1. What makes Albert College unique?
2. How many international students are there and which countries are they from?
3. Does Albert College provide guidance services through my high school career?
4. What is the percentage of graduates who go on to university or college?

5. Are uniforms required at Albert College?

6. What do boarders do on weekends?

7. Do you have computer labs on campus?

8. Is there any sort of support system or advisor program?
9. Do you have an ESL program for students that need to improve their English skills?
10. Can students take ESL courses during the summer?

11. Who can apply for financial aid?
12. How is financial aid determined?

13. How do I get involved in extracurricular activities?
14. How can I get in touch with an Albert College student for their perspective?
15. How is personal spending money issued to students?
16. Is it possible for international students to get their driver license at your school?
17. Are students allowed to have their own cell phone?
18. Are computers/laptops provided by the school?
19. During breaks: Do you offer/ organize trips or home stays for international students who can't fly back home?  (esp. for Spring Break)

We are a school where faculty and students all know one another and where the wonderful sense of connection with faculty is remarkably apparent.

Albert College offers students a chance to be part of a truly international community, where they can not only prepare for post-secondary studies but also explore their abilities in everything from academics, arts, athletics, active citizenship and adventure.

International students make up 30% of our Senior School population, with 25 countries represented. Our total population in the Senior School (Grade 7-12/PG) is 185 students, with approximately 50% attending as boarding students. Some of the countries represented include Bermuda, China, Turkey, Mexico, Germany, Korea, Barbados, Tunisia and Colombia.

Guidance
Yes, In addition to individual guidance counseling, course selection and university pursuit , students develop skills to become self-guiding through enrollment in three distinct guidance courses.

Grade 8 Learning Strategies
All students take a learning strategies course to prepare them for the rigorous demands of credit courses at the secondary school level.

Grade 10 Career Studies
The academic program includes a course in career studies in which students explore future occupations with the goal of selecting appropriate secondary school courses and university programs.

Grade 11 or 12, Leadership and Peer Support
This course prepares and motivates students to provide leadership and assistance to others in the school. Students are assigned a classroom to assist in or leadership portfolio to organize, and they meet regularly with the leadership instructor. Both in the classroom part to of this course and in the practicum, students develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, coaching, leadership, teamwork, and conflict management.

In any given year our students receive an average of 3.75 acceptances from universities that they apply to.  

Occasionally, a student may take a year off, participate in the GAP year abroad or, in some instances, take extra courses before going on to university.

Yes, all students must wear our traditional school uniforms.  

The Guild Shop sells all College uniform items and College sports clothes, as well as a variety of College souvenirs and memorabilia and sundry items such as snacks, stationary and laundry supplies.  The guild shop is open in early September and every afternoon throughout the school year.  

Dress #1 is worn on Wednesdays, our formal day.  It consists of Navy Beattie's school blazer, single breasted with Albert College school crest and school buttons, white button down oxford cloth shirt, Black Watch Kilt for girls, or grey regulation pants, striped green & navy school tie or Grad tie.

Dress #2 (to be worn during the Academic Day, except on Wednesday)
Black Watch Kilt for girls, grey or navy regulation pants, regulation navy Bermuda shorts, white or pale blue button down oxford cloth shirt, striped green & navy school tie or Grad tie, white or navy Albert College golf shirt or turtleneck.  A.C. navy cardigan/v-neck pullover or regulation A.C. crested navy fleece 1/4 zip Pullover

The Social Committee ensures students have opportunities to take part in scheduled and spontaneous events throughout the entire year.  Almost every weekend, boarding students can partake in an array of activities. This year, students have played laser tag and paintball, went skiing, shopping, had movie nights in residence, basketball and volleyball tournaments.
  
Weekend activities are a key element of life in the Albert College community.  Typically, they start in September with a "Welcome to Albert" dance and paintball. In October we get together to watch scary movies and set the tone for the frightfully fun Halloween Dance. To finish the first term, students talents are displayed in a Coffee House and generally they get ready for the holidays with a shopping trip to Toronto.

After the holidays, the first major event is generally the Valentine's Semi-formal dinner and dance.  Later a visit to Canada's Parliament Buildings and the National Art Gallery.  No trek to Ottawa is complete without the traditional activities of skating on the Rideau Canal and shopping at the historic Market. 

In addition to all these activities, the Social Committee plans movie nights, outings to some of our great area beaches and a trip to Wonderland, one of our country's premiere theme parks.

Yes, we have two computer labs, one is a Mac lab and the other is PC lab.  Many students use their computers to take notes in class.

Yes, each student has an Advisor whom they see every day and meet with 3 days a week.  It is the role of this teacher to keep up to date on the student’s performance academically, socially, in athletics and residence.  The Advisor is the liaison between other staff, the Assistant Head of School and with parents.  

Students also have extra help sessions 2 days per week where they can meet with their teachers.

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed to help students acquire the English language skills necessary to succeed in all courses in which English is the language of instruction at both the secondary and post-secondary level.

All students are tested early in the school year to determine a suitable ESL course offered at one of five levels, A through E. For ESL students who are graduating, we offer a graduate ESL tutorial to improve essay and examination writing skills and TOEFL test preparation. Our goal is to help students make the transition to the core English program in a timely fashion so that they will take core English in grade 10 if they have completed ESL level D or they will take core English in grade 11 or 12 if they have completed ESL level E. Up to three ESL courses will count towards diploma requirements and students may advance through two levels of ESL in one year, earning one credit.

Albert College has created an exciting three-week summer programme for students between 12 and 18 years of age to improve their English skills while experiencing some of the exciting attractions of central Canada.  Click Here to learn more about the program.

We offer two sessions
Session I : July 7 - July 30, 2010
Session II : August 4 - August 27, 2010

Anyone can apply for financial aid.  Most recipients’ household income is in the $60,000 to $100,000 range. It is important for applicants to realize that the assistance program is meant to supplement, not to replace the family’s financial commitment.  The income of families receiving aid varies from $40,000 to $130,000.  Only students who have been admitted by the Admission Committee can be considered for aid. Requests regularly exceed the financial aid budget.  However, with the significant sacrifices families are prepared to make for students receiving aid, the majority of students accepted are able to attend.

Albert College provides the Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) application form and FACS uses a standard formula to determine the needs of each family.  Consideration of income, expenses, assets and debts, age, size of family and the number of children at tuition paying schools and universities establishes the need. The school’s Financial Aid Committee then determines an award that may be a bursary or a combination of scholarship and bursary.

All students have the option to join any team, club, or activity. Students must participate in a team sport in at least 2 of the three terms. Albert College offers over many clubs and activities throughout the year.

We want our prospective students to have the opportunity to meet with our current students. Our Tour Guides have volunteered to welcome all applicants to the school. They can give you a campus tour during your visit or answer your questions through email. They are also around at receptions and admissions events such as our Open Houses. Please contact the Admission office if you would like to get in touch with a Student Ambassador.

Allowance distributions from the Business Office or House Director and through personal checking accounts with a local bank.

Yes, but international students can not have their own car on campus.  Day students may drive to and from school.

Yes, although phones must be off during class, study hall and by lights out.   

Computers are available for use in the Resource Centre and our two labs.

We prefer students go home for Christmas and Spring Breaks as they are two weeks in length.  We offer a Service Trip during one week of Spring Break.  We also help organize home stays during long weekend breaks.