TPS Conference 2012

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A TORONTO PRIVATE SC HOOLS CONFERENCE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

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CONTENTS: TPS Conference 2012 Agenda 2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Conference 3 Layout Welcome from TPS Scheduled 4 Presentations TPS welcomes you to the 2012 TPS Conference 2012 Private Schools Conference! This Panel Speakers 5 free event has been designed to give When: Saturday, September 29, 10am to 1:40pm (9:30am you the best information to begin your private school search. registration) Map and 7 Where: Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place, 2nd Floor, Toronto Directions About the TPS Conference

The TPS Conference was launched Our scheduled presentations Our Location School Profiles 8 in 2011 to provide an opportunity include: for Toronto-area families to explore Please see p. 3 and 7 for a confer- in-depth the private school educa-  Private School Admissions ence map of the Allstream Centre tion options in their area and con- Overview: TPS presents an at Exhibition Place. The venue’s nect directly with some of the top overview of private school features include: schools in the city. We provide a admissions, types of schools, thorough overview of the Toronto tuition costs, financial aid and  Parking: A day pass for any of private school landscape and general the SSAT exam. the parking lots at Exhibition admissions process for parents and Place can be purchased for students. This conference also  School Sessions: Representatives $14. The venue is also accessi- brings together some of the top from private schools conduct a ble by TTC and GO Train. Toronto private schools for presen- series of presentations about tations and Q&A. Meet representa- each school's curriculum, cam-  Food: Complimentary coffee tives from these private schools, pus life, and admissions re- and refreshments will be pro- listen to their presentations, and quirements. vided in the Display Booth speak with them individually about Café area throughout the dura- their schools and admissions re-  Panel Discussions: A panel of tion of the conference. quirements. With such a wealth of experts from attending private resources available, you will be able schools share their insights  Internet: Complimentary wire- to compare your options and make about the boarding school less high-speed internet access informed decisions about the future experience and AP and IB pro- is available throughout the of your children's education. grams. conference venue.

Conference Format  Q & A: School representatives Questions? Concerns? Please see p. 2 for a detailed confer- are available between presenta- ence agenda and presenter informa- tions to meet individually with TPS representatives will be available tion. families over coffee and re- throughout the conference to an- freshments. swer questions and provide assistance. Feel free to speak to us any time!

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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.

9:30-10:00am Registration Begins

Private School Admissions Overview Room 206B 10:00-10:35am 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

School School 10:45-11:20am Presentation: Presentation: De La Salle College Crescent School

11:20-11:30am BREAK

School School Presentation: 11:30am-12:05pm Presentation: School Display TFS – Canada’s Branksome Hall Booth Café International School Browse school 12:05-12:15pm BREAK display booths and speak individually with school representatives over Panel Discussion: School Presentation: complimentary coffee 12:15-12:50pm The Boarding School St. Clement’s School and refreshments Experience

12:50-1:00pm BREAK

Seminar by Epoch Panel Discussion: Times: 1:00-1:35pm AP and IB Programs Education Through En- tertainment (in Chinese)

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Allstream Centre 2nd Floor, Northwest Wing 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 Display Booth Café, Room 206C+D Lounge A entrance area to register when you arrive. Staff will also be pre- sent at this table throughout the conference 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 presentations, informational seminars, and panel discussions will take place in Rooms 206B and 200B.

Coffee and Refreshments Display Booths Display Booth Café: 206C+D

1. Branksome Hall After the opening Private School Ad- 2. St. Clement’s School missions Overview, school display 3. The Bishop Strachan School booths will be available for browsing in 4. Havergal College the Display Booth Café in Room 5. Crescent School 206C+D. Browse displays by attending 6. The Sterling Hall School schools and speak individually with 7. University of Toronto Schools 8. De La Salle College school representatives over complimen- 9. The York School tary coffee and refreshments. 10. TFS - Canada’s International School Refreshments: 206C+D 11. Bayview Glen 12. The Junior Academy Complimentary coffee and snacks will 13. Pickering College be available in the Display Booth Café in 14. Ridley College Room 206C+D for families to enjoy 15. Student Athlete Planning Services after the opening seminar. 16. Ivy Global (SSAT preparation) P A G E 4 Private School Admissions Overview

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

The Private School Admissions Overview, pre- Presentation topics include: sented by TPS, is designed to give parents a thorough overview of the GTA private school  Types of private schools landscape and admissions process. Parents are  Selecting a private school often overwhelmed with the variety of educa-  Application components tion choices available to them. In this session,  SSAT entrance test TPS discusses the most important steps in selecting and applying to private schools.  Tuition and financial aid

School Presentations

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

The Boarding School Experience: 12:15-12:50pm, Room 200B AP and IB Programs: 1:00-1:35pm, Room 200B

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 private 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)

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Cathy Cameron, Director of Admissions at Pickering College The Boarding School Experience

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!

Kimberly Carter, Director of Admissions at Branksome Hall The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

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.

Susan Markle, Executive Director of Admissions at TFS - Canada’s International School 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 before 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 students. 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 P A G E 6 Panel Speakers

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

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.

Kate Trueland, Admissions Officer at Ridley College

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 experience, followed by a forward-looking and rigorous university 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.

Not Pictured: Leanne Foster, Vice-Principal of St. Clement’s School, will be speaking about the AP Program.

TPSCONFERENCE.CA TPS CONFERENCE 2012 P A G E 7 Map and Directions

The 2012 TPS Conference will take place at any of the parking lots at Exhibition Harbourfront streetcar to Exhibition the Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place Place can be purchased for $14. Place/Strachan Avenue. By GO train, (105 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3). Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces take the Lakeshore West line to Prominently located in front of the Princes’ are widely available. Exhibition Station. Exhibition Station Gates by the Direct Energy Centre, the is adjacent to the Horse Palace, a 5- Allstream Centre is easily accessible by three  Public Transit: By TTC, take the #29D 10 minute walk from the Allstream TTC bus and streetcar lines and by GO Dufferin bus to Princes’ Gate, or either Centre. train. For families traveling by car, the the #511 Bathurst or #509 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 P A G E 8 Bayview Glen

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Bayview Glen – Whole Child. Whole Life. 275 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto Location Whole World. (Don Mills and York Mills) Website www.bayviewglen.ca Founded in 1962, Bayview Glen is a co- educational, multicultural, university preparatory Year Founded 1962

day school. Our programmes are enhanced to Gender Co-ed offer our students from age 2 to university entrance a highly challenging academic, athletic, and Grades Preschool– Grade 12 character-building educational experience. As an Boarding N/A Advanced Placement school, we balance this academic rigour with a strong Music and Arts pro- Size 1,000 gramme and a comprehensive co-curricular pro- 3 campuses surrounded by 40 Campus Size gramme. acres of natural parkland

Bayview Glen is committed to fostering a sense of AP/IB AP program community that includes students, parents, faculty Tuition $15,400—$21,200 and staff. The goal of the programme is to develop Entry Years Preschool and Grade 6 the whole child by nurturing self-esteem, leadership, academic excellence and independence School Profiles School Admissions Deadline December within a secure and supportive learning environment. SSAT Required No

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 important legacy for all Bayview Glen students.

TPSCONFERENCE.CA TPS CONFERENCE 2012 P A G E 9 The Bishop Strachan School

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Location 298 Lonsdale Rd, Toronto The Bishop Strachan School knows how girls learn, and believes they can do anything. With over 140 years of experience help- Website www.bss.on.ca ing young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier Year Founded 1867 girls' schools in North America.

Gender Girls Day and boarding students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Grades JK-12 12 have the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment. In academics, arts and athlet- Boarding Grades 7-12 ics, BSS has assembled an extraordinary faculty and state-of-the Size 820 day, 80 boarding -art facilities to give each student the resources and atmosphere that encourage her to be her very best. There is a wide Campus Size 7 acres range of Advanced Placement courses available as well as a full AP/IB AP program co-curricular program that includes countless clubs, teams and activities to keep your daughter engaged in the life of the Day: $27,440 Tuition school. Boarding: $49,730

Entry Years JK, 3, 7, 9 BSS stresses community service as a cornerstone to helping our students mature and learn in a variety of settings. With a Day: Mid-December Admissions Deadline Boarding: Rolling diverse student body, BSS is home to students from Africa, Mexico, the Middle East, Asia and many other parts of the SSAT Required Yes 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. P A G E 1 0 Branksome Hall Presenting at 11:30am in Room 206B Display Booth #1

Branksome Hall is one of Canada's premier inde- Location 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto pendent schools for girls. An IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, Branksome pre- Website www.branksome.on.ca pares students for success at the top universities Year Founded 1903 in Canada, the United States, and around the

world. Gender Girls

Grades JK-12 Branksome remains devoted to its mission to challenge and inspire girls to love learning and to Boarding Grades 8-12 shape a better world. It nurtures well-rounded, Size 815 day, 65 boarding confident learners and leaders. Campus Size 13 acres Established in 1903, Branksome Hall is one of the AP/IB IB program only all-girls IB schools in the world that offers all three IB programs: PYP, MYP and DP. Brank- Day: $27,105 - $29,105 Tuition some's 13-acre campus is located in downtown Boarding: $50,030 - $52,030 Toronto at Elm Avenue and Mt. Pleasant, one The number of openings Entry Years block north of Bloor St., in the heart of Toronto's available in each grade varies.

Rosedale area. School Profiles School

Admissions Dead- Day: Mid-December Branksome Hall educates students from Junior line Boarding: Rolling Kindergarten to Grade 12 and emphasizes prepa- SSAT Required For Grades 9-12 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.

TPSCONFERENCE.CA TPS CONFERENCE 2012 P A G E 1 1 Crescent School Presenting at 10:45am in Room 206B Display Booth #5

Location 2365 Bayview Ave, Toronto Our visitors tell us that there is something unique about Crescent that is evident on first walking through our Website www.crescentschool.org front doors: they feel immediately ‘at home’. Year Founded 1913 The three-way partnership between faculty, parents and Gender Boys students forms the basis of our school culture. We work Grades 3-12 hard at building relationships, and we believe that this is what makes our school unique. Boarding N/A

Size 698 At Crescent, every effort is made to make new students and their families feel welcome. Before long, your son Campus Size 30 acres will become part of a large and caring extended family. AP/IB AP program All three schools, Lower, Middle and Upper, are located in the same facility which allows the boys to integrate and Tuition $28,375 share mentoring and leadership roles across all ages and The number of openings grades. At the same time, each School observes the in- Entry Years available in each grade varies. tegrity of an age-appropriate environment where teachers can understand each boy and encourage him to dis- Admissions Deadline Mid-December cover his own unique talents and abilities. SSAT Required Yes 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. P A G E 1 2 De La Salle College Presenting at 10:45am in Room 200B Display Booth #8

De La Salle College: Enter to learn. Location 131 Farnham Ave, Toronto Leave to serve. Website www.delasalleoaklands.ca

De La Salle “Oaklands” is an independent, Year Founded 1851 Roman Catholic, co-educational day school, Gender Co-ed

inspired by St. John Baptist de La

Salle. Founded in 1851, De La Salle continues Grades 5-12 to educate young men and women in a truly Christian atmosphere and to develop a strong Boarding N/A sense of religious and moral values. Size 610

The College offers an advanced liberal arts Campus Size 12 acres curriculum, enhanced by extracurricular pro- AP/IB AP program grams enabling students to develop leadership skills, self-confidence and social responsibility. Tuition $12,250 Students embrace a challenging curriculum and Entry Years 5, 6, 7, 9 engage in liturgical services, athletic programs, extracurricular activities and community ser- Admissions Deadline Mid-December vice. Our graduates go on to be scholars at

School Profiles School the finest universities across the country and SSAT Required For Grades 7 and 9

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.

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Location 1451 Avenue Rd, Toronto Behind the ivy-covered walls of Havergal College, girls develop into extraordinary young women with inquiring minds, Website www.havergal.on.ca global capability and self-awareness. A Havergal girl is en- Year Founded 1894 couraged to investigate and explore the world around her, while discovering her own unique capabilities. She is not Gender Girls afraid to ask questions and take risks. She is an excellent Grades JK-12 communicator who is adaptable and confident. She balances a variety of opportunities while living her life with passion Boarding Grades 9-12 and confidence, knowing she possesses the academic and life Size 870 day, 50 boarding skills to make a difference and be effective anytime, any- where and with anyone. As an Old Girl, she will join our Campus Size 22 acres proud continuum of 8,000 alumnae who are networked to AP/IB AP program each other and the world.

Day: $26,520 Tuition To experience the Havergal difference, book a visit to our Boarding: $49,100 beautiful 22-acre campus and encourage your daughter to Entry Years JK, 1, 7, 9 discover the joy of being a girl! Contact the Admission Of- fice at 416-482-4724, [email protected] or Day: Mid-December Admissions Deadline Boarding: Rolling www.havergal.on.ca.

SSAT Required Yes P A G E 1 4 Junior Academy

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At The Junior Academy, our teachers know Location 2454 Bayview Ave, Toronto two things very well ... your children and how Website www.junioracademy.com/ to teach them. The Junior Academy’s teaching philosophy is based on individuals. It’s a Year Founded 1988 school where your child’s learning style is Gender Co-ed understood and embraced. Our teachers work together to ensure that gifted students, Grades JK-8

average learners, and those needing more Boarding N/A support are taught in ways that help them succeed. Size 100

Newly built facility, 20,000 The school’s commitment to extracurricular Campus Size square feet activities and community service enriches the learning environment beyond the traditional AP/IB N/A school experience, encouraging students to Tuition $21,250 become responsible, active members of the community. Entry Years All years

Call us today to learn more about our Kin- Admissions Deadline Rolling dergarten and Junior School programs and SSAT Required No

our High School prep curriculum. A decision School Profiles School

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.

TPSCONFERENCE.CA TPS CONFERENCE 2012 P A G E 1 5 Pickering College

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16945 Bayview Ave, Location Pickering College is an independent day and boarding Newmarket school for boys and girls from Junior Kindergarten to Website www.pickeringcollege.on.ca Grade 12.

Year Founded 1842 Founded in 1842 as a Quaker school, and established Gender Co-ed in our current Newmarket location since 1909, the mission of Pickering College is to be a leader in edu- Grades JK-12 cation, inspiring individuals to become enlightened Boarding 7-12 citizens who meet high standards for lifelong growth and learning. Size 285 day, 95 boarding We develop and instill in our students the attributes, Campus Size 42 acres values, knowledge, self-confidence and the courage to AP/IB AP Courses in mathematics be successful in life.

Day: $20,180 - $24,550 Tuition Boarding: $49,250 Our students develop strong academic skills, and in addition they develop social consciousness and lead- Entry Years JK, SK, 1, 7, 8, 9 ership skills in order to contribute to the world in a meaningful way. Admissions Deadline Rolling

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As one of the original schools established in Can- Location 2 Ridley Rd, St. Catharines ada, we carry on certain traditions and add new ones because they have meaning and value to our Website www.ridleycollege.com community. Beginning the day in Chapel centers Year Founded 1889 our souls and our community. The work and beauty of precision Cadet Corps marching bonds Gender Co-ed all Ridleians in leadership and service. Our classi-

Grades 5-12 cal architecture – elegant and substantive – stands for the strength of our school community, Boarding Grades JK - Post Graduate the bonds we share while we are here, and the Size 337 day, 299 boarding care we all take to sustain this great place. Our motto – Terar dum prosim (May I be consumed Campus Size 107 acres in service) – is perhaps more relevant today than AP/IB IB program ever as your generation is ignited by the fire of Day: $11,500 - $27,912 social responsibility and service more than any in Tuition Boarding: $31,550 - $52,750 decades. Entry Years All grades Ridley’s world prep education and experience begin in the Lower School with our youngest Admissions Deadline Rolling students and builds through Upper School, which

School Profiles School For scholarship consideration includes a post-graduate year program. We offer SSAT Required only 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.

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Presenting at 12:15pm in Room 206B Display Booth #2

Location 21 St. Clements Ave, Toronto At St. Clement's School, our students learn in a welcoming, community-focused environment. We aim to develop out- Website www.scs.on.ca standing women who are intellectually curious, courageous, Year Founded 1901 and compassionate. We offer a value-based education where academics are well-balanced with school spirit and a healthy Gender Girls sense of fun. Grades 1-12 Known for our strong grades 1–12 academic program, St. Boarding N/A Clement's offers one of the most extensive Advanced Place- Size 470 day ment programs. Comprehensive academics, combined with the School's rich athletic and co-curricular program, ensure Campus Size 1 acre that students are prepared for the challenges of the world's leading universities. The school's facilities include a state-of- AP/IB AP program the-art performance theatre, a dance studio, two gymnasi- Tuition $24,875 ums, an inviting library of books and digital resources and modern science laboratories. Our athletic program has a full Entry Years 1, 7, 9 range of sports. SCS’s LINCWell Centre, with its motto Admissions Deadline December "Learn Well, Lead Well, Live Well," offers a school-wide integrated approach to education, helping students to bal- SSAT Required For Grade 7 and up ance high academic standards, creativity, health and wellness. P A G E 1 8 The Sterling Hall School Display Booth #6

At Sterling Hall, we know boys. We understand Location 99 Cartwright Ave, Toronto their needs and realize how vital the JK to Grade 8 years are, preparing them for the rest of their Website www.sterlinghall.com lives. We use tactile tools and theme-based pro- Year Founded 1987 gramming that appeal to boys, as well as reading strategies and hands-on activities designed specifi- Gender Boys cally for them.

Grades JK-8

We have small class sizes and the lowest student Boarding N/A to teacher ratio of any boys’ school in Toronto. Size 310 Our dynamic teachers are extraordinary mentors, willing to take the time to celebrate your boy’s Campus Size 6 acres individuality and strengths. AP/IB N/A

Our School is home to excellent academics and a Tuition $24,800 host of leadership opportunities. Your boy will be Entry Years JK, SK, 1, 4 free to express himself through Drama, chess, Admissions robotics and a wide range of character building December extracurricular activities. Deadline SSAT Required No School Profiles School 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.

TPSCONFERENCE.CA TPS CONFERENCE 2012 P A G E 1 9 TFS - Canada’s International School

Presenting at 11:30am in Room 200B Display Booth #10

306 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto Location Bilingual and co-educational, TFS delivers an enriched cur- 1293 Meredith Ave, Mississauga riculum with an international perspective that places strong Website www.tfs.ca emphasis on bilingualism and high educational standards. We are a world IB school, accredited by the International Bacca- Year Founded 1962 laureate Organization, with programs leading to the IB di- Gender Co-ed ploma and unique bilingual IB diploma. TFS is also a Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) can- Age 2 - Grade 12 Toronto Grades didate school, making us one of the few full spectrum IB PK - Grade 7 Mississauga schools in the GTA. We are also accredited by the Ministry Boarding N/A of Education of Ontario and the Ministry of Education of France. Size 1150 Toronto, 200 Mississauga Campus Size 26+ acres TFS welcomes boys and girls from age 2 to university entrance. We offer a warm and supportive learning environ- AP/IB IB program ment that focuses on the individual student. Fewer than 10 Tuition $11,710 - $28,120 percent of new students have a French language background when they enroll at TFS, but all are bilingual when they All grades, French language Entry Years graduate. Our Introductory Program, which is offered up to requirement for Grade 7 and up and including Grade 7 is very successful at integrating students with no background in French. Admissions Deadline Rolling Our strong co-curricular program ensures students are well SSAT Required For Grade 6 and up 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. P A G E 2 0 University of Toronto Schools Display Booth #7

University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is a coeduca- Location 371 Bloor St. West, Toronto tional university preparatory school, grades 7-12, affiliated with the University of Toronto. Website www.utschools.ca Year Founded 1910 Founded in 1910, UTS offers high achieving students the opportunity to study with engaged Gender Co-ed peers, guided by a stellar staff of highly qualified Grades 7-12 teachers. A specialized curriculum and a unique

learning environment encourage creative interests, Boarding N/A physical activity and a sense of social responsibility Size 640 as well as providing a myriad of co-curricular pur- suits and ample opportunity for students to take Campus Size 3 acres on student leadership roles. AP/IB Select AP courses

UTS graduates are admitted to highly selective Tuition $20,875 colleges and universities, many on scholarships. Entry Years 7, 9 UTS is renowned for educating generations of Admissions outstanding graduates including two Nobel Laure- December ates, 20 Rhodes Scholars and numbers leaders in Deadline commerce, industry, academics, the arts, sports, SSAT Required Yes government and public service.

School Profiles School Admission to UTS is based on academic and over- all performance. UTS has a financial assistance program to which families may apply.

TPSCONFERENCE.CA TPS CONFERENCE 2012 P A G E 2 1 The York School Display Booth #9

1639 Yonge St, Toronto (Junior School) The York School is a coeducational, non- Location 1320 Yonge St, Toronto (Middle & denominational, independent day school that brings Senior School) curriculum to life inside and beyond the classroom. Website www.yorkschool.com We earned the honour of being the first school in Year Founded 1965 Canada and the fourth in North America accredited Gender Co-ed to offer the International Baccalaureate programme for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Grades JK-12 The IB Diploma is the ultimate passport that opens Boarding N/A doors for our graduates and enables them to enter the best post-secondary institutions throughout the Size 590 world, confident that they are equipped with the AP/IB Full IB program knowledge and skills required to achieve success.

Tuition $26,100 Our co-curricular programme offers diverse activities JK, SK, Gr 1, 7, 9, and other years as conducted outside the classroom to complement the Entry Years space is available. curriculum. Our academics and student life provide the optimal balance for a holistic approach to educa- Admissions Deadline December tion. Our mission is to develop inquiring, knowledge- able and caring young people who are engaged citi- SSAT Required No zens of the world. P A G E 2 2 Notes

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