Albert College - Review #11

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Albert College
5

About the Author:

Years Attended Boarding School:
2017-2020
Sports and Activities:
1. School ensemble and jazz band. 2. Cross Country, track and field. 3. Art workshop.
College Enrolled:
Albert College
Home Town, State:
Shenyang,China

Reflections and Advice:

1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
1. Responsible staffs that focus on all aspects of students’ development. 2. Large variety of activities to help students understand the Canadian culture.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
The fact that I can have the honor to live through Albert College itself is an eye-opening and life-changing experience.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
Take your time to enjoy the years in Albert, do not rush yourself.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
Good quality in aspects of student life.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Eat more vegetables in Ackerman hall. You only know how hard to get them when you start cooking for yourself.

Academics:

1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Teachers are handy to approach if assistance is required, along with detailed rubrics and academic career planning.

Athletics:

1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Responsible coaches and good resource. Good diversity of sports and competitiveness.

Art, Music, and Theatre:

1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Good availability to all kind of art opportunities, students have chances to show their work to the public, which gives a huge sense of achievement. The school treats art pretty serious.

Extracurricular Opportunities:

1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
A lot of projects opportunities, which gave students great chances of development.

Dorm Life:

1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
Safety was well ensured by responsible and experienced dorm teachers. Privacy was respected. Good quality facilities.

Dining:

1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Good variety of food which ensures the nutrition for students and staffs. Rotating menu that ensures a good dining experience. Good quality ingredients and kitchen equipments.

Social and Town Life:

1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Very good weather around the Quinte Bay Area. Quiet neighborhood to ensure a good study atmosphere.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Students are from different cultural backgrounds, which was a fun socializing experience.
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Albert College Alumni #1
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5.00 10/7/2025
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What struck me first about Albert was its quiet strength. It didn’t show off, but it committed. The school expected you to grow not because you were forced, but because everyone around you looked for. . .
Albert College Alumni #2
Class of 2022
5.00 10/4/2025
Queen's University
When I look back on Albert College, the thing that sticks out isn’t the grades or the exams. It’s the feeling of being noticed. Albert is small enough that people pay attention, but big enough. . .
Albert College Alumni #3
Class of 2022
5.00 10/4/2025
University of Guelph
When I arrived at Albert, I had lived in the same community for years. At Albert, I first experienced what it means to be pushed beyond comfort zones. The school is small enough that your. . .
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $84,300
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $26,900
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update