Appleby College
Overview
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Founded in 1911 and located on a picturesque 60-acre campus in Oakville, Ontario, Appleby College is a coeducational day/boarding school for students in Grades 7–12. At Appleby, we believe every student deserves an opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. An education that offers them the chance to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside of the classroom. We promote the development of the whole student, blending academic excellence, athletic achievement and creative expression with opportunities for leadership and community engagement both at home and around the world. Hallmarks of the Appleby experience include our Grade 12 mandatory boarding programme, our emphasis on global learning and cultural understanding, our commitment to financial assistance with $4 million in bursaries, loans and scholarships annually, and our experiential learning programme centred around the McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami. To learn more about Appleby please visit us at www.appleby.on.ca.




Academics
Summary: Today’s students are critical thinkers who thrive in an environment where they can explore, challenge, collaborate and discover. Appleby College offers a student-centred educational experience that focus on developing problem-solving and communications skills. We educate the whole student through a diverse range of required components that provide our students with stimulating challenges and the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills relevant for their lives and futures. Our curriculum incorporates innovative teaching and learning methods that allow for open and active classroom discussion. The emphasis is placed on stimulating intellectual curiosity, problem solving and critical thinking skills that will foster a life-long love of learning.
Department Director Fraser Grant
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9-Jan:
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 109
Number of AP Courses Offered: 21
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 65%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- World History
- Canadian History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Moral Philosophy
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Health
- Microbiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Sports Medicine
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Opera
- Orchestra
- Principles of Arranging
- Recording
- Songwriting
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 4
Average Students Per Dorm: 68
Number of Girls Dorms: 2
Number of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Boarding is an integral part of Appleby's curriculum. The Residential Life Program's mission is to promote and provide for boarders' academic, social, cultural and personal growth within a safe and inclusive residential community, with particular emphasis on the school's six Pillars of Strength. Central to this mission is the development of mutual understanding, respect and responsibility in a supportive living and learning community. As a boarding community which seeks to fully integrate students from all over the world, the Residential Life Curriculum especially seeks to promote understanding across different cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds. •Students come from across Canada and more than 45 nationalities and countries around the world. •Boarders live together, fostering an environment of intercultural leaning, mutual respect, moral growth and academic networking. •Boarding teaches respect, self-discipline and confidence. •Within a supportive and structured environment, students learn more about themselves as they grow together while contributing to residential life on campus and the Oakville community at large. •Boarding nurtures lifelong friendships and commitment to Appleby College. •By living away from home, students develop a sense of independence, responsibility and skills that lead to success at university and beyond.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Indoor Pool
- Racquetball Court
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
- Hockey Rink
- Artifical Turf Field
- Golf
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Food Council
- International Club
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Summary: From the Middle School musical to the numerous arts options available for Senior students, Appleby presents students with opportunities to excel in dance, drama, music, visual arts and the liberal arts. Middle School students are exposed to Appleby’s arts programs through the academic curriculum with required involvement in visual arts and music. Arts offerings expand in the Upper and Senior Schools. Upper School students are required to participate in at least one arts club and Senior students must take at least one reporting period of arts or service. Appleby teams have a long history of success and Senior students may compete at a high level in both independent school and local leagues. Leadership becomes an essential aspect of being a part of the team, and athletes are recognized for outstanding performance, diligence, commitment, leadership and being role models. Competitive teams compete in the CISAA (Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association) and OFSAA (Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association). Whether through competitive teams or instructional sports, participation in athletics is a key component of the Appleby program. Athletics develops physical fitness, athletic skills, school pride, teamwork and a sense of fair play. Students participate in age- and skill-appropriate activities and enjoy access to quality facilities and programs. Beginning in Middle School, students are exposed to a wide variety of activities, giving them an opportunity to try new sports. In Upper and Senior School, students continue to develop sport-specific skills and work towards representing Appleby at the Senior level.
Arts Department Director: Esteban Cambre
Athletics Department Director: Lou Cafazzo
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Golf
- Hiking
- Ice Climbing
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Ice Skating
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Raymond Massey
Class of 1914
Actor
John Marshall Harlan II
Class of 1916
Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1955–1971)
John Osler
Class of 1933
Director of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (1990–1995)
George Atkins
Class of 1934
founder, Developing Countries Farm Radio Network; member, Order of Canada
J. Pearce Bunting
Class of 1947
President (1977–1995), Toronto Stock Exchange
Norman Atkins
Class of 1953
Canadian Senator
Dan Hays
Class of 1958
Canadian Senator, former Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
William Gairdner
Class of 1960
Olympic athlete (Decathlon, Tokyo, 1964), conservative author
Bryan Baeumler
Class of 1992
television host for HGTV's Disaster DIY and Disaster DIY: Cottage
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 1%
Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $15,795,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 274
Total Day: 529
Total Enrollment: 803
Boys: 416
Girls: 387
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 7-11
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $71,500
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $38,850
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 18%
Average Awarded: $31,250
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 1%
Average Merit Scholarship: $10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $15,795,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Luke Seamone
Admissions Phone: 905 845 4681 x169
Fax: 905 845 9505
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.appleby.on.ca
Nearby Schools
- The Bishop Strachan School - 23mi / 37 km
- Branksome Hall - 23mi / 37 km
- Ridley College - 29mi / 46 km
- St. Andrew’s College (ON) - 42mi / 68 km
- Trafalgar Castle School - 49mi / 79 km
- Buffalo Seminary - 54mi / 86 km








