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Go to child profileWe believe that school should be challenging and meaningful. We believe that knowledge matters; our collective future relies on us knowing more than we do today and acting purposefully on what we learn. We believe that each boy should be known and loved and that learning takes place within relationships. We believe that boys can be good and ambitious at the same time. They should be held to a high standard. Sometimes, pushing our boys to be more, to do more, or to act more thoughtfully and courageously, is the most loving thing we can do as adults. We believe in character and in doing the right thing. We believe in caring for one another, in integrity, and putting others before ourselves. We continue to be inspired by our founders who insisted that “Manners Maketh Men.” We are Georgian.
Royal St. George’s College began as an Anglican choir school, and that tradition remains, in various ways, to this day. The entire school meets every Thursday for evensong, for example, and the houses are Canterbury, Westminster, Winchester, and York. The Royal designation was bestowed by the Queen herself at about the time of the school’s 25th anniversary. In that, and much else, this is a very traditional school, which can at times seem untouched by time and the pace of history. The choral program remains very strong, though is part of a very broad range of extracurricular programs. The school very rightly makes good use of all the cultural centres nearby, including U of T, the ROM, the AGO, and the reference library. Values, too, remain important, and are a draw for many parents who enroll their boys here, whether or not they live within the Anglican tradition.
What learning looks like now:
RSGC has delivered a full distance learning curriculum, both synchronously and asynchronously, with the daily schedule looking very similar to a regular school day. Assemblies, advisor sessions and clubs are doing strong.
In the Junior School, the boys learn the skills required to work productively and respectfully in groups, and also to plan out their independent projects. Learning remotely, they call upon the skills and habits they honed in the classroom. Our Distance Learning Plan extends the learning essentials the boys start working on the moment they arrive on campus. But it’s not only about transferring good learning habits to the home. It’s also about maintaining the close relationships and connections between teachers and students and among the boys. Maintaining community and inclusion is a priority that runs in parallel with continued instruction of the STEM subjects, the humanities, physical education, music and the other subjects.
In the Senior School, phased Distance Learning Plan was designed. Stage one focused on being responsive to the immediate situation and offering stability. Phase two included a full community survey, further honing the learning tools faculty had already launched. In May, RSGC entered the third and final phase, with an optimal balance of live class instruction, protected time for individual questions and support and offline school work.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
| Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Gr. 3 - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
| Day | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
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U 16 Basketball
U 14 Hockey at Bill Bolton Arena
U 14 Soccer at Trinity Field
Media Arts Lab
Grade 7 and 8 Concert
Black Box Theater
Recess on the turf
Ball Hockey on the Tarmac
Aerial Shot of Campus in the heart of Toronto
Grade 6 Engineering Class
Grade 10 Enriched Math Class
Grade 3 Math Class
Senior students mentoring Grade 6 students in the Engineering Lab
Grade 10 Science Class
AP Physics Lab
Grade 5 Engineering Class with Electronics Kit
Grade 4 class instruction with Smart Board
Engineering Student Presentation
Junior School Assembly in the Chapel
Senior School Assembly in the Dining Hall
Grade 7 and 8 Flexible Learning Space
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You will have an opportunity to meet the Headmaster, Head of the Junior School, Director of Admissions, teachers, current parents and students.
All aspects of student life at RSGC are showcased, with a particular emphasis on the curriculum and the co-curricular offerings. Students and administrators are available virtually to answer all of your questions.
You will have an opportunity to meet the Headmaster, Head of the Junior School, Director of Admissions, teachers, current parents and students.
Applications for September 2021 enrollment is Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
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| Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
| Subject | offered |
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| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | offered |
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| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
| Subject | offered |
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| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Subject | offered |
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| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
| Flexible pacing style | offered |
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| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
| Subject Type | offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Subject Type | offered |
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
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| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, RSGC students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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| RSGC | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
| Site Average | 23 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 40 mins | 52 mins | 56 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 97 mins | 106 mins |
| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
| Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 3 to Gr. 8 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 19
Recreational sports: 3
Royal St. George's College offers 22 clubs and extracurricular programs.
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| Day | $35,320 | |||||||||
| Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 7 to 12 |
| Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 6% |
| Average aid package size | $16,000 |
| Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 5% |
| Total aid available | $500,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
Royal St. George's College is committed to attracting exceptional boys who have much to offer in terms of their academic ability, their character and their extra-curricular involvement. As a result, needs-based financial aid is available to all boys applying to Grades 7-12. Eligibility is assessed through a third-party organization, Apple Financial Service. Please feel free to contact Tom Stevens, Director of Admissions, with any questions.
The deadline to apply for financial assistance is December 31, 2020.
Student enrolled in the school.
The scholarship is an award. Students do not apply for the scholarship
For more details, visit:https://www.rsgc.on.ca/admissions/tuition--feesA student enrolled in the school.
The scholarship is awarded to the most worthy candidate in the school. Students do not apply for the award.
For more details, visit:https://www.rsgc.on.ca/admissions/tuition--feesEntrance scholarships are offered at Grade 7 and Grade 9. They are awarded based on report cards and our entrance test.
Applicants need not apply for the scholarship. They are awarded to the strongest applicants applying to both Grades 7 and 9.
For more details, visit:https://www.rsgc.on.ca/admissions/tuition--feesAll students enrolled in the school are eligible for the scholarship.
Students do not apply for the athletic scholarship, it is awarded.
For more details, visit:https://www.rsgc.on.ca/admissions/tuition--fees| Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 | All boys | Day | 426 |
| Total enrolment | 426 |
| Average class size | 18 |
| % of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
| Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Enrollment | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 48 | 48 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 |
| Class Size | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 10 |
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | 3 - 12 | |
| SSAT | ||
| SSAT (out of province) | ||
| Entrance Exam(s) | 4 - 12 | |
| Entrance Essay |
Day students: December 01, 2020
Offer mid-year entry: No
Application fee: $200
Registration fee: $8,000
Deposit: 8000%
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
| Student Type | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 12 - 14 (50%) | 4 - 6 (40%) | 4 - 8 (33%) | 0 - 2 | 25 - 34 (35%) | 0 - 4 (20%) | 20 - 30 (40%) | 0 - 3 (20%) | 0 - 3 (20%) | 0 |
| Average graduating class size | 68 |
| Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 100% |
| Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 6% |
| Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | 7 |
| Queen's University | 24% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Western University | 13% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wilfrid Laurier University | 8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University of Toronto | 6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McGill University | 5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Royal St. George's College Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
| Career planning | |
| Internships | N/A |
| Mentorship Program | N/A |
| University counseling |
What RSGC says:
| Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Lambert | 2004 | Olympic snowboarder |
| Andrew Bennett | 1991 | Ambassador for Religious Freedom |
| Campbell Harvey | 1977 | Economist |
| David Hewlett | 1987 | Actor |
| Eli Langer | 1986 | Artist |
| Vincenzo Natali | 1987 | Director |
| Mark Wilkins | 2002 | Race car driver |
| Mark Schatzker | 1992 | Author and Journalist |
| Jonathan Baillie | 1990 | Zoologist |
| Rob Beanlands | 1977 | Cardiologist |
| Sean Black | 1993 | Olympic Boxer & Model |
| Alexy Boggian | 1974 | Swiss politician and environmentalist |
| James Carl | 1979 | sculptor |
| Thomas D'Arcy | 1998 | Alternative musician |
| Alex Dobson | 1993 | Opera Singer |
| Andrew Ferns | 1993 | Producer and Director |
| Robert Gleadow | 2003 | Opera Singer |
| Ed Hanley | 1989 | Fusion Musician, tabla player for Autorickshaw |
| Neil Hetherington | 1991 | CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank |
| John Millen | 1979 | Olympic Bronze Medalist for Sailing |
| Andrew Nikiforuk | 1976 | Journalist |
| John Northcott | 1980 | Journalist |
| John Ortved | 1999 | Writer |
| Bruce Patterson | 1986 | Deputy Chief Herald of Canada |
| Christian Pavey | 1994 | Handyman/television persanlity |
| Andrew Podnieks | 1980 | Hockey Historian |
| Phillip Poole | 1970 | Anglican Diocese of Toronto and President emeritus of the Compass Rose Society |
| Tim Pyper | 1999 | Organist & Composer |
| Gabe Radford | 1993 | Classical Musician |
| George Rutherford | 1971 | Holy Trinity School (Richmond Hill) |
| Reeza Satchu | 1987 | Financier |
| Peter Thomson | 1985 | Race car driver |
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