About Longbridge Academy

Empowering Lifelong Learners in a Caring Community

Longbridge Academy is an independent, university-preparatory high school in Aurora, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area. We offer the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum in a rigorous yet supportive environment, helping students in Grades 9–12 earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and prepare confidently for post-secondary studies in Canada and around the world.

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Our Vision

At Longbridge Academy, we envision a community where young people grow into intellectually curious, culturally aware, and compassionate global citizens, ready to contribute meaningfully to the world and lead significant lives.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a high-quality Ontario education, rooted in academic excellence, character development, and genuine care. Through personalized teaching, rich learning experiences, and a welcoming multicultural environment, we equip each student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in university and beyond.

Our Faculty Members

Mrs. Akbari exemplifies positive and professional leadership that makes a difference in the lives of the students and the staff. She has the ability to create professional learning communities of teachers that focus on all students' intellectual and social growth. She demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence by guaranteeing all students are provided with curriculum, instruction, assessment and supports they need to meet rigorous achievement standards.

Dr. Jahanbakht began her professional teaching career in 2010 an assistant professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Azad University. She then came to Toronto to participate in further research about the future of stem cells at the world-renowned SickKids Hospital Research Center. She has multiple publications concerning stem cell differentiation.

Dr. Niyaifar is a professional educator with more than 20 years of experience in teaching math and physics in different levels. He believes that the primary objective is to create a learning environment which makes the learners feel comfortable and motivated to explore and develop their interests, while lectures and related activities link the course content to the student's existing knowledge.

Dr. Shahri holds PhD and master’s degree in English language teaching and bachelor’s degree in English literature. She has been teaching ESL and literature courses for more than 18 years in universities and high schools. As a TESL Ontario certificate holder, she has the knowledge and skills required for teaching English as a second language in international settings.