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Go to child profileCambridge International Academy is a co-ed private school located in Ajax, Ontario, catering to the individual needs of students from grades 1 to 12. Our goal is to support and develop each student’s academic abilities so that they can thrive in their future endeavors. Our Elementary Programs are designed to provide students with the skills set needed to transition to high school. For high school students, we customized the educational pathways so that they can continue to work toward the goals, future education and career.
What learning looks like now: Since the Ontario Ministry of Education mandated all schools to be closed from March 13th, 2020, Cambridge International Academy became proactive and implemented synchronous online learning for our students. Cambridge students login to their virtual classes every day from Monday to Friday to continue their educational studies and are expected to graduate by June 17th, 2020. With the understanding of how difficult this type of situation is, it has been amazing to see how Cambridge students and staff were able to adapt to the virtual classrooms. The manner in which our school community was able to so effectively deal with a new way of life during such a stressful time is indicative of the strong and dedicated culture that our student body and staff have created here at Cambridge. We are able to pull together and pull through in times of strife and this is part of what makes Cambridge International Academy a great school.
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Cambridge International Academy is positioned to address a diversity of learners, including those who arrive domestically and those arriving from overseas. Families are drawn to the small class sizes and the individual instruction they allow, as well as the international gaze afforded through working and learning with students from a range of cultural backgrounds and experiences. English language learning and homestay programs support international students. While the academic program is strong, families are also drawn to the focus on interpersonal, emotional, and social development. The ideal student is one able to thrive in a close-knit, challenging environment, and who is preparing for success at university.
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
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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 |
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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) |
In grade Gr. 12, CCIA students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
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CCIA | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins |
Site Average | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 41 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins | 69 mins | 81 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 3
Recreational sports: 8
Cambridge International Academy offers 14 clubs and extracurricular programs.
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Day | $10,650 | $12,650 |
Discounts
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | 5% |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | Varies |
Total enrolment | Varies |
Average class size | 6 to 10 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
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Day Enrollment | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Class Size | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 12 | |
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Entrance Essay | 1 - 8 |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $200
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
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Future students will be required to attend a scheduled interview as well as provide their written responses to two questions. Cambridge International Academy will request a confidential school report from a current homeroom teacher or guidance counselor.
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) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) | 15 - 20 (98%) |
Average graduating class size | 50 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 100% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 2% |
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 |
University of Toronto | 40% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of Waterloo | 31% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western University | 12% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
York University | 8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OCAD University | 7% |
Cambridge International Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
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Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | N/A |
University counseling |
What CCIA says:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Cambridge International Academy. Our primary objective is to assure your child experiences a positive, productive, and safe school environment in which he/she will self-actualize and grow academically, emotionally, and morally. The staff at Cambridge International Academy creates an atmosphere of cooperative learning, and encourages each student to develop critical judgment and to become an independent thinker, able to work effectively with others, and be inspired with a life-long curiosity and love of learning. We believe achieving success is beyond the walls of a school classroom or an acceptance from a prestigious University; it is the inner motivation, solid work ethic, personal responsibility, drive, and an active way of life that helps students to thrive beyond post-secondary education.
Recognizing that parents are the prime educators, Cambridge International Academy is committed to working with parents and host families to develop and promote a common philosophy. Together, we share the critically important enterprise of preparing our children for active and positive living.
In addition to offering reach 'ahead credits' to grades 7 & 8, and promoting social responsibility, our small class sizes develop nurturing and positive working relationships with students. We support a learning environment that encompasses personal development, community involvement, academic achievement and leadership to be part of their Cambridge experience. Our teaching staff is dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of our students.
On behalf of the entire staff at Cambridge International Academy, we look forward to inspire and challenge your child to excel in all facets of his/her learning and to attain his/her potential. Visit Cambridge International Academy and experience a difference in education and innovation. This may be one of the best decisions you will make in your life. We invite you to look at our information package and discover an enriching way of education.
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