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The 50-page review of Metropolitan Preparatory Academy is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.

A student-centred education with small classes, personalized mentorship, and innovative programs like GENIUS (biotech), SMITH (arts), and Impact (leadership).
A focus on whole-person development that integrates academic excellence, creativity, soft skills, global citizenship, and emotional wellness.
A school culture, symbolized by its lion mascot, that nurtures resilience, confidence, and purpose, and guides students to discover themselves and their potential impact in the world.

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Get crucial behind-the-scenes information about Metropolitan Preparatory Academy from video interviews with probing questions that we recorded live with parents, current students, and recent alumni.

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Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Parent Review from Wei Su Watch our parent interview with Wei Su to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Parent Review from Theda Zigomanis Watch our parent interview with Theda ZIgomanis to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Parent Review from Mishma Gashyna Watch our parent interview with Mishma Gashyna to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Alumni Review from Alexis Gashyna Watch our alum interview with Alexis Gashyna to learn about the unique experience of attending Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Alumni Review from Danielle Perlon Watch our alum interview with Danielle Perlon to learn about the unique experience of attending Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Alumni Review from Haikun Liu Watch our alum interview with Haikun Liu to learn about the unique experience of attending Metropolitan Preparatory Academy.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy: Q&A 2020 Watch our Metropolitan Preparatory Academy Q&A discussion with Lucas (Alum) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,

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Dive deeply into the real culture of Metropolitan Preparatory Academy with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.

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(4.4) Student, Lindsay Demagus (2021) Metro Prep is the most inclusive school I have ever been a part of. I have never met a group of... The school has amazing leaders in the school. The principal takes such a likening into the students lives and it is one of the charms of the school. He is very loving and a great person to be around. All the teachers want is t... I think the teachers just want what's best for students and that requires them to ask kids to do a lot. Some classes require more than others therefore giving them more work to do. For some classes it is very obvious as to wha... The work is easy for you to understand what you are learning. From a young age you learn the basics and as the years go on the work gets progressively harder. Some classes are lecture based like history, so it is up to you to ... When you grow close to teachers you tend to join a lot of the clubs that they run. I joined debate club, girls club, basketball, volleyball, plays, and lot more. When you have students that are interested in different things t... The school is very diverse with the different students they have. The school also gets a lot of international students, predominantly from Asia, but that doesn't really make a difference when people are getting to know each ot... If I were asked to give a tour of the school I'd probably take them to the drama room or to the principals office. I spend a lot of my time in both spaces and they both mean so much to me. The principal's office is so fun and ... The school feels like a home for everyone in the school. With the teachers and the décor of the school it is hard for the school not to feel like a home. All the students that come to the school say how it feels like a second... We are allowed to go off school property and there are a lot of places we could go. There are a lot of food places by the school, and so when you get the chance to go get food and be around your friends you normally take it. T... The admission process was different for me, because when I went to the school it was for my brother to apply. That is when the principal liked my brother and I, and asked if I would be interested in joining the school. When I ...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Alum, Stephanie Ivanoff (2020) My experience at Metro Prep is something I will remember and be grateful for for the rest of my... At Metro Prep, there is a sense of mutual respect between the students and the administration. Although I graduated, many of the faculty there are people that I still look up to. I really believe that without Metro I would not... I am immensely happy with the quality of instruction I received during my time at Metro. Because the teachers get to know their students on a personal level, they are able to adjust to each student’s type of learning (visual... The academic environment at Metro, although being competitive was also not overwhelming and did not feel like everyone was pushing to be better than each other. Its competitiveness simply made everyone want to work harder a... There are many different extracurriculars at Metro and that is something I have always loved about the school. From grades seven to twelve, anyone is welcome to join extracurriculars and the environment is always free from ... Something that stands out to me the most is that students who go to Metro are from all over the world. This made me learn a lot about different cultures and lifestyles and I am grateful I got to spend most of my secondary e... I loved all six years that I spent at Metro and feel extremely grateful that I got to spend so much time there. When thinking about what contributed to my quality of life, the thing that sticks out most are the people (stud... The fact that Metro remains a family even after you graduate is what stands out the most in my opinion. I remember being in grade seven, sitting in class and an old student walking into the class and the teachers face light... My last year at Metro was the schools last year at that location. September 2019, Metro started the new school year at a new location so it is hard for me to say what the surrounding neighborhood is like. I have visited though... It is hard for me to talk about my experience within the application process because I don’t recall a lot from it. My dad went to the school in the eighties and because he didn’t feel my brother reaching his fullest pot... I felt incredibly supported throughout the university application process. The faculty takes steps into making sure you are well prepared for your life outside of Metro and your post-secondary program. The guidance council ...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,

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Student, Lindsay Demagus (2021)

Metro Prep is the most inclusive school I have ever been a part of. I have never met a group of...

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Alum, Stephanie Ivanoff (2020)

My experience at Metro Prep is something I will remember and be grateful for for the rest of my...

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