private

Trafalgar Castle School

401 Reynolds Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3W9

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At a glance

Grades: Gr. 4 – 12
Gender: All Girls
Boarding: Yes
Board: Independent
Principal: Melissa Knight-Johnson
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $32,000 – $83,000 /year
Application fee: Required; amount not stated.
Enrolment fee: One-time acceptance fee and a deposit credited toward tuition are required to secure a place; amounts not stated.
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: Yes
Acceptance rate: 100% university acceptance rate

Admissions process

Rolling admissions throughout the year; families are encouraged to apply between October and February for the following September. · Submit an online application and application fee. · Complete a family interview with the Admissions Team. · Following the interview, complete grade-level assessments in math, reading and writing; no studying is required. · Once the interview and required documentation are complete, the Admissions Committee reviews the application; decisions are typically communicated within two weeks of referral. · Secure a place by returning the signed Offer Letter with a one-time acceptance fee and a deposit credited toward tuition. · Boarding places are limited by grade in Grades 7–12. Waitlisted applicants do not pay an acceptance fee or deposit until a place is offered. · International families must appoint an English-fluent guardian over age 21 who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living within 100 km of the school; the school does not act as guardian.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Liberal Arts & International Baccalaureate Candidate
Student–teacher ratio: 6:1
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Accreditation: Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)

Tuition & financial aid details

Tuition deposit: A deposit is required with the signed Offer Letter as a prepayment toward tuition.
Payment methods: Cheque, online banking, e-transfer and wire transfer are accepted. VISA, MasterCard and American Express payments through Plastiq incur an applicable fee.
Study permit refusal refund: All fees except the application fee are refunded upon submission of an official Embassy letter proving study permit refusal.

Course descriptions

Leadership in Action

Mandatory two-year course for Grades 11 and 12 combining leadership skill-building with real-world practice. Students earn credentials including First Aid, High Five and Schulich Executive Leadership modules while managing student-led clubs and activities through weekly Take Time.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Girls' education · Leadership development · Experiential learning

Learning support

The Hub provides daily academic assistance. · Dragons Den provides specialized math help. · Peer tutoring and dedicated English Language Learning programs are available. · Boarding students needing additional assistance receive supervised weeknight Study Hall support paired with a Senior Boarding Student. · The school works with families to address additional support and enrichment needs; sharing an Individual Education Plan or psychoeducational assessment at application is recommended. · The Extended Day Program includes dinner and supervised study hall, with pickup at 8 p.m.

Student life

Sports

Basketball · Volleyball · Field hockey · Swimming · Cross country · Soccer · Track and field · Badminton · Softball · Rowing · Archery

Arts

Instrumental and vocal music · Art · Photography · Dance · Creative writing · Yearbook · Junior and Senior choir · Castle Band · Strings Ensemble

Facilities

Castle campus with on-campus boarding accommodation · Boarding Lounge

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Robotics
Global Ideas Institute
Black Student Union
DEI Club
South Asian and Allies Group
Ethics Bowl Team
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Eco Club
Student councils: Councils include Arts, Athletics, Communications, Junior-Middle School, Senior School, Sustainability and Well-being.
Trafalgar Activity and Spirit Council (TASC): A student leadership opportunity.

Outdoor activities & education

Skiing: Available to boarding students during the winter months.
Snowboarding: Available to boarding students during the winter months.

About the school

Trafalgar Castle School is an all-girls day and boarding school with a diverse, international student body, small classes and an emphasis on academic rigour, well-being and leadership.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located in a Castle setting with on-campus boarding facilities
accessible within Ontario with opportunities for off-campus excursions to tourist attractions within Ontario and popular destinations across and outside of the province.

What makes the school distinct

All-girls environment with leadership opportunities beginning in Junior School.
Average class size of 14 and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:6.
Experiential learning is a core part of the academic program.
Mandatory two-year Leadership in Action course in Grades 11 and 12.
Reports 100% university acceptance, with approximately 89% of students receiving scholarships.
Day students can participate in short-term boarding or an Extended Day Program.