London International Academy

First built as a university preparation school for students from China, London International Academy (LIA) has quickly grown into a fully-certified private secondary boarding school, authorized by the Ontario Ministry of Education to grant successful students the Ontario Secondary School Diploma for further academic study at the post-secondary level in North America.

LIA’s main campus, located in the heart of the city of London (Ontario), is a vibrant hub of activity and student innovation. Growing from just 20 students in 2002, LIA’s student body is in excess of 350 students as of December 2015, and is growing well. Offering small class sizes, ESL-qualified educators, and a variety of extracurricular and student-led initiatives, LIA is committed to maintaining a fostering environment for the academic maturation of its students.

London International Academy offers many advantages to students, both international and domestic: a full Canadian curriculum taught by certified and knowledgeable teaching staff, on- and off-campus housing support and student meal plans, a specialized student services department that offers individualized assistance with university applications, and much more. LIA looks to educate young, bright minds while providing opportunities for summer study exchanges between students from all cultures, all over the world.

London International Academy is committed to helping its students become well-educated, innovative, and responsible  young adults, to better prepare them for their futures in an increasingly stimulating and connected world.

LIA is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment, as well as learning and living opportunities for all students to strive to excellence, reach their personal potential, and to develop an understanding of social responsibility and respect for the individual and for cultural differences. LIA's students and staff will be successful, powerful learners who will strive to be global citizens. The professional and highly motivated staff will challenge student thinking so that they will grow in knowledge through inquiry and quality learning and foster interest and love of science, technology, and the arts.

London International Academy is guided by the following values to encourage persistence and resilience to achieve individual excellence, to provide a safe, respectful, caring and structured environment, to celebrate cultural diversity and individual differences, and build self-esteem and self-confidence.

Why London International Academy

• Clubs and activities: LIA believes extracurricular activities are extremely important to having a well-rounded school experience and feel that students who work hard deserve to have some fun and become more familiar with Canadian culture! Students attend various sporting, cultural, and community events throughout the year. LIA is able to offer students over 30 different after-school clubs to join, some of which include 3D Printing / CAD, Fitness, History, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Culture & Movies, Dance, FRC Robotics, Ping Pong, Soccer, Swimming, Cosmetology, Cross Country, Yearbook / Photography, Floor Hockey, Science Fair / Computer Programming, and Video Games / Board Games.
• Accommodations: LIA offers both residence and homestay opportunities. Living in residence offers students the chance to meet other international students from all over the world, participate in programming activities, and make lasting memories while having a safe and comfortable place to live. Homestay offers students a home away from home with a local family that has a strong reputation with the school.
• Steps to English Proficiency program: To support students’ progress in learning English, London International Academy has adopted the STEP program, developed for the Ontario Ministry of Education. The STEP program specifies learning criteria for students’ oral skills, and reading and writing abilities and enables teachers to provide specific descriptive feedback to students, enabling them to progress systematically through the English as a Second Language curriculum. The STEP program is supplementary–it does not replace core curriculum courses required for graduation.