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Belleville, Ontario, Canada Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Almost by definition, self-confidence must come from within, so what is the role of the institution?
I believe the key is in the word “inspire”. A school cannot instil, instruct or infuse self-confidence, but it can provide an environment that fosters the development of self-confidence. This is where Albert College excels.
Parents from around the world have told me how amazed they have been by the transformations they have seen in their children. When children are away at boarding school for months at a stretch, there is a perfect opportunity to assess the changes that take place over their years at Albert College.
How is this accomplished? The supportive, family environment combined with our expectation that every student participate in the 5 'A’s, means that students are stretched beyond their comfort zone while knowing they have the support and backing of caring faculty and peers. Students have to challenge themselves in areas that are new to them. Whether it is playing a new sport, singing a solo in vocal class, preparing and presenting a public speaking piece or participating in a Duke of Edinburgh canoe trip, students discover strengths and talents they never knew they had. As their range of experiences broadens, students cannot help becoming more confident in their ability to approach each new challenge.
Our students also develop self-confidence through incremental opportunities for leadership. By the time our students reach Grade 12, all have had opportunities for involvement in a wide variety of committees and service activities. In particular, groups of students participate in international service trips, in leadership roles in local service organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters and each year the entire school community votes for a group of Prefects who take on major leadership roles within the school.
The growth I see in these student leaders each year is remarkable. Albert College does not teach self-confidence, but one look at our graduates tells you that Albert College provides a perfect environment for our students to discover the potential within themselves.
Keith Stansfield, Head of School
160 Dundas Street WestBelleville, Ontario, Canada K8P1A6 +1 613-968-5726
Director of Admissions: Heather Kidd Admissions Phone:+1 613-968-5726Toll-Free Admissions:+1 800-952-5237Fax:613-968-9651 Email: [email protected] Website: www.albertcollege.ca
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Summary: In spite of its small size, Albert College offers a diverse academic program. The curriculum exceeds the standards set by the Ontario curriculum and is delivered by passionate, qualified teachers many of whom hold specialist qualifications and Master's degrees. Through extensive counselling and unique course offerings, we strive to develop an academic program suited to each student, one that will enable students to achieve their post-secondary goal.Advisor SystemEarly in the year each student is assigned an academic advisor from among the faculty. This faculty member acts as the primary contact person for parents. While parents are free to contact any faculty member if they have a concern or question, the advisor can best collect information from all areas that affect the students' school life and share this with the parents. In addition to regular weekly meetings, advisors will meet with their advisees when one-on-one counselling is required. The academic advisor distributes effort grades and mark updates to students and parents, discusses them and recommends remedial action. Reporting of marks and effort grades occurs regularly throughout the school year.
Department Director: Dianne Purdie
Average Class Size: 14
Full Time Teachers: 31
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 84.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1/8
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Other
Summary: Albert College lies on 25 acres in beautiful Belleville, Ontario, Canada. There are two main buildings located on campus, the Junior School and the Middle/Senior School. The Senior School building also includes the junior and senior boys’ residences, Baker House and Graham Hall as well as the girls’ residence, Victoria Manor. The Senior School is a historic gothic style building that was built in 1923. There are plenty of large trees and outdoor areas to relax, read, study or play games. For those who like to walk, jog, or bike, a large waterfront park is located just minutes from the College on the beautiful Bay of Quinte.Senior School FacilitiesAlbert College offers its Senior School students many different resources and modern facilities including: Midi Music, MAC and PC Computer Labs; a resource center and library with 14,000 volumes; wireless internet access in all classrooms and residences; classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards™; an indoor swimming pool, two squash courts, full service gymnasium and a fitness room; outdoor tennis courts, sports fields; an outdoor quad with picnic tables; and a common room lounge with pool table, comfy couches and a big screen television.Albert College continues to embrace technology. Smart classrooms are equipped with at least six PC workstations for students and a SMART Board™ for teacher lectures. Smart classrooms are equipped with video projectors and other peripheral devices.Memorial ChapelAlbert's Memorial Chapel is located at the centre of the school. Faculty, residential staff and students begin their day here with an assembly. On certain days, this 15-minute gathering will include announcements relating to school events and features prefect thematic presentations.Each Wednesday morning, there is a more formal Chapel Service of approximately 30 minutes. Although the heritage of our chapel worship is Christian in nature, great care is taken to honour all religious traditions. Guest speakers and faculty share knowledge of these traditions with the entire school community in the chapel setting. These Wednesday services also include presentations that raise awareness about important global issues.
Department Director: Heather Kidd
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 1
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: Albert College has been called home by many generations of students, both boarding and day. The students and staff at Albert will soon become your extended family. Albert College offers residency to both male and female students from grades seven to post graduate. A "home away from home" to students from across the world, Albert College provides its students with the unique opportunity to learn and understand about other cultures.There are three residences at Albert College: Baker House, Graham Hall and Victoria Manor. Male boarding students from grades 7-9 live in Baker House, while the senior boys call Graham Hall home. Victoria Manor houses all boarding female students. The junior and senior girls are divided into two different wings. All residences have common rooms with TV's, gaming equipment, lounge furniture, laundry facilities and areas for making light snacks. All rooms are wired for computer access to the Internet and our local network.The residential lifestyle offers many opportunities for boarding students to become leaders among their peers. The flat senior program is specifically designed to develop leadership skills in young students. Flat seniors assist residential staff in numerous activities, from social events to study hall sign-ins. Day and residential prefects, members of a team of graduate students elected by the school, also provide leadership and support to the student body. The residential teams are also available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to provide support, friendship, and guidance. At Albert College, students will learn about other cultures and make lifelong friends while also learning a great deal about themselves as individuals. We treat our community of boarders as an extended family that studies, learns, works, plays and grows together.We look forward to welcoming you to our home!
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Summary: ARTS: Albert College prides itself on having an extensive co-curricular program comprising theatre, visual art, instrumental music and vocal music. Each year, Albert's talent is featured at numerous school events including Autumn Arts, Winter Concert, Senior School production and the Spring Concert/Art Exhibit. Each arts program also offers unique experiences to students who prove to be especially skilled. For example, students involved in Albert's music program have the opportunity to audition for Canadian Independent School Music Festival (CISMF). Those chosen will perform in Toronto with top music students from across Canada.Albert College drama students are able to perform at an event known as Canadian Independent Schools' Drama Festival (CISDF). At this venue, students have the opportunity to take plays from a variety of genres to a hosting school and participate in professional workshops. They also receive an adjudication of their production.The visual arts program at Albert offers students the opportunity to display their art at several local art exhibits and festivals. Gallery trips to Toronto and Montréal also provide students an opportunity to experience works from around the world.ATHLETICS: Albert College athletes are fortunate in having fine facilities, excellent coaches, and opportunities to play both against teams from the Conference of Independent School (CIS) and those in our local public association, the Bay of Quinte. Our travels take us west to Nicholls in Buffalo and to Rosseau Lake College to the north. In between lie many other private schools, so there is no lack of competition. Each term there is a wide range of competitive, developmental and recreational athletic opportunities. Through athletics, students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, develop teamwork skills and the ability to think critically.
Arts Department Director: Leslie Austin-Profit
Athletics Department Director: Daryl Radford
Summary: Albert College is committed to academic excellence and is recognized for developing courageous global citizens within a close family environment. With an average class size of approximately 14 students, Albert College is a small school where students receive the individualized attention they need and deserve.At Albert College, we believe in a well-rounded education for our students. Our mission is to inspire excellence in Albert’s 5 ‘A’s – Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship, and Adventure.We welcome your application and look forward to answering any questions you may have about attending Albert College. Our admission requirements include a completed application form, a copy of your last two years of academic reports, a reference letter from a current teacher, our entrance test and a personal interview. We welcome you to spend some time attending classes to experience our family first hand. We realize a personal visit isn't always possible, so please contact us so we can put you in touch with one of our many alumni or current families in your area. It is our personal goal to see that you not only succeed at Albert, but have fun as well. Please contact us if you have any questions about uniting your family with ours!
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
"It's time to move on to new path and explore our own goals and aspirations, while spreading the values that we have learned during our time at Albert College."
-Abbas Rizvi, Class of 2015,
The best part about living at Victoria Manor is when you realize that the people you love live across the hall. You build friendships that last a lifetime. Your friends become your sisters.
-Ashley Chut, Class of 2013, Head Prefect
I felt well-prepared for university. The study habits, critical thinking and time management skills that I learned at Albert College will serve me well at university and in the future.
-Kaitlin Stansfield, Class of 2012,
Summary: Albert College offers an exciting summer program for students between 12 and 18 years to improve their English skills while experiencing some of the exciting attractions of central Canada. Our experienced and passionate instructors are committed to providing highly motivated students with a unique and rewarding educational experience in a relaxed, supportive environment. Classroom instruction focuses on a skill-based and thematic approach. For many English language learners, achievement of the ESL curriculum expectations varies and requires more time and experience. The Albert College Summer School program is an intense three week course that is designed to assist English language learners develop the English skills they need to be proficient in their everyday lives and, more specifically, the proficiency in academic English that helps them to integrate into the mainstream school program. Through the strands of reading, writing, listening/speaking, socio-cultural competence and media literacy, the instruction will better prepare students for further study in Canada or for taking English as an academic subject in their home country. Small class sizes allow highly individualized instruction and active student participation. Every student works toward a working knowledge of the course material as well as effective teamwork skills. The vibrant residential program with daily physical activities and evening entertainment promotes social interaction, independence and personal responsibility in a fun atmosphere.The summer program blends classroom activities and field trips. Each participant receives classroom instruction by day and enjoys a variety of exciting attractions in the evenings and on weekends. Excursions are designed to be entertaining and to provide an opportunity to further improve English skills.
Department Director: Tyler Stacey
August 01, 2018 to August 24, 2018
Please visit albertcollege.ca for up to date information including dates and tuition.
Registration Deadline: June 29, 2018 Tuition: CAD $4,300 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
Summary: Albert College inspires excellence in the 5 'A's: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure.ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP: Our vision at Albert College is to develop courageous global citizens. Encouraging students to be involved and participate in a variety of Active Citizenship initiatives provides experience volunteering for a variety of local, national and international causes. Students are recognized and encouraged for their participation in many community service initiatives. With so many ways to get involved, students are reaching a remarkable number of volunteer hours before they graduate. We have recently recognized several students who have accumulated over 300 hours of community service. Each year, students have the opportunity to participate in the international Active Citizenship Trip during March break.ADVENTURE: Adventure is unique within the Independent Schools. Adventure trips and experiences at Albert give students the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, challenge themselves in areas of uncertainty, develop leadership and teamwork skills and create friendships. Albert is constantly changing adventure trips as the need for personal exploration and leadership develops within the student body. Some examples of adventure trips that our students get the opportunity to experience include: Ganaraska Forest Tree-top Trekking, Camp Tamakwa, St. Donat, Duke of Edinburgh trips and various visits to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, New York, Boston and Washington.