At SuOn International Academy, you’ll find a comfortable learning atmosphere where you will learn from a group of experienced and professional educators who are all certified Ontario teachers with expertise in their subject area. Our school is located in Toronto, Ontario, the largest city in Canada, capital of the province of Ontario, and home to several top universities and colleges. We are privileged to teach students from many parts of China, offering them a unique curriculum with plenty of educational and engaging activities.
Our student population has more than doubled over the last two years. We now have 330 students studying at SIA!! This is a testament to the excellent programs and supports that are offered by our committed staff and the reputation that we enjoy with our current students, alumni, and their parents.
SuOn International Academy promotes academic excellence while nurturing young people to live and think independently so that they can thrive and succeed as responsible, respectful citizens in a changing world. Students are coming to SIA to earn an Ontario diploma that will give them access to the best universities in Canada and internationally. Our most important role is to provide our students with an outstanding academic program so that they will be successful in their future studies. To promote ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SIA offers
- Courses based on the Ontario curriculum, a curriculum that is recognized by top Canadian and international universities
- for entrance to their programs.
- Regular inspections by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
- An educational environment in which English is the language of instruction and learning
- Teachers who are highly qualified and certified by the Ontario College of Teachers.
- A wide range of courses to meet all students’ university entrance requirements.
- University preparation courses so that students are well prepared for their university academic experience.
- Support from our counseling staff to assist with university applications and with academic counseling.
- ESL courses so that students can build their English skills before taking academic courses.
- Regular professional development for teachers and staff so that they stay up-to-date on best practices.
- A study hall each evening during the week so that students have a supervised environment in which to complete
- schoolwork and to study.
- A student tutor program in which high achieving students can offer support for other students.
- Opportunities to participate in provincial and national academic contests in areas such as maths, computing, physics,
- Business, and sciences, and teacher coaching in preparation for these contests.
- IELTS and English language development training to develop their English skills and prepare them for English language
- proficiency testing that is required for university entrance.
- IELTS testing at our student residence location.
- Local access to SAT centers.
When parents send their children overseas to study and live, they want to know that there are adults in Canada who will take care of them in all aspects of their lives and ensure their safety. To provide this TOTAL CARE, SIA provides
- 24/7 supervision in the student dorm by SuOn Staff.
- Support to find a homestay if that is the option that students wish.
- Meals are provided each day in the student dorm and lunches in the school cafeteria.
- Bussing for students each day to and from the school.
- A counseling staff that provides a higher level of support than any other school. These counselors communicate regularly with parents, they work with school staff to support student's academic progress, they assist with university applications and they provide guidance and guardianship to our students in all aspects of their lives.
- A Student Centre at the residence location is staffed by adults who supervise and monitor students and assist with living in Toronto.
- A Master Teacher program in which Master Teachers and counselors work together to provide guidance and mentorship to our students.
- An airport reception service and orientation session for all students arriving in Canada. This includes helping them to set up bank accounts, set up a cell phone service, and navigating public transit in Toronto.
- Policies and procedures are in place to ensure excellent attendance in school and the study hall.
To live in another country and to be successful in their university studies, students must become independent in all aspects of their lives. This includes taking responsibility for their learning as well as being able to live on their own and to take care of themselves. SIA provides support and programs so that students can develop this independence that will help them to develop this independence. These include
- A supportive classroom environment in which students can get accustomed to teaching and learning methods that are
- commonly used in universities.
- Teachers are concerned not only for our students’ academic progress but their emotional and social development as well.
- Counselors and other staff who help students to learn how to function independently in school and their lives outside of school.
- Accommodation in residence dorms – just like the students will experience at university. This teaches the students what residence living is like and the responsibilities that go with living in a dorm.
- Opportunities for students, through clubs and other initiatives, to demonstrate and develop their organizational and leadership skills.
- Opportunities for students to visit university campuses in Ontario and beyond so that they can explore their post-secondary options.
- Visits from Canadian and US universities to our campus so that students can be provided with information about schools and programs to help them to make decisions regarding their university applications.
- Providing all students with a school planner that is used in all classes to develop their organization and planning skills that will help them to be increasingly responsible and independent.
Our students are studying in a foreign country and there is a possibility that they may work in another country in the future. SIA has a responsibility to educate our students so that they can live and work productively in a culturally diverse environment in which they can contribute as responsible citizens. To promote this GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP at SIA, students will
- Participate in school and social events that increase their understanding of Canadian multicultural society.
- Be educated as part of the curriculum in how to be responsible global citizens and why this is important.
- Have experiential opportunities to demonstrate their global citizenship. For example, they will participate in the school’s waste recycling program.
- Participate in club activities in an after-school program to explore their interests in other activities.
- Be given opportunities through clubs and other school events to develop their leadership abilities.
At SuOn International Academy, we provide a comprehensive academic program for our learners so that they can access the full array of post-secondary academic programs in Ontario, other provinces in Canada - and beyond. Our teachers provide accommodations to our students so that they can be successful learning in English, their second language. The school also provides supports for ESL learners including a Master Teacher program and IELTS classes.
