Havergal College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
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At Havergal College each student is supported to make empowering choices and become the architect of her education. An all-girls school (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) in Toronto Ontario Havergal offers a rigorous curriculum designed around the pillars of academics and wellbeing. In collaboration with mentors teachers and a supportive peer community our students learn new ways to express themselves with creativity enthusiasm and self-confidence. A Havergal alumna is connected for life to our network of Old Girls from diverse career portfolios spanning the globe. She graduates with an inquiry mindset ready to solve problems and meet the demands of a rapidly-changing world. School Highlights: -Innovative curriculum digital ecosystems and future-ready programming for students. -Student support with a focus on wellness and student agency. -Small class sizes. -Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered. -Student leadership opportunities at all grade levels. -Opportunities for local and international partnerships and exchanges. -Extensive co-curricular clubs and sports programs. -Award-winning Art Music and Drama departments. -Athletic teams and co-curricular opportunities for all grades. -Scholarships and bursaries available. -Supportive Boarding School community of students from over 16 countries. -More than 9 500 Old Girls around the world. -Alumna-to-alumna networking and mentoring available.
Academics
Summary: Havergal College, one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools, empowers girls to develop into dynamic global leaders with inquiring minds, wisdom and self-knowledge. A Havergal girl is encouraged to investigate and explore the world around her while discovering her own unique capabilities. She is not afraid to ask questions and take risks. She balances a variety of opportunities while living her life with compassion and integrity, knowing she possesses the academic and life skills to make a difference.
Department Director Seonaid Davis
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:
Average Class Size: 18
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 100
Number of AP Courses Offered: 6
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 30%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Technology Center
English
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Microbiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Honors Math
Music
- Band
- Composition
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Screen-Printing
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
Distinctive or New Programs
The Institute At Havergal Offers Students A Forum For Community Involvement Social Leadership And Global Action. This Specially Designed Program Has Connections To Local And International Partners And Encourages Students To Become Engaged With Issues Such As The Un Millenium Development Goals And Food Security.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 40
Average Students Per Dorm: 2
Number of Girls Dorms: 40
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Kitchenette
Student Life
Havergal College’s Boarding School provides unique experiences filled with opportunities for you to learn, grow and make friends that last a lifetime. Boarding life at Havergal is full of cultural richness and diversity; you will make international connections with other Boarders, Day girls and Exchange students. Havergal will quickly be your second home, which is warm, supportive and fun! Boarders and their parents will tell you that the friendships and connections students form at Havergal are life-long. They will also highlight the tremendous academic advantages of being able to live and attend school at Havergal. Boarders will be fully engaged in our student body. Boarders and Day students get to know one another during orientation and through their shared school days, and by participating in school events, weekly assemblies, teams, clubs and other school activities.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Miriam Davidson
Athletics Department Director: Carla DiFillipo
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Screen-Printing
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Martial Arts
- Nordic Skiing
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Graduates
Summary: One hundred percent of our graduates continue to the college of their choice.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Gillian Apps
Class of 2001
Gold medalist 2006 Winter Olympics Canadian Women’s Hockey Team
Sarah Richardson
Class of 1989
Designer and media personality
Pauline Chan
Class of 1983
Anchor for CTV News Toronto
Linda Frum
Class of 1981
Senator and Journalist
Gillian Hawker
Class of 1978
Physician-in-Chief Department of Medicine Women's College Hospital Toronto
Jennifer Tory
Class of 1974
Businesswoman
Carolyn Bennett
Class of 1968
Physician and Canadian Member of Parliament
Jane Carter Urquhart
Class of 1967
Writer and Poet
Margot Kidder
Class of 1966
Actress
Quotes From Alumni
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: 2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $21,500,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Girls
Total Boarding: 50
Total Day: 900
Total Enrollment: 950
Boys: 0
Girls: 950
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $64,000
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $35,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 5%
Average Awarded: $5,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $21,500,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Maggie Houston-White
Admissions Phone: 416 482 4724
Fax: 416 483 9644
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.havergal.on.ca
Nearby Schools
- Upper Canada College - 2mi / 3 km
- The Bishop Strachan School - 2mi / 3 km
- Branksome Hall - 4mi / 6 km
- St. Andrew’s College (ON) - 21mi / 33 km
- Appleby College - 24mi / 39 km








