PRINCE ACADEMY www.princeacademy.ca
CITY OF TORONTO Toronto, the most populated city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario, is easy to like. With a population of 5.5 million, it is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and is ranked as the safest large metropolitan area in North American by Places Rated Almanac. People here are friendly, and it s the influence of the city s 200-plus ethnicities that together make Toronto vibrant. Education in Toronto is very well structured. Students have access to an incredible variety of schools, programs and courses. From specialized arts programs to technology and commerce, we have something for every student and can help you find the right path for a successful experience in high school and beyond. There are also many opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom, from leadership and volunteer activities to sports and clubs. Your high school experience is what you make of it and at Prince Academy we provide the opportunity for each individual student to find and follow your passion. Toronto is a place where substantial educational resources are located, world s famous top ranking universities and colleges such as University of Toronto, Ryerson University, York University, Seneca College, Centennial College, George Brown College, and Humber College are all based in the city of Toronto. Because Toronto is the business centre of the country, its booming labour market provides students a large variety of job opportunities upon graduation. The sky is the limit for your future in Toronto.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Prince Academy, a prestigious private High School in Toronto, Canada. I look forward to your stay at our school and am certain that you will become an active member of our vibrant community. Our commitment at Prince Academy is to provide a safe and intellectually stimulating environment that will empower students to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers and inspired learners. We are devoted to providing students with an educational experience that will allow them to reach their full potential. High standards of achievement and expectations for each student in regard to academic performance, participation, and responsible citizenship are the foundation of our school. By enrolling at Prince Academy, students will prepare to enter the university or college of their choice and will be guided through the next steps in their lives. Our English language programs allow students to develop the fluency and ability to succeed at a post-secondary level. Our qualified staffs are dedicated to your success and will make every effort to help you accomplish your academic goals. At Prince Academy, we pride ourselves in developing not only successful students but also global leaders of the future. Simon Gallo Principal B.A.A, B.Comm, M.Ed LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Principal s Profile Simon Gallo has over 10 years of experience in leading and managing educational institutions. He is dedicated to giving students the best high school education experience. His previous experience includes Head Principal of two major Canadian colleges and both colleges are located in Toronto, Ontario.
ABOUT PRINCE ACADEMY Prince Academy (PA) is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent, university preparatory, private high school located in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Prince Academy provides our students with the Ontario Curriculum and a higher standard of learning all within an enriched, caring and secure environment. Our goal is to enable our students to pursue and achieve personal and academic excellence through their school experience. We set high personal and academic standards for our students. Prince Academy believes that with positive support and direction, students will rise to the challenge of meeting Prince Academy s expectations. We believe in the importance and value of completing a secondary education. Our school philosophy includes our commitment to reach every student to help him or her achieve successful outcome, our students are recognized and respected as unique individuals and their success reflects our own dedication to provide a high quality, well-rounded education. At Prince Academy we remain committed to our students, our parents, our community and our philosophy. Prince Academy s highly qualified staffs are dedicated to helping students complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students benefit from small size classes which enables them to receive extra attention and assistance from instructors.
THE PRINCE ACADEMY DIFFERENCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS Prince Academy s primary focus is on enhancing academic achievement to prepare all students for university and beyond. SMALL CLASSES. BIG REWARD With class size that average fewer than eight students, we are able to provide a highly personalized education. Teachers are able to provide their full attention to individual students while every student has the opportunity to involve in classroom activities. This method encourages a dynamic learning environment as all participants to get the most out of their lessons. A WHOLE CONCEPT. EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL At Prince Academy, we believe in Whole Child Education, this is why we insist in delivering tailor-made curriculums to our students. We believe that individualized education is the key to help one achieve multidimensional success. We are able to customize a learning plan unique to the individual by taking each student s learning style and extra-curricular responsibilities into account. HEART OF TORONTO. ONE STOP LEARNING Located in an urban district, Prince Academy not only provides its students the highest quality school facilities, but also the most convenient study location. Whether you wish to search a book from public libraries, to take subway to school, or to get things done at the government offices, we have the best location to assist you in fulfilling all your needs.
PRINCE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY Mission Statement: Our mission is to help provide our students with the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum with high expectations and within an enriched, caring and secure environment. Our goal is to enable our students to pursue and achieve personal and academic excellence through their school experiences, in order to better prepare them to take on effective roles within their families, their communities and their careers. Our focus: Academic success: Achieving personal goals of being accepted to one of the top universities and college in North America Practical skills: Developing the essential skills required by current employers for various industries Contributing to society: Making a difference for future generations Prince Academy is a Canadian secondary school offering curriculum to help students achieve multidimensional success in life. The seven characteristics below form Prince Academy s vision and show what it has to offer to the students.
STUDENT SUPPORT Airport Pickup Housing Program Prince Academy offer student pick up service from the airport to school Parents can have peace of mind that their child will arrive safely at school As part of the service parents will be notified once their son or daughter has arrived During an overseas studying adventure, nothing is more important than finding a place to stay where it s secure, convenient, and comfortable. At Prince Academy, we help students to find a home away from home in Canada. Homestay Guardianship Program Canadian Law requires all International student under the age of 18(minor), that don't have parents in the country, to have a guardian assigned to them Appointed by the courts, guardians are responsible for the well being of a minor, in all aspects including their safety and managing their personal affairs. Prince Academy s guardianship program helps you find a responsible and reliable guardian. We are strict and careful in the selection process, with safety being our first priority. Prince Academy assist student s in finding a place to stay that is secure, convenient, and comfortable. With our homestay program we use a comprehensive application and matching system specifically designed to cater to student s needs and wants. Prince Academy personally inspects all homestay providers to insure suitability and safety Apartment Prince Academy also offers apartment housing programs for our students Experienced housing agents, that have worked for the school for many years, can provide students the best accommodations near our campus Student Counselling Program At Prince Academy, we help our students to prepare for their future early in life. Our career service centre offers professional career consulting to students. We assist them in getting placements for volunteer hours necessary for university applications, resume editing, interviewing skills, etc.
OUR PROGRAMS Grade 9-10: The Comprehensive Program Prince Academy offers the comprehensive program to students in grade 9 & 10. This program is designed to help students to develop comprehensively in each subject while exploring which fields they are best at and most interested in. Based on the results, we will then proceed to the student preparation for University Preparation Program. We offer the Comprehensive Program in the following subjects: English, Math, Science, Business, Visual Arts, ESL, Canadian & World Studies, and Social Science & Humanities. Grade 11-12: University Preparation Based on the development results from Comprehensive Program, we then tailor curriculums to our students. With University Preparation Program, our goal is to get them ready to be qualified for their dream universities. We enhance in the attention to students academic performances in order to helping them getting better learning results. We offer University Preparation Program in the following subjects: English, Math, Science, Business, Visual Arts, and Social Science & Humanities. IELTS/TOEFL/COPE Preparation The IELTS/TOEFL/COPE program at Prince Academy prepares students for the IELTS/TOEFL/COPE test and meet universities/colleges admission requirements on language. It goes beyond familiarizing students with the IELTS/TOEFL test and teaches students useful test taking strategies.
APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1: Learn about Prince Academy Congratulations! You are currently taking the first step: reading our brochure. From here you are able to learn about our educational philosophy, and can find out more about the school teams, facilities, and programs. When you are ready to find out more about Prince Academy, you can proceed to step 2. Step 2: Download application online and contacting us No matter where you are located around the world, we would like to meet you! There are various ways to reach us and to ask us questions. Reach us on our website at www.princeacademy.ca/contact.html or through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theprinceacademy. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding to education in Canada. When you are ready, submit an application form to us online, you can find this application form on www.princeacademy.ca Step 3: Schedule and attend an interview Upon completion of your application, one of our school counsellors will contact you via email to arrange an entrance interview. Skype interview is available for overseas students. Students qualification will be assessed by our admission office before an offer letter is mailed out for entrance acceptance. Step 4: Tuition payment Complete the tuition payment after receiving your entrance acceptance. We accept multiple payment methods at your convenience. Students applying within Canada can pay their tuition through the internet or telephone banking. Student applying from outside of Canada can pay via wire/transfer service, please note that Prince Academy does not accept credit card payments or foreign drafts for payment of fees. Step 5: Registration and course selection Our school counsellor will send you a registration package via email and help you complete your registration process. They will help you to complete your course selections individually once you arrive on campus. That s it! Welcome to Prince Academy. www.princeacademy.ca +1 (416) 290-5558 admissions@princeacademy.ca www.facebook.com/theprinceacademy