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TPS Conference 2012 A T O R O N T O P R I V A T E S C H O O L S C O N F E R E N C E

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Our Location

Please see p. 3 and 7 for a confer-

ence map of the Allstream Centre

at Exhibition Place. The venue’s

features include:

Parking: A day pass for any of

the parking lots at Exhibition

Place can be purchased for

$14. The venue is also accessi-

ble by TTC and GO Train.

Food: Complimentary coffee

and refreshments will be pro-

vided in the Display Booth

Café area throughout the dura-

tion of the conference.

Internet: Complimentary wire-

less high-speed internet access

is available throughout the

conference venue.

Questions? Concerns?

TPS representatives will be available

throughout the conference to an-

swer questions and provide assis-

tance. Feel free to speak to us any

time!

TPS welcomes you to the 2012

Private Schools Conference! This

free event has been designed to give

you the best information to begin

your private school search.

About the TPS Conference

The TPS Conference was launched

in 2011 to provide an opportunity

for Toronto-area families to explore

in-depth the private school educa-

tion options in their area and con-

nect directly with some of the top

schools in the city. We provide a

thorough overview of the Toronto

private school landscape and general

admissions process for parents and

students. This conference also

brings together some of the top

Toronto private schools for presen-

tations and Q&A. Meet representa-

tives from these private schools,

listen to their presentations, and

speak with them individually about

their schools and admissions re-

quirements. With such a wealth of

resources available, you will be able

to compare your options and make

informed decisions about the future

of your children's education.

Conference Format

Please see p. 2 for a detailed confer-

ence agenda and presenter informa-

tion.

Our scheduled presentations

include:

Private School Admissions

Overview: TPS presents an

overview of private school

admissions, types of schools,

tuition costs, financial aid and

the SSAT exam.

School Sessions: Representatives

from private schools conduct a

series of presentations about

each school's curriculum, cam-

pus life, and admissions re-

quirements.

Panel Discussions: A panel of

experts from attending private

schools share their insights

about the boarding school

experience and AP and IB pro-

grams.

Q & A: School representatives

are available between presenta-

tions to meet individually with

families over coffee and re-

freshments.

Welcome from TPS

C O N T E N T S :

Agenda 2

Conference

Layout

3

Scheduled

Presentations

4

Panel Speakers 5

Map and

Directions

7

School Profiles 8

TPS Conference 2012 S A T U R D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 1 2


TPS Conference 2012

When: Saturday, September 29, 10am to 1:40pm (9:30am

registration)

Where: Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place, 2nd Floor, Toronto


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Conference Agenda

9:30-10:00am Registration Begins

10:00-10:35am

Private School Admissions Overview

Room 206B

TPS presents an overview of private school admissions, types of schools,

tuition, financial aid, and the SSAT exam

10:35-10:45am BREAK

Room 200B Room 206B Room 206C+D

10:45-11:20am

School

Presentation:

De La Salle College

School

Presentation:

Crescent School

School Display

Booth Café

Browse school

display booths and speak

individually with school

representatives over

complimentary coffee

and refreshments

11:20-11:30am BREAK

11:30am-12:05pm

School

Presentation:

TFS – Canada’s

International School

School

Presentation:

Branksome Hall

12:05-12:15pm BREAK

12:15-12:50pm

Panel Discussion:

The Boarding School

Experience

School Presentation:

St. Clement’s School

12:50-1:00pm BREAK

1:00-1:35pm Panel Discussion:

AP and IB Programs

Seminar by Epoch

Times:

Education Through En-

tertainment (in Chinese)

Presentations, information seminars, and round-table discussions for the 2012 TPS Conference will take

place in rooms 200B and 206B. Throughout the conference, visit the School Display Booth Café in

Room 206C+D to browse school displays, speak individually with admissions officers, and enjoy

complimentary coffee and refreshments.

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Conference Layout

The 2012 TPS Conference will take

place in the Northwest Wing of the

Allstream Centre’s 2nd Floor, using

Lounge A and Rooms 206B, 200B, and

206C+D.

Registration: Lounge A

Visit the TPS Welcome Table in the

Lounge A entrance area to register

when you arrive. Staff will also be pre-

sent at this table throughout the con-

ference to assist with any questions or

concerns. Restrooms are also located in

Lounge A.

Presentation Rooms: 200B and 206B

The opening Private School Admissions

Overview will take place in Conference

Room 206B. Additional school presen-

tations, informational seminars, and

panel discussions will take place in

Rooms 206B and 200B.

Display Booth Café: 206C+D

After the opening Private School Ad-

missions Overview, school display

booths will be available for browsing in

the Display Booth Café in Room

206C+D. Browse displays by attending

schools and speak individually with

school representatives over complimen-

tary coffee and refreshments.

Refreshments: 206C+D

Complimentary coffee and snacks will

be available in the Display Booth Café in

Room 206C+D for families to enjoy

after the opening seminar.

Allstream Centre 2nd Floor, Northwest Wing

Coffee and Refreshments

Display Booth Café, Room 206C+D

Display Booths

1. Branksome Hall

2. St. Clement’s School

3. The Bishop Strachan School

4. Havergal College

5. Crescent School

6. The Sterling Hall School

7. University of Toronto Schools

8. De La Salle College

9. The York School

10. TFS - Canada’s International

School

11. Bayview Glen

12. The Junior Academy

13. Pickering College

14. Ridley College

15. Student Athlete Planning

Services

16. Ivy Global (SSAT preparation)

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School Presentations

Private School Admissions Overview

The Private School Admissions Overview, pre-

sented by TPS, is designed to give parents a

thorough overview of the GTA private school

landscape and admissions process. Parents are

often overwhelmed with the variety of educa-

tion choices available to them. In this session,

TPS discusses the most important steps in se-

lecting and applying to private schools.

Presentation topics include:

Types of private schools

Selecting a private school

Application components

SSAT entrance test

Tuition and financial aid


10:00-10:35am, Room 206B

After the opening Private School Admissions Overview, a handful of the top private schools in the

GTA will be conducting individual multi-media presentations for interested families. Attend and learn

more about these schools’ programs, curricula, communities, and admissions requirements. This year,

presenting schools include:

De La Salle College: 10:45-11:20am, Room 200B

Crescent School: 10:45-11:20am, Room 206B

TFS - Canada’s International School: 11:30am-12:05pm, Room 200B

Branksome Hall: 11:30am-12:05pm, Room 206B

St. Clement’s School: 12:15-12:50pm, Room 206B

10:45am-12:50pm, Rooms 200B and 206B

Panel Discussions

This year, the TPS Conference is pleased to welcome several panel speakers to discuss specific

issues relevant to families in their private school search. As administrators of some of the top pri-

vate schools in the GTA, these speakers will provide unique insight into specific areas related to

private school programs. These discussions include:

The Boarding School Experience: 12:15-12:50pm, Room 200B

Kate Trueland (Ridley College) and Cathy Cameron (Pickering College)

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs: 1:00-1:35pm, Room 200B

Joseph Pupo (De La Salle College), Leanne Foster (St. Clement’s School),

Kimberly Carter (Branksome Hall), and Susan Markle (TFS - Canada’s International School)

The Boarding School Experience: 12:15-12:50pm, Room 200B

AP and IB Programs: 1:00-1:35pm, Room 200B

Panel Speakers


Cathy Cameron, Director of Admissions at Pickering College, will be speaking

about the Boarding School Experience. Cathy joined Pickering as the Director

of Admissions in January 2009. She has experience teaching high school in Japan

and Canada, and in working in Admissions and Marketing at the college level on

Canada’s West coast. When not in her office at the college in Newmarket,

Ontario, she can be found meeting prospective students and their families in

various cities around the world. What she enjoys the most about her job is

meeting new students and learning about their dreams for the future. She looks

forward to welcoming you and your family to Pickering College!

Cathy Cameron, Director of Admissions at Pickering College

The Boarding School Experience

Kimberly Carter, Director of Admissions for Branksome Hall, will be speaking about

the International Baccalaureate (IB) and its three programs - the PYP (Primary Year’s

Program), MYP (Middle Years Program) and DP (Diploma Program). Kimberly Carter

is a trained IB teacher, who prior to becoming the Director of Admissions for Brank-

some Hall, taught Grades 1, 3, 6 and 7. Kimberly completed her Diploma in School

Leadership through CAIS’s (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools) Leadership

Institute in 2008. She holds a Bachelors of Education through OISE/UT and an Honours

Bachelor degree from Queen’s University.

Kimberly Carter, Director of Admissions at Branksome Hall

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Susan Markle, the Executive Director of Admissions at TFS, has been with the

school for 15 years. She began her career at TFS as a guidance counsellor be-

fore moving to Admissions in 2009. Prior to that, Susan worked at Sedbergh in

Quebec where she was Director of Girls’ Residence and ESL Co-

ordinator. Over the years Susan has taught, mentored, coached, tutored, di-

rected, choreographed and co-led an orientation program for new stu-

dents. Her background includes a Master’s degree in psychology as well as

professional work in theatre and film. Susan is committed to TFS’ bilingual

education and understanding its importance in a child’s development and their

future

Susan Markle, Executive Director of Admissions at TFS - Canada’s

International School

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

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Panel Speakers


Joseph Pupo, Principal of De La Salle College “Oaklands”

Kate Trueland, Admissions Officer at Ridley College, will be

speaking about the Boarding School Experience. Ridley Col-

lege is modeled after the oldest independent schools in Eng-

land yet born of the new world and with a strong Canadian

heritage. From K-12, Ridley College has built on our classical

roots to offer a thoughtful and integrated Lower School ex-

perience, followed by a forward-looking and rigorous univer-

sity preparatory experience. Kate is an Upper School Admis-

sions Officer at Ridley College. After graduating from West-

ern University with a BA in History, she earned a diploma in

Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure at George Brown College. A

proud Canadian, Kate grew up on the island of Bermuda and

is excited to return to her roots this fall, where she will re-

cruit in the Caribbean region on behalf of Ridley College.

Kate Trueland, Admissions Officer at Ridley College

Joseph Pupo, principal of De La Salle College “Oaklands”, will be presenting an overview of the

Advanced Placement (AP) program. De La Salle College is an independent Roman Catholic co-

educational day school, founded by the teachings and traditions of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

The College offers advanced liberal arts curriculum to students from grades five through twelve,

which is enhanced by a variety of enriched extracurricular programmes enabling students to

develop leadership skills, self-confidence and a sense of social responsibility. As a former Direc-

tor of Admissions and Student Services, Joseph implemented a very successful Advanced Place-

ment Programme over ten years ago. Joseph is familiar with Advanced Placement and appreci-

ates the benefits of participating in an AP programme. Hence, he will be able to provide some

real insight to such a worthwhile programme.

Not Pictured:

Leanne Foster, Vice-Principal of St. Clement’s School, will be speaking about the AP Program.


Map and Directions

The 2012 TPS Conference will take place at

the Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place

(105 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3).

Prominently located in front of the Princes’

Gates by the Direct Energy Centre, the

Allstream Centre is easily accessible by three

TTC bus and streetcar lines and by GO

train. For families traveling by car, the

Allstream Centre is adjacent to the Gardiner

Expressway and surrounded by three parking

lots.

Driving Directions: From the

Gardiner Expressway, exit at Lakeshore

Blvd. Continue on Lakeshore Blvd. to

the Princes’ Gates, just west of Strachan

Avenue. The Allstream Centre is

located next to the Direct Energy

Centre on Princes’ Blvd.

Parking: An above-ground parking lot

is located directly behind the building off

of Princes Blvd, and additional nearby

parking lots are located off of Strachan

Avenue and Manitoba Drive by the

Direct Energy Centre. A day pass for

any of the parking lots at Exhibition

Place can be purchased for $14.

Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces

are widely available.

Public Transit: By TTC, take the #29D

Dufferin bus to Princes’ Gate, or either

the #511 Bathurst or #509

Harbourfront streetcar to Exhibition

Place/Strachan Avenue. By GO train,

take the Lakeshore West line to

Exhibition Station. Exhibition Station

is adjacent to the Horse Palace, a 5-

10 minute walk from the Allstream

Centre.

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Bayview Glen – Whole Child. Whole Life.

Whole World.

Founded in 1962, Bayview Glen is a co-

educational, multicultural, university preparatory

day school. Our programmes are enhanced to

offer our students from age 2 to university en-

trance a highly challenging academic, athletic, and

character-building educational experience. As an

Advanced Placement school, we balance this aca-

demic rigour with a strong Music and Arts pro-

gramme and a comprehensive co-curricular pro-

gramme.

Bayview Glen is committed to fostering a sense of

community that includes students, parents, faculty

and staff. The goal of the programme is to develop

the whole child by nurturing self-esteem, leader-

ship, academic excellence and independence

within a secure and supportive learning environ-

ment.

The cornerstone of a Bayview Glen education is

its membership in Round Square, a worldwide

association of schools on five continents. The

Round Square IDEALS of Internationalism, De-

mocracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership

and Service are woven into the fabric of the

school. This adds the international dimension and

experiential approach to education that is so nec-

essary in today’s education of global citizens and

future leaders. This global perspective is an impor-

tant legacy for all Bayview Glen students.

Location 275 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto

(Don Mills and York Mills)

Website www.bayviewglen.ca

Year Founded 1962

Gender Co-ed

Grades Preschool– Grade 12

Boarding N/A

Size 1,000

Campus Size 3 campuses surrounded by 40

acres of natural parkland

AP/IB AP program

Tuition $15,400—$21,200

Entry Years Preschool and Grade 6

Admissions Deadline December

SSAT Required No

Bayview Glen Display Booth #11

The Bishop Strachan School


Display Booth #3

Location 298 Lonsdale Rd, Toronto

Website www.bss.on.ca

Year Founded 1867

Gender Girls

Grades JK-12

Boarding Grades 7-12

Size 820 day, 80 boarding

Campus Size 7 acres

AP/IB AP program

Tuition Day: $27,440

Boarding: $49,730

Entry Years JK, 3, 7, 9

Admissions Deadline Day: Mid-December

Boarding: Rolling

SSAT Required Yes

The Bishop Strachan School knows how girls learn, and believes

they can do anything. With over 140 years of experience help-

ing young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier

girls' schools in North America.

Day and boarding students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade

12 have the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a crea-

tive and challenging environment. In academics, arts and athlet-

ics, BSS has assembled an extraordinary faculty and state-of-the

-art facilities to give each student the resources and atmos-

phere that encourage her to be her very best. There is a wide

range of Advanced Placement courses available as well as a full

co-curricular program that includes countless clubs, teams and

activities to keep your daughter engaged in the life of the

school.

BSS stresses community service as a cornerstone to helping

our students mature and learn in a variety of settings. With a

diverse student body, BSS is home to students from Africa,

Mexico, the Middle East, Asia and many other parts of the

world.

If you seek a school that will ensure that your daughter will

emerge a well-rounded, confident and academically competitive

young woman, visit www.bss.on.ca. With the right education,

girls who want to change the world become women who do.

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Branksome Hall is one of Canada's premier inde-

pendent schools for girls. An IB (International

Baccalaureate) World School, Branksome pre-

pares students for success at the top universities

in Canada, the United States, and around the

world.

Branksome remains devoted to its mission to

challenge and inspire girls to love learning and to

shape a better world. It nurtures well-rounded,

confident learners and leaders.

Established in 1903, Branksome Hall is one of the

only all-girls IB schools in the world that offers all

three IB programs: PYP, MYP and DP. Brank-

some's 13-acre campus is located in downtown

Toronto at Elm Avenue and Mt. Pleasant, one

block north of Bloor St., in the heart of Toronto's

Rosedale area.

Branksome Hall educates students from Junior

Kindergarten to Grade 12 and emphasizes prepa-

ration for post-secondary education. All Brank-

some students graduate with two diplomas: the IB

Diploma as well as the Ontario Secondary School

Diploma (OSSD). At Branksome Hall, students

become remarkable.

Branksome Hall Presenting at 11:30am in Room 206B

Display Booth #1

Location 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto

Website www.branksome.on.ca

Year Founded 1903

Gender Girls

Grades JK-12



Campus Size 13 acres

AP/IB IB program

Tuition Day: $27,105 - $29,105

Boarding: $50,030 - $52,030

Entry Years The number of openings

available in each grade varies.

Admissions Dead-

line

Day: Mid-December

Boarding: Rolling

SSAT Required For Grades 9-12

Crescent School

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Presenting at 10:45am in Room 206B

Display Booth #5

Our visitors tell us that there is something unique about

Crescent that is evident on first walking through our

front doors: they feel immediately ‘at home’.

The three-way partnership between faculty, parents and

students forms the basis of our school culture. We work

hard at building relationships, and we believe that this is

what makes our school unique.

At Crescent, every effort is made to make new students

and their families feel welcome. Before long, your son

will become part of a large and caring extended family.

All three schools, Lower, Middle and Upper, are located

in the same facility which allows the boys to integrate and

share mentoring and leadership roles across all ages and

grades. At the same time, each School observes the in-

tegrity of an age-appropriate environment where teach-

ers can understand each boy and encourage him to dis-

cover his own unique talents and abilities.

Parents are always welcome at Crescent. We encourage

and support active participation through many social and

educational opportunities. Additionally, many parents

volunteer in our vibrant and energetic parent associa-

tions – the Guild and the Crescent Family Committee.

Location 2365 Bayview Ave, Toronto

Website www.crescentschool.org

Year Founded 1913

Gender Boys

Grades 3-12

Boarding N/A

Size 698


AP/IB AP program

Tuition $28,375

Entry Years The number of openings

available in each grade varies.

Admissions Deadline Mid-December

SSAT Required Yes

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De La Salle College: Enter to learn.

Leave to serve.

De La Salle “Oaklands” is an independent,

Roman Catholic, co-educational day school,

inspired by St. John Baptist de La

Salle. Founded in 1851, De La Salle continues

to educate young men and women in a truly

Christian atmosphere and to develop a strong

sense of religious and moral values.

The College offers an advanced liberal arts

curriculum, enhanced by extracurricular pro-

grams enabling students to develop leadership

skills, self-confidence and social responsibility.

Students embrace a challenging curriculum and

engage in liturgical services, athletic programs,

extracurricular activities and community ser-

vice. Our graduates go on to be scholars at

the finest universities across the country and

around the world. These experiences will

produce young men and women who will truly

contribute to their local community and trans-

fer these values to society at large.

The school is accepting applications for Grades

5 through 12 for the 2013-2014 academic

year. For more information about admissions

or to arrange a tour of the facilities, please

contact our Admissions Office.

De La Salle College Presenting at 10:45am in Room 200B

Display Booth #8

Location 131 Farnham Ave, Toronto

Website www.delasalleoaklands.ca

Year Founded 1851

Gender Co-ed

Grades 5-12

Boarding N/A

Size 610


AP/IB AP program

Tuition $12,250

Entry Years 5, 6, 7, 9

Admissions Deadline Mid-December

SSAT Required For Grades 7 and 9

Havergal College


Display Booth #4

Behind the ivy-covered walls of Havergal College, girls de-

velop into extraordinary young women with inquiring minds,

global capability and self-awareness. A Havergal girl is en-

couraged to investigate and explore the world around her,

while discovering her own unique capabilities. She is not

afraid to ask questions and take risks. She is an excellent

communicator who is adaptable and confident. She balances

a variety of opportunities while living her life with passion

and confidence, knowing she possesses the academic and life

skills to make a difference and be effective anytime, any-

where and with anyone. As an Old Girl, she will join our

proud continuum of 8,000 alumnae who are networked to

each other and the world.

To experience the Havergal difference, book a visit to our

beautiful 22-acre campus and encourage your daughter to

discover the joy of being a girl! Contact the Admission Of-

fice at 416-482-4724, [email protected] or

www.havergal.on.ca.

Location 1451 Avenue Rd, Toronto

Website www.havergal.on.ca

Year Founded 1894

Gender Girls

Grades JK-12




AP/IB AP program

Tuition Day: $26,520

Boarding: $49,100

Entry Years JK, 1, 7, 9

Admissions Deadline Day: Mid-December

Boarding: Rolling

SSAT Required Yes

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At The Junior Academy, our teachers know

two things very well ... your children and how

to teach them. The Junior Academy’s teach-

ing philosophy is based on individuals. It’s a

school where your child’s learning style is

understood and embraced. Our teachers

work together to ensure that gifted students,

average learners, and those needing more

support are taught in ways that help them

succeed.

The school’s commitment to extracurricular

activities and community service enriches the

learning environment beyond the traditional

school experience, encouraging students to

become responsible, active members of the

community.

Call us today to learn more about our Kin-

dergarten and Junior School programs and

our High School prep curriculum. A decision

to choose The Junior Academy will put your

child on the path to success sooner than you

think.

Established in 1988, The Junior Academy

offers classes for boys and girls from JK to

Grade 8.

Junior Academy Display Booth #12

Location 2454 Bayview Ave, Toronto

Website www.junioracademy.com/

Year Founded 1988

Gender Co-ed

Grades JK-8

Boarding N/A

Size 100

Campus Size Newly built facility, 20,000

square feet

AP/IB N/A

Tuition $21,250

Entry Years All years

Admissions Deadline Rolling

SSAT Required No

Pickering College


Display Booth #13

Pickering College is an independent day and boarding

school for boys and girls from Junior Kindergarten to

Grade 12.

Founded in 1842 as a Quaker school, and established

in our current Newmarket location since 1909, the

mission of Pickering College is to be a leader in edu-

cation, inspiring individuals to become enlightened

citizens who meet high standards for lifelong growth

and learning.

We develop and instill in our students the attributes,

values, knowledge, self-confidence and the courage to

be successful in life.

Our students develop strong academic skills, and in

addition they develop social consciousness and lead-

ership skills in order to contribute to the world in a

meaningful way.

Location 16945 Bayview Ave,

Newmarket

Website www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

Year Founded 1842

Gender Co-ed

Grades JK-12

Boarding 7-12



AP/IB AP Courses in mathematics

Tuition Day: $20,180 - $24,550

Boarding: $49,250

Entry Years JK, SK, 1, 7, 8, 9


SSAT Required For Grade 7 and up

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As one of the original schools established in Can-

ada, we carry on certain traditions and add new

ones because they have meaning and value to our

community. Beginning the day in Chapel centers

our souls and our community. The work and

beauty of precision Cadet Corps marching bonds

all Ridleians in leadership and service. Our classi-

cal architecture – elegant and substantive –

stands for the strength of our school community,

the bonds we share while we are here, and the

care we all take to sustain this great place. Our

motto – Terar dum prosim (May I be consumed

in service) – is perhaps more relevant today than

ever as your generation is ignited by the fire of

social responsibility and service more than any in

decades.

Ridley’s world prep education and experience

begin in the Lower School with our youngest

students and builds through Upper School, which

includes a post-graduate year program. We offer

the Ontario Secondary School curriculum, Ad-

vanced Placement courses, five languages, arts,

drama, music, and a best practice cross-

disciplinary pedagogy in the Lower School.

What is true for you? What do you value enough

to sustain? Where better than a school of time-

less traditions to figure that out.

Ridley College Display Booth #14

Location 2 Ridley Rd, St. Catharines

Website www.ridleycollege.com

Year Founded 1889

Gender Co-ed

Grades 5-12

Boarding Grades JK - Post Graduate



AP/IB IB program

Tuition Day: $11,500 - $27,912

Boarding: $31,550 - $52,750

Entry Years All grades


SSAT Required For scholarship consideration

only

St. Clement’s School


Presenting at 12:15pm in Room 206B

Display Booth #2

At St. Clement's School, our students learn in a welcoming,

community-focused environment. We aim to develop out-

standing women who are intellectually curious, courageous,

and compassionate. We offer a value-based education where

academics are well-balanced with school spirit and a healthy

sense of fun.

Known for our strong grades 1–12 academic program, St.

Clement's offers one of the most extensive Advanced Place-

ment programs. Comprehensive academics, combined with

the School's rich athletic and co-curricular program, ensure

that students are prepared for the challenges of the world's

leading universities. The school's facilities include a state-of-

the-art performance theatre, a dance studio, two gymnasi-

ums, an inviting library of books and digital resources and

modern science laboratories. Our athletic program has a full

range of sports. SCS’s LINCWell Centre, with its motto

"Learn Well, Lead Well, Live Well," offers a school-wide

integrated approach to education, helping students to bal-

ance high academic standards, creativity, health and wellness.

Location 21 St. Clements Ave, Toronto

Website www.scs.on.ca

Year Founded 1901

Gender Girls

Grades 1-12

Boarding N/A

Size 470 day

Campus Size 1 acre

AP/IB AP program

Tuition $24,875

Entry Years 1, 7, 9



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At Sterling Hall, we know boys. We understand

their needs and realize how vital the JK to Grade

8 years are, preparing them for the rest of their

lives. We use tactile tools and theme-based pro-

gramming that appeal to boys, as well as reading

strategies and hands-on activities designed specifi-

cally for them.

We have small class sizes and the lowest student

to teacher ratio of any boys’ school in Toronto.

Our dynamic teachers are extraordinary mentors,

willing to take the time to celebrate your boy’s

individuality and strengths.

Our School is home to excellent academics and a

host of leadership opportunities. Your boy will be

free to express himself through Drama, chess,

robotics and a wide range of character building

extracurricular activities.

Founded in 1987, the School has an enrollment of

310 boys. For further information, contact Claire

Reed at 416-785-3410 ext. 238, email admis-

[email protected] or visit

www.sterlinghall.com.

The Sterling Hall School. You’ve come to the right

place.

The Sterling Hall School Display Booth #6

Location 99 Cartwright Ave, Toronto

Website www.sterlinghall.com

Year Founded 1987

Gender Boys

Grades JK-8

Boarding N/A

Size 310

Campus Size 6 acres

AP/IB N/A

Tuition $24,800

Entry Years JK, SK, 1, 4

Admissions

Deadline December

SSAT Required No

TFS - Canada’s International School


Presenting at 11:30am in Room 200B

Display Booth #10

Bilingual and co-educational, TFS delivers an enriched cur-

riculum with an international perspective that places strong

emphasis on bilingualism and high educational standards. We

are a world IB school, accredited by the International Bacca-

laureate Organization, with programs leading to the IB di-

ploma and unique bilingual IB diploma. TFS is also a Primary

Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) can-

didate school, making us one of the few full spectrum IB

schools in the GTA. We are also accredited by the Ministry

of Education of Ontario and the Ministry of Education of

France.

TFS welcomes boys and girls from age 2 to university en-

trance. We offer a warm and supportive learning environ-

ment that focuses on the individual student. Fewer than 10

percent of new students have a French language background

when they enroll at TFS, but all are bilingual when they

graduate. Our Introductory Program, which is offered up to

and including Grade 7 is very successful at integrating stu-

dents with no background in French.

Our strong co-curricular program ensures students are well

rounded and includes recreational and competitive sports,

music, visual and dramatic arts. Students benefit from excep-

tional facilities in a diverse, non-denominational environment.

We have 2 campuses: Toronto (age 2 to Grade 12) and

Mississauga (PK to Grade 7). For more information, please

visit us at www.tfs.ca or contact Admissions 416-484-6980 x

4247.

Location 306 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto

1293 Meredith Ave, Mississauga

Website www.tfs.ca

Year Founded 1962

Gender Co-ed

Grades Age 2 - Grade 12 Toronto

PK - Grade 7 Mississauga

Boarding N/A

Size 1150 Toronto, 200 Mississauga

Campus Size 26+ acres

AP/IB IB program

Tuition $11,710 - $28,120

Entry Years All grades, French language

requirement for Grade 7 and up



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University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is a coeduca-

tional university preparatory school, grades 7-12,

affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Founded in 1910, UTS offers high achieving stu-

dents the opportunity to study with engaged

peers, guided by a stellar staff of highly qualified

teachers. A specialized curriculum and a unique

learning environment encourage creative interests,

physical activity and a sense of social responsibility

as well as providing a myriad of co-curricular pur-

suits and ample opportunity for students to take

on student leadership roles.

UTS graduates are admitted to highly selective

colleges and universities, many on scholarships.

UTS is renowned for educating generations of

outstanding graduates including two Nobel Laure-

ates, 20 Rhodes Scholars and numbers leaders in

commerce, industry, academics, the arts, sports,

government and public service.

Admission to UTS is based on academic and over-

all performance. UTS has a financial assistance

program to which families may apply.

University of Toronto Schools Display Booth #7

Location 371 Bloor St. West, Toronto

Website www.utschools.ca

Year Founded 1910

Gender Co-ed

Grades 7-12

Boarding N/A

Size 640

Campus Size 3 acres

AP/IB Select AP courses

Tuition $20,875

Entry Years 7, 9

Admissions

Deadline December

SSAT Required Yes

The York School


Display Booth #9

The York School is a coeducational, non-

denominational, independent day school that brings

curriculum to life inside and beyond the classroom.

We earned the honour of being the first school in

Canada and the fourth in North America accredited

to offer the International Baccalaureate programme

for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The IB Diploma is the ultimate passport that opens

doors for our graduates and enables them to enter

the best post-secondary institutions throughout the

world, confident that they are equipped with the

knowledge and skills required to achieve success.

Our co-curricular programme offers diverse activities

conducted outside the classroom to complement the

curriculum. Our academics and student life provide

the optimal balance for a holistic approach to educa-

tion. Our mission is to develop inquiring, knowledge-

able and caring young people who are engaged citi-

zens of the world.

Location

1639 Yonge St, Toronto (Junior School)

1320 Yonge St, Toronto (Middle &

Senior School)

Website www.yorkschool.com

Year Founded 1965

Gender Co-ed

Grades JK-12

Boarding N/A

Size 590

AP/IB Full IB program

Tuition $26,100

Entry Years JK, SK, Gr 1, 7, 9, and other years as

space is available.


SSAT Required No

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