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Go to child profileApplewood Academy is a therapeutic boarding school for students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions. We are experienced in special education, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and child/adolescent management. We maintain academic and residential placements by establishing therapeutic relationships; applying cognitive-behavioural management; implementing individualized learning programs; and utilizing continuous clinical and academic support. Academic:Sept-Jun; Summer: Jul-Aug.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Gr. 1 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Boarding | Gr. 1 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Can boarders live on-campus? No
Every private school exists to meet the needs of a specific set of learners, which is something that on the whole differentiates private education from the public system. And in that sense, you can’t find a better example than Applewood. It isn’t the right school for all students, but for a specific set of students—principally ones that require therapeutic support and individual learning programs—it is unequalled. When students arrive at Applewood they find themselves in an environment in which they are at the centre of the program, not somewhere ancillary to that. They also find a staff that is expert in their needs, and can envision their path to success. It’s a great school, and a great story. The ideal student is the one who is struggling elsewhere, and who can benefit from a dedicated, empathetic, specialized environment.
Focus | Special needs |
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Academic | Special needs , Troubled Teens |
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses 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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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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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 |
Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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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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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration (The main focus is on acceleration. This means that all students work at a much quicker pace than public school peers (usually working at least one grade-level ahead). )
Program | offered |
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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) |
In grade Gr. 12, Applewood Academy students perform an average of No homework of homework per night.
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Applewood Academy | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins |
Site Average | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 14
This information is not currently available.
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Day (Domestic) | $27,500 | |||||||||||
Day (International) | $29,750 | |||||||||||
Boarding (Domestic) | $77,500 | |||||||||||
Boarding (International) | $79,750 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | 3% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 5 |
Group 2 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 30 |
Total enrolment | 35 |
Average class size | 4 to 6 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 65% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
Five-day boarding program offered | Yes |
% in boarding (grade-eligible) | 59% |
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Day Enrollment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Boarding Enrollment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Class Size | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
Given our focus on both treatment and academics, AAPL requires the completion of a detailed application form as well as consent to access and review any previous clinical information related to the student's problems (i.e., school, psychological, medical, psychiatric, etc. reports). This background information, as well as our independent clinical assessment, enables us to develop an individualized treatment and academic plan for the student.
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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every stage of life brings exciting challenges as well as problematic obstacles. At Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning, we offer students a confidential and safe classroom to learn the necessary skills to manage.
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning began building its team of educational and mental health professionals in 2001. Students and families are offered a dedicated staff with specialized experience in Special Education, Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychometry and Social Work.
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning is a privately operated school, licensed by the Ministry of Education, to provide educational programming for students from kindergarten to grade 8, who have exceptional treatment and behavioural needs.
At Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning, our primary goal is to provide children with opportunities for academic success and thereby create a positive attitude toward an environment that is often avoided, due to their previous negative experiences.
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning’s mission is to maintain the child’s academic placement through the development of therapeutic relationships, the application of behavioral management techniques, the implementation of individualized learning programs and continuous clinical and academic support.
Applewood Academy’s vision is that children with specialized treatment needs will have access to high quality, compassionate and therapeutic educational programming that allows for the simultaneous delivery of educational and therapeutic interventions.
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning has set its’ goals:
We look forward to hearing from you with any inquiries you may have. Feel free to contact us at any time!
Sincerely,
Terry Stevenson
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When is the application deadline for Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. The application deadline for boarding students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning?
The overall acceptance rate at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning is 100%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning?
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning has a Student-paced approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Accelerated). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning?
There are 35 students enrolled at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning from Gr. 1 to Gr. 12. 65% are international students. 5 are Day students. 30 are Boarding students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning wear uniforms?
No
Does Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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