Convoy International 
Secondary Academy
Convoy International 
Secondary Academy
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Essa School

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Join us for a student-led tour of our campus to find out more about life at Essa School. To arrange a visit, please contact the Admissions Office by calling (905) 597-0863 or by email info_essa@convoyinternational.org

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OSSD In-class Programs

Excellence Program

Excellence Program

Excellence Program

The program includes:

  • Up to 8 credit courses;
  • EQAO/OSSLT Preparatory Course where applicable;
  • Airport pickup;
  • Regular one on one meeting with Academic Advisor;
  • Regular one on one meeting with Guidance Counselor;
  • Information on Visa Renewals application where applicable;
  • Assistance in applying to post-secondary education where applicable.


  • Practical English language course;
  • After school supervision on homework;
  • After school tutoring;
  • Opportunity to retake courses;
  • IELTS/TOEFL/SAT class;
  • IELTS/TOEFL/SAT mock tests.

OSSD Program

Excellence Program

Excellence Program

The program includes:

  • Up to 8 credit courses;
  • EQAO/OSSLT Preparatory Course where applicable;
  • Airport pickup;
  • Regular one on one meeting with Academic Advisor;
  • Regular one on one meeting with Guidance Counselor;
  • Information on Visa Renewals application where applicable;
  • Assistance in applying to post-secondary education where applicable.

OSSD Online Programs

Convoy international Secondary Academy - Essa has a full set of online courses for students from inside and outside Ontario and overseas. Through online learning, overseas students can complete the Ontario high school curriculum and obtain their OSSD. 


The Moodle Live Program is composed of live classes on Zoom, recorded videos, textbooks, reading materials, PPT, virtual experiments, teacher-student forum, online Q & A, evaluation and feedback, and assignment submissions. 


Convoy International Secondary Academy - Essa enrolls each overseas student who chooses our online program, arranges the course and monitors the progress. Credit for the course will be granted upon successful completion of the course, and the OSSD will be granted upon the fulfillment of the graduation requirements.

Online Moodle Program

Online Moodle Live Program

Online Moodle Live Program

The program includes:

  • Up to 8 credit courses;
  • Regular one on one meeting with Academic Advisor;
  • Regular communication with parents/guardians;
  • Assistance in applying to post-secondary education where applicable.


  Suitable for students who:   

  • are temporarily unable to study in Canada due to personal reasons;  
  • want to obtain an OSSD in a more economical manner;  
  • want to obtain two high school diplomas from both Canada and their home country; 
  • want to gain an academic edge in their applications to the top universities around the world.  

Online Moodle Live Program

Online Moodle Live Program

Online Moodle Live Program

The program includes:

  • Up to 8 credit courses;
  • 20-hour live courses on Zoom for each course;
  • Regular one on one meeting with Academic Advisor;
  • Regular communication with parents/guardians;
  • Assistance in applying to post-secondary education where applicable. 


 Suitable for students who:   

  • are temporarily unable to study in Canada due to personal reasons;  
  • want to obtain an OSSD in a more economical manner;  
  • want to obtain two high school diplomas from both Canada and their home country; 
  • want to gain an academic edge in their applications to the top universities around the world.  

Accommodation

Accommodation

Accommodation

Our student dormitories are pleasant, cozy and convenient. We have single rooms, double rooms, and a few selections of triple rooms. Students living on campus will have a dorm supervisor, 24-hour security, unlimited Wi-Fi, and various other campus facilities. In addition, the student cafeteria serves three nutritious meals a day. In addition to providing food with North American flavours, chefs will prepare Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Middle East, South American and other regional cuisines for students.  

Insurance

Accommodation

Accommodation

International students in Canada are required to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. The purpose is such that the government wants to ensure that the student is fully covered in case of a sudden, unexpected accident or illness. Failure to comply may result in receiving a hefty medical invoice, should medical attention be required. The family can inquire about their own quote or can inquire with our school about the insurance companies we work with. 

Guardian Service

Guardian Service

Guardian Service

Foreign students studying in Canada are required to have a legal guardian in place if they are under the age of 18 years old. If the student is unsuccessful in securing a guardian, our school will provide a guardian to act in place of parents to provide assistance with emergencies, accommodation, immigration, travel and the overall success of your child. 

Activities

Guardian Service

Guardian Service

The school arranges a variety of extracurricular activities every year including sightseeing tours, community activities and outdoor sports. The school provides transportation and teacher supervision. Depending upon the activity, an additional fee might be required. 

Applying

We would be pleased to consider your application for admission to Essa School. As you begin to complete the application, please keep in mind there are certain documents that will be required to complete your file. Apply Online or send the completed forms via email, mail or courier.   

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Convoy International Secondary Academy is a private English-language boarding and day school for grades 9 to 12 in Ontario, Canada.

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Dear students, 


From Fall 2022, the Literacy Test will be resumed again. 


In-class students must take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). The test will be computer-based and organized at school in a classroom.


Online students who cannot physically come to school to take the OSSLT test must take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course OSSLC (OLC4O). 

The test or the course can be taken in grade 10, 11, or 12. 


Please contact the school for more information.