private

Aurora International School

Markham, Ontario

At a glance

Grades: JK – 8
Boarding: Yes
Founded: 2016
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: The school describes its educational environment as Confucian.

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $8,000 /year
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: Yes

Admissions process

Submit an application. Admission is based on a personal interview, a readiness assessment if necessary, and the previous two years’ academic records. Applications are processed first-come, first-served with no specific deadline. General acceptance letters are issued after approval and receipt of registration fees. International applicants must submit an international application, latest report card, birth certificate or passport, and parent/guardian contact details to info@canadaais.ca; complete an online English assessment; and participate in an interview arranged with parents. International acceptance letters require meeting admissions requirements and full tuition payment.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: For the JK/SK–Grade 8 school, AIS describes a blend of Ontario Ministry curriculum and Chinese culture, with foundations in literacy, numeracy and science alongside creativity, critical thinking, global awareness, leadership, teamwork and empathy. The public site does not provide a grade-by-grade elementary course catalogue.
Student–teacher ratio: Described as low for the Grades 9–12 Secondary Program; no numerical ratio provided.
Class size: Described as small for the Grades 9–12 Secondary Program; no numerical class size provided.

Tuition & financial aid details

Annual tuition, local students: $8,000
Annual tuition, local students: $10,000
Annual tuition, international students: $12,000
Annual tuition, international students: $15,000
Tuition inclusions: Academic program, Monday–Friday, 9:00–16:30.
Non-refundable textbook fee: $120
Non-refundable textbook fee: $150
Non-refundable textbook fee: $200
Non-refundable textbook fee: $500
ESL Bridge Program tuition: $2,800 per eight-week level
ESL Bridge Program material fee: $200
Potential additional costs: Uniforms, transportation, school trips, co-curricular activities and lunches.

Bursaries & scholarships

Variable Financial Assistance: Available; contact the school office.
Talent Entrance Scholarship: Local students: $3,000/year; international students: $5,000/year.

Course descriptions

Elementary program, JK/SK–Grade 8

The school describes Ontario curriculum combined with Chinese cultural learning and foundational literacy, numeracy and science. Its stated whole-child aims include creativity, critical thinking, global awareness, leadership, teamwork, character and community citizenship; grade-by-grade subjects are not listed.

Chinese Immersion Summer Camp (K–Grade 6)

A separate summer camp page describes Chinese-language immersion with songs, classical poems, drama, painting and rhythm, plus indoor board games, cooking, arts and crafts. The page does not identify a current year or dates; families should confirm that the camp is currently offered.

School images

Learning programs

Specializations

Chinese culture, Sinology, Chinese literacy and Confucianism. · English-language preparation for Canadian secondary school through the ESL Bridge Program.

Learning support

The ESL Bridge Program provides English-language development · tutoring and experiential learning for students aged 12–18.

Student life

Arts

Chinese Calligraphy: hands-on brush-and-ink instruction, study of historical and aesthetic context, and a mini video project.

Outdoor activities & education

Summer camp activities (seasonal): The official camp page lists ball games, water/swimming and community visits for the K–Grade 6 Chinese Immersion Summer Camp. These are camp examples, not evidence of a regular school-year outdoor education schedule; current dates and availability should be confirmed.

About the school

Founded in 2016, Aurora International School (AIS) is a Canadian school combining academic achievement with leadership, character development and community citizenship. Its overview describes JK/SK–Grade 8, and a separate Secondary Program offers Grades 9–12.

Location & school highlights

Location

Head office: Unit 2
351 Ferrier St
Markham
Ontario
L3R5Z2
Canada.

What makes the school distinct

Combines the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum with a Chinese Culture curriculum.
Blends Eastern and Western cultures in a Canadian setting.
Emphasizes whole-student development, leadership, character and community citizenship.
Offers Talent Entrance Scholarships for applicants with outstanding traditional arts skills or potential.