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London International Academy

365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada
IB DiplomaCanadian CurriculumOSSDBoarding LifeScholarshipsRolling Admissions
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Data verified from public sources
Annual FeesFrom $ 22,000
Ages14 – 18
Ratio14:1student to faculty

London International Academy is a IB Diploma / Canadian Curriculum / OSSD school in London, Canada. Founded in 2002. Annual tuition ranges from $22,000 to $22,000 USD.

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Location & Getting There

365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, CanadaOpen in Maps

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 2002
Year Founded
14:1
Student–Teacher Ratio
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
IB DiplomaYes
Canadian CurriculumYes
OSSDYes
Support Services
EAL SupportYes
SEN SupportNo
WellbeingYes
Bus ServiceNo
Accreditations
Ontario Ministry of EducationIB World School
Languages of Instruction
EnglishFrenchSpanish

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Academic Entry Scholarships available for students with a minimum average of 85-100%. Scholarships are renewable for Years 2, 3, and 4 if eligibility criteria are maintained. Applicants must submit academic records from the previous 2-3 years, a motivation letter, teacher reference letters, and a portfolio demonstrating extracurricular involvement.

Key facts

Founded
2002
Ages
14–18

About

London International Academy is a private co-educational secondary day and boarding school in London, Ontario, serving students in Grades 9 through 12. The school is certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education to grant the OSSD and is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme, drawing students from over 25 nationalities. LIA provides structured English language support through its STEP programme, on-campus residence, and four annual intake dates.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

LIA is an Ontario Ministry of Education certified school and authorized IB World School offering both OSSD and IB Diploma pathways. It serves students from over 25 nationalities with a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio, a structured English language support programme (STEP), four intake dates per year, and on-campus residence in the heart of downtown London, Ontario.

Fees & Financials

Grade / YearAnnual Fee
Grade 12CAD 22,000~$ 16,176

Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.

Original currency: CA$30,000. Application fee: $220.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Submit an online application through apply.lia-edu.ca or contact [email protected]. 2. Pay the CAD 300 application fee. 3. Submit required academic transcripts and documentation. 4. Choose from four intake dates: September (Fall), January (Winter), May (Spring), or July (Summer). 5. Students are placed into the appropriate programme (Pathway, OSSD, or IB) based on academic background and English proficiency.

Admissions Details

Application Deadline
Rolling

Boarding Life

On-campus residence at 365 Richmond Street includes internet, coin-operated laundry, a dining hall, study rooms, an entertainment hall, and a 24-hour security system with video surveillance and electronic key fobs. Five full-time residence staff provide supervision. Homestay is also available.

LIA offers on-campus residence and homestay options. The residence is located at the school address on Richmond Street, with internet, coin-operated laundry, a dining hall, study rooms, an entertainment hall, and a 24-hour security system with video surveillance and electronic key fobs. Five full-time residence staff provide supervision.

Student Life

Uniform

Uniforms are required; charged separately but amounts not published online.

Food & Dining

Residence students receive meal cards providing access to six restaurants of international cuisine in the dining facilities. Meal plans are included for boarding students.

Clubs & Activities
Academic and IntellectualArts and CreativeLifestyle and Wellbeing

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Arts and Crafts
Dance
Photography
Academic
Medical Room
Study Rooms
Dining Hall
Co-Curricular
FRC Robotics
Math Club
Chemistry Club
Arts and Crafts
Dance
Photography
Basketball
Soccer

Wellbeing & Safety

Pastoral & Mental Health

The school offers a Mental Health club as an after-school peer support activity and has a dedicated counsellor available for student support. A medical room is available on campus.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The on-campus residence operates a 24-hour security system with video surveillance and electronic key fobs. Five full-time residence staff provide round-the-clock supervision for boarding students.

Student Demographics

Age Range
1418
High School

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Private school certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees at London International Academy vary by year group. Contact the admissions office for a full fee schedule.