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| Number of students |
80 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70:30 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
Our small classes, with an average size of 7, allow students more opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge and for the teachers to assist with student’s individual needs. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our staff use Google classroom to assign work, help keep track of due dates and tests, as well as downloading supplimentary material for classes such as PowerPoint presentations or videos. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our school uses a fully synchronous virtual learning environment in response to the challenges presented by COVID-19. The virtual classes are scheduled in the same manner as our in-school classes where students interact with their teacher and have individual support available. We bring the classroom to you! |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The time required for homework will vary depending on the course and the grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% of out graduating students attend a post-secondary institution. Our students have gained admission to Universities and Colleges not only in Canada but worldwide. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Support varies depending on the individual needs of each student. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The first step required is to meet with the Principal to discuss with the student and parents to make sure that our school can meet their academic goals. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We only require that the students provide the most recent two years of academic records. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We recommend that international students apply as early as possible before the desired term they would like to start so they have time to receive their Study Permit. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Students have the opportunity to join our school throughout the year as we have terms that start in September, November, February, and April. |
| School start time |
9AM |
| School finish time |
3PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We provide after school programs and courses. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Don Valley Academy strives to meet the individual needs of each student while providing a school environment that allows students to reach their full academic potential. Our small classes allow our teachers to motivate and support our students as well as inspire and challenge them. The result is a student who is far less stressed about their education and can focus on achieving their academic goals. Our individualized approach to learning inspires confidence within and beyond the classroom where students develop the skills necessary for success in university and beyond. |