CARE
GUIDE
LEAD
Director's Message
At Waterloo Independent Secondary School, we understand the challenges that students face, in particular students who are new to Canada. Parents choose to send their children to Waterloo Independent Secondary School with the expectation that they will be admitted to a Canadian university of their choice and that they will graduate successfully. Parents entrust their children to us and place all their hopes in us for their children’s future. Our obligation is to earn the trust of both students and their parents. Our mission is to support students in making decisions that will help them reach their goals.
We have great expectations for all of our students. We want them to show enthusiasm for learning English well. We work hard to foster a spirit of independence in them because we know how important it is for their success in university and college. We want them to develop in character so that they are well prepared when they leave school and go into the workplace. WISS encourages students to be diligent in their school work, to persevere through difficult times, and to do their best.
With the guidance of teachers and school administration, our students will reach their port of dreams. It is with great pride that we watch our graduates go off to university. Our confidence in their success comes knowing that they have had excellent teachers and strong guidance along the way.
News & Events
Course selections and after-school clubs are still open for discussions. Please contact office@waterlooss.ca for more information.
Monday 20th September - First progress report of the year will be sent home to parents!
Friday October 8th - Canadian Thanksgiving Event at WISS
Exciting News!
WISS will begin to accept Grade 7 and 8 students beginning in the near future! More information will be out soon regarding this exciting change.
We will be opening JK/SK classes in the near future!
Check out our summer camp plans for Summer 2022 by clicking here!
If you wish to register your child for Junior Summer Camp (JK-G2) and Senior Summer Camp (G3-6) you can click here!
15
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS
100%
POST-SECONDARY
ADMISSION RATE
1000+
MEMBERS IN OUR ALUMNI
NETWORK
30-100
TOTAL STUDENTS
Why WISS?
At Waterloo Independent Secondary School, we want our students to listen to the world around them, we want students to hear it hum, and ultimately to watch them grow into young people who are curious, reflective and want to make a positive difference to their world.
WISS emphasises the development of each student’s academic ability and encourages well-rounded, confident individuals who aspire to achieve their potential.
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our students say:
Louis
University of Waterloo
I was fortunate to have chosen Waterloo Independent Secondary School, I succeeded in becoming a double-degree student the at the University of Waterloo. My GPA at University was quite good and stable, which I attribute to the education and cultivation of the teachers at WISS.
Amy
Grade 11 Student
The courses at Waterloo Independent Secondary School are well set to match the direction of each student’s university curriculum. I transferred from another school last year and I have found all the courses here are helpful to me. WISS is ideal for international students who are new or already in Canada.
Ricky
Rotman School of Business
Time has flown by so fast! I graduated from Waterloo Independent Secondary School two years ago. It was a time of fulfilment and happiness with my teachers at WISS. Now I am studying at one of the top business schools in Canada. My high school study has laid a solid foundation for me, I feel like WISS helped me prepare well for life after High School very well.
What Sets Us Apart
Waterloo Independent SS sits beside the world-renowned University of Waterloo which many of our graduates attend. Our goal is to ensure that students are well-prepared for post-secondary studies. Academics are emphasized and high standards are set. Courses are designed to arouse curiosity in students using projects as a window into the real world.
Our alumni have been accepted into Canada's top rated Universities.
We are proud to see our students strive for their personal best at Waterloo Independent Secondary School.
CARE. GUIDE. LEAD.
As educators, we at Waterloo Independent Secondary School share a deep commitment to the success of every student, and, as professionals, we work to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex society.