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In the heart of the Waterloo Region, at the forefront of innovation, the University of Waterloo is home to world-changing research and inspired teaching. At the hub of a growing network of global partnerships, Waterloo will shape the future by building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions, and communities. From quantum computing and nanotechnology to clinical psychology, engineering, and health sciences research, ideas that will change the world are at the heart of who we are. The University is co-educational, and as of 2016 has 30,600 undergraduate and 5,300 postgraduate students. Alumni and former students of the University can be found across Canada and in over 140 countries. The University ranked 200-300th in the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities, 152nd in the 2015–2016 QS World University Rankings, and 179th in the 2015–2016 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Consistently ranked Canada's most innovative university, Waterloo is home to advanced research and teaching in science and engineering, mathematics and computer science, health, environment, arts, and social sciences. Waterloo brings ideas and brilliant minds together, inspiring innovations with real impact today and in the future from quantum computing and nanotechnology to clinical psychology and health sciences research. As home to the world's most extensive post-secondary co-operative education program, Waterloo embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in learning, research, and commercialization. With campuses and education centers on four continents, and academic partnerships spanning the globe, Waterloo is shaping the future of the planet. In 1957, innovation and entrepreneurship brought the University of Waterloo into being. A group of business leaders imagined a new university built to tackle some of the world's most daunting challenges. It was the age of the Cold War and the space race when a single computer filled a room. Discoveries in science, medicine, and engineering were coming fast and furious. Industry leaders in Kitchener-Waterloo knew moving forward meant more than just training people in the technology of the day. The University of Waterloo renewed our vision and blueprint for excellence with our strategic plan, A Distinguished Past, a Distinctive Future. This five-year plan began in 2013 and recognizes the need for a different kind of university education — one where learning is enhanced by experience, research has the power to transform, and entrepreneurial spirit thrives. To develop our plan, more than 3,400 stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, shared their thoughts on where the University of Waterloo stood in global terms and the challenges and opportunities that existed for the institution. The result was a bold strategic plan, supporting a single, crystal-clear ambition. Over the next five years, the University of Waterloo will be recognized as one of the world's top innovation universities. The plan builds on the traditions of excellence established by our founders, with a clear view of where energy and resources must be focused to achieve our full potential. The University of Waterloo is an international community dedicated to creating, testing, and proving new ideas. By encouraging an environment where individuals can learn and work according to their own needs, and where each individual's right to express and present themselves relative to their religion, culture, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental ability is acknowledged, Waterloo is a place where knowledge can thrive. In 2009, a committee was formed to develop a framework to meet the campus's diverse needs. From that committee, The Principles of Incivility were created to acknowledge, communicate, and promote an understanding of the complexity and uniqueness of the University of Waterloo's campus community, presenting the ideals by which campus members should engage one another – with respect, sensitivity, and fairness. The University of Waterloo has a longstanding commitment to supporting persons with disabilities as they participate in or access university programs, services, and facilities. To continue with this commitment and to honor — and whenever possible to exceed — obligations set by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the University will make all reasonable efforts to provide goods or services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Through Human Resources, customer service training is provided to staff, faculty, and student leaders who interact with the public. The University also works to make the public aware of policies regarding the use of assistive devices, service animals, access to support persons, a notice of temporary disruption of services, and what to do if a person is having difficulty accessing university goods or services. View full university

In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada’s technology hub, has become a leading comprehensive university with nearly 36,000 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs. Consistently ranked Canada’s most innovative university, Waterloo is home to advanced research and teaching in science and engineering, mathematics and computer science, health, environment, arts, and social sciences. The University of Waterloo generates $2.6 billion in total annual spending impacts. For every dollar the Government of Ontario spends on the University of Waterloo, the university returns nearly nine times ($8.80) in economic impacts to the province. View full university

ISF (International School of Flanders) Waterloo International School offers children between 2 ½ -18 years of age an international education taught in the English language. Our community is truly international, and we embrace individual differences, cultures, and religions, fostering the students' attitudes of understanding, cooperation, honesty, and respect. We believe that building a child's self-esteem and confidence is paramount. Our small class sizes provide a safe, loving, and secure teaching environment where children receive individual attention and enjoy learning through exploration and discovery. ISF Waterloo has dedicated staff whose positive attitude, energy, and care create a vibrant, happy school where every student strives to reach their full potential academically and as people. Every one of our teachers is trained in English as an Additional Language. We also teach French daily to every student, and the Belgian education authorities recognize our school. We enjoy the use of modern facilities, including a robust campus-wide wifi network, online resources in every classroom, a modern science lab, a great multi-purpose sports hall, and excellent playgrounds – take a look! We are all, Individuals, Students, Friends We work as One Team with Positive Thinking and Open Minds We confront our Challenges with Creativity and Perseverance We are Honest with each other and Respectful to everyone We are all ISF! Ignite a passion for learning and an acceptance of personal responsibility throughout our school. Develop adaptable, responsible, and influential world citizens by embracing intercultural learning with an internationally accredited education. To provide a dynamic, caring, and safe learning environment where achievement, creativity, and individuality can thrive. Enable all members of our community to be inspirational role models and committed to our school values. Form mutually beneficial partnerships across our wider educational, cultural, and global community. We organize Residential trips in the third term of each school year. These are an essential part of the school curriculum. Students develop their social skills by spending time away from home for almost a week. Residential trips have a separate charge and are not compulsory. Last year upper Primary school visited Domaine de Mumbai (http://mambaye.be/fr). Domaine de Mambaye is an outdoor education center located in Spa, in the Ardennes. It is set in a unique natural environment that allows students to participate in a wide range of sport and nature activities and excursions to caves and historical landmarks. Secondary students will enjoy the benefit of either an adventurous camp where students can enjoy experiential learning activities, hiking, raft-making, orienteering, archery, etc., a cultural and historical discovery of a new city or country or an action-packed skiing trip! Students have a strong voice in determining which residential trip will take place. Residential Trips are open for the entire secondary school, for all students from Year 7 to Year 13. These trips always prove to be an unforgettable experience. View full school