Havergal College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

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:

Columbia University: 5

Cornell University: 3

Harvard University: 4

London School for the Arts: 1

McGill University: 20

McMaster University: 7

King's College London: 4

University of Pennsylvania: 3

Queen's University: 50

St. Andrews, Scotland: 2

Stanford University: 1

University of California, Los Angeles: 2

Rhode Island School of Design: 2

University of Toronto: 30

University of Western Ontario: 75

Royal College of Surgeons Ireland: 1

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

“I know I can do anything that I set my mind to, and I truly believe this confidence was instilled in me here at Havergal.”

-Gillian Apps, Class of 2001, Gold medalist 2006 Winter Olympics Canadian Women's Hockey Team

“The teachers and friends I met here helped me discover who I was and who I wanted to become. I've said it thousands of times before: Havergal finds you before you do.”

-Dr. Shelly Dev, Class of 1994, critical-care specialist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

“I have such fond memories of my schooling at Havergal. Two of my closest friends were classmates of mine.”

-Carol Welsman, Class of 1978, Jazz Singer

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%

Average Merit Scholarship: 2,000

Current Endowment Amount: $21,500,000

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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