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St. Andrew's College
15800 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON, Canada
tel: 905.727.3178 xt. 303


St. Andrew’s College (SAC) is an independent, all-boys preparatory school for grades 6-12. Located 40 minutes north of Toronto in the town of Aurora, our 110-acre campus is home to a mix of 580 residential and day students. SAC offers a rigorous academic curriculum with multiple Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and a rich, activity-based educational environment. A wireless tablet program adds to the learning experience, incorporating the latest technology into the classroom. We welcome boys from around the world with strong academic backgrounds who also want to become active members of our community. As set out in our mission statement, SAC’s academic program is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities designed to develop 'the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.’ All boys participate in our extensive athletic program (56 teams across 22 sports) and the 105-year-old Cadet Corps. Many of our students also choose to participate in SAC’s internationally acclaimed arts, drama and music programs, and are active in photography, SAC TV, community outreach and more. A St. Andrew’s education is like no other. Graduates gain entry to top universities in Canada, the U.S. and abroad, and are renowned for their strong values, dedication to community, lasting achievements and lifelong friendships.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory
Grades (Boarding) Grades 6-12
School Type All-boys
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes No
Classroom Dress Code Formal
Average Class Size 17
Teacher : Student ratio 1:9
Number of AP Courses Offered 9
ESL Courses Offered Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 25%
Summer Program Offered Yes
   
Finances  
Endowment Size $21 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $26,660
Tuition International Students $45,050
Tuition 5 day boarding $42,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 18%
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
SSAT Score Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a
Director of Admissions Michael Roy
Associate Director of Admissions Bruce Keyes
Course Listings:
List of courses offered Link to List of Courses
Total Advanced Courses Offered 13

BiologyCalculus
ChemistryComputer Science
English LanguageEnglish Literature
European HistoryFrench
MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics
PhysicsStatistics
U.S. History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 18

Alpine SkiingBadminton
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFencing
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Nordic SkiingRugby
SoccerSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25

Andrean Life CouncilArts Council
Cadet BandCadet Corps
Chess ClubChess Club
Christian FellowshipDebating Society
Drama SocietyEnvironmental Club
Film & Video ClubHistory Movie Club
International Affairs ClubIslander Council
Jazz EnsembleMath Club
Outreach CommitteePhilosophy Club
PhotographyPipes & Drums Band
Residential Life CouncilSAC TV
Strings EnsembleStudent Business Club
Wind Ensemble 
 
Matriculation Data:
Year: 2007-2010
 
Queen's University41
University of Toronto41
University of Western Ontario41
McGill University32
University of Waterloo10
New York University7
Carnegie Mellon University5
Cornell University5
University of Pennsylvania4
UC Berkeley3
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Mission Statement: Dedicating ourselves to the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.
  • 56 teams across 22 sports
  • High calibre arts, music and drama programs, and endless leadership opportunities.
  • Offers a comprehensive Residential Life Curriculum (the only one in Canada) that imparts important life preparation skills, time management and solid study habits while incorporating fun and lifelong friendships throughout.
  • Wireless tablet program
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kiefer Sutherland - Actor
    • Lawren Harris - Famous Canadian Landscape Artist, Group of Seven
    • Timothy Findley - Author
    • Vincent Massey - First Canadian-born Governor General of Canada
    • John Crosbie - Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Michael Del Zotto - NHL Hockey Player, New York Rangers
  • Profile last updated: 09/01/2010
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