance, the opportunities, and the tools to succeed and they always amaze us with what they can achieve. 

In addition, because our location beside University of Toronto Mississauga campus give us a unique opportunity to be a part of a rich and vibrant academic community.