Vineridge Academy
Vineridge Academy
Founded: 2001
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type: Private
Number of Students: 250
Tuition Fees: 18,400 CAD (per eight courses)
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Vineridge Academy is a private school in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The school is located in a unique natural environment, where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Beautiful landscapes, beaches, and tracks help students relax and enjoy their studies at Vineridge Academy.
The mission of the school is to show students how to Learn, Grow, and Discover Themselves. The safe and respectful atmosphere of Vineridge Academy inspires students to believe in their talents and abilities, opening more career opportunities and building their self-confidence. The school has a special Student Services Department that communicates regularly with parents and keeps them updated on all the major academic events.
Vineridge Academy
A comprehensive, individualized approach to learning combined with technology use makes the Vineridge Academy teaching methods really effective. The curriculum also includes after-school programs that allow students to immerse themselves in the arts, music, sports, and cultural activities. The academic approach is based on respect and shared values. Students are seen as partners and future leaders, so educators take good care to discover their talents.
Vineridge Academy guarantees its graduates a diploma of secondary education that corresponds to the standards of the Ministry of Education of Ontario. The Programs for the students of Grade 11 - Grade 12 include a wide range of University-level courses in Arts, Business and Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Technology. All these courses provide effective preparation for post-secondary education. Vineridge Academy boasts a very high rate of post-secondary acceptance. According to the official webpage of the school, it is 100% six years in a row.
Vineridge Academy is proud to have students from all over the world. When people of different nationalities come to study together, they usually make lifelong friendships. Based on the Academy`s experience, many students later travel the world to re-connect with each other. They have a more globalized outlook and are not afraid of modern challenges. A wide range of English as Second Language and Academic English Programs are offered here. Students can start their English studies at any level, as they progress, new academic courses are added to their schedule. There is also an option for IELTS training.
High-quality academic training is based on a wide range of core and elective courses. These include English, Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Mathematics of Data Management, Physics Chemistry, Biology, World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, World Politics, Nutrition and Health, Challenge and Change in Society, Philosophy: Questions and Theory, The World of Fashion, Int’l Business Fundamentals, Business Leadership, Communications Technology, and others.
Students are the number one priority of Vineridge Academy. Various guidance services are provided to guarantee their smooth integration into the Canadian educational environment. Among the offered series are health maintenance, bank account set-up, phone set-up, booking out of town transportation, university or college program advice, local things to do or shopping, personal issues, and any other questions students have.
Much attention is given at Vineridge Academy to the smooth immersion of the international students into the Canadian academic and social life. The school offers its own, well-tailored Homestay Program. The choice of homestay families is as diverse as international students who stay with them. Host families vary in size, age, and ethnic background, but all of them share a common desire to introduce newcomers to the best Canadian experiences.
Students have their on-site homestay coordinators who interview interested host families, educate them and ensure they are a good fit for the students. Later, the coordinators communicate with host families and students on a regular basis to ensure a smooth transition into the Canadian lifestyle. It is worth mentioning, that a police clearance is required prior to placing students. The boarding opportunity is also available. The three-floor residence consists of a separate floor for boys and girls, a student lounge zone, a gym, and storage.
The Full-year Tuition Fee is 18,400 CAD, the Application Fee is 300 CAD.
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