Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Application based |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
St. Jude's Academy is a non-denominational school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Varies |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Our students are very successful in external examinations. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Varies at St. Jude's Academy.
|
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Varies, throughout IB Programme. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes students are referred. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Varies by grade. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling enrolment. Important to submit application early to ensure there is a place in classroom. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:45 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Hot Lunch Program available. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Limited |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student Life activities, sports, clubs, trips, and membership to fitness club. |
| Sports activities included |
A variety of physical activities - soccer, basketball, track and field etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our Basketball and Soccer Academy, track and field |
| Facilities at the school |
Membership to Wynn Fitness - two pools, basket ball court and workout room, our students have access to University of Toronto University of Toronto (Mississauga) Library and theatre, Waterloo University science lab for special visits, SJA on site science lab, external basketball court and sports turf. Dorm is centrally located. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
External basketball and soccer field, a DOME facility and enclosed basketball court, weight room, courts. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Varies |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Male dorms, and home stay arrangements. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We’re different. As the leading private university preparatory and IB World School in Mississauga, our graduates are highly sought after. The first fully accredited IB Primary Years Programme (JK-Grade 6), Middle Years Programme (Grades 7-10) and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) emphasize fundamentals and effective learning habits, resulting in 100% of our graduates being accepted into the university of their choice. Behind their success is a strong community of parents and a faculty of IB World leaders, including specialists in Phys. Ed, the Arts and languages, who care for each and every student. This individualized approach to learning encourages students to think critically, problem-solve and inquire for themselves. St. Jude’s Academy graduates are equipped with the skills they need to excel in university and in life, and are inspired to confidently make their mark in the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
IB Primary Years Programme (JK-Grade 6), Middle Years Programme (Grades 7-10) and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) emphasize fundamentals and effective learning habits. Our faculty of IB World leaders, including specialists in Phys. Ed, the Arts and languages care for each and every student - this individualized approach to learning encourages students to think critically, problem-solve and inquire for themselves. |