AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Royal Crown School vs. St. Anne's School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    4620 Finch Ave East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 4G2, Canada

    306 St. John's Sideroad, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 4B4, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    2005

    2020

    Enrolment

    300

    173

    Grades

    7 to 12

    5 to 10

    Gender

    Coed

    Girls

    Living arrangements

    Boarding, Day

    Day

    Language of instruction

    English

    English

    Faith Based

    School focus

    Academic

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

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

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Progressive

    Traditional

    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.

    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”.

    Avg. Class Size

    10 to 15

    18 to 22

    Special needs support

    Gifted learner support

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $22,800

    $41,440

    Boarding Tuition

    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

    Yes

    Students on FA

    0%

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    7 to 12

    5 to 10

    Median FA package size

    $0

    $7,500

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    50

    29

    Percent in boarding

    33%

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    0%

    0%

    Day entry years

    7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades 7 - 12

    Yes

    SSAT required

    No

    No

  • OUR PERSPECTIVE

    The Our Kids Review

    The Our Kids Review

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    “There’s an awareness that success can mean many different things to different people, but that for everyone, success is personal and about reaching personal goals, not institutional ones.” “In some senses it is within a second generation of international schools in Canada, at least as we typically think of them today. The concept was crafted in the 1970s in response to Canada’s growing desirability as an educational destination.” “There is so much diversity in the ranks—you’re as likely to meet a basketball prodigy as you are a competitive mathematician—it can be hard to know what the students share. One, though, is an overt orientation toward academic achievement.”
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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    Our Take

    Our Take

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    Royal Crown is an international school, as reflected both in its programs as well as the student population. Students arriving from overseas can choose to stay within the Royal Crown residence, or homestay with a local family. Supports, such as ESL instruction and levelling are available to those who need it, as well as counselling around visa and travel requirements. There are also extracurricular programs developed with the overseas student very much in mind. Likewise, class sizes are kept small in order to provide opportunities to build instruction around the students’ specific strengths. The ideal student is one looking for a supportive, vibrant international educational experience.

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    Launched in 2022, St. Anne’s is an all-girls school that resides on an expansive campus. The school is setting high standards from the outset. It offers a safe, nurturing, and caring environment where girls strive for academic excellence while developing their abilities through robust athletics, arts, drama, and music programs. A wide variety of extracurriculars helps girls find their passions, boost their confidence, and sets them up for a lifetime of self-discovery. St. Anne’s curriculum is designed to foster sisterhood, develop leadership skills, and embolden girls with an “I can do anything” mindset.

     

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  • INSIDER PERSPECTIVES

    Written Reviews

    Written Reviews

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    "The school gave me a feeling of acceptance and being included."
    Ziqi Liu - Student   (Jan 23, 2023)
    Royal Crown School is a beautiful place with high-quality constructions, teaching systems, and meals... View full review

    "The diversity of Royal Crown's students is absolutely incredible!"
    Godson Okokoh - Student   (Oct 18, 2023)
    I enjoy it for the most part. Your school experience at Royal Crown is absolutely fantastic! It's li... View full review

    "I love being here: the environment, the people, the basketball programs all make it worthwhile."
    Favour Nkemka - Student   (Oct 18, 2023)
    I greatly enjoy going to Royal Crown. I love being here, the environment, the people, the basketball... View full review

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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  • School’s perspective

    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    "Royal Crown School's purpose is to unleash the potential in each student and set them on a path for a successful life. On our modern campus, we provide rigorous, progressive academics with individual attention and small class sizes to ensure success for all our students. Our Nike sponsored basketball program sends graduates to NCAA schools and even the NBA. Our diverse school community, with students from over 20 countries, provides an energizing, caring environment, which opens minds and doors to the world."

    • Rigorous progressive academics
    • Small class sizes (10-15 students in each class)
    • Individual attention and care from teachers and guidance counselors to guarantee academic success
    • Best-in-class elite & developmental basketball programs led by renowned coaches
    • Diverse student body with international students from all over the world and elite student athletes
    • Co-Curricular programs and clubs
    • Boarding facilities for international students
    • Modern campus with swimming pool and full-service cafeteria
    • 100% post secondary education placement
    • Scholarships and Financial aid available

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    "Welcome to St. Anne’s School, an all-girls independent school in Aurora, Ontario, offering a warm and inspirational learning environment for girls to build character, own their voice, and strive for distinction. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of co-curriculars and a robust athletic program along with a strong focus on arts, drama, and music. A St. Anne’s education sets the foundation for a lifetime of self-discovery, sparks a passion for knowledge, and prepares young women to build a better world."

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    "1. Individual Attention & Care to ensure Academic Success: Small class sizes, free tutoring. extra guidance staff. 2. Elite Basketball Program: Coaches with college, national & professional experience, fully integrated schedule allowing for daily training while prioritizing academics, development approach, graduates in NCAA, NBA and Canada National teams. 3. Diverse Student Body: Students come from many countries, learning about different cultures, caring community where everyone belongs."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    "Royal Crown School's mission is to unleash student potential through a series of uniqueness (small class sizes - 10/15 students per class, personalized individual attention with extra guidance support) and activities (Elite Basketball Program, After-class C.A.S.E. activities - Creativity, Activity, Service and Enrichment: visual arts, movie, newspaper, cooking, music...). The objective is to enable students to learn and demonstrate leadership skills that empower themselves for success."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    "Families will experience diversity and inclusion as 50% of of our students are coming from Canada and 50% from international countries. This is a huge opportunity to learn new cultures, new habits between each other, and to make friends forever."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    "Families will discover how Royal Crown School is integrated in various aspects: all facilities (classrooms, gym, cafeteria, swimming pool) under one roof, Academics and Athletics students attend the same classes, the Elite Basketball Program includes a strong academic component in the basketball program."

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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  • SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

    Message from school leadership

    Message from school leadership

    Royal Crown School is a very special place. I love seeing our students every day and working to provide them with the best possible experience. Our teachers and staff all believe strongly that every young person has powerful potential and in the right environment, they will thrive. We are all dedicated to creating this energizing environment and unleashing the potential in each student to set them on a path to a successful life.

    Here at our school, we take extra care of our students and ensure each and every one is given individual attention and guidance to achieve academic success.  We welcome students from all over the world. Our diversity enriches our community and prepares our students to engage the world.

    We are a fairly new school, founded in 2005, and we pride ourselves on being agile and innovative. A few years back we started an elite developmental basketball program which has garnered national attention and already sent several graduates to NCAA division 1 schools in the United States, Canadian National teams and even to the NBA.

    We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about Royal Crown School. We invite you to drop by our campus, reach out to our admissions team and attend one of our open houses. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about what makes our school extra ordinary and maybe the right fit for your child.

    Sincerely,

    Michael Burke

    Head of School

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  • ACADEMICS

    • OVERALL CURRICULUM


      Primary Curriculum

      Primary Curriculum

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      Progressive

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Traditional


      Secondary Curriculum

      Secondary Curriculum

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      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.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      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.


      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      Not applicable

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      What the school says about their curriculum

      What the school says about their curriculum

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      Royal Crown Academic School follows the Ontario Secondary School Curriculum. We are inspected by the Ministry of Education and are recognized as an Ontario credit-granting institution.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    • CURRICULUM PACE


      Pace

      Pace

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      Standard-enriched

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      Our Take

      Our Take

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      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.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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      What the school says

      What the school says

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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    • ACADEMIC CULTURE


      Culture

      Culture

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      Rigorous

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      Our Take

      Our Take

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

      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”.

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      What the school says

      What the school says

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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      Approach to student honours

      Approach to student honours

      ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

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

      ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

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  • 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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    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

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

  • Financial Aid

    Grades eligible

    Grades eligible

    7 - 12

    5 - 10

    Students on aid

    Students on aid

    0%

    0%

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    $0

    $7,500

  • ADMISSIONS

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    0%

    0%

    Day entry years

    7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades 7 - 12

    Yes

    SSAT required

    No

    No

    SSAT(out of province) required

    No

    No

    Entrance exams required

    No

    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

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    We are looking for a variety of students from different backgrounds to join our diverse and caring community. For our basketball program specifically, we are looking for student athletes with talent and a great passion for the sport. We want all our students to align with and be guided by our school values: 1.) We are a caring community 2.) We aim high 3.) We have grit 4.) We embrace our diversity 5.) We always do the right thing.

    What the school says

    What the school says

    ROYAL CROWN SCHOOL

    Step 1: 

    • Student submits application form along with $250 CAD application fee

    Step 2: 

    • Student submits transcripts from previously attended institutions

    Step 3: 

    • Student meets with a recruitment officer to review their documents

    Step 4

    • Interview with Admissions team member

    ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL

    STEP 1:

    Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable application fee of $175. (Application link above)

    STEP 2:

    Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email and have access to the Application Checklist. This includes access to upload the following required documents:
     

    • Recent photo of the candidate
    • Candidate Statement Form
    • Confidential School Recommendation Form (sent directly to a teacher)
    • Previous two years of final June report cards (June 2022 and 2023)
    • Current year report cards (Fall and Winter – as these become available)
    • A sampling of earned certificates and awards (if received)

    STEP 3:
     

    Students being considered for entry will be invited to a 30-minute formal candidate interview. Our main intake years include Grades 5, 7, 8 and 9, as these grades have the most available positions. Positions in all other grades are limited to attrition.

     

    STEP 4:
     

    Applications that are completed, along with the candidate interview, by December 1, 2023, will be considered in our first round of Admission offers.

     

    The following decisions will be made:
     

    • Accepted for September 2024
    • Waitlisted (additional documentation may be requested)
    • Declined (the candidate will not be successful in our program at this time)

    Admission decisions will be sent out Thursday, December 14, 2023. Admission offers after this date will be made on a rolling basis and will be dependent on the available spots that remain.


    English Requirements
     

    St. Anne’s School does not offer an ESL program. For students to be successful at St. Anne’s School, they must demonstrate fluency in English in both oral and written communication. Applicants applying to Grades 5 through 11 whose first language is not English may be required to complete an English proficiency test such as the TOEFLIELTS, or Duolingo assessment.

  • NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Alumni

    Alumnus (year)
    Accomplishment

    Joshua Primo (2020)
    Joshua Primo is a professional basketball player. He currently plays in the NBA, as a shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs.
    Latasha Lattimore (2021)
    Latasha Lattimore is a Div 1 NCAA college basketball player. She played her freshman year at University of Texas and has committed to the Hurricanes at the University of Miami for her sophomore year.
    Shayeann Day-Wilson (2021)
    Shayeann Day-Wilson is a Division 1 NCAA basketball player. She currently plays for Duke University and is also a member of the U19 Canada National team.
    Michael Evbagharu (2022)
    Michael Evbagharu is a current member of the U18 Canadian National team.
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