Planning For Admission To University of Waterloo: WISS Grade 9 UEP
WISS Helps Students Get Accepted To Their University
Of Choice
In 2013, Waterloo Independent Secondary School (WISS) was founded and registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education. WISS is a private Canadian university preparatory school for students in grades 7 - 12.
The specially designed programs at WISS provide students with an enriching educational environment and boasts a very high rate of admission to a number of distinguished universities.
For the WISS Class of 2021, 40% were accepted into the University of Waterloo, 30% were accepted into the University of Toronto, and 25% were accepted into other universities such as McMaster, Western, and more.
The Grade 9 University Express Program (UEP)
Preparing Students For Admission To The University of Waterloo
At WISS, our University Express Program (UEP) ensures that high school students meet all of the necessary admission requirements in order to be accepted into top universities, such as The University Of Waterloo. Our specially designed University Express Program begins preparing grade 9 students for university right from the start of their high school experience through excellent curriculum, extra-curricular activities, contests, and English language development.
Why choose the University of Waterloo? The University of Waterloo is the #1 school that WISS students were accepted into in 2021. As WISS is located in Waterloo, attending this university means that students will be able to stay close to their established communities. Not only that, but UoW is a world-class university that offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees including engineering, mathematics, science, health, and arts.
Questions & Answers For Parents
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Applying to WISS is easy - we understand that parents are busy, and want to ensure the application process is as smooth and simple as possible. Before applying, you will need:
Official school transcript(s)
Application and registration fees
Language assessment
Online interview completed
If you are interested in applying and would like to learn more, you can read more about International Student applications or applying as a Canadian student here.
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We understand that it can be challenging for some students to feel comfortable residing away from home for the first time. WISS ensures that students have safe and comfortable housing through residence housing and homestay options.
WISS offers residence housing, which is a safe and secure way for students to enjoy their stay while they are away from home. 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. In this case, 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.
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Students are provided with an excellent curriculum that meets all of the admission requirements of top universities. While attending the UEP, students will be prepared for a number of exams, including:
SAT exams
IELTS exams
TOEFL exams
AP exams
Preparation for these exams may be crucial for university admission depending on the programs your child is applying to.
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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.
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Our school facility in Waterloo, where your grade 9 UEP student will study, offers a wide range of benefits.
Our modern school building is filled with natural light and provides students with a great range of different spaces to study, create friendships, and simply enjoy their time in our child-friendly school environment.
As our campus is located in Waterloo, it provides students with an opportunity to get connected with the community here, which is a great benefit if they are planning to attend the University of Waterloo upon graduation.
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 have fun.
Ready To Learn More About the
Grade 9 University Express Program?
WISS is committed to helping students thrive and attain their educational goals. We understand that as parents, you may have questions about what sending your child to an international school may look like - and the staff at WISS are happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have.
