Boarding Life
Fort Erie International Academy's boarding program is notably robust, accommodating a substantial portion of its student body compared to most other schools. Offering boarding for students from Grade 5 to 12, it stands out for beginning earlier than typical Canadian schools, which often start in middle school.
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Facts and analysis
Boarding Population
Fort Erie International Academy has 180 boarding students, which is 84% of its total enrollment.
The proportion of boarding students at Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) is larger than 87% of other boarding schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
N/A = Information not availableGrade Boarding students as a percentage of total enrollment per grade Fort Erie International Academy Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 5 N/A 21% Gr. 6 N/A 20% Gr. 7 N/A 20% Gr. 8 N/A 19% Gr. 9 N/A 40% Gr. 10 N/A 48% Gr. 11 N/A 53% Gr. 12 N/A 60% Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
The size of a school’s boarding population and its ratio to total enrollment shape the character of campus life. A larger boarding community can create a more immersive residential environment and a more consistent daily rhythm that often includes day students as well. A smaller boarding population typically strikes a balance between two styles of campus life, juxtaposing the intensity of boarding with the flexibility of the day student experience.
Boarding grades
Fort Erie International Academy offers boarding for students in Grades 5 to 12.
Across all Canadian schools, boarding can begin in the middle school years (Grades 6–7) and continue through Grade 12, though most boarding programs focus on the high school grades.
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Breakdown by grade
N/A = Information not availableGrade Boarding enrollment Fort Erie International Academy Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 5 N/A 3 Gr. 6 N/A 2 Gr. 7 N/A 4 Gr. 8 N/A 5 Gr. 9 N/A 26 Gr. 10 N/A 28 Gr. 11 N/A 20 Gr. 12 N/A 11 Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
The grades in which boarding is offered shape the overall experience of residential and school life. They determine not only when students can first join the boarding community, but also how their daily routines, peer groups, and developmental experiences unfold over time. Comparing a school’s boarding grade range with national patterns provides valuable context, revealing how early boarding can begin, how long it can continue, and how a school’s approach aligns with or differs from other Canadian schools.
