AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Esprit Academy vs. Appleby College

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    300-39 Pleasant Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1K2, Canada

    540 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3P1, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    1911

    Enrolment

    N/A

    785

    Grades

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    7 to 12

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Boarding, Day

    Language of instruction

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    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

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

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    N/A

    Liberal Arts

    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

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    12 to 16

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

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    $43,090 to $52,310

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    $70,050 to $85,970

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    Yes

    Students on FA

    N/A

    20%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    7 to 12

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $31,250

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    131

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    35%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    N/A

    32%

    Day entry years

    N/A

    7, 8, 9, 10, 11

    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Oct 31, 2022

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades 7 - 12

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

    "Founded in 1911 and located on a picturesque 60-acre campus in Oakville, Ontario, Appleby College is a university preparatory, coeducational day/boarding school for students in Grades 7–12. At Appleby, we believe every student deserves an opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. An education that offers them the chance to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside of the classroom. Hallmarks of the Appleby experience include our Grade 12 boarding programme; our extensive athletics, arts, service and clubs; our emphasis on global learning and cultural understanding with participation in a global learning experience as a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma; our commitment to financial assistance with over $5.3 million in bursaries, loans and scholarships annually; and our experiential learning programme centred around the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. This coming school year we will be introducing three new diploma specializations in Business, S.T.E.M., and the Creative Arts to complement the existing Global Leadership and AP Capstone programmes. To learn more about Appleby please visit us at www.appleby.on.ca. To arrange a tour, please contact Sophie Grossman, Executive Director, Admissions at [email protected]."

    • Over $5.3 million in financial assistance annually
    • 20 AP courses & AP Capstone programme
    • Social Emotional Learning and Positive Education
    • S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus
    • Student Leadership programme
    • Co-curricular Passport: athletics, arts, service and 100+ clubs
    • Grade 12 boarding programme
    • Appleby College Diploma with Distinction in Global Leadership

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

    "Differentiators for Appleby include; our emphasis on experiential learning - Grade 12 boarding; our northern campus and outdoor leadership programs; participation in an international learning experience. Our commitment to developing global competencies in our students by embedding cultural awareness and understanding in all aspects of the Appleby experience. Our caring and nurturing culture where students can thrive knowing that they are supported and belong."

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

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

    Information not available

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

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

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

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

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

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

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

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

    "Families choose Appleby for multiple reasons including; the rigor of our academic programme and the fact our graduates attend some of the finest universities in the world. Our emphasis on global and cultural understanding and the diverse/welcoming character of our school community. The breadth of our athletic, arts and service co-curricular programmes. Experiential education is also a key consideration - our norther campus, boarding and global experiences."

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

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

    "At Appleby we are fortunate to have a community that recognizes, appreciates and celebrates all of the elements that contribute to an Appleby College education. From our caring and nurturing culture to the growth experiences embedded in our boarding, experiential global education programmes to the incredible support the school receives from our Parents Association and Alumni, we have been able to build a legacy that speaks to the enduring nature of the Appleby experience."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

    "At Appleby, we want to make sure that prospective students and their families fully understand what the Appleby experience is truly all about so that when it comes to them choosing Appleby there are no surprises. If there is one area that some families find surprising it is the size and global reach of our Alumni community. We are fortunate to have an active and engaged network of 8,000+ Blue Dogs living around the world, many of whom are still very involved in our community as mentors."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    APPLEBY COLLEGE

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