Erindale Academy

The Erindale Academy is an independent co-ed high school situated in the historic neighbourhood of Erindale, across from Erindale Park and the University of Toronto. Erindale Academy is a private high school that provides an ideal environment for international students who desire to make a smooth transition from education in their home country to a university or college in North America. Erindale provides goal-oriented, individualized education to help each student. On the first day, they establish a study plan to help students get into the university or college of their choice.  Erindale Academy is proud to announce that they finished 2nd in Peel in Waterloo’s Euclid Math Competition. Every April the University of Waterloo offers the Euclid Mathematics contest for students in their final year of secondary school. It is an extremely challenging two and a half-hour test written by over 19,000 high school students around the world. The contest challenges some of the best math students. 

 Erindale’s 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. ​

TEA is committed to providing their students with a wholesome education, which involves activities outside the classroom that will enrich their students’ lives. Whether it is horseback riding, pumpkin carving or volunteering, they encourage and provide their students with a diversity of opportunities to open their eyes to the world and to learn new things. These activities are designed to help develop students’ soft skills, such as leadership, time management and teamwork, allowing them to become well-rounded individuals.

Erindale Academy believes that strong foundations make strong students who will be able to overcome any obstacles thrown in their path. At The Erindale Academy, they are a tight-knit learning community that focuses on providing their students with a wholesome, well-rounded education that will mould them into intellectually stimulated and socially responsible members of society.

Why Erindale Academy

• Small class sizes: Erindale's small class sizes enable them to focus more attention on each individual student, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and to discover new ones. Not only will students learn skills that will enable them to succeed in class and in their future academic endeavours, but they will also develop skills that will help them become more rounded individuals. 
• Student focus: Erindale develops students’ skills and abilities by providing a comprehensive education that starts with the student. Rather than imposing one type of learning strategy onto all students, Erindale begins by finding what kinds of learning strategies and teaching techniques work the best for each individual student. By taking this student-focused learning approach, Erindale able to optimize the education its students receive.
• Extracurricular activities: Erindale students can participate in After-School Clubs to help them develop social skills and foster a family community at school. The After-School Clubs are designed to make amazing students even better, and offerings include Robotics Club, Art Club, Sports Club, Drama Club, Dance Club, and Table Tennis Club.
• Athletics: Erindale's main sporting activities include Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer. Every year, students participate in a variety of tournaments and leagues. Its staff and students also participate in the annual Terry Fox Run every September.
• Course variety: Erindale has many programs to meet student special interests including the Arts, French, health and physical education, social science and humanities, computer programming, computer networking, and internet technology.