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Royal St. George's College ACADEMICS & Curriculum


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Insider community voices

Hear directly from Royal St. George's College community as they share insights into the Academics.

Ethan Kelly, Alum, Royal St. George's College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - academics
Alum

Ethan Kelly

Describes the school’s academic approach.
Stephen Beatty, Leadership, Royal St. George's College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - academics
Leadership

Stephen Beatty

Describes the typical student journey at the school.
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Leadership

Stephen Beatty

Talks about the kind of students who might not thrive here.
Sydney Stoyan, Parent, Royal St. George's College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - academics
Parent

Sydney Stoyan

Shares something their child is particularly proud of at the school.

Curriculum Progressive

[Show definition of Curriculum]

Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at RSGC: Progressive

RSGC has a Progressive approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).

[Show: About Progressive?]

Our Kids definition: Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.

Compare RSGC's Curriculum with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Progressive - 34%
  Traditional - 39%
  Liberal arts - 12%
  Montessori - 12%
  Reggio Emilia - 1%
  Waldorf - 2%

International curriculum & programs at RSGC: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

What RSGC says about their overall curriculum and approach:

At Royal St. George's College, our academically grounded, hands-on curriculum emphasizes project and inquiry-based learning. In our nurturing environment, our boys develop creative problem solving and critical thinking skills. In the Junior School, we require our students to take on the roles of Researcher, Designer, Developer and Presenter as they engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative real world learning. We encourage thoughtful questioning, deep learning, the application of knowledge and meaningful reflection. In the Senior School, boys engage in a demanding curriculum that requires creative problem solving and refined inquiry skills. The students choose from a wide variety of thought-provoking courses, including Design Engineering, Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone, which offer an abundance of opportunities for enriched learning. Georgians are global-minded, innovative thinkers who are able to build personal and collective knowledge while they engage in design, engineering, entrepreneurship, collaboration and the arts. Built upon the values of integrity, community, spirituality and empathy, Georgian academics equip boys with the skills required to navigate and live balanced, purposeful and happy lives.


Approach

Focus
Academic

Pedagogies and subject courses:

  • Mathematics

    Equal Balance

    Mathematics approach at RSGC: Equal Balance

    RSGC has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).

    [Show: About Equal Balance?]

    Our Kids definition: These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

    Compare RSGC's Mathematics with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 67%
      Traditional math - 27%
      Discovery math - 6%

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

    Textbooks and supplementary materials:

    This information is not currently available.

    Calculator policy:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Early Reading

    Balanced Literacy

    Early Reading approach at RSGC: Balanced Literacy

    RSGC has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).

    [Show: About Balanced Literacy?]

    Our Kids definition: Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.

    Compare RSGC's Early Reading with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Balanced literacy - 50%
      Phonics-intensive - 48%
      Whole language - 2%

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

    DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Writing

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Science

    Equal Balance

    Science approach at RSGC: Equal Balance

    RSGC has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).

    [Show: About Equal Balance?]

    Our Kids definition: Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.

    Compare RSGC's Science with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 68%
      Expository - 7%
      Inquiry - 25%

    Teaching approach:

    This information is not currently available.


    Treatment of evolution:

    SubjectOffered
    Evolution as consensus theory
    Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
    Evolution is not taught

    Topics covered in curriculum:

    SubjectOffered
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Ecology
    Geology
    Meteorology
    Physics
    Physiology
    Zoology

  • Literature

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.


    Program covers:

    SubjectOffered
    Canadian lit
    American lit
    European (continental) lit
    World (non-Western) lit
    English lit
    Ancient lit

  • Social Studies

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Foreign Languages

    Equal Balance

    Foreign Languages approach at RSGC: Equal Balance

    RSGC has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).

    [Show: About Equal Balance?]

    Our Kids definition: These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.

    Compare RSGC's Foreign Languages with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 64%
      Audio-lingual - 4%
      Communicative - 32%

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.


    Language instruction offered in:

    SubjectOffered
    Chinese-Cantonese
    Chinese-Mandarin
    French
    German
    Greek
    Italian
    Japanese
    Hebrew
    Latin
    Russian
    Spanish
    ESL

  • Fine Arts

    Program offers:

    SubjectOffered
    Acting
    Dance
    Drama/Theatre
    Graphic Design
    Music
    Visual Arts

    Visual studio philosophy:

    Expressive
    Disciplined

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Computers and Technology

    Medium integration

    Computers and Technology approach at RSGC: Medium integration

    RSGC has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).

    [Show: About Medium integration?]

    Our Kids definition: Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.

    Compare RSGC's Computers and Technology with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Medium integration - 52%
      Light integration - 22%
      Heavy integration - 26%

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.


    Program covers:

    SubjectOffered
    Computer science
    Robotics
    Web design

  • Physical Education

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Advanced Placement courses

    10 courses
    • AP Physics 1
    • AP Research (Second part of the AP Capstone program)
    • AP Seminar (First part of the AP Capstone program)
    • AP Statistics
    • AP Biology
    • AP Chemistry
    • AP English Literature and Composition
    • AP French Language
    • AP Macroeconomics
    • AP Microeconomics

  • Sex and health education

    Ontario curriculum

    Sex and health education approach at RSGC: Ontario curriculum

    RSGC has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).

    [Show: About Ontario curriculum?]

    Our Kids definition: The structure, pacing, focus, and tone of the sex education curriculum reflects that of the provincial one, taught in public schools.

    Compare RSGC's Sex and health education with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Follows provincial curriculum - 57%
      Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 43%

    Approach to sex and health education: Mostly value-neutral

    RSGC has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).
    [Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]

    Our Kids definition: By and large, students are taught about sex free of any particular moral or ethical standpoint. The school doesn't impose any particular values or value systems (such as social, political, or ideological values) on students when teaching sex and related issues.

    What RSGC says:

    This information is not currently available.

Language English

Learn about Royal St. George's College's languages of instruction and enrolment.

RSGC offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrolment include: English

Online Learning

Royal St. George's College'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.

Royal St. George's College offers online courses to students.


Course format

TypeOffered
Distance
Asynchronous
Synchronous

Academic support and services

TypeOffered
Dedicated teacher per course
Exam proctoring
Student progress tracker
Regular office hours
Additional support
Study groups
Special needs support

Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched

[Show definition of Curriculum Pace]

This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at RSGC: Standard-enriched

RSGC has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

[Show: About Standard-enriched?]

Our Kids definition: Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

Compare RSGC's Curriculum Pace with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Standard-enriched - 54%
  Accelerated - 18%
  Student-paced - 28%

What RSGC says about their curriculum pace:

We are an AP Capstone school with challenging AP and pre-AP enriched courses. We have a comprehensive Design Engineering program; enriched math courses with a focus on complex problem solving and math contest preparation; daily Arts through our music, fine art and drama programs; and DELF Modern Language Diploma preparation.


Flexible pacing style

Type Offered
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 RSGC says about their flexible pacing:

This information is not currently available.

Academic Culture Rigorous

[Show definition of Academic Culture]

Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at RSGC: Rigorous

RSGC has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).

[Show: About Rigorous?]

Our Kids definition: A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

Compare RSGC's Academic Culture with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Rigorous - 51%
  Supportive - 49%

What RSGC says about their academic culture:

Our enriched programming exposes boys to a breadth of learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them. The inquiry process is at the heart of the learning in the Junior School. Our students take on the roles of researchers, designers, developers and presenters as they engage in hands-on and meaningful problem solving. In our Senior School, we offer numerous AP and enriched programming that provide students with the opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of core academic skills through collaboration, research, critical thinking and problem solving.

Developmental priorities Balanced

[Show definition of Developmental priorities]

Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

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 RSGC says about their developmental priorities:

RSGC endeavours to develop the following special set of attributes. Our aspiration is that each RSGC boy: • Is inquisitive, creative and collaborative • Is resilient and able to adapt and thrive • Has moral character and spiritual strength • Is kind, polite and caring • Has a global mindset and community awareness • Takes initiative and honours his commitments • Values continuous learning • Gives back to his communities • Continues to be engaged in the Georgian community throughout his life.

Special needs support

[Show definition of Special needs support]

Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

What RSGC says about their special need support:

RSGC offers two full-time social worker and two learning centres to support students academically and in their mental health and well being.

A - Forms of Support
Accommodation:
Modification:
Remediation:
B - Environments
Indirect Support:
Resource Assistance:
Withdrawal Assistance:
Partial Integration:
Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed
Forms of SupportA
EnvironmentsB
ADHD
  • Learning disabilities
    Dyslexia (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.
    Dyscalculia
    This 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.
    Dysgraphia
    This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.
    Language Processing Disorder
    This 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 Deficit
    A 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.
  • Developmental
    Autism
    Refers 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 Syndrome
    On 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 syndrome
    his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
    Intellectual disability
    This 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 syndrome
    This 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.
  • Behavioral and Emotional
    Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
    roubled 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 Depression
    This 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 anxiety
    This 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 thoughts
    This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.
    Drug and alcohol abuse
    This 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.
  • Physical
    Multiple sclerosis
    This 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 palsy
    his 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 dystrophy
    Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
    Spina Bifida
    This 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.
    Blindness
    Visual 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."
    Deafness
    Hearing 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 Fibrosis
    Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
    Multiple physical
    Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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Academic support

TypeOffered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities

TypeOffered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

What RSGC says:

At RSGC, we understand and appreciate that boys learn and develop differently across all ages and stages of development. We are committed to providing our students with support and guidance in the classroom through differentiated instruction. In addition, more personalized support is provided to students who have been identified with exceptional learning needs. Coaching sessions related to learning strategies and study skills are also available to all students.


Additional support

TypeOffered
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy

Gifted learner support In-class adaptations

[Show definition of Gifted learner support]

Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Curriculum Delivery: Enrichment

The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.

Class structure

Program Offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

In-class adaptations

Program Offered
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 RSGC says about their gifted learner support:

This information is not currently available.

Homework Policy

[Show definition of Homework Policy]

Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

Nightly homework

In grade Gr. 12, RSGC students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.

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Site Average26 mins31 mins37 mins44 mins56 mins60 mins75 mins84 mins100 mins107 mins

What RSGC says about their flipped classroom policy:

This information is not currently available.

Report Card Policy

[Show definition of Report Card Policy]

While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

How assessments are delivered across the grades

TypeGrades
Lettered or numbered gradesGr. 9 to Gr. 12
Academic achievement reportingGr. 3 to Gr. 8
Habits and behaviour reportingGr. 3 to Gr. 12
Parent-teacher meetingsGr. 3 to Gr. 12
 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


Students benefit from personalized education and guidance.

Observations from students and parents reveal that the personalized academic guidance at Royal St. George’s College, enhanced by one-on-one mentorship and tailored advising, empowers students to reach their full potential and achieve their individual goals.

Royal St. George’s College is first and foremost a university preparatory academy. It is a school where academics are taken seriously, but everyone’s needs are catered to. I struggled, for example, in computer science, and our professors and teachers were willing to assist me, guide me, and support me in a course that I struggled with. Whereas there were other courses that I excelled at, they provided me with extra material so that I could move even faster. The school provided a bespoke, catered approach to investing in yourself.
—Jeev Singh, alum (see full interview)
There are just so many ways to challenge yourself and grow as an individual throughout your time at Royal St. George’s College. The faculty really want you to make the most of those opportunities. … You do get a lot of guidance along the way, and the extra mile that the school goes really allows you to grow as a person on top of as a student.
—Ethan Kelly, alum (see full interview)
Royal St. George’s College provides a bespoke opportunity, in that each student’s experience will be specifically catered to that child’s needs. By virtue of the small community, the staff and the teachers know and understand each child’s needs and work with the parents to provide those opportunities to that child.
—Jeev Singh, alum (see full interview)

Students learn in a supportive environment from exceptional mentors.

Insights from students and parents suggest that the supportive environment at Royal St. George’s College ensures that each student receives both the academic and emotional support needed to thrive, while exceptional mentorship helps students explore their passions and succeed in various endeavors.

Parents can feel confident knowing that their boy is going to be well cared for … People really will care about your kid, want them to succeed, and if they’re doing well, they’ll have so many opportunities available to them. If a student is struggling, there are so many resources available — whether it’s mental health counsellors or any form of academic guidance. There’s just so much support available. No matter what situation any kid is in, Royal St. George’s can provide the right resources to make sure they have the best possible experience.
—Ethan Kelly, alum (see full interview)
One of the big surprises came from wanting to build a mobile app. I didn't know how to build an app, but I had all the support and mentorship from the engineering programs, to build this thing on the side. That was completely unrelated to everything else I was doing at RSGC. When I look back, the level of support was the biggest gift that I got, which gave me the autonomy and the exposure to a lot of things, allowing me to go deep into things that I'm passionate about. The support creates an environment where you feel like you can do whatever you want to do.
—Manisha, parent (see full discussion)
My son feels really well connected and well supported, but also really well prepared to move on. So that's a big one for me. I think that’s because the school really understands what the boys need. I remember when my son started in Grade 9, I started saying to him, ‘You're not getting enough homework. You should get more homework.’ And I remember other parents saying, ‘Let them do what they do. They know what they're doing, they know what young men need. This is an age where it's just all about adjustment.’ And, sure enough, over time, he continuously got more and more challenged.
—Manisha, parent (see full discussion)

The curriculum is rigorous and diverse.

Testimonials from alumni and administrators highlight the diverse and rigorous curriculum at Royal St. George’s College, offering a broad array of Advanced Placement courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students well for university and beyond.

One reason to choose Royal St. George’s would be the academic side. The school offers very strong academics. There’s a variety of Advanced Placement courses to take. … I was more on the Business and Liberal Arts side of things, but there’s a really great Computer Science program that they have at the school, and I know many people who were involved in that, who loved it and who have gone on to have a lot of success in university because of that. So that’s another reason [to choose Royal St. George’s]: the school’s academics, and the breadth of opportunities that you have, especially for such a small-school environment.
—Ethan Kelly, alum (see full interview)
What I appreciate the most about my time at RSGC is the exposure it gave me to different fields and activities. It really set an amazing foundation for me to do whatever I want after leaving RSGC. I was involved in so many different sports, tennis, skiing, rugby. I was also involved heavily in the engineering program. So, academically, there was a lot of exposure there that maybe wouldn’t be at other schools. Then, with music, I was in the choir mentorship programs. I mentored junior school students, when I was in high school.
—Manisha, parent (see full discussion)
I think the engineering program at RSGC is incredible. From an academic standpoint, I had already learned most of what I would take until the third year at the university. That gave me a leg up in terms of academics.
—Manisha, parent (see full discussion)
 

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