Frequently Asked Questions

Our total population in the Senior School (Grade 7-12) is 192 students, 51% of these students are international. With over 20 countries represented in our student body, students come to us from countries such as; Bermuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Vietnam, China & United Arab of Emirates.

Yes, in addition to individual guidance counselling, course selection and university pursuit , students develop skills to become self-guiding through enrolment in three distinct guidance courses. Learn more here.

 100% of Albert College graduates go on to study at the College or University of their choice. In any given year our students receive an average of five admission offers.

Yes, all students must wear our traditional school uniforms. We work with Top Marks School Uniforms. Dress #1 and #2 uniform pieces for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 can be purchased directly on-line through Top Marks.  Pre-Kindergarten shirts are available at the Guild. All athletic wear and spirit wear items are sold at the Guild Shop. Click here to learn more.

Students have ample opportunity 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, had movie nights in residence, competed in basketball and volleyball tournaments, enjoyed Karaoke and make your own pizza and sushi nights.

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 Haunted House and 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 students visit Ottawa to see Canada's Parliament Buildings and the National Art Gallery, to attend the annual Winterlude Festival and take part in traditional activities like skating on the Rideau Canal and shopping at the historic Byward Market.

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

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. Learn more here. 

Albert College has a three-week summer program 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 and the dates being offered.

Anyone can apply for tuition assistance. 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 assistance varies from $40,000 to $130,000. Only students who have been admitted by the Admission Committee can be considered for assistance. Requests regularly exceed the tuition assistance budget. However, with the significant sacrifices families are prepared to make for students receiving assistance, the majority of students accepted are able to attend. Learn more about tuition assistance here. 

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

We want our prospective students to have the opportunity to meet with our current students. Our Student Ambassadors 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 and Spend-A-Days. Please contact the Enrolment Team if you would like to get in touch with a Student Ambassador.

Allowance distributions from the Finance Office or House Director and through personal chequing 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. They are not permitted to be used in Ackerman Hall or in the Memorial Chapel.

While laptops are not mandatory, most students bring a personal electronic device to class.

The following types are accepted:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Test of English as a Foreign Language Jr. (TOEFL Jr.)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Duolingo

Our boarding houses close during breaks. We prefer students go home for Christmas and March breaks as they are two weeks in length, which allows time for travel. In the past, we have offered a Service Trip during one week of March break. We also help organize home stays during long weekend breaks with current families or through various homestay organizations. Often, boarding students will visit family or friends for the long weekend breaks. We charter buses to and from Toronto (Scarborough Town Centre and the Wilson TTC Station) for the ease of our boarding students.