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With over 140 years of experience helping young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier girls' schools in North America. The school focuses on technology-based curriculum and offers the widest selection of internationally recognized Advanced Placement courses in Ontario.
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The Bishop Strachan School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 7-12 | |
| Grades (Day) | Grades Pre-K-12 | |
| School Type | All-girls | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 20 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 18 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | n/a | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $11 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,860 (denoted in Canadian dollars) |
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| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $26,410 (denoted in Canadian dollars) |
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| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 5% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec. 16 / rolling | |
| SSAT Score | Yes | |
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | |
| Director of Admissions | Karen Powell | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Badminton | |
| Basketball | Climbing | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Fencing | Field Hockey | |
| Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | |
| Nordic Skiing | Rock Climbing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2004 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Western Ontario | 14 | |
| University of Toronto | 13 | |
| McGill University | 11 | |
| University of Guelph | 8 | |
| Queen University | 7 | |
| McMaster University | 5 | |
| Cornell University | 4 | |
| Dalhousie University | 4 | |
| Brown University | 1 | |
| Yale University | 1 | |
School Notes:
- We are located in the heart of Toronto, in a safe residential neighbourhood.
- BSS knows how girls learn and believes they can do anything. Offering day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12 the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment, BSS girls are accepted to top-ranking universities around the world, many with scholarship offers.
- Our co-curricular program includes extensive sports facilities, community service, choirs, bands, outdoor education, drama, debating and a wealth of leadership opportunities.
- With a diverse student body, BSS is home to students from Africa, Mexico, the Middle East, Asia and many more countries around the world.
- The school's $11 million endowment provides financial aid and scholarship to qualified applicants.
- Would you like to know more about our school's surroundings? Find more information about the city of Toronto!
- Profile last updated: 10/31/2011
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