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Go to child profileBurlington Royal Arts Academy is a private secondary school offering a provincial academic and arts-focused curriculum. Guided by outstanding faculty, students pursue artistic excellence through a variety of experiences. Disciplines include Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Media Arts and Animation Studies. With 100% university acceptance, students are able to take the skills and portfolios they build here towards their future studies and careers.
What learning looks like now: In these times, with safe and careful planning and our care for each other at our unique school, a first-class face-to-face education will continue unhindered. Whether this teaching and learning are delivered remotely, in a hybrid format, or in-person within our spacious classes, success for our students will continue, and key components will always be our individual care, student-specific guidance, and in particular the low ratio of teachers to students in our classrooms.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Additional notes: A travel allowance is offered if travelling from distance or by public transit. International students have access to airport pick-up. Please inquire with the BRAA admissions department.
Small class sizes, personalized instruction, a close-knit student body are all primary draws to the program, as well they should be. The focus in the arts inflects instruction from math to music—students are encouraged to find their voice and capitalize on their creativity in all curricular areas. The ability to drill down on specific arts disciplines within the course of the academic day, too, is key, allowing students to follow their passions in a supportive setting with others of a similar mind, talent, and disposition. An international student body adds a welcome element to the student experience.
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Arts: Performing arts • Acting • Dance • Music • Visual arts |
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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 | |
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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 |
BRAA 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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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) |
In grade Gr. 12, BRAA students perform an average of 15 mins of homework per night.
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BRAA | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins |
Site Average | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Burlington Royal Arts Academy does not offer any competitive or recreational sports.
Burlington Royal Arts Academy offers 7 clubs and extracurricular programs.
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $13,800 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | Day | $9,988 |
2nd child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
Contact the school for specific details related to scholarships. Awarded to interested students for full year enrollment for September 2021. Additional 'arts' scholarships also available.
Contact the school to arrange a meeting with Dr. Geoffrey Tiller. Student must be interested in pursuing an academic focus and be enrolled for the entire school year to be eligible.
Only a few scholarships are available. Time sensitive.
For more details, visit:burlingtonroyalartsacademy.caThis scholarship is available to students for one semester only. It requires students to enroll for a full year at BRAA.
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Students must demonstrate high proficiency in one of our arts disciplines (vocal music, Instrumental music, dance, drama, visual arts). Audition or portfolio required through an appointment with our Artistic Director, Nupi Gokhale. Call the school for more details.
Audition or Portfolio based.
Resume
Entrance Essay- see Arts Major Application Process on the website for more information.
For more details, visit:burlingtonroyalartsacademy.caGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 35 |
Total enrolment | 35 |
Average class size | 5 to 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 50% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 5 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Class Size | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 9 - 12 | |
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SSAT (out of province) | ||
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Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: $150
Deposit:
N/A
At BRAA we are committed to building an engaging community of like-minded learners and educators. We request an interview/meeting with the parents and students to determine if BRAA is a good fit for the learner, family and administration. In addition, students and parents are asked to complete a registration form and provide a $150 non-refundable deposit to enroll at BRAA.
For arts students, we ask students complete an application form that includes a written submission, audition or portfolio and a declaration of a major and minor art form in one of five disciplines (vocal music, instrumental music, visual arts, dance or drama). Students can focus their audition or portfolio on their major subject only.
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) | 3 - 10 (90%) | 2 - 8 (90%) | 2 - 10 (70%) | 2 - 5 (60%) |
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 |
Burlington Royal Arts 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 |
What BRAA says:
Dear Prospective Parents and Students,
Thank you for your interest in our school. Burlington Royal Arts Academy is a Private Arts-Academic high school located in the heart of Burlington. We encourage and foster learning in a creative, supportive, and challenging environment. Our focus is on assisting our students to achieve academic excellence while developing a passion for the arts. Our philosophy is to work closely with our students to select a curriculum that challenges them artistically, meets their educational requirements and goals, and introduces them to artists working in their field of interest.
In the coming years, the Burlington Royal Arts Academy will develop as a leader in arts education in our local area. By providing courses in Instrumental and Vocal Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts, taught by industry experts, students will develop their portfolios and gain confidence in audition skills for post-secondary success. We are committed to nurturing and advancing the arts through inclusion and equal opportunity across all aspects of our programming.
Currently, we have students attending our school from China and from the Burlington area. We expect more students from the local region and other parts of the world in the coming years. Not every student attending our school is solely focused on the arts. We have an outstanding academic program with very small class sizes. These class sizes will remain small as we continue to expand our program alongside the dedicated and professional teaching staff in the delivery of the provincial curriculum.
We would love to schedule a school tour for you to see our newly renovated classrooms, music practice rooms, and dance studio. We are excited about the opportunity that an Arts-Academic high school will bring to the students of Burlington and the surrounding area.
Please do not hesitate to call me at 289-245-1534 OR email me at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at one of our future master class workshops and having you as a member of our school community.
With Regards,
Geoffrey Tiller
Head of School, DMA, MM, BMUS
Burlington Royal Arts Academy
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When is the application deadline for Burlington Royal Arts Academy?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at Burlington Royal Arts Academy?
The overall acceptance rate at Burlington Royal Arts Academy is 90%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Burlington Royal Arts Academy?
Burlington Royal Arts Academy has a Standard-enriched approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Accelerated or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Burlington Royal Arts Academy?
There are 35 students enrolled at Burlington Royal Arts Academy from Gr. 9 to Gr. 12. 50% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Burlington Royal Arts Academy wear uniforms?
Yes
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