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Go to child profileSt. Jude’s Academy (JK-Grade 12) is the leading private university preparatory and IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP) in Mississauga/GTA. Our experienced faculty are world leaders in IB education. The focus on fundamentals and individualized approach ensures 100% of our graduates are accepted into their chosen university while our Phys. Ed, Arts and Language specialists nurture the whole student. Supported by our community of faculty and parents, our students are inspired to confidently make their mark in the world.
What learning looks like now: St. Jude's Academy is open full-time starting September 8 for SK and JK students and September 9 for Grade 1 to 12 students. Although we are excited to welcome students back to our campus, St. Jude’s Academy recognizes that some families are in need of an alternative option. As such, we are offering a seamless Blended In-School & Remote Learning program to provide flexibility for all of our SJA families. Students who are unable to physically return to school will be continuing their learning remotely. Remote students will attend classes in real time, ensuring that they can interact with their teachers and peers to receive the same supportive environment as their classmates. Our top priority is the health and safety of our school community. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely, and SJA’s policies reflect ongoing changes in the guidance from governments and ministries. We will continue to work with the collective feedback of all SJA community members in conjunction with the guidelines mandated by the government and its ministries. Please visit our website to find more details about our Blended In-School & Remote Learning and our Reopening Policy.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 12 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
Boarding | Gr. 7 - Gr. 12 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
Homestay | Gr. 7 - Gr. 12 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
What St. Jude's Academy says: We are excited to begin our Blended In-School & Remote Learning for this upcoming school year, giving students the flexible options to either attend school on-site or learn remotely during this time. We are taking all of the necessary precautions under the guidance of health authorities. More information available on the St. Jude's Academy website: https://stjudesacademy.com/blended-in-school-remote-learning/
View recent COVID-19 updates from St. Jude's AcademySt. Jude's Academy offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, door-to-door pickup .
The regions St. Jude's Academy offers busing from are:
Additional notes: To ensure quality, St. Judes's Academy provides its own busing solution to our families.
We welcome you to learn more about St. Jude's Academy at our Virtual Open House—meet our faculty and have all of your questions answered!
Email [email protected] to inquire about our Open House on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Call us to book a Personalized Open House Tour: 905-814-0277.
LOWER SCHOOL GYM
SJA DOME
LOWER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
SJA Upper School Gym
SJA Main Entrance Lower School
SJA Dome
SJA DORM BACKYARD
SJA DORM
Science
Labs
University Trips - Labs
Lower School Gym
Upper Schoo Lunch Room
Cafeteria
St. Jude’s is, notably, an IB world school which, as of September 2018, will be offering the entire continuum, from the primary years through the high school grades. That’s a draw for the families that enroll here, principally because of the strength of the academic program and the international focus that it allows. The IB was developed to educate toward a facility with the core curriculum—language and numeracy—as well as interpersonal communication, creative engagement with others, and an empathetic view toward the diversity within the global setting. St. Jude’s does all of that, including the values piece, which often isn’t perhaps stressed as much whenever people discuss the IB. The school promotes an understanding of our place in the world, as citizens, in the awareness that other people, of course, are citizens, too, just like us. The culture of the school is close-knit, with small class sizes and an very safe, family feeling throughout. It’s also a very vibrant, active school community--the entire school meets every day for a morning assembly, something that solidifies the sense of place and belonging, something further enhanced by the house system. There’s a lot going on, and every point within the school affords a front-row seat. The ideal student is one able to thrive in a diverse, challenging, socially engaged academic atmosphere.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
Program | offered |
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Primary Years | |
Middle Years | |
Diploma program | |
Career-related program |
Focus |
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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 |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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 |
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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 |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Program | offered |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
Program | offered |
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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, St. Jude's Academy students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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St. Jude's Academy | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 40 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins | 69 mins | 81 mins | 97 mins | 107 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 16
Recreational sports: 16
St. Jude's Academy offers 25 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $9,365 | $13,795 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | 25% |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | 25% |
4th child (sibling) | Day | 25% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 560 |
Total enrolment | 560 |
Average class size | 16 to 18 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 10% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 48 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | 1 - 12 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: $600
Deposit:
N/A
STEP 1: THE SCHOOL TOUR/ ZOOM Session
Contact our Admissions Team to set up a school tour. This is an opportunity to find out more about our programs, tour our facility, and see us in action!
During COVID-19 We are conducting virtual tours via Zoom so that we can introduce you to our school and answer your questions remotely and safely.
STEP 2: THE ASSESSMENT
For students in Grades 1 to 8, applicants complete one day of assessments in reading, writing and math, to give us a better understanding of their strengths and opportunities. However, due to the current COVID-19 school closures, we are unable to offer onsite assessments in Reading, Writing and Math for students in Grades 1 to 8.
We also ask for the following:
1. For Upper School students (Grades 7 to 12): English, Science or Social Studies teacher reference
A form (https://stjudesacademy.com/admissions/application-process/) is to be completed by the student’s current English, Science or Social Studies teacher.
2. For Upper School students (Grades 7 to 12): Math teacher reference
A form (https://stjudesacademy.com/admissions/application-process/) is to be completed by the student’s current Math teacher.
3. Report Cards for SK – Grade 8
Please scan (or take clear pictures with your phone) the two most recent Report Cards for your child.
Upper School (Grades 7 to 12) students’ Teacher Reference forms must be submitted from the teachers to the Admissions Office email ([email protected]) directly. Please submit supporting documents by emailing them to our Admissions Team at [email protected]
STEP 3: THE DECISION
Admission decisions are made based on a careful review of the applicant’s report cards, academic potential, extracurricular accomplishments, character and overall suitability for the IB St. Jude’s Academy experience.
Please let us know if your child has any academic, social or behavioural concerns. Learning support is available. Our Guidance Counsellor continues to assess student cases as needed.
STEP 4: THE FINAL STEP - REGISTRATION FORMS
Once your Report Cards are assessed, and we believe that your child would be a good fit for St. Jude’s Academy, we will invite you to complete and submit our Registration Package electronically. This package is available on our website by grade on our Tuition and Fees page, linked below, and can also be sent to you by email.
Due to the current school closures, completed packages with all supporting documents and payments must be received by email in order to process new students. Detailed payment options are in the Registration Package.
THE FOLLOWING MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION: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 | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 36 (25%) | 5 - 10 (25%) | 1 - 5 (25%) | 1 - 5 (25%) | 1 - 5 (25%) | 5 - 10 (25%) | 5 - 10 (25%) | 5 - 10 (25%) | 5 - 10 (40%) | 5 - 10 (40%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) |
Average graduating class size | 18 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
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) | N/A |
St. Jude's Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
What St. Jude's Academy says:
Alumni Highlights
St. Jude's Academy is distinctive due to the weight we place on achieving fluency in language and effectiveness in numeracy; we instil in all our students a firm practical, cultural and artistic framework which reinforces all academic studies. Our students have confidence to express themselves effectively in both their public and private lives. I encourage parents to come check out our school and see the difference a caring atmosphere can make.
February 25, 2021
Attend Our Virtual Open House: Saturday, April 24, 2021!
We welcome you to learn more about St. Jude's Academy at our Virtual Open House—meet our faculty and have all of your questions answered!
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September 24, 2020
Virtual Open House on Saturday, November 21, 2020
Our Virtual Open House is on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 10:00am to 1:00pm EST. Email [email protected] to learn more.
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June 25, 2020
SJA Families Enjoy Our First Virtual Arts Showcase: Imaginarium!
On June 24, 2020, St. Jude's Academy launched the website for our first JK to Grade 12 Virtual Arts Showcase: Imaginarium.
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