Grade 10: WISS International Student University Express Program

No. Students in grades 7 - 12 can apply to learn at WISS. Your child does not have to begin their high school education at WISS to have a fulfilling experience.

WISS is proud to be a school focused on academic innovation and growing the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally. We are excited that you are interested in applying, and want to make the process as smooth as possible for parents. When applying, you will need:

• Official school transcript(s)

• Application and registration fees

• Language assessment

• Online interview completed

To learn more about applying at WISS, you can check out information for applying as an International Student or applying as a Canadian student.

We understand that it can be challenging for students to get used to living away from home, often for the first time. That’s why both the residence and homestay options at WISS offer a warm, safe, and comfortable environment for students.

While attending WISS, students have the option to live at our student residence housing. We are committed to ensuring your child feels safe and comfortable while living in residence. The student residence is located in a wonderful and safe community just minutes away from the school campus.

WISS also offers students a homestay option, where WISS arranges for students to live with a local family. Every family is carefully screened and approved by WISS before they are paired with a student. The homestay program allows for a warm and friendly “home away from home” experience.

Yes. Students enrolled in the UEP are also prepared for a number of exams including:

• SAT exams

• IELTS exams

• TOEFL exams

• AP exams

These exams measure how ready a student is to move on to post-secondary education, so it is important that we focus on preparing students for them at WISS.

Preparation for these exams may be crucial for university admission depending on the programs your child is applying to.

From 2018 - 2020:

• 40% of WISS graduates were accepted to the University of Waterloo

• 35% were accepted to the University of Toronto

• 10% were accepted to McMaster University

• 10% were accepted to Wilfrid Laurier University

• 5% were accepted to other universities including Queen’s University, Western University, Ryerson University, and more.

Our school facility is located in Waterloo, where your grade 10 UEP child will study. Here, you will see a wide range of benefits, from the facility itself to the environment we’ve worked hard to create.

Our bright and modern school building boasts natural light, a range of study spaces, and a spacious and child-friendly environment.

On-campus, we also offer:

• A library

• Safe and fun play spaces

• On-campus garden

• Trails and parks within close walking distance from the campus

Students will enjoy a wide range of spaces to quietly study, connect with their peers, and enjoy leisure time when they aren’t studying.

For a full breakdown of costs, including tuition, application fees, residence fees, and more, click here.