Private School · Grades 7–12 · near University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
University Preparation
University Preparation
for the AI Era
The Erindale Academy is a caring university-preparatory private school near University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), helping students build academic strength, AI literacy, leadership, and future-ready confidence.
Ontario credits, personalized academic planning, small-school support, and meaningful enrichment pathways for students preparing for university and the future of work.
Why Families Choose TEA
Academic strength, personal support, and future-ready growth
TEA gives families a clear school pathway: Ontario credits, personal academic planning, university preparation, School 2.0 learning, and a supportive community where students are known.
Teaching Excellence
Dedicated teachers provide clear instruction, feedback, and personal attention so students build confidence, learning habits, and academic independence.
University Preparation
Students receive course planning, Ontario credit support, application readiness, portfolio development, and post-secondary guidance.
School 2.0 for the AI Era
TEA connects academic success with AI Literacy, Hands-on Intelligence, Social Intelligence, creativity, communication, and responsible leadership.
Flexible support pathways are available for different student needs.
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Co-operative Education
Students may explore co-operative education opportunities that connect classroom learning with career awareness and workplace skills.
Homeschool Family Support
Homeschool families can access Ontario credit pathway guidance, course planning, assessment support, and selected enrichment opportunities.
Student-Athlete Support
Flexible planning helps student-athletes balance training, competitions, travel, Ontario credits, and future opportunities.
Academic Enrichment
Tutoring, ESL/IELTS, contests, Maker Space, AI literacy, leadership, arts, sports, and project-based learning help students grow beyond regular coursework.
School 2.0 Framework
Three intelligences for the AI era
TEA prepares students not only to earn credits and apply to university, but also to think, build, communicate, and lead in an AI-shaped world.
AI Literacy
Students learn to understand, evaluate, and use AI thoughtfully in learning, work, and everyday decision-making.
Hands-on Intelligence
Students learn by building, testing, presenting, and improving real solutions through project-based learning.
Social Intelligence
Students develop communication, collaboration, empathy, responsibility, and leadership through community-based learning.
Featured Program
High School AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incubator
A pre-university innovation pathway developed for high school students in collaboration with ICUBE, University of Toronto Mississauga.
The High School AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incubator brings the university incubator experience to the high school level. Students learn how to identify real-world problems, use AI tools, develop business ideas, build project prototypes, and present their ventures through mentorship, workshops, and pitch-based learning.
Why this stands out
- ✓University-style incubator learning adapted for high school students.
- ✓AI tools, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and business idea development in one pathway.
- ✓Mentorship, workshops, prototype building, and pitch-based learning.
- ✓Project portfolio experience that supports university preparation, leadership, and personal growth.
High SchoolDesigned for motivated students
ICUBE, UTMUniversity incubator exposure
AI + BusinessFuture-ready innovation skills
Pitch + PortfolioShowcase-ready project work
TEA–GYC Innovation Pathway
From TEA to Global Impact
TEA and the Global Youth Challenge create a rare education ecosystem where students build future-ready skills inside a small, personalized school environment, then connect those skills to broader challenges through youth innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Learn at TEA
Students develop School 2.0 competencies — AI Literacy, Hands-on Intelligence, and Social Intelligence — through Ontario credits, personalized guidance, and project-based learning.
Build through ICUBE
Students extend their learning through the High School AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship pathway with ICUBE, University of Toronto Mississauga.
Challenge through GYC
Students connect learning to global issues through Global Youth Challenge-style themes such as AI for Good, sustainability, community problem-solving, and youth social ventures.
Present to the World
Students build portfolios, leadership stories, project evidence, and international confidence that support university readiness and future career pathways.
Academic Pathway
University preparation with a clear destination
TEA connects Ontario credits, individual course planning, academic support, enrichment, and university preparation into one coherent student pathway.
Course & Credit Planning
Build the right Ontario credit pathway for graduation, prerequisites, and university goals.
Academic Support
Small-school guidance helps students improve habits, confidence, communication, and performance.
Portfolio Growth
Projects, leadership, competitions, volunteering, and enrichment help students show initiative.
Application Readiness
Families receive guidance on timelines, goals, program choices, and next-step preparation.
See the School
Discover The Erindale Academy
Watch how TEA’s university-preparatory environment combines personalized learning, School 2.0, and a supportive campus near the University of Toronto Mississauga.
- ✓Grades 7–12 university-preparatory learning with personal academic planning.
- ✓Future-ready learning through AI Literacy, Hands-on Intelligence, and Social Intelligence.
- ✓A welcoming Mississauga community with academic guidance and student-life support.
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Student Experience
A school where students are known and encouraged
Academic success is stronger when students feel connected. TEA combines university preparation with field trips, athletics, community activities, and supportive relationships.
Learning, friendship, leadership, and confidence
Field trips and school community experiences help students build relationships, practice communication, and develop the confidence to participate.
Healthy routines and a university-style environment
Through TEA’s school-arranged membership, eligible students aged 16+ can access UTM RAWC fitness facilities. This supports student wellness, active living, and balance while they pursue a university-preparatory pathway. Access is subject to applicable membership and facility policies.
Graduate & Family Voices
What TEA Graduates and Families Say
Stories of personalized support, alumni connection, and long-term student success.
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The Erindale Academy gave me the opportunity to explore computer science in high school and later return to participate in an AI conference hosted by TEA. The school is forward-thinking and supports students in discovering technology, innovation, and future career pathways.
— Andrew ShaoTEA 2014 Graduate
Machine Learning Software Engineer, Qualcomm
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The Erindale Academy provided me with a personalized learning pathway, individualized academic support, and a strong sense of connection with the school community. Even while pursuing my PhD, I have had opportunities to stay connected with TEA and tutor younger students, supporting the next generation of learners.
— Dandan TangTEA 2018 Graduate
PhD Student, McGill University
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Both of my daughters graduated from The Erindale Academy, one in 2017 and the other in 2018. Today, one works in banking as a business analyst, and the other serves as a medical doctor in a hospital. Dr. Paul Pu supports students beyond their time at school, and even after my daughters graduated, he continues to provide thoughtful education and career guidance whenever our family needs support.
— Ava HeParent of TEA Graduates
Academic Voices
Academic Voices Supporting School 2.0
Ideas from AI Era: Redefining Teaching and Learning reflect a shared belief: education in the AI era must remain deeply human, guided by teachers, values, relationships, inquiry, and student growth.
“AI should become an important resource for teaching and learning, while teachers guide students in their own inquiries and assess process as much as product.”Jim SlottaProfessor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
“Education in the AI era must help students find meaning, build human connection, and prepare for the world ahead.”Charles HopkinsUNESCO Chair at York University
“The human being plays a decisive role, and the teacher becomes a vital partner in guidance and calibration.”Ruth HayhoeProfessor, University of Toronto
“Our core mission remains the nurturing of the human person, grounded in the growth, emotions, and values of students.”Mingyuan GuProfessor, Beijing Normal University
“Education must remain deeply human at its core, even in an age of rapid technological change.”Mark ZhangProfessor, Binghamton University, SUNY
“In an era of uncertainty, complexity, and artificial intelligence, strong relationships and learning communities help students develop new ways of knowing, doing, and moving forward together.”Katrin KohlCo-Chair, UNESCO Chair at York University
Admissions Pathway
A simple pathway from inquiry to enrollment
Families can begin with a conversation, visit the school, and build a personalized academic plan.
Contact Admissions
Discuss the student’s grade, goals, learning needs, university direction, and next steps.
Visit TEA
Tour the school, meet staff, review courses, and understand whether TEA is the right fit.
Build the Plan
Choose the right credit pathway, support structure, enrichment options, and application goals.
Start with Confidence
Begin learning with clear expectations, communication, and support from the school team.
Help your child prepare for university, AI, and the future of work
Contact admissions to book a school visit, schedule a consultation, ask about courses, or discuss your child’s academic pathway.