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St. Andrew’s College (SAC) is an independent, all-boys preparatory school for grades 5-12. Located 40 minutes north of Toronto in the town of Aurora, our 110-acre campus is home to a mix of 570 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 23 sports) and the 106-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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St. Andrew's College
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 6-12 | |
| Grades (Day) | Grades 5-12 | |
| School Type | All-boys | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 13 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $23 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,616 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,730 | |
| Tuition international students | $46,850 | |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $44,616 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 20% | |
| 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: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| Total Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus | |
| Chemistry | Computer Science | |
| English Language | English Literature | |
| European History | French | |
| Macroeconomics | Microeconomics | |
| Physics | Statistics | |
| U.S. History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Badminton | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Fencing | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Nordic Skiing | Rugby | |
| Soccer | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | |
Extracurriculars
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| Andrean Life Council | Arts Council | |
| Cadet Band | Cadet Corps | |
| Chess Club | Christian Fellowship | |
| Debating Society | Drama Society | |
| Environmental Club | Film & Video Club | |
| History Movie Club | International Affairs Club | |
| Islander Council | Jazz Ensemble | |
| Math Club | Outreach Committee | |
| Philosophy Club | Photography | |
| Pipes & Drums Band | Residential Life Council | |
| Robotics Club | SAC TV | |
| Strings Ensemble | Student Business Club | |
| Wind Ensemble | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Queen's University | 41 | |
| University of Toronto | 41 | |
| University of Western Ontario | 41 | |
| McGill University | 32 | |
| University of Waterloo | 10 | |
| New York University | 7 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 5 | |
| Cornell University | 5 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 4 | |
| UC Berkeley | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Mission Statement: Dedicating ourselves to the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.
- 56 teams across 23 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: 07/13/2011
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