Boarding Life
North Star Academy Laval's boarding program accommodates students from Grade 9 to 12, offering a more inclusive environment compared to many schools. While boarding comprises a modest portion of the overall enrollment, it retains a larger proportion of boarders than many peer institutions, providing a unique and engaging experience for high school students.
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Facts and analysis
Boarding Population
North Star Academy Laval has 20 boarding students, which is 9% of its total enrollment.
The proportion of boarding students at North Star Academy Laval is larger than 22% of other boarding schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Boarding students as a percentage of total enrollment per grade North Star Academy Laval Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 9 - 40% Gr. 10 - 48% Gr. 11 25% 53% Gr. 12 13% 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
North Star Academy Laval offers boarding for students in Grades 9 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
Grade Boarding enrollment North Star Academy Laval Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 9 - 26 Gr. 10 - 28 Gr. 11 10 20 Gr. 12 5 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.
