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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
St. Jude's Academy

Grades JK TO Gr. 12 — Mississauga, ON (MAP)
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School address

  • 2150 Torquay Mews, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 2M6 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

St. Jude's Academy offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, door-to-door pickup.

The regions St. Jude's Academy offers busing from are:

  • Milton
  • Brampton
  • Mississauga

Additional notes: To ensure quality, St. Judes's Academy provides its own busing solution to our families.

Our Perspective

How we see St. Jude's Academy

St. Jude’s is, notably, an IB world school which, as of September 2018, will be offering the entire continuum, from the primary years through the high school grades. That’s a draw for the families that enroll here, principally because of the strength of the academic program and the international focus that it allows. The IB was developed to educate toward a facility with the core curriculum—language and numeracy—as well as interpersonal communication, creative engagement with others, and an empathetic view toward the diversity within the global setting. St. Jude’s does all of that, including the values piece, which often isn’t perhaps stressed as much whenever people discuss the IB. The school promotes an understanding of our place in the world, as citizens, in the awareness that other people, of course, are citizens, too, just like us. The culture of the school is close-knit, with small class sizes and an very safe, family feeling throughout. It’s also a very vibrant, active school community--the entire school meets every day for a morning assembly, something that solidifies the sense of place and belonging, something further enhanced by the house system. There’s a lot going on, and every point within the school affords a front-row seat. The ideal student is one able to thrive in a diverse, challenging, socially engaged academic atmosphere.

School's Perspective

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How St. Jude's Academy sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"St. Jude’s Academy (JK-Grade 12) is the leading private university preparatory and IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP) in Mississauga/GTA. Our experienced faculty are world leaders in IB education. The focus on fundamentals and individualized approach ensures 100% of our graduates are accepted into their chosen university while our Phys. Ed, Arts and language specialists nurture the whole student. Supported by our community of faculty and parents, our students are inspired to confidently make their mark in the world."

  • Leading Private University Preparatory and IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP) in Mississauga/GTA.
  • 100% of St Jude's Graduates are Accepted into University of Their Choice
  • Beyond Academics - St. Jude's has a Vibrant Student Life and a Strong Community
  • Elite Prep Basketball Program

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"SJA was the first in Mississauga to offer a continuum of education for students aged 3 to 19. Our students’ experience, their stride and their goals will be helped by the care and expertise of faculty and staff. SJA offers a unique education experience that goes beyond academics and provides a careful balance of Student Life. This careful balance has proven to provide lasting, influential and significant changes in the lives of our students."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"In the caring and vibrant SJA community, students are motivated and guided to take ownership of their intellectual and moral growth and develop the self-esteem and courage. At St. Jude's Academy they will need to deal successfully with the challenges and opportunities that high school and university hold. It is the only school that has a n educational experience designed to inspire and challenge students."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"In the caring and vibrant SJA community, students are motivated and guided to take ownership of their intellectual and moral growth and develop the self-esteem and courage. At St. Jude's Academy they will need to deal successfully with the challenges and opportunities that high school and university hold. It is the only school that has a n educational experience designed to inspire and challenge students."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"SJA is different... their SJA commitment is to ensure that the student always comes first takes is evident in everything at SJA. The faculty/staff goes above and beyond every day to prioritize students’ development of academics, confidence, strong work ethic, independence and effective learning habits. This focus and delivering the recognized IB programs within a caring and vibrant community, motivates students and guides to them to take ownership of their intellectual and moral growth"

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see St. Jude's Academy

Video reviews of St. Jude's Academy

Alum, Wayne Xue (2022)

Watch our alum interview with Wayne Xue to learn about the unique experience of attending St. Jude's Academy.

Alum, Orlando Scarlett (2020)

Watch our alum interview with Orlando Scarlett to learn about the unique experience of attending St. Jude's Academy.

Written reviews of St. Jude's Academy

(4.7)

Parent, Hazel DeFrancesco (2020)

My kids enjoy the small, tight-knit community. Every teacher and faculty member knows them by name ...

(4.7)

Alumnus, Farah Ahmad (2018)

The time I spent at St. Jude's Academy was unforgettable. When I came to St. Jude's Academy I was a ...

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Student, Yousra Al Mograbi (2018)

I have never felt so accepted and part of a community before; St. Jude’s Academy has provided that...
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School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Interview with school leader

Watch our St. Jude's Academy leadership interview with Aaron Sawatsky to learn about the academics, culture, and values of the school.
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Message from school leadership

Aaron Sawatsky, Founder

St. Jude's Academy is distinctive due to the weight we place on achieving fluency in language and effectiveness in numeracy; we instil in all our students a firm practical, cultural and artistic framework which reinforces all academic studies. Our students have confidence to express themselves effectively in both their public and private lives. I encourage parents to come check out our school and see the difference a caring atmosphere can make.

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