Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
32 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
95% international students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, ESL classes are offered |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, SMART Board and Promethean Board technology are used in classrooms. |
| 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) |
Yes, an Online Learning Program was implemented as an immediate response to COVID-19. If required, the school will revert to online learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, Bronte College is a non-denominational school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies according to the teacher. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we provide specialized programs for gifted students. |
| Learning support offered |
Students with IEPs or educational psychological assessments may be provided certain accommodations, depending on the nature of their needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Enrichment programs are offered to support gifted students such as the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Exams. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not in house, but students have access to resources in the community. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Applications are reviewed individually. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applications are reviewed individually. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions for February and September intakes. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
No, students must apply for one of the school intakes. |
| School start time |
8:20am |
| School finish time |
3:16pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, busing is available to day students, and included for homestay students. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided for boarding students. A hot lunch in the cafeteria is provided for homestay students and is offered for purchase to day students. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian and Halal options are available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Athletic Clubs (soccer, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, track and field, basketball, cross country), Prefect Council, Band, Dance Team, Chess Club, Photography Club, Art Club, Yearbook Club, Biology and Physics Clubs, Robotics Club and more. |
| Sports activities included |
Gym class (soccer, basketball, track, volleyball, cross country) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our athletic teams compete in competitions and provincial leagues throughout the school year. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Outdoor Commons, Fitness Center |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bronte College is a co-educational, private Day and Boarding high school offering grade 9 to 12, located in Mississauga (in the Greater Toronto Area). Founded in 1991, we've been offering a quality education and positive boarding school experience to international students for 30 years. At Bronte College, students graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, recognized around the world. We are also an International Baccalaureate World School, and we offer the AdvancedPlacement Program. We have 400 students at Bronte College from 30 different countries. Our diversity makes for a very positive learning environment, and we work hard to support the needs of international students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Progressive, inquiry based, hands on |