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Go to child profileWe specialize in educating boys from Junior Kindergarten - Grade 8, delivering innovative academic practices and boy-focused programming that inspires individual growth, curiosity and a passion for learning. At SHS, we ensure boys are engaged in their learning, providing a challenging, leading-edge curriculum taught by caring and highly dedicated faculty. We support boys in developing their interests, character strengths and leadership skills during these formative years. Our school culture is warm and welcoming, with a strong community that enriches the experience of every SHS boy by creating a sense of belonging. Sterling Hall’s values of learning, character, and community are the foundation of all we do - that is why we are known as the school where boys belong.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Sterling Hall offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider, door-to-door pickup .
Additional notes: Busing is not organized through the school but we work with a bus company closely who has been providing services for our boys for over 20 years.
Boys' schools often state that they know boys, or are boy-friendly, though too often those statements aren't qualified. Sterling, thankfully, defines what they mean: energy, curiosity, and exploration. Certainly, boys from K to 8 typically have those in abundance, and the program at Sterling is intended to focus things a bit, channeling those natural attributes toward higher order growth and understanding. Confidence, resilience, motivation, goals—we think that boys naturally have these, but they don't. That Sterling places those kinds of values out front is telling of the overall instructional approach. The ideal student is one who can thrive in a structured, challenging, collaborative, and close-knit learning environment. Parent involvement in the life the of the school is both welcome and encouraged.
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses 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 |
Sterling Hall offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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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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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) |
In grade Gr. 8, Sterling Hall students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Sterling Hall | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 17
Recreational sports: 16
The Sterling Hall School offers 25 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $32,100 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 7 to 8 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 3% |
Average aid package size | $34,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 1% |
Total aid available | $68,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | All boys | Day | 320 |
Total enrolment | 320 |
Average class size | 16 to 18 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 10% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 3 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 16 | 18 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $150
Registration fee: $4,000
Deposit:
$12,000
The SHS Admission Process
The SHS Admission Process is designed to help you learn more about The Sterling Hall School in a fun and relaxed setting. We will learn about your son through group assessments or individual meetings. As well, we will meet with you to discuss the assessment and next steps. The meetings are casual and friendly.
We admit students with a wide range of backgrounds, provided we feel they have a good chance of achieving success in our program. During the interview process, we get to know you and your son in order to discover if SHS is a good fit.
If you are looking for a small school offering single-gender education, a school whose values parallel yours at home, then The Sterling Hall School may be the right choice for your son.
The SHS Admission Process is a simple, five-step process. To get started, please complete the Application Form online.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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 | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 16 (66%) | 2 - 6 (34%) | 0 (63%) | 0 (34%) | 2 - 6 (30%) | 0 - 4 (16%) | 0 - 4 (23%) | 0 - 6 (25%) | 0 - 4 (26%) | 0 - 4 |
Dear Families:
I have been asked with some regularity to describe the “typical” Sterling Hall boy. My answer always remains the same: there is no such thing as a “typical” Sterling Hall boy.Does The Sterling Hall School have good reviews?
You can read 5 reviews about The Sterling Hall School via this link.
When is the application deadline for The Sterling Hall School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at The Sterling Hall School?
The overall acceptance rate at The Sterling Hall School is 35%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at The Sterling Hall School?
The Sterling Hall School has a Standard-enriched approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Accelerated or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend The Sterling Hall School?
There are 320 students enrolled at The Sterling Hall School from JK to Gr. 8. 10% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Does The Sterling Hall School offer busing?
Yes
Do students at The Sterling Hall School wear uniforms?
Yes
Does The Sterling Hall School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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