King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children ACADEMICS & EXTRACURRICULARS
Curriculum
Curriculum approach at King's College: Traditional
King's College has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
International curriculum & programs at King's College: Duke of Edinburgh's Award
What King's College says about their overall curriculum and approach:
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Approach
Focus | Special needs |
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Academic | Gifted |
Pedagogies and subject courses:
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Mathematics
Mathematics approach at King's College: Traditional Math
King's College has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
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Textbooks and supplementary materials:
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Calculator policy:
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Early Reading
Early Reading approach at King's College: Balanced Literacy
King's College has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Writing
Writing approach at King's College: Equal balance
King's College has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
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Science
Science approach at King's College: Equal Balance
King's College has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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Treatment of evolution:
Subject Offered Evolution as consensus theory Evolution as one of many equally viable theories Evolution is not taught Topics covered in curriculum:
Subject Offered Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Meteorology Physics Physiology Zoology Literature
Literature approach at King's College: Traditional
King's College has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
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Program covers:
Subject Offered Canadian lit American lit European (continental) lit World (non-Western) lit English lit Ancient lit Social Studies
Social Studies approach at King's College: Expanding Communities
King's College has an Expanding Communities approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Thematic approach).
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences approach at King's College: Equal Balance
King's College has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages approach at King's College: Communicative
King's College has a Communicative approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Equal Balance approach).
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Language instruction offered in:
Subject Offered Chinese-Cantonese Chinese-Mandarin French German Greek Italian Japanese Hebrew Latin Russian Spanish ESL Fine Arts
Fine Arts approach at King's College: Creative
King's College has a Creative approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Equal Balance approach).
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Subject Offered Acting Dance Drama/Theatre Graphic Design Music Visual Arts Visual studio philosophy:
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Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology approach at King's College: Heavy integration
King's College has a Heavy integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Medium integration approach).
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Program covers:
Subject Offered Computer science Robotics Web design Physical Education
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Advanced Placement courses
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Language
Learn about King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children's languages of instruction and enrolment.
King's College offers English as the primary language of instruction.
Language of enrolment include: English
Online Learning
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children's online learning approach and offerings. Learn about this school's online programs and courses offered, its course formats, and its teaching and learning approaches.
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children offers online courses to students.
Course schedule
Period | Grades | Number of Courses | Start - End |
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Full year | 2 to 12 | 8 | Sep 05, 2023 — Jun 14, 2024 |
Course format
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Distance | |
Asynchronous | |
Synchronous |
Academic support and services
Type | Offered |
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Dedicated teacher per course | |
Exam proctoring | |
Student progress tracker | |
Regular office hours | |
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Study groups | |
Special needs support |
Curriculum Pace
Curriculum Pace approach at King's College: Standard-enriched
King's College has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
What King's College says about their curriculum pace:
Enrichment is achieved through highly personalized curriculum, adjusted to each student's particular interests and talents while still covering all Ministry expectations.
Flexible pacing style
Type | 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 |
What King's College says about their flexible pacing:
Elementary students may achieve 'Reach Ahead' credits and may move through each grade level expectations at an accelerated pace.
Academic Culture
Academic Culture approach at King's College: Rigorous
King's College has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
What King's College says about their academic culture:
King's academic culture is that of magnificence. It is a culture that is created to allow 100% of our graduates to go on to university, to receive acceptance to their university of first choice, and to receive scholarship offers while also developing high competency leadership and social contribution.
Developmental priorities
Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Secondary Developmental Priority: Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
What King's College says about their developmental priorities:
King's aims to shape our students into people with academic, personal, and executive excellence; people with a passion for being the best they can be; and people who demonstrate leadership and contribution to their world.
Special needs support
King's College offers No support
King's College offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning disabilitiesDyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.DyscalculiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.DysgraphiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.Language Processing DisorderThis is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor DeficitA characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
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DevelopmentalAutismRefers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).Asperger's SyndromeOn the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.Down syndromehis is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.Intellectual disabilityThis is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).Williams syndromeThis is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
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Behavioral and EmotionalTroubled behaviour / troubled teensroubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.Clinical DepressionThis is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.Clinical anxietyThis is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.Suicidal thoughtsThis involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.Drug and alcohol abuseThis involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
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PhysicalMultiple sclerosisThis is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.Cerebral palsyhis refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.Muscular dystrophyMuscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.Spina BifidaThis is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.BlindnessVisual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."DeafnessHearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.Multiple physicalAccommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Academic support
Type | Offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities
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Modifications | |
Extra support |
Additional support
Type | Offered |
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Social skills programs | |
Occupational therapy | |
Psychotherapy | |
Speech-language therapy |
Gifted learner support
Curriculum Delivery: Acceleration and enrichment
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
In-class adaptations
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) |
What King's College says about their gifted learner support:
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Homework Policy
Nightly homework
In grade Gr. 12, King's College students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
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King's College | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
Site Average | 24 mins | 30 mins | 36 mins | 42 mins | 54 mins | 58 mins | 75 mins | 86 mins | 102 mins | 109 mins |
What King's College says about their flipped classroom policy:
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Report Card Policy
How assessments are delivered across the grades
Type | Grades |
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Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 |
Extracurricular Activities
While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.
Sports offered
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children offers 0 competitive sports and 7 recreational sports.
- Basketball
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Downhill skiing
- Ice Skating
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Clubs offered
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children offers 5 clubs and extracurricular programs.