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AN OUR KIDS REPORT: vs. North Star Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  950 Élodie-Boucher, Laval, Quebec, H7W 0C6, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  0

  Enrolment

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  205

  Grades

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  7 to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Boarding, Day

  Language of instruction

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  English, French

  Faith Based

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  School focus

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  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  Intellectual

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

  Social

  The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Traditional

  Curriculum pace

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  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

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  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

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  13 to 19

  Special needs support

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  Developmental, Behavioral

  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $12,400 to $19,500

  Boarding Tuition

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  $24,000 to $31,500

  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  7 to 11

  Median FA package size

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  $2,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  34

  Percent in boarding

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  10%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  86%

  Day entry years

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  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Boarding entry years

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  9, 10, 11, 12

  Day admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades 7 - 12

  SSAT required

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  No

  English Language Eligibility Certificate Required

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  No

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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

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  NORTH STAR ACADEMY

  "NSAL is the only English private high school on Montreal's North Shore for grades 7-12. We offer an enriched curriculum that fosters engaged, community-oriented students. Our small class sizes and personalized approach to teaching ensures that we prioritize each student, each day. Our unique Community Connections program develops students' global citizenship through diverse experiential opportunities, such as volunteering and co-curricular field trips. No certificate of eligibility is required."

  • Building positive relationships
  • Varying the curriculum to meet advanced learner’s
  • Setting goals to focus our learning
  • Keeping class sizes small
  • Signature Programs, Activities and Community Connections
  • Innovating our approaches to always offer the best
  • Connecting with community through real-life experiences
  • Customized learning and programs for every students’ needs
  • Using technology to enhance our teaching and learning
  • Providing opportunities to grow locally and internationally

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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  NORTH STAR ACADEMY

  "We believe that students should experience real life learning and we place importance on bridging the gap between theory and practice. NSAL has developed Signature Programs, such as the Signature Community Connections, for experiential learning opportunities where students can develop their skills, increase their tacit knowledge, clarify values and develop their capacity to contribute to their communities. We teach not only for school but for life."

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

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

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

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

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  NORTH STAR ACADEMY

  "The reason parents choose North Star Academy Laval over and over for their children is because they know that NSAL prioritizes each student, each day. We are always innovating our approaches to deliver the best and use differentiated learning to meet our student's needs. At NSAL the "Circle of Success" is a key ingredient, where students, parents, teachers and the administration unite to help each student reach their full potential."

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

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  "NSAL is the only English private high school in Laval. Situated directly off highway 13, we are only 16 minutes from Fairview Pointe-Claire, 13 minutes from Centropolis and 15 min from Place Vertu. Knowing your child is in good hands in high school is the peace of mind parents look for in a school."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  NORTH STAR ACADEMY

  "Families are enthralled by the various opportunities presented by the Academy. Whether it be an academic contest, educational outing, guest speaker or volunteer initiative, NSAL is always encouraging students to try something new; "the more you do, the more you become!". Parents also value NSAL's Grade 12 Pre-University program that can be completed in 1 year as they apply to some of the bets Universities in Montreal or anywhere in the world!"

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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