AN OUR KIDS REPORT:NOIC Academy vs. Banbury Crossroads Academy

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

    Map

    Address

    Address

    50 Featherstone Ave, Markham, Ontario, L3S 2H4, Canada

    2451 Dieppe Ave SW #201, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7K1, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    2004

    1979

    Enrolment

    289

    40

    Grades

    9 to 12

    1 to 12

    Gender

    Coed

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    Boarding, Day

    Day

    Language of instruction

    English

    English

    Faith Based

    School focus

    Academic

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Emotional
    The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Traditional, International Baccalaureate

    Progressive

    Curriculum pace

    Standard-enriched
    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.
    Standard-enriched
    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

    Academic culture

    Rigorous
    A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.
    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

    Avg. Class Size

    6 to 15

    6 to 8

    Special needs support

    Gifted learner support

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $8,000

    $18,800

    Boarding Tuition

    $18,000

    Financial aid (FA)

    No

    No

    Students on FA

    0%

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    None

    None

    Median FA package size

    $0

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    72

    3

    Percent in boarding

    93%

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    90%

    0%

    Day entry years

    Boarding entry years

    9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Not available

    Interview required?

    No

    Yes: grades 1 - 12

    SSAT required

    No

    No

  • OUR PERSPECTIVE

    The Our Kids Review

    The Our Kids Review

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    Our Take

    Our Take

    NOIC ACADEMY

    NOIC was founded in 2004 in order to support international learners intending to enter post-secondary study in North America. The enrollment is relatively small, at just shy of 300, which is rightly a draw—students are known here, rather than lost in the shuffle as the might be at larger international institutions. It offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma in conjunction with the IB Diploma Program, and has been an accredited IB school since 2015. The academic program is rigorous, as are the supports for students who are arriving from overseas and adapting, in some cases, to learning in an English language environment. The ideal student is one looking to learn in an international setting and intending to advance to post-secondary study.

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  • School’s perspective

    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    NOIC ACADEMY

    "NOIC ACADEMY is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Being a full-time, high end private boarding secondary school, it has offered the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) since 2004. In March, 2015, it was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to become an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). NOIC ACADEMY is co-inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and IBO."

    • High-end secondary boarding school in Ontario
    • Mandarin service
    • Exceptional VIP tutoring to every student
    • Offers ESL and social volunteering
    • IB school
    • Online education
    • OSSD Online credit course
    • ELearning online OSSD

    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

    "Banbury Crossroads Academy serves students with diverse learning needs through a unique, student-paced program. Class sizes of 8:1 guarantee personalized attention. Our inclusive approach integrates Academy students with Banbury Crossroads School peers for field trips, physical education, and events, promoting community and inclusion. Specialization is achieved via distinct curricular classrooms and tailored resources, enhancing every student's educational path. Become Your Best, with Banbury Crossroads Academy!"

    • Social development, and emotional self-regulation skills
    • Uniquely low class sizes, averaging 8 students per 2 education staff
    • Teacher-guided, flexible pacing encourages students to reach their maximum potential
    • Targeted, individualized supports and accommodations
    • Specializing in supporting neurodivergence, learning challenges, and diverse needs
    • Distinct curricular classrooms with a teacher supported by a specialized educational assistant
    • Graduates earn their Alberta Diploma or the Alberta Certificate of Achievement
    • Healthy, safe, positive, collaborative environment
    • Promotes connecting to a student's intrinsic motivation, genuinely enabling learning to be fun
    • Become Your Best!

    Array

    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    NOIC ACADEMY

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    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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  • SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

    Message from school leadership

    Message from school leadership

    Welcome to NOIC Academy, a premier private secondary school where high standards, exceptional academic achievement and personalized programming are at the heart of our educational philosophy. At NOIC Academy, we believe in the power of mentoring and tailor-made programming. Our dedicated staff works closely with each student to understand their unique needs and strengths, providing personalized guidance and academic support to ensure their success and acceptance into highly respected international universities.

     

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  • ACADEMICS

    • OVERALL CURRICULUM


      Primary Curriculum

      Primary Curriculum

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Traditional


      Secondary Curriculum

      Secondary Curriculum

      NOIC ACADEMY

      International Baccalaureate

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.


      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.


      What the school says about their curriculum

      What the school says about their curriculum

      NOIC ACADEMY

      NOIC ACADEMY of both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (IBDP). Being a full-time, high end private boarding secondary school, it has offered the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) since 2004 with 667013 as its school code. In March, 2015, it was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to become an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Its school license code is 049719. NOIC ACADEMY is co-inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and IBO.

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    • CURRICULUM PACE


      Pace

      Pace

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Standard-enriched

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      Standard-enriched


      Our Take

      Our Take

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.


      What the school says

      What the school says

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Students complete up to 3 courses per semester with 3 semesters from September to June each year. We support face to face learning with eLearning opportunities for students. We also offer summer school credit courses for students during July and August.

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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    • ACADEMIC CULTURE


      Culture

      Culture

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Rigorous


      Our Take

      Our Take

      NOIC ACADEMY

      A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.


      What the school says

      What the school says

      NOIC ACADEMY

      NOIC ACADEMY has very unique model for education offering a mentor / tutor program for every student as they begin their time at our school. While the education culture is rigorous, the model is very supportive with mentoring/ tutoring provided for one hour every day.

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

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      Approach to student honours

      Approach to student honours

      NOIC ACADEMY

      "We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      "We intentionally avoid all forms of public distinction between students in terms of academic performance."

    • DEVELOPMENTAL PRIORITIES


      Primary

      Primary

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Intellectual
      The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      Balanced
      Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.


      Secondary

      Secondary

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Not applicable
      Not applicable

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      Emotional
      The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."


      What the school says

      What the school says

      NOIC ACADEMY

      Information not available

      BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

      Information not available

  • EXTRACURRICULARS

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Badminton

    Baseball

    Basketball

    Canoeing/Kayaking

    Cricket

    Cross-country skiing

    Cycling

    Downhill skiing

    Equestrian

    Fencing

    Field Hockey

    Figure Skating

    Football

    Golf

    Gymnastics

    Ice Hockey

    Ice Skating

    Lacrosse

    Martial Arts

    Mountain biking

    Racquet Ball

    Rowing

    Rugby

    Running

    Sailing

    Skateboarding

    Snowboarding

    Soccer

    Softball

    Squash

    Swimming

    Tennis

    Track & Field

    Volleyball

    Weightlifting

    Wrestling

    Archery

    Curling

    Ultimate


    Clubs Offered

    Clubs offered

    NOIC ACADEMY

    Ballet and Classical Ballet
    Yoga
    Yearbook
    Student Council
    Scouting
    Science Club
    School newspaper
    Round Square
    Robotics club
    Radio club
    Poetry/Literature club
    Photography
    Paintball
    Outdoor Education
    Outdoor Club
    Online Magazine
    Musical theatre/Opera
    Math Club
    Jazz Ensemble
    Habitat for Humanity
    Foreign Language Club
    Environmental Club
    Drama Club
    Debate Club
    Dance Club
    Computer Club
    Community Service
    Choir
    Chess Club
    Band
    Audiovisual Club
    Astronomy Club
    Art Club
    Animation

    BANBURY CROSSROADS ACADEMY

    Ballet and Classical Ballet
    Yoga
    Yearbook
    Student Council
    Scouting
    Science Club
    School newspaper
    Round Square
    Robotics club
    Radio club
    Poetry/Literature club
    Photography
    Paintball
    Outdoor Education
    Outdoor Club
    Online Magazine
    Musical theatre/Opera
    Math Club
    Jazz Ensemble
    Habitat for Humanity
    Foreign Language Club
    Environmental Club
    Drama Club
    Debate Club
    Dance Club
    Computer Club
    Community Service
    Choir
    Chess Club
    Band
    Audiovisual Club
    Astronomy Club
    Art Club
    Animation


    What the school says

    What the school says

    NOIC ACADEMY

  • Financial Aid

    Grades eligible

    Grades eligible

    Students on aid

    Students on aid

    0%

    0%

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    $0

    $0

  • ADMISSIONS

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    90%

    0%

    Day entry years

    Boarding entry years

    9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Not available

    Interview required?

    No

    Yes: grades 1 - 12

    SSAT required

    No

    No

    SSAT(out of province) required

    No

    No

    Entrance exams required

    Yes: grades 9 - 12

    No

    Entrance essay required

    No

    No

    Application fee required

    No

    No

    Type of student school is looking for

    Type of student school is looking for

    What the school says

    What the school says

    NOIC ACADEMY

    Transcript from student's previous school is mandatory with their application.

  • NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Alumni

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