Windermere Preparatory School

I am a student's parent. My child has repeatedly experienced low-grade fevers and colds. However, both the dormitory infirmary and the school infirmary refused my child's request for rest, citing that the fever temperature had not reached 38.2 degrees Celsius. Ultimately, it was only after I personally demanded that the school allow my child to rest and go home that they agreed. Schools should prioritize a child's physical health rather than making them push through illness to study and attend classes.

As a parent, when we chose WPS, our top priorities were 1. Safety, 2. Academics, and 3. Accommodation conditions. WPS has greatly satisfied us in all these areas.

I am a mother of a WPS child, and I want to express my special thanks to the WPS teachers. During this year's spring break, my child suddenly fell ill while traveling for the spring break trip. We felt incredibly helpless at the time and didn't have visas to fly there. WPS teachers accompanied us throughout the process and arranged for a female teacher to immediately fly to Jamaica to care for our child 24 hours a day. The school's care deeply moved us.

We have been at WPS for two years now. When we first chose it, we were a bit worried, thinking it only offered the IB curriculum. However, as we slowly watched our child grow, become more independent, and think proactively, we realized that the IB curriculum truly gives children more than just knowledge.

WPS school is located in Orlando, 20 minutes from downtown, and approximately 20 minutes from Disney and Universal Studios. Florida's environment allows children to participate in a great variety of activities. I hope my child can grow up in a happy environment while still achieving good academic results, and WPS addresses both our needs.

I am a parent of a Windermere student. Initially, we wanted to go to California, but after visiting the school, we were very impressed with Windermere and chose WPS. It has now proven that we made the right choice; the school environment, dormitory care, and academics are all excellent.

When the principal came to China in November, we met in Shanghai. As a parent, I am very grateful for such an opportunity and hope to see them every year.

The school's swimming is excellent; they have swimming for three seasons a year, and the coaches are very professional.

The environment is truly exceptional, the school feels very much like a resort. Our child has adapted wonderfully, with plenty of freedom and many choices, whether it's for studies or activities. Overall, we are very satisfied with this school.

My child is graduating from Windermere soon. Having gone through the pandemic, reflecting on this journey, it truly hasn't been easy. But my child got into their dream university, all the effort was worth it.

As a parent, when choosing a school for my child, I cared about 1. safety, 2. curriculum, 3. activity support, 4. accommodation, and 5. follow-up services. Windermere performed quite well on these aspects.

The school's basketball program is incredibly strong, having produced many famous people. You can play basketball both at school and in the dorms.

When I applied to schools before, I visited many schools, including some boarding schools in the Northeast and Windermere. My impression from the visits was that some older Northeastern schools had somewhat outdated facilities. After the experience, my child decided to choose Windermere, and is now adapting very well.

Before coming to the US, I was very worried about not getting used to the food. After eating here for almost a year, I feel it's okay. The school food is quite good; both the dorm food and the school cafeteria food are decent. Plus, in our dorm, we can cook some simple stir-fries, boil noodles, steam rice, and we usually cook regular meals together with our roommates.

Windermere is an IB school with only two AP courses. Although IB is more difficult than AP, requiring a lot of reading and writing, I learned a great deal during this process, and after adapting, I found that IB is not as intimidating as it seemed.

Windermere's art courses are quite good. My son is very good at art painting, and his photography is also decent. Seeing the photos he often sends me and the ones on his social media, I feel like we found the right school for him, it suits him very well.

The school dormitory is not on campus, but the living environment is very comfortable and very safe. The teachers also manage it relatively strictly, so as a parent, I am quite reassured.

Windermere's art courses are quite good. My son is very good at art painting and also decent at photography. Looking at the photos he often sends me and his social media posts, I feel like we found the right school, it's very suitable for him.

Windermere's art courses are quite good. My son is very talented in art painting, and his photography is also excellent. Looking at the photos he often sends me and the ones he posts on his social media, I feel like we found the right school for him; it suits him very well.

I came to Windermere this year (2023), having transferred from Nord Anglia Bilingual School. The school has a lot of weekend activities. For Halloween, we went to Universal Studios, a while ago we visited Disney, and last weekend we saw a Broadway musical. I'm having a blast!

My child attends school in Windermere, and we ultimately chose WPS for three main reasons: First: Health and safety are paramount. WPS is a boarding school, and its boarding conditions, combined with Orlando's climate and urban security, are quite reassuring. Second, WPS's full IB curriculum is not offered by every American high school. The IB curriculum has its unique characteristics and difficulty, making it both attractive and challenging. Third, as an international student, completing grades 9-12 entirely in an American high school is beneficial for US college applications, for instance, increasing university admission opportunities, and it also helps international students integrate and adapt better.

I am the mother of a prospective graduate from Windermere Preparatory School. Over these years of high school in the US, my daughter's biggest change is that she has become more confident, optimistic, and responsible. Her mind has been honed, her inner strength has grown, and her self-management and independence capabilities have greatly improved. In particular, she plans her own future, discovers her interests and hobbies, and considers their potential impact on her future career choices. As my daughter said, she has begun to understand who she wants to be in this world, where she wants to go, what she wants to do... In short, my daughter knows that everything she does now is about taking responsibility for her own future and contributing to society.

WPS arranges various activities every holiday and weekend. The most unforgettable one is the horror night held at Universal Studios. Every Halloween in October, Universal Studios builds haunted houses and different haunted zones. One of this year's themes is the very popular North American singer, The Weeknd.

WPS is a diverse school that frequently hosts various cultural celebrations. For instance, every November, students from the Spanish class typically decorate the Cypress Center and invite a band to celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead. The school also organizes special activities for senior students, such as watching the sunrise and a senior lunch, allowing us to enjoy our last year of wonderful high school time. This year, the school also approved senior students decorating their parking spaces, and I participated in helping my day student friends paint their parking spots.

My sister's child is studying in Windermere. Sometimes, I visit the child on behalf of my sister, who is back in the country. I feel the child is living quite well, and she even said that my taking her out ruined her opportunity to participate in weekend activities. This indicates that the school's campus life is very enriching.

Florida's environment is especially suitable for a child like me, coming from the South. After arriving in Windermere, besides schoolwork and activities, because it's close to the beach, I also obtained an Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Initially, when I looked at Windermere, I felt its ranking wasn't very high. However, after a campus visit, I chose this school and then came to WPS. I feel very lucky; the comprehensive art curriculum is perfect for a free soul like me who loves art.

My daughter initially chose the school because it was next to Disneyland and Universal Studios. I was also afraid that a highly touristy environment wouldn't be ideal for studying. But actually, the entire Windermere area is very quiet, and being a 20-minute drive from the attractions is quite acceptable.

Wylie, Windermere, and North Broward are all schools under Nord Anglia Education. The group has abundant resources, including partnerships with MIT and Julliard. However, the three schools have different characteristics, and the choice of school should be based on the student's individual characteristics.

Windermere and North Broward are considered upper-middle tier schools. If you're looking for top boarding schools, these two are quite different from the traditional top ones in the Northeast.

Last autumn, when sending students to study at American high schools, I visited quite a few schools and participated in some campus visits. I felt that boarding schools offered more safety. I had also learned about the Nord Anglia Education group domestically and found them to be more reliable. Ultimately, I chose Windermere School.

A relative's child is coming to Orlando for school, so we visited Windermere Preparatory School. The school primarily focuses on the IB curriculum, with AP courses as supplementary. If AP is your main focus, the course selection isn't very extensive.

A friend of mine previously complained to me that the dorm wasn't on campus, which wasn't very convenient. However, as someone who has transferred and experienced different schools, Windermere's dorms are the most comfortable I've ever lived in. They're townhouse lake-view rooms, and there's also a commercial area around the dorm, so it's actually quite convenient.

I really love basketball. This year, the only Chinese boy selected for the NBA league is from the Windermere Preparatory School team. I'm giving myself a pep talk and hope the WPS application process goes smoothly.

I've been studying at Windermere since 8th grade. Perhaps because I've been there for quite a while, in 10th grade, my teacher recommended me for the full IB program. But there's no need to worry too much if you find it too difficult; you can choose a mix of AP, Honor, and IB courses. Once you've made your selections, your guidance counselor will assist you.

The school's COVID-19 protection measures are quite comprehensive. I confirmed my enrollment at Windermere the year of the pandemic, took online classes for a year, and immediately chose to fly to the US once I was able to. Upon arriving at school, I didn't need to be isolated separately because I had been vaccinated. It's been over half a year now, and everything is normal. In fact, as long as you protect yourself well, it's not as scary as you might imagine.

I once sent a young girl to Windermere for junior high. Initially, she was quite shy, but after two years, she became much more outgoing. I particularly remember seeing her life updates on social media (WeChat Moments), and she looked so beautiful in a little black dress at a school dance. I'm very gratified by the changes in her.

My son attends Windermere Preparatory School. The dorm teachers are very good to the students, taking them to participate in community activities, and there are many weekend activities. Although I was quite worried due to the pandemic, the school's protective measures are pretty good.

Visited Windermere Preparatory School with my parents. The school campus is very large and beautiful. However, the dorms are not on campus, but fortunately, there's a school bus. The dormitory supervisors are also teaching staff, which creates a strong sense of community within the dorms.

I visited Windermere Preparatory School, and what left the deepest impression was the school's scenery – truly deserving of its reputation as Florida's most beautiful campus. The school cafeteria is relatively small, but having hot soup was a pleasant surprise, and it tasted quite good.

Public and private schools are indeed quite different. I was previously in a public school and then transferred to Windermere. We need to wear uniforms with the school's logo, and fortunately, the uniforms are quite nice. We also can't look at our phones in class unless permitted.

Before going to American high school, I never thought I'd have the opportunity to go to Africa. I participated in a volunteer trip to Tanzania through Windermere Preparatory School, where I saw different natural landscapes and experienced a different way of life. Building houses, constructing schools, repairing sheep pens – I estimate I'll never have the chance to do something like this again. I will remember it for a lifetime.

I've graduated from high school and am now attending FSU. I still reminisce about my high school days in Windermere. We had the freedom to choose courses we were interested in, starting from a beginner level. Furthermore, teachers would assess our progress and appropriately offer more challenging courses for us to tackle. A big thank you to my art teacher.

Art lovers shouldn't miss this! Windermere Preparatory School, in collaboration with Juilliard, is exceptionally strong in music, dance, and drama. I'm also very happy that I've gone from being a complete beginner in dance to loving it now.

Last spring break, due to the pandemic, I returned home. Since then, it's always been online classes, staying at home every day. Classes start in the evening; sometimes I stay up late, and sometimes I watch recorded lessons the next day. On weekends, I attend TOEFL and SSAT courses. Now that I think about it, back in school, the dorm supervisors would arrange different activities every week. On Wednesdays, we could be assigned to go to Target, and there were also trips to Disneyland, Universal Studios, shopping malls, ice skating, bowling, and more. After so long with the pandemic, I still miss those times a bit.

From returning home last year for online classes until now, online classes are indeed not as good as in-person classes. There's a time difference, but thankfully, the school also offers recorded courses, so I don't have to stay up all night. The pandemic in the US is still ongoing, and we international students here don't know when we can return. I hope we can return to campus this August or September. We can't keep taking online classes until graduation, can we?

The school dormitories are not on the main campus; it's about a 3-minute drive away. The dormitory community is very safe and not open to anyone other than students and dormitory managers. During the current pandemic, we don't need to wear masks within the community. All activities can be attended normally.

Unlike traditional boarding schools, the school arranged trips during both spring break and Thanksgiving. I remember participating in volunteer activities in New Orleans with my roommate and friends during spring break in eleventh grade.

I'm currently taking online classes in my home country. Most of my classmates are also taking online classes domestically. We submit assignments on time, are active in class, and generally get good grades. The only downsides are a lack of activities, limited interaction with classmates, and a different language environment. Before, many foreign friends were still in school dorms, and it seemed like they weren't too concerned about COVID-19, which made me less nervous too. I'm just wondering when travel will be allowed again so I can hurry back to school.

The dorms are so beautiful, a series of orange-yellow villas, two people per room. Outside the window, you can see the lake, and at night, you can even see Disney fireworks. There's also a supermarket and a small commercial area nearby, plus an Asian restaurant.

The most important reason for choosing this school is its geographical location and environment. The school and its surrounding area are really good, very close to Universal Studios and Disneyland. The climate is also what I like, quite similar to the climate in the south.

Don't think there are only a few Chinese students in the school. The school has 1400 people, with about 50 Chinese students. Half of the boarding students are Chinese students, and the other half are from other countries. Students who want to live with international students should apply to the school in advance.

As a parent of a WPS high school student, I've had a lot of worries during the pandemic. From returning home to attending online classes, my family's routine was initially chaotic. Gradually, we adjusted and found our rhythm with the children. The school also established a WeChat group for parents and held one-on-one parent meetings, which helped us parents feel a little more at ease. I just hope the travel ban is lifted as soon as possible so the children can return to campus.

I graduate this June. Since the second half of 11th grade, I've been studying online. The pandemic actually feels alright; I take online classes in the evenings and can catch up on some lessons on weekends. It's much more convenient to take TOEFL and SAT within the country. I regularly communicate with my school's college counseling teacher via Zoom and WPS. I've now also received admission offers from several schools, and I get to eat home-cooked meals every day, which feels pretty good.

The school is located in an affluent area of Florida, 15 miles from Orlando. Orlando is a world-renowned tourist destination, and the school is only a 15-minute drive from Disney World. It has been named "Orlando's Best Private School" for many consecutive years. The school boasts excellent facilities and high-quality teaching, and is the only school in Florida offering the IB program. The school provides 6 detached villas as student dormitories.

School Highlights:

1. Recognized as the best private school in Central Florida, with beautiful surroundings resembling a resort, making it the most beautiful campus in Florida.

2. Nord Anglia Project: Collaborates with world-class institutions such as The Juilliard School (for middle school performing arts programs) and MIT (for STEAM projects), providing students with top-tier faculty, performance opportunities, and advanced training.

3. Outstanding in Tennis and Golf: Many professional athletes attend this school, which has won numerous national and global awards.

4. Professional Sports Programs: Coaches are Olympic team members.

5. Robotics Program: Outstanding performance, having won the Florida Robotics Competition twice and ranking 18th in the world.

6. Rich Variety of Courses: Offers ESL, American high school curriculum, 16 honors courses, 2 AP courses, and 37 IB courses; all students take at least one IB course.

7. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP): A academically rigorous two-year program, enrollment starts in 11th grade, with a pass rate of up to 89%. It is considered the "gold standard of education," and students can transfer IB credits to university.

8. Features an Entrepreneurship Program: Students can engage in practical operations within local businesses and attempt to start their own companies.

Next year, I'll be leaving here. My next stop is Melbourne. May everything go smoothly.

The commercial district is right near the school, so it's really convenient to go out to eat and drink with friends during the holidays. There's a Japanese restaurant there that's quite authentic, and I've already become good friends with the owner, haha.

The school environment needs no further elaboration. What's remarkable is that even in such an environment, a very strong competitive atmosphere is maintained—those who excel can study in their own dorm rooms, while underperforming students are restricted to public areas. This serves, more or less, as a form of motivation and also reflects the school's pursuit of its values.

The school scenery is excellent, and the sports atmosphere is very strong. Activities like tennis, swimming, and golf simply make it impossible to sit still!

Both the environment and the curriculum are particularly suitable for students who aspire to performing arts. The school offers courses in cooperation with the Juilliard School, and as long as you put in the effort, performance opportunities are never lacking.

I'm attending the entrepreneurship course. I actually already have a business prototype in hand and am currently recruiting a team for incubation. Friends with entrepreneurial aspirations are welcome to connect and share ideas.

The environment around the school is superb! It's only a fifteen-minute journey from Disneyland and Universal Studios (although we don't often go in, just looking at them is also beautiful).

My child will start high school next year. We are currently observing schools, and so far, I'm quite satisfied with this one. My only concern is whether the proportion of international students might be too small, making it easier for them to be bullied.

If your English level is higher, you'll be able to enjoy school life better, as it's generally reported that the coursework is quite challenging.

Thank heavens for giving me a Malaysian roommate!!! They can even speak Cantonese, haha!!! Encrypted communication mode.

Orlando's best private school truly earns its title; I can post proud updates about it on social media every day, haha.

The school environment is very beautiful, the social atmosphere is very harmonious, and studying here doesn't feel tiring at all.

I'm from the south, and I'm really satisfied with the climate conditions at this school. Any further north and I wouldn't be able to stand it, haha.

Windermere is a relatively well-known school locally, but its student requirements are also relatively high. Students whose English proficiency is not very good must attend ESL classes diligently, as this can greatly help them quickly eliminate previously formed bad habits and integrate into the new environment as soon as possible.

The child studied there for a year, and the change in his overall spirit and vitality is truly noticeable. He used to be very shy, but now you can clearly feel he has a strong sense of initiative. It wasn't in vain that I went to great lengths to send him abroad.