• Private Schools
• Compare Schools
• Compare Two Schools

AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Alder Ridge Academy vs. St. Margaret's School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

  Distance From

  Recalculate distance

  Map

  Address

  Address

  25 Kings Cross Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 3V5, Canada

  1080 Lucas Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8X 3P7, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Alder Ridge Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

  Request information

  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  N/A

  1908

  Enrolment

  N/A

  285

  Grades

  N/A

  JK to 12

  Gender

  N/A

  Girls

  Living arrangements

  N/A

  Day, Boarding

  Language of instruction

  N/A

  English

  Faith Based

  N/A

  School focus

  N/A

  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

  N/A

  Balanced

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

  Intellectual

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

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  N/A

  Traditional, International Baccalaureate

  Curriculum pace

  N/A

  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

  N/A

  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”.

  Avg. Class Size

  N/A

  15 to 20

  Special needs support

  N/A

  Learning, Developmental

  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  In-class adaptations

  Preschool/K curriculum

  N/A

  Academic

  Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  N/A

  $17,200 to $32,200

  Boarding Tuition

  N/A

  $54,000 to $69,100

  Financial aid (FA)

  N/A

  Yes

  Students on FA

  N/A

  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

  N/A

  None

  Median FA package size

  N/A

  $0

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  N/A

  19

  Percent in boarding

  N/A

  21%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  N/A

  85%

  Day entry years

  N/A

  JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Boarding entry years

  N/A

  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Day admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Interview required?

  N/A

  Yes: grades Preschool - 12

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
  We have limited information on Alder Ridge Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

  Request information

  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "St. Margaret's School (SMS) is a girls-centred, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme school. At SMS, we are focused on STEM-X education. We provide a personalized learning experience in an environment where students can be daring, gain confidence and discover their passions. Our student-directed programs equip students with the knowledge, attitudes, and courage to thrive in their studies, careers, and life. SMS is an independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, BC, Canada."

  • SMS is Western Canada's only girl-centred boarding school
  • SMS was the first girls-school in Canada to integrate a STEM curriculum into daily programs
  • Visual and performing arts options are woven into our weekly programs
  • Athletes can pursue both individual and team sports in our indoor and outdoor athletic facilities
  • Our residences, just steps from school, offer both community with dorm sisters and private spaces
  • Near lakes, parks and ocean, our location and climate provide outdoor activities throughout the year
  • SMS offers a bias free, non-denominational education focused on building confident leaders

  Array

  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "Since 1908, St. Margaret's has evolved to support the growth, learning and goals of young women. Programs inspire girls to develop confidence, express and pursue their ideas, ask questions in a safe environment, and expand their view of the world and their place in it. This exceptional day and boarding school community values each voice, each culture, and each personal journey. Students flourish where they feel valued and encouraged to become leaders."

  Array

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available

  Array

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available

  Array

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available

  Array

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available

  Array

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "St. Margaret's challenges and overcomes gender biases of the traditional classroom by offering a welcoming, girl-centred culture of self-discovery and achievement. Girls are encouraged to see themselves as leaders.
  Our STEM-X programs provide an enhanced curriculum and hands-on learning to serve multiple learning styles.
  The natural setting is perfectly suited to indoor and outdoor experiential learning."

  Array

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available

  Array

  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "When your classroom includes a 22-acre wooded campus the learning experiences becomes heightened and special. The temperate climate of Vancouver Island allows many year-round activities outdoors at nearby parks, lakes and the ocean.
  
  Our campus is purpose-designed for experiential learning beyond campus walls, with classroom doors leading directly to nature trails, learning gardens and outdoor classroom spaces."

  Array

  What might families find surprising about your school?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  "SMS celebrates the common threads of friendship, growth and exploration that bind us together. We also honour our widely varied cultures, languages, and beliefs. While our name may begin with 'Saint' the school does not offer religious programming. We welcome many faiths, religions, cultural observations and personal identities.
  
  Families comment on the friendly and collegiate atmosphere of our campus where students from Junior Kindergarten to Senior School often spend time together."

  Array

  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available

  Array

  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL

  Information not available