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Albert College

Grades Preschool — 12 — Belleville, ON (Map)
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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Albert College
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School overview

  • Grades
    Preschool — 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    15 students
  • Tuition
    $24,400 to 94,000/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Special Needs Support
    Indirect Support
  • Enrolment
    205 day students, 95 boarding students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • Associations
    AP, CAIS, CIS Ontario
  • LOCATION
    Belleville, ON (View address)

The big picture on Albert College

We wrote a book reviewing the school

Albert College, Belleville, ON  - The OUR KIDS Feature Review

The 50-page review of Albert College is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.

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We questioned the school administration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"At Albert College in Belleville, Ontario, every student from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 experiences all five of the A’s that are integral to an AC education. Academics are our primary focus, but all students participate in the Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure. By inspiring excellence in the Five A’s, our students develop into well-rounded global citizens within our close family environment. Our students leave as confident, courageous graduates ready for post-secondary education and beyond."

  • Inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment
  • Scholarships and financial assistance available
  • Flexible or full-time boarding and day school
  • International student body from 15+ countries
  • 100% of graduates accepted to post-secondary school
  • Nutritious snacks and meals provided at no extra cost
  • Small classes, with an average of 15 students per class
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer School offered
  • Dedicated Health & Wellness Centre with full-time nurses and on-call doctor
  • Co-curriculars and clubs to inspire every student

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

Albert College provides opportunities for its students, which would be impossible in a larger school. With a focus on the Five A's - Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure - our students have a wide array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities in these areas. Our objective is to help students polish talents and discover new ones all within a caring and nurturing environment that values individuality, compassion, integrity and inclusiveness. Because of our small size, every student is known, and can explore opportunities based on their interests.

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

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

When Albert College opened in 1857, British North America was a group of colonies; forests were still being cleared in Hastings and Frontenac Counties and logs floated down the Moira River. It is Canada’s oldest co-educational boarding and day school.
Albert College was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church as the Belleville Seminary. Due to its strong academic record, Albert College received its university charter in 1866 and was renamed Albert University in honour of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. In 1884, the school stopped offering university credits and became a high school. The original College, located on what is now College Street East, was destroyed by fire in the spring of 1917. The school was rebuilt on Dundas Street West, opening in 1926 and affiliated with the United Church of Canada. Today, Albert College is non-denominational, welcoming students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 from 15+ nations.

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

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

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

Albert College is a family that supports and encourages one another. Our school is small and everyone knows each other no matter what grade you are in. The faculty and staff are caring and supportive, and encourage students to be the very best they can be. Albert College is more than a school, it truly is a family.

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

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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

The faculty and staff at Albert College truly care about each and every student. The boarding staff treat our boarding students like their own children. We truly are a family that studies, plays and grows together. The connections that students make at Albert College, with the staff and with their fellow classmates from around the world are unique and shape them into confident global citizens. Albert College students create friendships that last a lifetime.

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

Albert College is steeped in history and tradition. Founded in 1857, Albert College celebrates its history through traditional events, songs and customs that have been celebrated for decades. From our 100 year old building to the beautiful and historic Memorial Chapel, our traditional Candlelight Carol Service and orientation camp in the fall where the whole school goes camping together. There are many Albert College traditions that make us who we are.

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

Albert College: Parent Review from Mourasia Duffus

Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Mourasia Duffus to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Albert College.
Albert College, Parent Video Review from Mourasia Duffus

Albert College: Alumni Review from Jasper Gilbert

Watch our alum interview with Jasper Gilbert to learn about the unique experience of attending Albert College.
Albert College, Alumnus Video Review from Jasper Gilbert

Albert College: Parent Review from Cynthya Schmidt

Watch our parent interview with Cynthya Schmidt to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Albert College.
Albert College, Parent Video Review from Cynthya Schmidt

Albert College: Alumni Review from Aruna Aundhia

Watch our alum interview with Aruna Aundhia to learn about the unique experience of attending Albert College.
Albert College, Alumnus Video Review from Aruna Aundhia

Parent, Helen Walsh (2023)

(4.8)

Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 — My son was not ecstatic about attending Albert College, or any school for that matter. It was his third high school. He attended two different public schools for Grade 9 and neither was a good fit. He did not like school and there was no real accountability for attendance or homework at those schools. Albert College seemed like a good choice. We met with the Head of School and he welcomed my son to take a chance and see how he felt about AC. He started in Grade 10 and immediately we could see a difference. He attended classes and he started to do his homework. He was made accountable and also did not "fall between the cracks". The teachers were aware that he had not been successful in his other schools and went out of their way to try to ensure that this experience would be different. Long story short, he graduated as an Ontario Scholar and as an Albert Scholar.
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