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Go to child profileKuper Academy is a private, non-subsidized, coeducational preschool, elementary and secondary school serving the West Island of Montreal. A modern building complex situated on a six-acre campus provides a wealth of facilities, including two libraries, three gymnasiums, playing fields, three science and two computer laboratories. Kuper's reputation for academic excellence is built upon its challenging curriculum, the dedication of its staff and its positive learning environment.
Kuper campus
Kuper was founded in 1986 as a means of providing an intensive, imaginative program for the early grades. The school has grown since then to include the upper grades, and housed within modern facilities, with physical expansion completed in 2008. The attention to an intensive curriculum remains, one that seeks to straddle the goals of a traditional liberal arts education with a range of 21st century literacies. While not expressly intended as a gifted program, the ideal student is one who is able to thrive within a traditional, challenging, yet diverse learning environment inclusive of a relatively large student body.
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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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 |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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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 |
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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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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
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) |
English - 80% | French - 20% |
English - 60% | French - 40% |
In grade Gr. 11, Kuper Academy students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
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Kuper Academy | 0 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins | 160 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 41 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins | 69 mins | 81 mins | 97 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | K to Gr. 11 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | K to Gr. 11 |
Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 11 |
Competitive sports: 15
Recreational sports: N/A
Kuper Academy offers 19 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
Day | $5,122 | $11,084 | $12,322 | $12,380 | $12,999 | $13,972 | $14,187 | $14,349 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | $625 |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | $675 |
Offered to grade six students who exemplify excellence and have been students at Kuper Academy for a minimum of 2 years.
Valued at $1500 per year and given to the grade six student who has not only excelled in academics overall, but who demonstrates tangible skill and ambition in the area of math and science.
Offered to grade six students who exemplify excellence and have been students at Kuper Academy for a minimum of 2 years.
Valued at $1500 per year and given to the grade six student who has not only excelled in academics overall, but who excels in either the English or French language classes.
For more details, visit:www.kuperacademy.caOffered to grade six students who exemplify excellence and have been students at Kuper Academy for a minimum of 2 years.
Valued at $1500 per year and given to a grade six student who has not only excelled in academics overall, but who excels in history, geography or citizenship.
For more details, visit:www.kuperacademy.caOffered to grade six students who exemplify excellence and have been students at Kuper Academy for a minimum of 2 years.
Valued at $2000 per year and given to a grade six student who not only excels academically, but who participates in a variety of extracurricular activities , who leads others by example, and who has the ability to collaborate well with peers as well as adults.
Offered to grade six students who exemplify excellence and have been students at Kuper Academy for a minimum of 2 years.
Given to a student who not only participates in the double or triple letter or elite sports that Kuper currently offers, but also maintains good academic standing, who displays excellent sportsmanship, and who will also commit to playing three sports per year while attending the Kuper high school.
For more details, visit:www.kuperacademy.caGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 11 | Coed | Day | 950 |
Total enrolment | 950 |
Average class size | 9 to 22 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | K - 11 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay | ||
English Language Eligibility Certificate |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
For information about High School admission, please see: http://www.kuperacademy.ca/admissions/high-school-admissions-process For information about Elementary School admission, please see: http://www.kuperacademy.ca/admissions/elementary-school-admissions-process
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 | PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 8 (90%) | 20 (80%) | 15 - 20 (80%) | 10 - 12 (80%) | 10 - 12 (80%) | 10 - 12 (80%) | 10 - 12 (70%) | 10 - 12 (70%) | 40 - 50 (75%) | 8 - 10 (75%) | 25 - 30 (75%) | 5 - 6 (50%) | 1 - 2 (30%) |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Alex Radian | 2004 | Specializes in topics related to infectious disease, host defense and host-pathogen interactions. Undergrad from McGill University. PhD from Northwestern. Senior Life Sciences Consultant at Navigant. |
Mikhail Klassen | 2003 | PHD studies (McMaster University). Astrophysicist and co-founder/Chief Data Scientist at Paladin. Oversees the research and development of adaptive pilot and crew training technologies for the aerospace simulation and training industry. |
Ignacia Eugenin | 2004 | Pediatrician San Joaquin Medical Center, Chile. Graduated from with honors as the top student in her class at Pontifica Catholic University of Chile. Speaker for Emory University on autism. |
Kristofer Lachance | 2006 | McGill Law. Senior editor McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution. Stikeman Elliot. |
Tobias Klassen | 2005 | Baritone. Completed his Bachelor of Music, Voice and Opera at the Manhattan School of Music. Performs both a classic and contemporary repertoire. Part-owner of private vineyard estate in Mendoza. |
Marie-Philip Poulin | 2007 | Canadian ice hockey forward, Les Canadiennes. Star of Canada women's national ice hockey teams winning gold at 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and 2014 Sochi. B.A. Boston University, Psychology. |
Louis Leblanc | 2007 | Selected 1st overall by the Montreal Canadiens. He then enrolled at Harvard University. Currently plays in the KHL. |
Eleanor Berryman | 2004 | Geochemist, Phd Candidate: Technische Universität Berlin & GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam. McGill University: Master of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences. |
We recognize that the selection of a school is an important decision for both you and your children. At Kuper Academy, we offer a challenging English academic program, French courses suited to individual ability, as well as a rich school life in a safe, suburban setting.
Our teachers and staff guide our students as they move from childhood to young adulthood, preparing them to meet the challenges of life with confidence and enthusiasm. We always strive to ensure that each student enjoys academic success, experiences personal growth, and develops lasting friendships through participation in school activities.
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