Discover CISA
Convoy international Secondary Academy (CISA) is a private high school in Ontario that boasts two distinct locations. The Markham campus is designed to be a boutique of 50-150 students with the average class size of 8 students, whereas the Essa school which is situated on 22 acres of picturesque land is our boarding school. CISA offers an enriched, caring and secure learning environment and follows the Ontario Ministry of Education's Curriculum.
Our goal is to inspire lifelong learners through academic success and a zest for learning. Our students graduate as intellectually astute, culturally adept, unfailingly empathetic young citizens, prepared not only for top universities but for the significant lives they plan to lead.
CISA enhances academic achievement to prepare all students for university and beyond. We have always kept 98% of our students smoothly entering University with 85% of them admitted to their preferred school. In addition, 40% of the students received full or partial scholarships.
If you are looking to enhance and personalize your child’s education at a private high school in Ontario, allowing your child to fully experience the unique multicultural environment in Canada, then Convoy International Secondary Academy is waiting for you.
Our Vision & Mission
Convoy International Secondary Academy envisions offering the best high school education in Ontario centered around the 21st century demands, such as the development of academic, social, emotional and moral competencies.
We aspire to realize this vision through dedicated and motivated teachers, who focus on core Canadian values, research on recent educational studies, consideration of individual student strengths and areas of growth, instilling cultural awareness, cooperation with students and implementing innovative teaching pedagogy.
Students are inspired to reach their highest academic potential through an innovative curriculum that encourages them to become effective global citizens, innovators, and leaders. The inclusion of Higher Order Thinking skills helps to deepen their knowledge, enable inquiry, innovation, and creativity, and allows students to become reflective thinkers, problem solvers and confident, effective communicators and leaders.
We firmly believe in an education that combines academic knowledge with that of personal growth. We have established objectives to ensure that each student has an optimal opportunity to develop:
Intellectual Skills: We encourage and guide our students to learn beyond the basic bodies of knowledge, to learn independent and critical thinking skills, to become curious about the world they live in, and to be creative in expressing their thoughts.
Social Skills: We encourage and guide our students to have a better understanding of who they are as individuals. We celebrate our students’ achievements, motivate them to take initiatives, and help them develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for the beliefs of others.
Career Skills: We believe that secondary education plays a crucial role in the evolution of young individuals into productive and contributing members of society. We encourage our students to become forward thinkers about their career objectives. We assist them in developing work habits and skills that match the ever-changing workplace.
Rigorous Academics
A Caring Network
A Caring Network
A Caring Network
Our faculty and staff are dedicated, experienced, and committed to students’ growth both inside and outside of the classroom. Each student is appointed an Advisor who helps monitor social and academic progress. Learning strategists work in conjunction with faculty to help students develop the tools and confidence needed to excel.
Small Classes
A Caring Network
A Caring Network
With an average class size of 15, students and teachers develop close bonds. We emphasize individual attention and collaborative learning. Every two weeks, we evaluate each student's participation in class through the Effort Ratings. In addition to class time, teachers are also available for extra help during evenings and weekends.
University Preparation
University Preparation
University Preparation
Our students are equipped to succeed. Our University Advisor works with each student to find universities and programs that match their interests, abilities and aspirations. We prepare students for IELTS/TOEFL, SAT and other standardized tests.
OSSD Advantages
University Preparation
University Preparation
The credit system is adopted in Canadian high schools. Students begin to take university preparatory courses in the third year of high school to prepare for the university curriculum in North America. The OSSD is recognized by most countries in the world, especially in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and the United States.