Appleby College

Oakville

Ontario

Canada

Overview

Founded in 1911 and located on a picturesque 60-acre campus in Oakville, Ontario, Appleby College is a university preparatory, coeducational day/boarding school for students in Grades 7–12. At Appleby, we believe every student deserves an opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. An education that offers them the chance to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside of the classroom. Hallmarks of the Appleby experience include our Grade 12 boarding programme; our extensive athletics, arts, service and clubs; our emphasis on global learning and cultural understanding with participation in a global learning experience as a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma; our commitment to financial assistance with over $5.3 million in bursaries, loans and scholarships annually; and our experiential learning programme centred around the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. This coming school year we will be introducing three new diploma specializations in Business, S.T.E.M., and the Creative Arts to complement the existing Global Leadership and AP Capstone programmes. To learn more about Appleby please visit us at www.appleby.on.ca. To arrange a tour, please contact Sophie Grossman, Executive Director, Admissions at sgrossman@appleby.on.ca.

Academics

Summary: Today’s students are critical thinkers who thrive in an environment where they can explore, challenge, collaborate and discover. Appleby College offers a student-centred educational experience that focus on developing problem-solving and communications skills. We educate the whole student through a diverse range of required components that provide our students with stimulating challenges and the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills relevant for their lives and futures. Our curriculum incorporates innovative teaching and learning methods that allow for open and active classroom discussion. The emphasis is placed on stimulating intellectual curiosity, problem solving and critical thinking skills that will foster a life-long love of learning.

Department Director Fraser Grant

Student/Teacher Ratio: 9-Jan:

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 109

Number of AP Courses Offered: 21

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 65.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0.0

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry

History

World History
Canadian History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
German
Spanish
Arabic

Religion / Philosophy

Moral Philosophy
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Geology
Health
Microbiology
Physical Science
Physics
Sports Medicine

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Science

Music

Band
Choral Music
Composition
Electronic Music
History of Jazz
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Opera
Orchestra
Principles of Arranging
Recording
Songwriting
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Theater History

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Exchange Programs
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 68

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Boarding is an integral part of Appleby's curriculum. The Residential Life Program's mission is to promote and provide for boarders' academic, social, cultural and personal growth within a safe and inclusive residential community, with particular emphasis on the school's six Pillars of Strength. Central to this mission is the development of mutual understanding, respect and responsibility in a supportive living and learning community. As a boarding community which seeks to fully integrate students from all over the world, the Residential Life Curriculum especially seeks to promote understanding across different cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds. •Students come from across Canada and more than 45 nationalities and countries around the world. •Boarders live together, fostering an environment of intercultural leaning, mutual respect, moral growth and academic networking. •Boarding teaches respect, self-discipline and confidence. •Within a supportive and structured environment, students learn more about themselves as they grow together while contributing to residential life on campus and the Oakville community at large. •Boarding nurtures lifelong friendships and commitment to Appleby College. •By living away from home, students develop a sense of independence, responsibility and skills that lead to success at university and beyond.

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Indoor Pool
Racquetball Court
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Food Council
International Club
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Summary: From the Middle School musical to the numerous arts options available for Senior students, Appleby presents students with opportunities to excel in dance, drama, music, visual arts and the liberal arts. Middle School students are exposed to Appleby’s arts programs through the academic curriculum with required involvement in visual arts and music. Arts offerings expand in the Upper and Senior Schools. Upper School students are required to participate in at least one arts club and Senior students must take at least one reporting period of arts or service. Appleby teams have a long history of success and Senior students may compete at a high level in both independent school and local leagues. Leadership becomes an essential aspect of being a part of the team, and athletes are recognized for outstanding performance, diligence, commitment, leadership and being role models. Competitive teams compete in the CISAA (Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association) and OFSAA (Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association). Whether through competitive teams or instructional sports, participation in athletics is a key component of the Appleby program. Athletics develops physical fitness, athletic skills, school pride, teamwork and a sense of fair play. Students participate in age- and skill-appropriate activities and enjoy access to quality facilities and programs. Beginning in Middle School, students are exposed to a wide variety of activities, giving them an opportunity to try new sports. In Upper and Senior School, students continue to develop sport-specific skills and work towards representing Appleby at the Senior level.

Arts Department Director: Esteban Cambre

Athletics Department Director: Lou Cafazzo

Arts

Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Theater History

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Dance
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Badminton
Basketball
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Dance
Golf
Hiking
Ice Climbing
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Ice Skating

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 12

University of North Carolina at Greensboro: 9

North Carolina State University: 4

New York University: 7

Wake Forest University: 8

Boston University: 3

High Point University: 3

Appalachian State University: 4

University of South Carolina: 5

Virginia Tech: 3

Wofford College: 6

College of Charleston: 3

Michigan State University: 3

Drexel University: 4

University of North Carolina at Wilmington: 3

University of North Carolina at Asheville: 3

Emory University: 3

Duke University: 2

Notable Alumni

Raymond Massey

Class of 1914

Actor

John Marshall Harlan II

Class of 1916

Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1955–1971)

John Osler

Class of 1933

Director of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (1990–1995)

George Atkins

Class of 1934

Array

J. Pearce Bunting

Class of 1947

President (1977–1995), Toronto Stock Exchange

Norman Atkins

Class of 1953

Canadian Senator

Dan Hays

Class of 1958

Canadian Senator, former Leader of the Opposition in the Senate

William Gairdner

Class of 1960

Olympic athlete (Decathlon, Tokyo, 1964), conservative author

Bryan Baeumler

Class of 1992

television host for HGTV's Disaster DIY and Disaster DIY: Cottage

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 1%

Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000

Current Endowment Amount: $15,795,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 274

Total Day: 529

Total Enrollment: 803

Boys: 416

Girls: 387

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 7-11

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $52,357

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $32,208

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 18%

Average Awarded: $31,250

School Finances