International School in Brampton, Ontario

USCA Academy is a private international school in Ontario registered and inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, located in Mississauga approximately 15 minutes from Brampton’s city centre. The school serves students from over 25 countries across three programmes: Elementary School (Grades 1-8), Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grades 9-12), and a University Preparation Programme for mature students aged 19 to 22. Brampton families choose USCA for its small class sizes, five annual intakes, credit transfer support, and DLI-registered status for international students.

Yes. USCA Academy is a Ministry-registered, inspected private school and a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) registered with IRCC. International students from Brampton-area families or newly arrived in Canada use USCA’s Letter of Acceptance to apply for a Canadian study permit. Without DLI status, a private school cannot legally host international students on Canadian study permits. See our accreditation page for full Ministry registration details.

Yes. USCA Academy’s Prior Learning Assessment evaluates transcripts from any curriculum including CBSE, ISC, IGCSE, IB, WAEC, CSEC, and Matriculation/FSc. Students receive equivalent Ontario credit for completed coursework. Most Brampton students entering USCA do not restart from Grade 9. This is one of the key reasons international students across the GTA choose USCA over local alternatives.

The OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) is the standard secondary graduation credential issued by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Every Ontario university, and most universities in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia, accepts OSSD as a direct admission credential. Brampton students with foreign secondary diplomas WAEC, CBSE, IGCSE, typically need to convert credits to OSSD format before applying through OUAC. USCA completes this process efficiently with Prior Learning Assessment.

USCA Academy is distinguished from other private schools in Mississauga and Brampton by five specific factors: (1) class sizes of 5–15 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, (2) five intake semesters per year rather than one September start, (3) Prior Learning Assessment credit transfer accepted from any curriculum worldwide, (4) transparent all-inclusive fees with no hidden material charges, and (5) DLI status allowing legal enrolment of international students on study permits. See our full programme overview for details.

Yes. USCA provides 5 levels of ESL through our structured English preparation programs, including beginner through advanced levels aligned with Ontario ESL course codes (ESLAO through ESLEO). An internal English and Mathematics placement test replaces any IELTS requirement for admission. Once students reach the required English level, they transition into credit-bearing academic courses toward the OSSD diploma.

Fees at USCA Academy are transparent and all-inclusive: Secondary School (Grades 9–12): CAD $14,800 per year, all books included. Elementary School (Grades 1–8): CAD $14,800 per year, all books included. There are no hidden material fees. Accommodation, meal plan, and medical insurance are optional and separately priced. Brampton families comparing affordable private schools near me will find USCA’s pricing straightforward. Contact the admissions team at info@uscaacademy.com or call 905-232-0411 for current intake dates and payment options.

Yes. USCA offers summer school programs and night school in Mississauga for students who need to earn additional credits, upgrade grades, or accelerate toward graduation. These options are particularly valuable for Brampton working families and students arriving mid-year who want to make up coursework efficiently.

USCA Academy’s university acceptance rate is approximately 100% for students who complete the full OSSD programme. Graduates have been accepted to the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, Queen’s University, University of British Columbia, York University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Dalhousie University, and University of Alberta, among others. Multiple graduates have received scholarships ranging from CAD $10,000 to CAD $100,000. For full graduation outcomes see our graduation page.

USCA Academy is located at 977 Pantera Drive, Unit 2, Mississauga, ON approximately 15 minutes from Brampton’s city centre via Highway 410 or Highway 10, and accessible from Bramalea, Chinguacousy, Heart Lake, and Mount Pleasant areas of Brampton. The school is 1.2 km from the University of Toronto Mississauga campus and 20 minutes from Downtown Toronto. For Brampton families, USCA is the closest Ministry-accredited private international school in Canada with DLI status and full support services.

Yes. USCA Academy arranges homestay placements with vetted Canadian host families near the Mississauga campus, with airport pickup on arrival. Students under 18 receive full guardianship support. For families relocating to the Brampton-Mississauga area, see the accommodation page for current availability and pricing.

Yes. USCA Academy’s University Preparation Programme is specifically designed for mature students aged 19 to 22 who need to complete or upgrade Grade 12 credits for Canadian university admission. This programme includes IELTS preparation, scholarship guidance, and OUAC application support. Many students in this programme are Brampton residents who completed secondary school abroad and need Ontario-recognised credits to apply through OUAC or OCAS.

USCA Academy offers the full Ontario curriculum across all grade levels. Brampton students can access Grade 9 courses, Grade 10 courses, Grade 11 courses, and Grade 12 courses including university preparation, college preparation, and open-level courses in Mathematics, Science, English, History, Geography, French, Computer Science, Business, and the Arts. The full course list is available on the courses page.