About Us

Located in Toronto, Metro International Secondary Academy is a private school with a focus on international students. We offer a wide range of courses specifically designed to prepare students for University. 

School Profile

Metro International Secondary Academy (MISA) is a Ministry-authorized private high school located in York Region, Toronto, serving both domestic and international students. As one of the fastest-growing private schools in the Regional Municipality of York, we proudly serve the communities of Thornhill, Markham, and Richmond Hill.

MISA is committed to academic excellence and the cultivation of globally minded learners. Guided by a student-centered philosophy, we provide individualized academic pathways that are designed to support diverse strengths, aspirations, and long-term educational goals. Our school fosters an inclusive, intellectually vibrant environment grounded in cultural diversity, mutual respect, and social responsibility.


Operating on a five-semester academic calendar, MISA offers enhanced opportunities for students to earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits through a rigorous, in-person academic program. Our curriculum emphasizes advanced English proficiency, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills, equipping students with the competencies required for success in leading post-secondary institutions worldwide.


Our graduates have achieved outstanding university placement outcomes, with more than 80% admitted to the University of Toronto, many receiving entrance scholarships in recognition of academic excellence. MISA alumni have also been accepted into prestigious universities across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, including members of the British G5, Australia’s Group of Eight, Hong Kong, China and other world-renowned institutions.