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Go to child profileFrom pre-K through Grade 12, AvH offers multilingual (German, French and English) private, internationally recognized German general education with special focus on languages, math and sciences offering Quebec High School Diploma or German International Abitur (University entry diploma) which gives students a fast-track to some of the best universities in Canada and abroad. Non-German speaking children are accepted as of age 2 1/2. Children arriving at the age of 9-12 might qualify for a special German immersion class.
What learning looks like now: The health, safety and well-being of students and staff is a top priority. After careful planning and preparation, AvH re-opened its doors August 24th and our children were able to return to school in a carefully structured manner. Since then we continue to monitor, follow and exceed all measures outlined by the government. Face masks are mandatory in all areas of the school. Preschool teachers wear mask and visors in the classroom. Under the current rules and regulations of the Quebec government the distance rule is supplemented by the peer group principle. We have implemented different entrances to minimize contact and maximize distance with disinfection stations at every entrance. Students only move within their age groups. Many activities will take place outdoors where possible and our spacious school grounds provide perfect conditions for this purpose. The cafeteria is offering a selections of cold meals. The extracurricular program cannot take place until further notice.
Additional notes: We have several families doing carpooling
In general, the enrolment period for an upcoming school year runs from January to March. Registration is possible throughout the school year based on availability
The program at Alexander von Humboldt is unique in Canada, principally because it admits students for whom either English, French, or German is the language spoken at home. Students need to use those languages not just to interact with the coursework, but also to make themselves understood to their peers, something which creates a particularly rich academic environment. Students arrive speaking different languages, with different life experiences, yet all share the experience of difference, and are faced each day with the social and linguistic challenges of making themselves understood to others. While they learn languages, they also have a more authentic experience of language than students in the more typical immersion programs found in Canada. Likewise, the atmosphere is particularly conducive to the development of social competencies, including empathy and cooperation, as well as an authentic global perspective through which the core curriculum is taught. The ideal student is one able to thrive in a challenging, diverse academic and social environment.
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
AvH offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
English - 20% | French - 20% | German - 60% |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Preschool to Preschool |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Preschool to Preschool |
Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 7
Recreational sports: N/A
Alexander von Humboldt German International School offers 11 clubs and extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day (3 days/week) | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||
Day | $7,850 | $9,350 | $11,250 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 1 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $5,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
The school is only able to grant a limited number of fee reductions.
Applications must be submitted to Apple Financial Services which provides a confidential analysis of the familial and financial situation.
The final decision lies with the school’s financial aid committee. All applications must be submitted by May 1st prior to the beginning of the school year for which you are applying.
Since personal financial situations may vary from year to year, applications are made on an annual basis.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 300 |
Total enrolment | 300 |
Average class size | 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 50% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 25 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | K - 12 | |
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SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay | ||
English Language Eligibility Certificate |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $200
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
Families who are interested will be invited for a tour and an interview with the principal.
Skype interviews can be arranged for all parents and students who do not live in the area.
The purpose of the interview is to give a general idea about the school and provide an opportunity to ask questions. It is also important to get to know each other and prevent false expectations.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 5 - 10 (95%) | 5 - 10 (95%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | 20 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | 5 |
Alexander von Humboldt German International School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
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Internships |
Mentorship Program | N/A |
University counseling |
What AvH says:
AvH is a member of a network of over 140 German schools abroad. In 2018, we were once again awarded the official “Excellent School Abroad” seal of approval by the German government. We are recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec. Therefore, we can offer two degrees: the internationally respected and globally recognized German International baccalauréat (Abitur), which allows a seamless transition to university studies, as well as the Quebec Secondary School Diploma, which leads to CEGEP. Our school’s academic success is clearly reflected in the fact that our graduates go on to the world’s leading universities.
Since its founding in 1980, AvH has been educating students of German, Canadian and international origin. Our graduates acquire a wide range of skills and competencies and they master three languages: German, French and English. All this prepares them especially well for the challenges of our global world.
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