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Go to child profileEstablished in 1991, Bronte College is a private IB World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. We pride ourselves on offering a progressive, rigorous education utilizing the latest technology, a wide course selection and small class sizes. Enrichment programs include the IB Diploma Programme, Pre-IB and Advanced Placement (AP). With 400 local and international students from more than 30 countries, we offer a truly global education, preparing students for post-secondary success.
What learning looks like now: Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, many changes have come to Bronte College to ensure our students are continuing to receive uninterrupted quality education. We are pleased to be able to offer in-person classes and the option of online learning to accommodate students affected by worldwide travel restrictions. COVID-19 safety protocols have been implemented on campus and in our residence building, including: mandatory face masks to be worn in public areas (classrooms, hallways, cafeteria etc.), additional sanitization stations on campus, enhanced daily cleaning of the school, physical distancing policies and temperature checks for any person entering the building. Classes are continuing to run both in person and online, following the regular school timetable. Students enrolled in online learning are required to have access to a computer and strong internet connection. Our online learning offers both live and recorded class lessons and consistent communication with teachers and guidance counsellors. Online students are included in activities on campus, such as opportunities to earn community service hours virtually. Our Residence Staff continues to provide fun, interactive social activities for students living on campus, after-school and on weekends, promoting positive mental health while adhering to our physical distancing policies.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Boarding | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
eSchool | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | Online | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Can boarders live on-campus? Yes
Any way you look at it, there’s a lot going on at Bronte College. The student population is predominantly boarding, which in turn provides a foundation for the life of the school. Students arrive each year from more than 30 countries from around the world, and the instruction adopts an international gaze as well. AP, IB—the academic programs are focused intently on the progression to university, and to ensure success in post-secondary life. The ideal student is one who will thrive within a very diverse, challenging, globally minded academic environment.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
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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 |
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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 |
Bronte College 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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Extra support |
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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.
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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) |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 6
Recreational sports: 6
Bronte College offers 15 clubs and extracurricular programs.
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $21,000 | $18,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | $1,500 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 20 |
Group 2 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 380 |
Total enrolment | 400 |
Average class size | 18 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Five-day boarding program offered | No |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | ||
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
OSSD ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
We admit students on a case-by-case basis, looking at their overall history to truly understand the type of applicant in consideration. Typically, we require at least a 75% average with consistent grades over the last 3 years of study. English, Math and Science tend to carry heavier weight when considering applicants. In some cases, we ask for a written essay, study plan, or interview to allow applicants to explain their academic history and what they would like to achieve at Bronte College.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Applicants for the IB Diploma Programme are expected to have at least an 80% average, very strong English (IELTS 6.0+), and exemplary leadership, community involvement and extra-curricular experience.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Applicants for the Advanced Placement Program must be applying to our Grade 12 OSSD program and are expected to have at least an 80% average.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.brontecollege.ca or submit a completed application form directly to our Admissions Office.
A completed application would include:
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 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | 200 |
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 |
Bronte College 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 |
What Bronte College says:
"To open one's mind to the love of learning is to open the world in unimaginable ways"
August 4, 2020
Accepting Applications for September 2020
There are limited spaces available for September 2020. Apply Today!
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May 26, 2020
COVID-19: Bronte College's Response & Plans for 2020-2021
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Bronte College has adapted to changing times and implemented a new Online Learning Program for our students.
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