St Andrew's College | Independent & Private Schools Ontario

Overview

Co-ed/Gender

Boys

Total Boarding

260

Day Grades

5-12

Boarding Grades

6-12

Boys Boarding Students

260

Girls Boarding Students

0

Boys Day Students

390

Girls Day Students

0

Average Class Size

18

Students Who Attend Post-secondary

100%

Average Students per Dorm

60

Number of Dorms

4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8:1

Student Body

650

Year Founded

1899

Campus Size

126 Acres

School Profile

We offer a broad range of academic courses to satisfy the most curious minds. In an all-boys’ academic setting, teaching and learning styles are geared specifically toward how young men learn best. From our Middle School (grades 5-8) through Upper School (grades 9-12), our curriculum challenges each boy to reach his potential. We are proud of our 100% university placement from each graduating class. With more than 6,000 active alumni spanning the globe, SAC graduates benefit from worldwide connections.

Our athletic, art, and co-curricular programs are among the most varied and comprehensive of any independent school in Canada and inspire our students to discover their passion by tackling new challenges. With a school population of approximately 651 students, comprised of 393 day and 258 boarding students, our boys learn to live in a multi-cultural setting, gaining a global perspective on world issues and viewpoints.

Our 126-acre campus provides an ideal setting for learning and growth. While our facilities are exceptional, St. Andrew's primary strength is its people. Faculty, staff, and students combine to make SAC a wonderful place to spend one’s formative years preparing for university.

Mission & Values

Our Mission

Dedicated to developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.

Our Values

Our goal is to foster the development of academic achievement, leadership skills, responsibility, and social awareness, whether it’s through academic, athletic, or co-curricular pursuits. At St. Andrew’s, boys have endless opportunities to pursue new challenges and discover new passions they’ve never dreamed of in areas like the arts, music, drama, and debating. They can choose from 71 teams across 22 sports; they participate in the Cadet program (which dates back to 1905!); they are highly encouraged to try out for leadership roles in clubs, athletics, and residential life; and what is most inspiring is that they avail themselves of these opportunities. Our boys are engaged, competitive, and spirited.

Applications & Fees

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Application Fee

$175.00 CND

Domestic 7-Day Boarding Tuition:

$67,310.00 CND

International 7-Day Boarding Tuition:

$74,355.00 CND

Day Tuition:

$39,655.00 CND

Semester or Term:

Term

Need-Based Aid:

Offered

Merit Scholarships:

Offered

Payment Plans:

Offered

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Admission & Entrance Test Requirements

Admission Requirements

Candidate Statement Form
Previous two years of school reports (final reports only for grade 5 through 8 applications)
Current year report cards (when available)
A sampling of certificates and awards
Student photo

Entrance Test Requirements

CAT for day & boarding students in Grades 5-8
For Grades 9-11, SSAT or CAT
International students applying to Upper School & Middle School grades whose first language is not English, may be asked to take the TOEFL Junior test

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School Differentiators

Our 126-acre campus offers students a safe and secure setting to take part in their non-stop, action-packed days. St. Andrew's has always been a boarding school first and foremost, yet today our day boy population exceeds the boarding population. However, boarders and day boys alike continue to benefit from the wonderful attributes of our residential life program.

Perhaps most importantly, our dedicated faculty and staff foster a nurturing environment that ignites boys' imaginations and guides them to establish healthy values and a strong sense of character. This caring community ensures the educational experience we offer our students is second-to-none.

Programs

Advanced Placement:

Offered

Program Details:

Students who take an Advanced Placement course are provided the opportunity to take a university level examination predicated on an enriched and accelerated curriculum.

We have chosen to offer the AP program because it affords our students maximum flexibility with respect to their course selection, prepares them well for university, and because the program has become the benchmark by which universities measure the potential of their incoming students.

Accreditiations

Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
Conference of Independent Schools
National Association of Boarding Schools
International Boys’ School Coalition

Community Service & Trips

As a diploma requirement, all Upper School students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service. In order to qualify for the Andrean Diploma with Honour, 30 of the 40 volunteer hours must have taken place off-campus.

Upper School students from out-of-province must complete 10 hours of community service for every year they attend school in Ontario.

All Middle School students are expected to complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service by the end of Grade 8.

Students, in collaboration with their parents and advisors, will decide how they will fulfill the community service requirement. A plan for completion of volunteer work must be filed with the advisor on a yearly basis.

Students will maintain a record of their volunteer activities.

Examples:

Assisting the Outreach Committee with philanthropic events (i.e. Homecoming sales, Holiday Hero)
Giving blood
Working at organizations such as: food banks, hospitals, elderly care centers, etc.
Any event being advertised by the Community Service Council or Thursday Community Service Leadership

Belgium & France Battlefields Tour

Any event being advertised by the Community Service Council or Thursday Community Service Leadership

St. Andrew’s Society for Service Around the World (SASSAW)

The SASSAW trips take place over three weeks of the summer and in the past have included the following destinations: South Africa, Peru, Thailand, Kenya, Ecuador, Malawi, Namibia, Brazil, Kenya, India, Chile, Costa Rica, and Fiji. Students fundraise all year to raise enough money to support the service project they will be working on. Each trip averages between 15 and 30 students and involves a service project, a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition, and a cultural tourism component.

Extended French authentic experience trips to France and St. Donat

During the Winter term, students participate in an exciting 5-day language adventure in St. Donat, Quebec.

Summer Programs

GRADE 9: Principles of Mathematics (MPM1D)
GRADE 10: Canadian History Since World War I (CHC2D)Principles of Mathematics (MPM2D)Science (SNC2D)
GRADE 11: Biology (SBI3U)Chemistry (SCH3U)Functions (MCR3U)
GRADE 12: Advanced Functions (MHF4U)Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)

Academics

3D Design
5-Day Boarding
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
Anatomy
Animation
Anthropology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Comparative Government & Politics
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science AB
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP French
AP German Language
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Statistics
AP U.S. History
Art
Art History
Band
Biology
Biotechnology
Business
Cadets
Calculus
Calculus AB
Canadian History
Ceramics
Chemistry
Choral Music
Classical History
Classics
College Counselling
Community Service
Composition
Computer Applications
Computer Engineering
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Computer Science A
Co-operative Education
Creative Learning Centre
Creative Writing
Current Events
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Distance Learning
Drama Club
Drawing
Duke of Edinburgh
Earth Science
Ecology
Economics
Electronic Music
English
Entrepreneurship
Enrichment Centre (for academic support)
Environment
Environmental Science
Ethics
European History
Evening Study Assistance
Exercise Science
Extended French
Film and Video
Finance
French
Functions
Genetics
Geography
Geology
Geometry
German
Graphic Design
Guidance and Career Education
Guitar
Guitar Ensemble
Health
History & Citizenship
History of Jazz
History of Music
History of Theatre
Human Geography
Human Performance
Independent Study
Individual Instruction
Journalism
Laptop Program (Gr. 7-12)
Leadership
Learning Centre
Learning Differences Support
Literature
Marine Biology
Medieval History
Microbiology
Multimedia
Musical Theatre
Music Appreciation
Music for Beginners
Music History
Music Theory
Mythology
Orchestra
Orchestral String
Outdoor Education
Painting
Paleontology
Peer Tutoring
Personal Finance
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Piano
Playwriting
Poetry
Portfolio
Post Graduate Year
Pottery
Principles of Mathematics
Probability
Production
Pro-Engineering Sciences
Psychology
Publications
Public Speaking
Recording
Religious Studies
Robotics
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Justice
Social Studies
Sociology
Songwriting
Sports Medicine
Stage Band
Statistics
Strings
Studio Art
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Teacher Advisor
Technology Centre
Television Production
Theatre Arts
Theatre Design
Theory of Knowledge
Trigonometry
Twentieth Century
U.S. History
Visual Arts
Vocal Music
Voice
Web Based Learning
Web Design
Western Civilization
World History
World Issues
World Religions
Writer's Craft
Writing Centre
Yearbook
Zoology

Co-Curriculars

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Asian Club
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Biathlon
Bowling
Brass Ensemble
Cadet Band
Camping
Choral Music
Cricket
Cross-country
Curling
Chess Club
Classics Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Drama Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Environmental Club
Fencing
Football
Foreign Language Club
French Club
Future Business Leaders
Food Council
Golf
Guitar Ensemble
Hiking
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
International Club
Investment Club
Jazz Ensemble
Lacrosse
Learn to Skate Club
Leadership Program
Mountain Biking
Math Club
Model UN
Nordic Skiing
Nordic Ski Racing
Outdoor Climbing Wall
Outdoor Education
Peer Counselling
Peer Tutoring
Photography
Piano
Quiz Bowl
Rock Band
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Robotics
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Stage Band
String Ensemble
Swimming
Spanish Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Table Tennis
Tech Crew
Tennis
Theatre
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Yearbook
Yoga
Weightlifting
Weekday and Weekend Planned Activities
Woodworking Club

Campus

All-weather Track
Artificial Turf Field
Baseball Field(s)
Basketball Court(s)
Dance Studio
DECA
Dorm Proctors
Fitness Centre
Fitness Facilities
Football Field
Health Centre
High Ropes Course
Hockey Rink
Home Theatre
Ice Hockey Training Facility
Indoor Basketball Court(s)
Indoor Climbing Wall
Indoor Pool
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Newly Renovated
Pool
Racquetball Court(s)
Rugby Pavilion
Science Bowl
Snack Room (available no charge 24 hours)
Soccer and Sports Fields
Squash Courts
Student Life Centre
Technology Centre
Tennis Courts
Theatre
TV Station
Varsity Strength & Conditioning Centre
Vending Machines
Volleyball Court(s)
Weight Room
Wireless Internet

St. Andrew's College

Our Mission

Our Values

Admission Requirements

Entrance Test Requirements

Program Details:

Belgium & France Battlefields Tour

St. Andrew’s Society for Service Around the World (SASSAW)

Extended French authentic experience trips to France and St. Donat