Boarding schools in Canada

Boarding schools are boarding schools where children not only study but also live throughout the year with the exception of summer vacations. All boarding schools in Canada are private, so parents have to pay tuition and living expenses.

As a rule, boarding schools accept high school and middle school children.

Studying in boarding schools in Canada is a popular option for international students who want to enter Canadian universities or emigrate over time. Boarding schools are a great alternative to living with a host family, because they have certain advantages:

1. High quality education. Private boarding schools in Canada and other Western countries have always been characterized by a very high level of preparation of students.
2. Safety. Such schools pay special attention to the safety of children. As a rule, they are located outside the city, in a green area. The territory is carefully guarded, and students are constantly looked after by staff.
3. Excellent equipment: gyms, computer labs, laboratories, etc.
4. A busy social life. Pupils get the opportunity to spend a lot of time with friends, and various activities are organized for them.
5. Wide opportunities for all-round development. In boarding schools there are numerous circles, clubs and sections where pupils can engage in creative work, sports, scientific activities, develop leadership skills, etc.
6. They help pupils to become independent, organized and motivated more quickly.
7. Pupils have 24-hour support from teachers and staff. They can get help with their studies or personal issues at any time.

There are many boarding schools in this country that accept foreigners for education. The following educational institutions can be named among the best ones.

A private boarding school located in Lennoxville near Montreal, Quebec. In spite of this, education here is conducted in English.

The school campus is located in a green and picturesque area and occupies 95 hectares. It is a modern fully equipped campus with its own swimming pool, sports areas, etc.

This school admits children from 7th to 12th grade. They live and study in an ideal environment for full all-round development. There are 7 residences to accommodate the children here. They get full three meals a day and can also use the common kitchen, recreation room, internet.

Bishop's College School is known for the strongest academic preparation of the students. In high school, they can choose from enhanced specialized programs to prepare them for college:

• International Baccalaureate;
• University Placement;
• Bishop's University Bridge Program - a college preparatory program for Bishop's University. Successful completion allows for immediate entry into the 1st year of study.

Foreign students can take the English as Second Language program.

In addition, this school prepares students to take the SAT test, which allows students to enter universities in the United States.

The largest boarding school in the country is located in Hamilton, Ontario. It is a unique school that has been implementing the new Total Care® System® for almost 40 years. This system allows programs to be tailored to each child.

CIC is deservedly considered one of the strongest schools in the country, so if your child wants to go to the best colleges, you should prepare for it in this school.

Columbia International College accepts children in grades 7 through 12.

All Columbia International College programs are designed with one goal in mind: to help the student reach his or her potential in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

In addition to the basic programs of study, the school offers additional options:

1. Elite Pathway Partnership (EPP) Program. Students who demonstrate the most outstanding performance are eligible to apply for the University of Toronto's Elite Pathway Partnership (EPP) Program in grades 11 and 12.
2. ESL PROGRAM. A comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program for Canadian and international students with varying levels of ESL proficiency. The ESL program offers 5 levels of instruction from beginner (ESLAO) to advanced (ESLEO).
3. Sure-To-University Program. This is an official partnership with 6 major Canadian universities: University of Ottawa, Western University, University of Toronto, Your University, McMaster University, Onratio Tech University. The partner universities offer reserved seats to graduates who are ready to enter the university and who: meet the admission requirements and submit an application and all necessary documents by the deadlines set by the respective universities.

Bodwell High School is another popular boarding school in Canada. It is located in Vancouver on the Pacific coast. The school accepts children from grades 8 to 12, as well as language and academic training courses for foreigners. An entire department is dedicated to preparing future students for admission to leading universities in Canada, the United States and European countries.

The school offers the strongest training programs for students:

• in grades 8-10 - International Baccalaureate;
• in grades 11-12 - the BC curriculum, which includes 13 core courses and 7 elective courses. Various options are available, including Advanced Placement courses to extend learning to university level. Pupils receive a well-rounded core education covering English, math, science, social studies, physical health and vocational education.

Pupils can live in a boarding house or with a host family.

This private school has been in operation since 1923 and offers a top-notch education to Canadians and foreigners alike.The school is located in the village of Mill Bay on the Vancouver coast. It is a modern, progressive boarding school.The campus occupies a beautiful 77-acre site.Being surrounded by nature is beneficial to the students and allows some classes (e.g. natural history, oceanography, etc.) to be taught with real hands-on experience.

The school has everything you need for a well-rounded education. In addition to classrooms and dormitories, there are sports complexes, Arts Center, Health Center and other facilities.

The learning process here is organized like in a college, which instills independence in children and prepares them for further education.

Brentwood College School implements the principle of "three-way learning", which means academic subjects, arts and sports for each student.Programs consist of compulsory and various elective classes. High school students can take Advanced Placement courses.

The school regularly organizes trips to different parts of Canada and the world.

Children live in eight residences, and most teachers live on campus, which gives them the opportunity to get to know each child better and help them when needed.

Almost 90% of Brentwood College School graduates are accepted to prestigious colleges around the world on their first application.

Ridley College is a prestigious boarding school located in St. Catharines, Ontario. It is one of the largest schools in Ontario and the third largest in the country. More than 790 students from 59 different countries are enrolled here.

This school has everything that is necessary for the full development and comfortable living of students: classrooms, science labs, music classrooms, art studios, robotics lab, sports complexes, etc.

This school is the only one authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate program from primary grades:

• IB Primary Years Program (PYP);
• IB Middle Years Program (MYP);
• Grades 9 to 12 students have the opportunity to earn two diplomas upon graduation from Ridley College: the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

100% of Ridley College graduates are accepted to top colleges in Canada, the United States and Europe.

There are 11 residences for students to live in. The peculiarity of the school is the organization of life as in a cadet corps, which provides discipline and mandatory participation in activities.