Westfield Secondary School, Toronto, Ontario

About Westfield: Westfield Secondary School is located in North York, Ontario, Canada, just above Toronto, the school is proud to be an independent private school that inspires students around the globe to achieve their dreams.

Toronto is famous for its athletic and artistic attractions and events, diverse neighborhoods, and exceptional restaurants. Similarly, North York hosts a diverse population and is one of the safest communities in Canada. Students living here will have access to transportation to explore local communities and the Greater Toronto Area. Westfield encourages its students to participate in a variety of events.

The current facility of the school is able to accommodate several classes of various sizes. Students have their own dining hall, a study area, and a common area with games for that all-important student downtime. Westfield is proud to partner with local community and fitness centers to offer students top-notch exercise amenities and opportunities for sporting events such as swimming and basketball.

Westfield Secondary School is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility. Westfield Secondary School provides a fine balance between a liberal arts and progressive education. Experiential learning is combined with analytical and creative thinking. Real world connections solidify classroom work and provide context.

The mission of Westfield Education is to bring prestigious Ontario education and Ontario Teacher expertise to the international community, through the energies and dedication of Westfield Education, its staff, and its partners. Students will profit from its educational rich proficiencies. Westfield currently accepts all students from grades 9 to grade 12 and Pre-University. Personalized education is provided with a small class size - good for International students to improve their language skills quickly, and also help them to catch up with their lessons easily.

Westfield Secondary School employs classroom teachers that are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) only. These teachers are considered to be the best in Ontario and coveted by many other counties. Understandably, there are circumstances that present themselves and do not allow for an OCT. Westfield's expertise spans from secondary school (Grade 9 to Grade 12) and into post-secondary school (University and College). This includes administration, programming, curriculum design, staff development, guidance, and post-secondary liaison.

Westfield has delved beyond (through our affiliates, Westfield Language School and Westfield Learning Centre), into such non-credit programs as, specialized intense English Language Proficiency courses, IELTS/TOFEL, SAT examination preparatory programs, small group programs, Taekwondo martial arts and Canadian cultural activities and more.

The vision is to bring all the aforesaid courses, programs, and experiences to international communities that embrace Westfield Secondary School, and further strengthen its mission’s position. In order to completely realize this vision, Westfield will add online credit courses that are currently in the making through a potential online high school partnership.

Unique Features:

Featured programs: green pass to undergraduate, Guarantee to a top university, YUBridge Program (York University).

University applications: along with a free Career Personality Test, and professional, experienced advisors’ suggestions, students are assisted in applying to universities and choosing majors that fit well with their personalities.

In-class videos: provide advanced technology to record and videotape daily classes, in order to ensure absent students keep on track, and facilitate students with revision.

Homestay: carefully selected by WSS using past experience, to provide a trustable homestay for students with pick-up services, and meal plans.

Additional tutorials: offer free tutorials to deepen students’ understanding of courses.

Visa and immigration consultation: all graduates from WSS enjoy free consultation and share experiences with successful past students.

Scholarships: WSS provides Principal Recommendation Letter, assisting with scholarship application for university admission. WSS awards excellent graduates with a certain amount scholarships as well.

Experienced staff: have years of experience with international students, dedicated to building a solid foundation for pre-university students and bringing them a smooth transition.

Settlement services: airport pickup, bank account opening, phone carrier contract, familiarity with surroundings.

Parents updating system: provide in-time updates and feedback about students to their parents.

Language exchange program: to improve student's communication skills and leadership skills, WSS is working together with local non-profit organizations to provide students with opportunities for social work, volunteering, etc. WSS builds a strong network for students to develop themselves as a well-rounded person.

Alumni relations: follow up after admitting to university, build strong network and connections from graduates and current students from WSS, hold seminars to share learning experience in universities for WSS students.

Internship experience: provide internship opportunities and recommendation letter.

One-On-One tutorials: for students who have problems to catch up with courses and/or university applications, WSS staff provide free additional tutorial services.

Advanced course selection system: using CELCAT system to help students organize their own schedules.

Lectures: local organizations and advisors provide seminars about personal financial planning, and Ontario employment workshops(resume and cover letter), and increase students’ exposure to social work in order to build connections.

Convenient location: the campus is located in the center area of Toronto, close to public transportation, food services, banking service, libraries, shops, and general stores.

Financial Estimation (Approx.):

Avg Cost of Tuition/Year                                                                                                  $17,733.00 CAD

Cost of Living/Year                                                                                                            $12,960.00 CAD

*Application Fee                                                                                                                     $300.00 CAD

*Charged once per application

Estimated Total/Year                                                                                                        $30,693.00 CAD