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Canadian Independent College:
Canadian Independent College (CIC) is a co-educational, university-preparatory college and boarding school in Ontario, Canada, providing a caring and inclusive learning environment for students in Grades 9-12. CIC represents excellence in preparing students for entrance into Universities and Colleges throughout the world. We emphasize the development of each student to his or her potential in terms of intellectual, ethical, physical, and social qualities. Our well-qualified staff and administration are committed to academic excellence.

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Why Choose Canadian Independent College?


- Promoting Excellence & Integrity
The mission of Canadian Independent College (CIC) is to promote excellence and integrity in learning in all its forms; to develop the spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual. Our students will meet the challenges of today and the future, thus enriching the global community.

- Committed to Education
Canadian Independent College is committed to challenging and educating the whole person in a dynamic learning environment. State-of-the-art technology and core academic courses are blended with community service, physical activity and leadership opportunities. Our mission is to create responsible, contributing citizens who feel deeply, think clearly, and act wisely in our society.

- Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Canadian Independent College offers programs and courses that are suitable for the next generation of leaders. At CIC the educational experience is Excellent, Ethical, Innovative, International and of High Quality. Our vision is that each student will succeed in global multi-dimensional, multicultural competition at universities and colleges around the world.

Co-educational Secondary School Boarding Programs - Grades 9-12:

Photo of Co-Ed Boarding School in Ontario, Canada- High School (Grades 9 -12)
- Pre-University (English & French Programs)
- University Transfer Programs
- Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
- Summer Camps (under 17 years of age)
- Winter Camps
- Exchange Student program
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
- French Bilingual Classes

School Location:
Canadian Independent College is located in the Waterloo region, just five minutes drive to the University of Waterloo and Sir Wilfred Laurier University. The College is also located near the University of Guelph, Universities in Toronto, McMaster University, the University of Western Ontario and many more. The closest cities are Kitchener and Waterloo and Pearson International Airport is an hour's drive to the school.

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Address: 3601 Sandhills Road, Kitchener, Ontario , Canada
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Branksome Hall, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Branksome Hall is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a Residence Program for students in Grades 8-12.. Established in 1903, we are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and our curriculum also meets and exceeds the requirements of the Province of Ontario. Graduates receive both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and the IB Diploma.

Boarding takes place in a caring environment for girls in Grades 8–12. About 70 students, from more than a dozen countries, live in our Residence Center. Our talented faculty comprises of over 120 talented, committed women and men, many with IB and international teaching experience, and graduate degrees.

Branksome is located on a picturesque 13-acre campus in the heart of Toronto, in the residential neighborhood of Rosedale. The school is within walking distance of the University of Toronto, public transit, libraries, theatres and the vibrant intersection of Yonge and Bloor streets.
Day & Boarding School Programs for Girls:

- Day Programs: Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12
- Residence Program: Grades 8-12
- Primary Years Program (Junior K-Grade 6)
- Middle Years Program (Grades 7-10)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (Grades 11-12)
A+ Academy
Courses / Programs
A+ World Academy is a non-profit high school that sails around the world on the Norwegian sail Ship ’Sørlandet'. Students read international curriculum (Advanced Placement courses) on board, meet different cultures around the world and live in a challenging maritime environment that fosters independence, communication, teamwork and leadership.

We pride ourselves on close support of the students through a 7:1 teacher-student ratio, class sizes from 1-18 and support around the clock. We emphasise cultural understanding through encounters with people from around the world, and challenge our students daily to become the best versions of themselves.

Our program is demanding, and not for everyone. Not only are you a student at the school, but you take part in sailing a fully-rigged Tall Ship. You will be given challenging chores, but also have experiences that you will benefit from later in life. As part of a crew that needs to work together for a year, you will learn not only about sailing and seamanship, but also about cooperation, leadership and teamwork.

If you want to learn more about this challenging academic program, We’d love to meet you and talk more about the program.
Worldwide Nautical Boarding School Program for 11th & 12th Grade Students:

Core Programmes:
- English Literature and Composition
- Chinese Language & Culture or Spanish
- Art, Communication & Technology
- Physical Education

Elective Programmes:
- Science
- Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- World History, Macroeconomics, Human Geography,
- Comparative Government & Politics

Signature Programme:
- The A+ Research Essay
- The A+ Learning Workshop
- The A+ Guest Lecturer Series
- The A+ Field Studies
Newbridge Academy, Nova Scotia
Courses / Programs
Newbridge Academy (NBA) is a co-educational independent school committed to providing interactive, engaging and innovative academic and athletic programs to students in Junior Primary (Age 4) through High School. Located in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Newbridge Academy is leading the way in creatively delivering enhanced curriculum, through passionate, Nova Scotia-licenced teachers. Small class-sizes, a safe learning environment and daily physical activity makes Newbridge Academy an easy choice for families looking to take control of their child's education.

Housed in a state-of-the-art sport and academic facility, NBA uses an innovative approach to deliver grade school curriculum that integrates sports and fitness with the educational programming. We are dedicated to preparing highly motivated students through a comprehensive, customized educational program, which emphasizes both academics and athletics.

Under the guidance of an exemplary faculty of educators, we provide students with opportunities to achieve their full potential through programs that engage, stimulate and nurture. Under the guidance of all our staff, students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential through programming that engages, challenges and nurtures the ‘whole’ child.
NBA is a leader in integrating academics & sports / fitness:

- Boarding School:
We deliver a grade school curriculum that integrates sports & fitness with the educational programming

- Head-start Elementary (Primary to Grade 2)
- Junior Elementary Grades 3 & 4
- Senior Elementary Grades 5 & 6
- Junior High Grades 7-9

Integrated Academic and Athletic Programs:
- Hockey / Multi Sport (grades 3-10) & Custom Elite Programs (grades P-10)

We also offer hockey programs & camps during the school year & summer.
Academie Ste. Cecile International School
Courses / Programs
Located on a 27 acre park like setting in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. IB World School - Académie Ste Cécile International School is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization and prepares students for the world recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma). Founded and based on principles of the Roman Catholic Church, we are committed to the ecumenical movement with great sensitivity to inter-faith dialogue by respecting the religious and cultural diversity of students and faculty. Associated with the University of Windsor with access to library resources, laboratories and computer services. Selected professors from the university teach and advise at ASCIS.
Elementary and Secondary School for Day and Resident Students offering: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD Programme), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, ESL, FSL, SAT & TOEFL Courses, Summer ESL CoursesSpecial Offers:
School size of 275 students with 75 boarding / residential students.
Erindale Academy
Courses / Programs
• Erindale Academy is a high quality private school that provides an ideal environment for international students in Grades 9-12 who desire to make a smooth transition from education in their home country to a university or college in North America.

• Located next to the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus, we are unique in Canada as the only university preparatory school located minutes from a university campus.

• We offer full-year and semester abroad programs from Grade 9 to Grade 12 that satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum guidelines. We also offer an Advanced Placement (AP) program.

• On campus boarding facilities and homestay accommodation options are available to students.

• The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a high school pre-university program that is authorised by the American University Council for secondary school in the USA and Canada. Successful completion of AP courses allow students to earn university credits that may be applied to their university program.

• TEA delivers a modern, personalized, student focused Canadian High School curriculum, reinforced with English learner language courses for academic study in Honors Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Private School Programs for Students in Grades 9-12:

• Green Path Plus Advanced Placement (AP) - a full-year program for Grade 12 students only.

• Green Path Only (No AP) for Grade 11 or Grade 12 students

• Exchange Year for students who want to improve their English and experience Canadian High School life.

• Semester Abroad for students who want to travel for a short-term high school program.
Shawnigan Lake School
Courses / Programs
Shawnigan Lake School is a world-class, co-educational boarding school that offers advanced placement courses for Canadian and international students in Grades 8-12. Our rural setting, on Vancouver Island north of Victoria, BC provides an idyllic location for a learning community designed to discover and develop the confidence and talents of every student. The setting is a magnificent– 300-acres in a safe, clean, rural environment that boasts sweeping lawns, gorgeous gardens, and excellent boarding facilities.

Shawnigan delivers a challenging university-preparatory program that sees all of its grads offered a place at the university or college of their choice. Of particular interest is the number of our grads accepted at top universities and colleges all over North America, such as Harvard, Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, McGill, Queen's and the University of Toronto.
Co-educational Academic Boarding Programme for Grades 8-12:

- Shawnigan's academic programme is university preparatory; the curriculum meets and exceeds British Columbia Ministry of Education standards.

Further academic programmes:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- EDGE Leadership Programme
- Honours Courses
- Extra Curricular Sports Programme
- Fine Arts Programme