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Go to child profileBond promotes the academic, social & character development of our students within a challenging & supportive learning environment, using enriched ministry approved curriculum. Facilities include a professional stage, double gym, cafeteria, library, computer labs & a wireless campus. Fees include full-day Montessori Casa, Kindergarten, Early Start Literacy, Numeracy, French, Daily Physical Education, Swimming & Before & After school programs.
What learning looks like now: The Bond Academy Secondary remote learning program went online on March 27, 2020, a full ten days before the Ontario school boards. The program utilized a combination of Zoom and Moodle software. Classes run in real time following the schedule we had during the school year. We had a parent interview day in which both local and international parents were contacted. Each period, if a student is absent at the beginning of class, we contact the parents. In the afternoon, teachers hold office hours for extra help. We are planning our Graduation for the fall as we had to cancel the planned event in June. The Bond Academy Elementary program introduced Remote Learning March 25 using Zoom and Google Meet to introduce concepts and content and maintain class identity and relationships with students and staff. Lessons were reinforced with assignments. Homeroom Classes and French in the morning were supplemented with afternoon interactive Music, Drama, Gym and Library. Many athletic events had to be canceled but each week, the Head of Physical Education department sent and demonstrated an athletic program for each grade to follow. At this time, plans are being made for the Grade 8 graduation, Athletics Banquet and Awards Assembly to be reorganized for the fall. We have worked toward maintaining our sense of the Bond Family from a distance.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Boarding | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Day | Preschool - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Homestay | Gr. 8 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
eSchool | Preschool - Gr. 12 | Online | Full-time |
Can boarders live on-campus? No
Begun in 1978, Bond has grown to include a wealth of programs, including those beyond the prospectus of the academy. Because of the association with them, the Academy is proximate to a full range of physical resources and a rich athletics program. Boarding supports international students, including a language centre offering ESL classes and tutorial in addition to core curriculum, as well as provisions for foreign credit equivalency. With AP courses and independent study options, the ideal student is one who is preparing for university enrollment.
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This 50-page review of Bond Academy, published as a book and available to read in full,Focus |
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
Subject | offered |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | High | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
3 to 6 | 3 to 6 | 3 to 6 | 3 to 6 | 3 to 6 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
– | – | – | – | – |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Modern-day technology is never used in the classroom. This can interfere with students' social and emotional development and can be a distraction.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Schools that adhere strictly to the original Montessori program. They follow Montessori principles to the letter.
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 |
Students are placed in a separate special education class.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Program | offered |
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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: This information is not currently available.
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 K, Bond Academy students perform an average of No homework of homework per night.
PS | JK | SK | |
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Bond Academy | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins |
Site Average | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Preschool to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Preschool to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Preschool to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 16
Recreational sports: N/A
Bond Academy offers 19 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $13,000 | $16,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | $3,000 |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | $7,500 |
4th child (sibling) | all students | $14,000 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 350 |
Group 2 | Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 200 |
Total enrolment | 550 |
Average class size | 10 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 30% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 18 |
Five-day boarding program offered | No |
% in boarding (grade-eligible) | 34% |
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 48 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 120 | 150 |
Boarding Enrollment | 30 | 60 | 80 | ||||||||||||
Class Size | 24 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | NS - 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: $150
Deposit:
$1,000
We welcome your inquiries and will make every attempt to answer your questions. For further information on local admissions, please call 416-266-8878, ext. 247; for international admissions, please call 416-266-8878, ext. 490.
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 | JK | SK | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | N/A |
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) | N/A |
Bond Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | N/A |
University counseling |
“Success Starts at Bond”. This slogan couldn’t be more accurate as we look forward and at our past.
Academically, this past school year, we had 135 graduates who went to their choice of University or College this September. Past graduates, University representatives, and our Student Services Department prepares our students in their choices and admissions.
Through Grade 9 to Grade 11, our students have an opportunity to study thirty (30) different subject areas for a broad exposure for future choices and aspirations. Our teaching staff’s certification, interests and experience continue to provide an outstanding community of learners through Ministry accredited curriculum.
Athletics continue to be a cornerstone of our success. Our teams, and individual athletes, are considered formidable competitors in the SSAF league and demonstrate their athletic prowess in major sports such as Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, and, yes, even Ping Pong, in both the Under 16 and Under 20 division for boys and girls.
Student competitions, both internationally and locally, in Mathematics, Science, Computers and Literature have completed with honours. Students participate in general interest clubs and school wide events, such as Robotics, Music, Drama, Community Service, and outdoor activities. We very much appreciate our teachers’ commitment and interest in running these activities.
Through effort, concentration and participation, our student body reflects a dynamic school and caring environment.
Students, staff, both teaching and non-teaching, and parents work cohesively to make Bond a success. I am very proud to be a part of it!
Jeffrey Farber
Secondary School Principal
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