Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| 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 |
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
|
| Results in these examinations |
98% - 100% of our students receive acceptance offers to the universities of their choice |
| 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 to 100% |
| 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 Advanced Placement Exams. We offer a Leadership Program and our students can opt to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not in house, but students have access to resources in the community. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applications are reviewed individually and are based on the student's transcripts. |
| 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, wrestling, 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 trips include skiing, skating and swimming opportunities. |
| Sports activities included |
Gym class (soccer, basketball, track, volleyball, cross country, golf) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our athletic teams compete in competitions and provincial leagues throughout the school year. |
| Facilities at the school |
We offer an onsite library, art studio, hospitality centre, auditorium, science labs, student lounges, and health and wellness centre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Outdoor Commons, Fitness Center |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grades 9-12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Onsite dormitories (mostly private rooms), full-service cafeteria, campus life program and staff, evening activities and weekend trips. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1991, Bronte College is a Canadian private high school for students from grades 9 to 12, enrolling both day and boarding students. Students benefit from a wide range of course options and small class sizes, and an inquiry-based, hands-on learning program. Graduates earn the internationally recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Enriched options include our Advanced Placement (AP) Program, the Express Program and our Leadership Development Program. All students benefit from our robust Academic Support Services. Additional options include ESL, English Immersion camps and our popular summer camp programs. Conveniently located in Mississauga, Greater Toronto, just 20 minutes from Toronto International Airport, our dormitories are open year-round, and boarding students enjoy the convenience of on-campus accommodations. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Progressive, inquiry based, hands on |