Royal St. George's College

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• Academics

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  • Curriculum: Progressive
    • Mathematics: Equal Balance
    • Early Reading: Balanced Literacy
    • Writing:
    • Science: Equal Balance
    • Literature:
    • Social Studies :
    • Humanities and Social Sciences :
    • Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
    • Fine Arts:
    • Computers and Technology:
    • Physical Education:
    • Advanced Placement courses: 10 courses
    • Sex and health education: Ontario curriculum
  • Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
  • Academic Culture: Rigorous
  • Developmental priorities: Balanced
  • Special needs support: Resource Assistance
  • Gifted learner support: In-class adaptations
  • Language: English
  • Homework Policy:
  • Report Card Policy:

  
  

  • Curriculum Progressive
    [Show definition of Curriculum]

    Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

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    Curriculum approach at RSGC: Progressive

    RSGC has a Progressive approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).

    [Show: About Progressive?]

    Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.

    Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

      Progressive - 27%
      Traditional - 44%
      Liberal arts - 17%
      Montessori - 10%
      Reggio Emilia - 1%
      Waldorf - 1%
    

    What RSGC says: At Royal St. George's College, our academically grounded, hands-on curriculum emphasizes project and inquiry-based learning. In our nurturing environment, our boys develop creative problem solving and critical thinking skills. In the Junior School, we require our students to take on the roles of Researcher, Designer, Developer and Presenter as they engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative real world learning. We encourage thoughtful questioning, deep learning, the application of knowledge and meaningful reflection. In the Senior School, boys engage in a demanding curriculum that requires creative problem solving and refined inquiry skills. The students choose from a wide variety of thought-provoking courses, including Design Engineering, Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone, which offer an abundance of opportunities for enriched learning. Georgians are global-minded, innovative thinkers who are able to build personal and collective knowledge while they engage in design, engineering, entrepreneurship, collaboration and the arts. Built upon the values of integrity, community, spirituality and empathy, Georgian academics equip boys with the skills required to navigate and live balanced, purposeful and happy lives.

    Approach:

    Focus
    Academic

    Pedagogies and subject courses:

    • Mathematics Equal Balance
      Mathematics approach at RSGC: Equal Balance

      RSGC has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math , Discovery Math approach).

      [Show: About Equal Balance?]

      These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

      Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 68%
        Traditional math - 28%
        Discovery math - 4%
      

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

      Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

      Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

    • Early Reading Balanced Literacy
      Early Reading approach at RSGC: Balanced Literacy

      RSGC has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive , Whole Language approach).

      [Show: About Balanced Literacy?]

      Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.

      Early Reading at schools on OurKids.net

        Balanced literacy - 56%
        Phonics-intensive - 42%
        Whole language - 2%
      

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

      DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Writing

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Science Equal Balance
      Science approach at RSGC: Equal Balance

      RSGC has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Inquiry approach).

      [Show: About Equal Balance?]

      Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.

      Science at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 73%
        Expository - 5%
        Inquiry - 22%
      

      Teaching approach: This information is not currently available.

      Treatment of evolution:

      Subject	offered
      Evolution as consensus theory
      Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
      Evolution is not taught

      Topics covered in curriculum:

      Subject	offered
      Biology
      Chemistry
      Ecology
      Geology
      Meteorology
      Physics
      Physiology
      Zoology

    • Literature

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Social Studies

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Humanities and Social Sciences

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Foreign Languages Equal Balance
      Foreign Languages approach at RSGC: Equal Balance

      RSGC has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).

      [Show: About Equal Balance?]

      These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.

      Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 64%
        Audio-lingual - 2%
        Communicative - 34%
      

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Fine Arts
      Program offers:

      Subject	offered
      Acting
      Dance
      Drama/Theatre
      Graphic Design
      Music
      Visual Arts

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Computers and Technology

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

      Program covers:

      Subject	offered
      Computer science
      Robotics
      Web design

    • Physical Education

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    • Advanced Placement courses 10 courses
      AP Physics 1

      AP Research (Second part of the AP Capstone program)

      AP Seminar (First part of the AP Capstone program)

      AP Statistics

      AP Biology

      AP Chemistry

      AP English Literature and Composition

      AP French Language

      AP Macroeconomics

      AP Microeconomics
    • Sex and health education Ontario curriculum
      Sex and health education approach at RSGC: Ontario curriculum

      RSGC has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).

      [Show: About Ontario curriculum?]

      The structure, pacing, focus, and tone of the sex education curriculum reflects that of the provincial one, taught in public schools.

      Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net

        Follows provincial curriculum - 55%
        Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 45%
      

      Approach to sex and health education: Mostly value-neutral

      RSGC has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).

      [Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]

      By and large, students are taught about sex free of any particular moral or ethical standpoint. The school doesn't impose any particular values or value systems (such as social, political, or ideological values) on students when teaching sex and related issues.

      What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

    
    

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    • Mathematics

    • Early Reading

    • Writing

    • Science

    • Literature

    • Social Studies

    • Humanities and Social Sciences

    • Foreign Languages

    • Fine Arts

    • Computers and Technology

    • Physical Education

    • Advanced Placement courses

    • Sex and health education
  • Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched
    [Show definition of Curriculum Pace]

    This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

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    Curriculum Pace approach at RSGC: Standard-enriched

    RSGC has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

    [Show: About Standard-enriched?]

    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

    Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

      Standard-enriched - 58%
      Accelerated - 17%
      Student-paced - 25%
    

    What RSGC says: We are an AP Capstone school with challenging AP and pre-AP enriched courses. We have a comprehensive Design Engineering program; enriched math courses with a focus on complex problem solving and math contest preparation; daily Arts through our music, fine art and drama programs; and DELF Modern Language Diploma preparation.

    Flexible pacing style

    Flexible pacing style	offered
    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

    What RSGC says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

  • Academic Culture Rigorous
    [Show definition of Academic Culture]

    Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

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    Academic Culture approach at RSGC: Rigorous

    RSGC has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).

    [Show: About Rigorous?]

    A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

    Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

      Rigorous - 51%
      Supportive - 49%
    

    What RSGC says: Our enriched programming exposes boys to a breadth of learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them. The inquiry process is at the heart of the learning in the Junior School. Our students take on the roles of researchers, designers, developers and presenters as they engage in hands-on and meaningful problem solving. In our Senior School, we offer numerous AP and enriched programming that provide students with the opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of core academic skills through collaboration, research, critical thinking and problem solving.

  • Developmental priorities Balanced
    [Show definition of Developmental priorities]

    Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

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    Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced

    "Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation."

    Secondary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

    What RSGC says: RSGC endeavours to develop the following special set of attributes. Our aspiration is that each RSGC boy: • Is inquisitive, creative and collaborative • Is resilient and able to adapt and thrive • Has moral character and spiritual strength • Is kind, polite and caring • Has a global mindset and community awareness • Takes initiative and honours his commitments • Values continuous learning • Gives back to his communities • Continues to be engaged in the Georgian community throughout his life.

  • Special needs support
    [Show definition of Special needs support]

    Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

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    What RSGC says about their special need support: At RSGC, we understand and appreciate that boys learn and develop differently across all ages and stages of development. We are committed to providing our students with support and guidance in the classroom through differentiated instruction. In addition, more personalized support is provided to students who have been identified with exceptional learning needs. Coaching sessions related to learning strategies and study skills are also available to all students.

    Academic Support:

    Subject Type	offered
    Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
    Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

    Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

    Subject Type	offered
    Accommodations
    Modifications
    Extra support

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    Summary: RSGC offers two full-time social worker and two learning centres to support students academically and in their mental health and well being.

    A - Forms of Support

    Accommodation:

    Modification:

    Remediation:

    B - Environments

    Indirect Support:

    Resource Assistance:

    Withdrawal Assistance:

    Partial Integration:

    Full-Time Class:

    
    

    Special NeedNeed

    Forms of SupportA

    EnvironmentsB

    ADHD

    • Learning disabilities
      Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)

      This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.

      Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

      This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.

      Dyscalculia

      This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.

      Dysgraphia

      This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.

      Language Processing Disorder

      This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.

      Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)

      These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.

      Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

      A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
    • Developmental
      Autism

      Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).

      Asperger's Syndrome

      On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.

      Down syndrome

      his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.

      Intellectual disability

      This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).

      Williams syndrome

      This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.

      Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

      Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
    • Behavioral and Emotional
      Troubled behaviour / troubled teens

      roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.

      Clinical Depression

      This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.

      Clinical anxiety

      This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.

      Suicidal thoughts

      This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.

      Drug and alcohol abuse

      This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.

      Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

      This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
    • Physical
      Multiple sclerosis

      This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.

      Cerebral palsy

      his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.

      Muscular dystrophy

      Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.

      Spina Bifida

      This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.

      Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

      This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.

      Blindness

      Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."

      Deafness

      Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).

      Cystic Fibrosis

      Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.

      Multiple physical

      Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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  • Gifted learner support In-class adaptations
    [Show definition of Gifted learner support]

    Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

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    Dedicated gifted programs:

    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.)

    In-class adaptations:

    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)

    What RSGC says: This information is not currently available.

  • Language English
    RSGC offers English as the primary language of instruction.

    Language of enrollment include: English
  • Homework Policy
    [Show definition of Homework Policy]

    Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

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    In grade Gr. 12, RSGC students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.

    Nightly Homework

    	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
    RSGC	30 mins	30 mins	45 mins	60 mins	60 mins	60 mins	90 mins	90 mins	120 mins	120 mins
    Site Average	24 mins	30 mins	35 mins	41 mins	53 mins	57 mins	69 mins	81 mins	97 mins	106 mins

    What RSGC says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

  • Report Card Policy
    [Show definition of Report Card Policy]

    While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

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    How assessments are delivered across the grades:

    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

• Extracurriculars
  [Show definition of Extracurriculars]

  While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

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  Sports offered

  Competitive sports: 19
  Recreational sports: 3

  Legend:     Competitive offered           Recreational offered

  all sports]

  • Archery
  • Curling
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Cricket
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Cycling
  • Downhill skiing
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Figure Skating
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Ice Skating
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Mountain biking
  • Racquet Ball
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Skateboarding
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling

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  Clubs offered

  Royal St. George's College offers 22 clubs and extracurricular programs.

  Legend:     Clubs offered           Clubs not offered

  all clubs and programs]

    Foreign Language Club

    Habitat for Humanity

    Jazz Ensemble

    Math Club

    Musical theatre/Opera

    Ballet and Classical Ballet

    Online Magazine

    Outdoor Club

    Outdoor Education

    Paintball

    Photography

    Poetry/Literature club

    Radio club

    Robotics club

    Round Square

    School newspaper

    Science Club

    Scouting

    Student Council

    Yearbook

    Yoga

    Animation

    Art Club

    Astronomy Club

    Audiovisual Club

    Band

    Chess Club

    Choir

    Community Service

    Computer Club

    Dance Club

    Debate Club

    Drama Club

    Environmental Club

  
  
• Tuition & Financial Aid
  [Show definition of Tuition & Financial Aid]

  This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

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  	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
  Day	$35,320

  
  

  What RSGC says about their tuition: In addition to tuition, there is an annual activity fee of $1,500. There is also a non-refundable registration fee of $8,000 (2020/2021 fee) required upon acceptance for new students in addition to the tuition and activity fees.

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  Need-based financial aid

  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

  Application Deadline:

  December 31, 2020  (Repeats annually)

  More information:

  www.rsgc.on.ca

  Application Details:

  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.

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  Merit based Scholarships

  • Arts ScholarshipOther
    Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: 12/01/2020

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    Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 12—

    Student enrolled in the school.

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    Application Details:

    The scholarship is an award. Students do not apply for the scholarship

    For more details, visit:https://www.rsgc.on.ca/admissions/tuition--fees
    

  • Music ScholarshipOther
    Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: 12/01/2020

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    Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 12—

    A student enrolled in the school.

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    Application Details:

    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--fees
    

  • Royal St. George's College Entrance ScholarshipAcademic
    Amount: $10,000

    Deadline: 12/01/2020

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    Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 9—

    Entrance scholarships are offered at Grade 7 and Grade 9. They are awarded based on report cards and our entrance test.

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    Application Details:

    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--fees
    

  • Athletic ScholarshipSports
    Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: 12/01/2020

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    Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 12—

    All students enrolled in the school are eligible for the scholarship.

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    Application Details:

    Students do not apply for the athletic scholarship, it is awarded.

    For more details, visit:https://www.rsgc.on.ca/admissions/tuition--fees
    
• Enrolment
  [Show definition of enrolment]

  Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrolment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrolment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrolment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrolment per grade.

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  Enrolment Details:

  	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrolment
  Group 1	Gr. 3 to Gr. 12	All boys	Day	426

  Additional Statistics:

  Total enrolment	426
  Average class size	18
  % of international students (total enrolment)	N/A
  Number of different nationalities within student population	N/A

  Student Distribution:

  	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

• Admission
  [Show definition of Admission]

  Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

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  Application

  Admissions Assessments:

  Assessment	Required	Grades
  Interview		3 - 12
  SSAT
  SSAT (out of province)
  Entrance Exam(s)		4 - 12
  Entrance Essay

  Application Deadlines:

  Day students: December 01, 2020
  Offer mid-year entry: No

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  Fees:

  Application fee: $200
  Registration fee: $8,000
  Deposit: $8,000

  What RSGC says:

  1. Visit the school virtually.
  2. Complete an application form – available online.
  3. Submit the candidate’s year-end report cards from the two previous years, as well as any current year report cards.
  4. Submit a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport.
  5. Submit any educational or psychological assessments.
  6. Pay the $200 non-refundable application fee.
  7. Join us at RSGC virtually to meet students/parents and interview with a member of the admissions team.
  8. Write an entrance test.

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  Acceptance

  Acceptance Rate: 40%

  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%.

  
  

  Day
  

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  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

  Type of student RSGC is looking for:
  A well balanced academically strong student
• University Placement
  [Show definition of University Placement]

  Where graduates of a school do their post-secondary studies can be an important factor in choosing a private school. Do you want your child to go to a Canadian university, an Ivy league school in the US, or some other institute? Regardless of your inclinations, take a look at a school’s university placement record, and the services they offer to support university applications and decisions.

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  Key Numbers

  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

  Post-Secondary Schools Attended

  Queen's University																									24%
  Western University														13%
  Wilfrid Laurier University									8%
  University of Toronto							6%
  McGill University						5%

  % of Graduates

  
  

  • Canada 26 universities
    • Acadia University
    • Bishop's University
    • Brock University
    • Carleton University
    • Concordia University
    • Dalhousie University
    • McGill University
    • McMaster University
    • Mount Allison University
    • NSCAD University
    • OCAD University
    • Queen's University
    • Ryerson University
    • St. Francis Xavier University
    • St. Mary's University College
    • Trent University
    • University of British Columbia
    • University of Calgary
    • University of Guelph
    • University of King's College
    • University of Ottawa
    • University of Toronto
    • University of Waterloo
    • University of Windsor
    • Western University
    • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • United States 14 universities
    • Brown University
    • Dartmouth College
    • Denison University
    • DePauw University
    • Kansas State University
    • Northwestern University
    • Parsons School of Design
    • Princeton University
    • Skidmore College
    • St. Lawrence University
    • The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
    • University of Chicago
    • University of Pennsylvania
    • Yale University
  • International 8 universities
    • Durham University
    • King's College London
    • University College London
    • University of Cambridge
    • University of Edinburgh
    • University of Oxford
    • University of St Andrews
    • University of York

  
  

  Areas of Study

  • Royal St. George's College
  • OurKids.net Site Average

  Royal St. George's College Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:

    31% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
    19% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
    32% - Business/Commerce
    2% - Fine and Performing Arts
    16% - Applied Health Sciences
    0% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
    0% - Other
  

  Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:

    24% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
    25% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
    25% - Business/Commerce
    4% - Fine and Performing Arts
    13% - Applied Health Sciences
    2% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
    7% - Other
  

  
  

  Services Offered to Students

  Career planning
  Internships	N/A

  Mentorship Program	N/A
  University counseling

  What RSGC says:

  • Our Director of University Counselling works closely with each student to help them find the best fit for their post-secondary options. Close to 50 universities from around the world visit RSGC each year to meet with students individually or in small groups. Annually, 80-85% of our graduates are accepted to the university and program of their first choice. Our rigorous academic program prepares students for post-secondary success, no matter their chosen path. Our Alumni Association hosts several events every year to help students prepare for a successful transition to university. Each year a handful of graduates chooses to defer their university entrance to pursue a Gap Year - these students work closely with our Coordinator of Global Partnerships and Real World Connections to plan a productive and transformative year.
• Notable Alumni
  [Show definition of Notable Alumni]

  Many private schools in Canada have numerous graduates who have gone on to great things. Learn about a school’s most influential, important, successful, and famous alumni.

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  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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