Discover an Exceptional Boarding Experience
Imagine yourself living at a small, family school with students from Canada and around the world.
You love your comfortable room, and you have great friends and caring teachers at school, in a safe, vibrant city. Now imagine learning alongside motivated peers, delving into all of Albert’s Five A’s - Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure. You have the opportunity to try a little bit of everything and find your passion.
“The ideal Albert student is someone with an open mind, willing to try new things and take risks in a safe way,” says Rachel Foster, Albert College’s Assistant Head – Senior School. “It’s a student who will make connections with all sorts of different people, and really be part of a community that takes care of one another.”
Important notice for international students:
In 2024, the Government of Canada placed a temporary intake cap on international student permit applications to stabilize new growth for a period of two years. This does not apply to students studying at Albert College as all elementary and secondary schools are not included in the cap. Current studypermit holders are not affected. Study permit renewals are not impacted.
Albert College is home to over 100 boarding students from around the world
I was ready for an adventure, ready for more independence and looking for a new experience. It is really diverse here, and I am living with people who speak so many different languages and share their cultures.
- Skye, Grade 12 Boarding Student
Boarding Life
The Albert College boarding experience includes a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where students from Canada and across the globe grow together in a small school setting. Here students find comfort in cozy rooms, surrounded by friends and supportive teachers and staff, within a safe and lively city.
Each boarding house at Albert College has its own feeling of home, with a house director, assistant director(s) and amenities. Most rooms are private (single occupancy), and include a bed, mattress, desk, chair and clothing storage.
With a strong foundation, students are able to confidently take the leap towards self-reliance and academic achievement.
Connecting Families
Parents and Guardians of our boarding students are sent updates via our boarding newsletters. Our boarding staff work hard to plan fun and engaging activities on evenings and weekends for our students, which we are proud to share with their families. Click below to see our most recent boarding life updates.
The Camp Experience
Orientation Camp is an Albert tradition dating back to 1973 and is a highlight for students each September. Before classes begin, students and faculty spend a few days enjoying the Canadian outdoors together.
Hear it from our students!
Listen below to Albert College students past and present describe their boarding experience.
Seol | South Korea
Emiliano | Mexico
Alejandro | Spain
Valerie | Hong Kong
Nneka | Nigeria
Sebastian Wegener '14 | Germany
English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer School Program
Albert College offers an English as a second language (ESL) program each summer for students between 12 and 18 years of age.
The ESL Summer School is a fully accredited, three-week immersive course that allows international students to receive an Ontario academic credit and their English language assessment and development plan. This customized ESL plan focuses on English listening, reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills through classroom lessons, assignments and fun interactive activities on and off campus.
Download The Boarding Viewbook
Did you know that 100% of our students pursue post-secondary studies after Albert College, at excellent universities in Canada, the U.S. and overseas?
Download our viewbook to learn about university acceptances, boarding life, and why Albert's Five A's - Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure - are an integral part of the Albert College student experience.
Guardianship
Citizenship and Immigration Canada requires international students studying in Canada to have a legal guardian or custodian if they are under the age of 18. This legal guardian is a support for the student and acts as a contact for the school. The guardian must be English-speaking, a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, over the age of 21 and must reside in Ontario.
Investing In Their Future
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision that shapes their future, and at Albert College, we understand the weight of this responsibility. By choosing Albert College, you are investing in an exceptional education that will empower your child with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Tuition fees cover meals and accommodations, all program-related activities, such as camp, enrichment activities, the leadership program, travel and related admission fees required by the school’s athletic and cultural programs and some weekend social committee events. Resource centre services, computer and technology services, health and wellness services, the school yearbook and student photographs are also included.
Our dedicated Enrolment team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring a personalized experience. For more information, email info@albertcollege.ca.
Scholarships Available for International Students
Over $500,000 CAD is awarded annually to students based on need and/or merit. Book your one-on-one information session with a member of our Enrolment team to learn more about scholarships and applying to Albert College.
Where Learning Comes to Life
Albert College exceeds the standards set by the Ontario curriculum at every grade level. Students are encouraged to aim higher and achieve personal goals, by implementing and developing six learning skills - organization, responsibility, independence, collaboration, self-regulation and initiative. They also learn to think critically and navigate the world of technology through the digital citizenship program.
Below you can click through and discover the exceptional education Albert College offers to boarding students from Grades 7 to 12:
Middle School
Grades 7 and 8
Senior School
Grades 9 to 12
Celebrating Our Graduates
At Albert College, we are proud of the accomplishments of our graduates. Download the latest edition of The Cap and Gown and learn about a talented and diverse group of recently graduated students, who are ready for the next step in their post-secondary journeys. We also hope you enjoy the stories of a few of our graduates who exemplify the Albert College experience.
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Connect With Our Team in a City Near You!
Learn more about the Albert College experience by speaking with a member of Enrolment team in-person by attending one of our international events or requesting an information session.
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Entdecken Sie das Albert College
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Small school, with a big heart.
Enjoy this video tour of the Albert College Senior School campus and boarding spaces, located at 160 Dundas St. West in Belleville, Ontario. The Senior School includes students in Grades 7 to 12.
Ready to schedule an in-person visit? Contact our Enrolment team to schedule a tour by emailing info@albertcollege.ca.
