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Top Boarding School Experience - International High School

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A+ Academy:
A+ Academy is a challenging boarding school that prepares our students for university in a global perspective. Our classes are based aboard the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet, and our sixty qualified 11th and 12th Grade students from around the world study in 20 different locations around the globe. Our students undertake a voyage of remarkable discovery as they and their teachers set course on a circumnavigation of the world.

Worldwide Boarding School Program for 11th & 12th Grade Students:
A+ Academy offers a rigorous two year pre-university curriculum leading to studies in the Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business.

In the last two years of high school study, students enjoy the benefits of an enriched international curriculum and Advanced Placement courses.

Core Programmes
Students must complete each of the 4 elements of the core programme. (520 hours)

• English Literature and Composition, Level 1 or 2 – 150 hours
• Chinese Language & Culture, Level 1 – 150 hours
• Art, Communication & Technology, Levels 1 & 2 - 110 hours
• Physical Education, Level 1 or 2 – 110 hours

Elective Programmes: 
Photo of Top Boarding School Experience - International High SchoolStudents must complete 3 courses from any of the following 15 courses in the 3 fields of study. (450 hours)

• Science (8 courses), Level 1 or 2 -150 hours
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Chemistry
- Physics

• Mathematics (3 courses), Level 1 or 2 - 150 hours    
- Mathematics
- Calculus (Level 2 only)

• Social Science (4 courses), Levels 1 & 2 - 150 hours                
- World History
- Macroeconomics
- Human Geography
- Comparative Government & Politics

Signature Programme
Students must complete each of the 3 signature programme components. (310 hours)

• The A+ Research Essay (150 hours) Levels 1 & 2: 
The A+ Research Essay (4000 words), a topic of global significance, is one of three signature A+ Academy learning experiences.

Students will learn to formulate their research topic, will engage in the personal exploration of the topic across each of the 12 to 15 international destinations visited.


Image of Top Boarding School Experience - International High School• The A+ Learning Workshop (150 hours) Levels 1 & 2: 
The second A+ signature learning experience is the 21 day A+ Learning Workshop during which students move from the vessel to a quiet resort where our university faculty will lead a complete assimilation and application (A&A) "Learning package”.

All learning experiences, to attain maximum impact, require a period of reflection and a guided re-build of the take-away.

• The A+ Guest Lecturer Series (10 hours) Levels 1 & 2: 
The third A+ signature learning experience is the A+ Guest Lecturer Series.

Leading business, professional and political figures from around the world will join the students aboard Sorlandet and will speak to the complexities of the economic, social, environmental and human challenges that must be addressed in the near term.

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Address: 1 Rideau St., Suite 700, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7, Canada
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-05-17 were from:

Australia; Henderson, USA; and more.
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Newbridge Academy, Nova Scotia
Courses / Programs
Newbridge Academy (NBA) is a co-educational independent school committed to providing interactive, engaging and innovative academic and athletic programs to students in Junior Primary (Age 4) through High School. Located in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Newbridge Academy is leading the way in creatively delivering enhanced curriculum, through passionate, Nova Scotia-licenced teachers. Small class-sizes, a safe learning environment and daily physical activity makes Newbridge Academy an easy choice for families looking to take control of their child's education.

Housed in a state-of-the-art sport and academic facility, NBA uses an innovative approach to deliver grade school curriculum that integrates sports and fitness with the educational programming. We are dedicated to preparing highly motivated students through a comprehensive, customized educational program, which emphasizes both academics and athletics.

Under the guidance of an exemplary faculty of educators, we provide students with opportunities to achieve their full potential through programs that engage, stimulate and nurture. Under the guidance of all our staff, students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential through programming that engages, challenges and nurtures the ‘whole’ child.
NBA is a leader in integrating academics & sports / fitness:

- Boarding School:
We deliver a grade school curriculum that integrates sports & fitness with the educational programming

- Head-start Elementary (Primary to Grade 2)
- Junior Elementary Grades 3 & 4
- Senior Elementary Grades 5 & 6
- Junior High Grades 7-9

Integrated Academic and Athletic Programs:
- Hockey / Multi Sport (grades 3-10) & Custom Elite Programs (grades P-10)

We also offer hockey programs & camps during the school year & summer.
Brentwood College School, Vancouver Island
Courses / Programs
Brentwood College School is a co-educational university preparatory boarding school (Grades 9-12) located in Mill Bay on the spectacular oceanfront of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

With students from over 30 different countries, the Brentwood tripartite programme puts academics at the core of the curriculum, while creating extensive opportunities for all students to participate in athletics and the arts.

With 491 students who enjoy the 77 acre oceanfront campus and our modern facilities, Brentwood is a truly remarkable place to meet life long friends while gaining a world class education.

Our programme combines a challenging 21st century academic curriculum with traditional values and ethics. Brentwood graduates are well prepared for the challenges of post-secondary education and their options are varied: last year's graduates received offers from such institutions as Oxford, Duke, Brown, Colgate, Queens University, University of Victoria and St. Andrews University, School of Medicine.
Boarding Programme for boys and girls from Grades 9-12:

- Day Programme
- Challenging Academic University Preparatory Curriculum
- 20 Advanced Placement courses where Students can choose from 28 Fine Art and 24 Sport Options.
London International Academy
Courses / Programs
London International Academy (LIA) is a co-educational private boarding school for international secondary level students, located in downtown of London in the Southwestern part of Ontario, Canada. Our aim is to help international students from around the world achieve their goals of earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in order to attend the North American University of their choice.

Our secondary school program is flexible, with four semesters of study accompanied by a wide selection of courses. We place a great deal of effort in making sure our international students are fully prepared for their post-secondary education.

100% of our graduates received acceptance to Universities and Colleges throughout North America. Of those graduates 60% attended a "Top Ten" Canadian University, and 58% received scholarships!

Known as the “Forest City”, London is the 10th largest city in Canada and is only hours from many popular North American cities such as Toronto, Canada, Niagara Falls, Canada and Detroit, USA. It has an International Airport that serves approximately 350,000 travelers each year, making it the 12th busiest passenger airport in Canada.
Co-educational Boarding Programs for International Secondary School Students:

- Full Canadian high school curriculum leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- ESL programs
- TOEFL, IELTS and COPE preparation courses
- TOEFL test center
- Summer cultural exchange program
- Individual assistance for university application
- Comfortable residence living
Stanstead College, Quebec
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1872, Stanstead College in Quebec, Canada is an independent Canadian boarding and day school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. The school has a population of approximately 200 students and a highly involved faculty and staff. In addition to the Quebec Diploma at Secondary V (Grade 11), Stanstead College offers a Grade 12 option based on Advanced Placement and Ontario pre-university programs. Stanstead College focuses on private school education for students from Canada and around the world with a highly structured and supportive program in a small, secure environment. Class sizes average12 students with a teacher-student ratio of 1:8. We have exceptional university placement rates. Stanstead College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Quebec Ministry of Education.
- Grades 7 through 12
- Boarding and day
- English curriculum, French in all levels
- Extensive interscholastic and intramural athletics
- Art, Music and Drama
Erindale Academy
Courses / Programs
• Erindale Academy is a high quality private school that provides an ideal environment for international students in Grades 9-12 who desire to make a smooth transition from education in their home country to a university or college in North America.

• Located next to the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus, we are unique in Canada as the only university preparatory school located minutes from a university campus.

• We offer full-year and semester abroad programs from Grade 9 to Grade 12 that satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum guidelines. We also offer an Advanced Placement (AP) program.

• On campus boarding facilities and homestay accommodation options are available to students.

• The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a high school pre-university program that is authorised by the American University Council for secondary school in the USA and Canada. Successful completion of AP courses allow students to earn university credits that may be applied to their university program.

• TEA delivers a modern, personalized, student focused Canadian High School curriculum, reinforced with English learner language courses for academic study in Honors Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Private School Programs for Students in Grades 9-12:

• Green Path Plus Advanced Placement (AP) - a full-year program for Grade 12 students only.

• Green Path Only (No AP) for Grade 11 or Grade 12 students

• Exchange Year for students who want to improve their English and experience Canadian High School life.

• Semester Abroad for students who want to travel for a short-term high school program.
Pickering College
Courses / Programs
Pickering College is a co-educational independent day (JK-12) and boarding school (Grades 7-12) located on a beautiful 42 acre campus in Newmarket in southern Ontario, just 25 miles north of downtown Toronto. We provide boarding facilities for Canadian, American and international students. 100% of Pickering graduates go on to post-secondary education.

Pickering College is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and is rooted in more than 169 years of tradition and values based education. With an enrollment of nearly 300 “day” students and almost 100 “boarders” who come from more than 20 countries around the world - Pickering College is intimate in size, yet global in perspective. We offer a 24-hour supervised boarding program that includes supervised study time and a full activity program.

We offer a secure and nurturing environment that helps each student develop the vision, confidence and leadership skills to help make the world a better and more beautiful place. We aim to be a leader in education and to inspire individuals to meet high standards for lifelong growth and learning.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programs:
- Day Programs (Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade)
- Boarding School (Grades 7-12):
- University Preparation program
- Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum

Subjects include:
Enhanced Math, Science, Business Studies, History, Languages, ESL (English as a Second Language), Physical Education, Dramatic & Visual Arts....

- High Performing Student program
- Elite Skating program
- Outstanding Leadership, Communication, Technology, Film and Music programs