Parents and students have the luxury of choice in selecting an independent school. As you investigate the options for your son, we believe you will come to view St. Andrew’s College as a truly unique place. With a tradition dating back to 1899, we remain the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. The many defining features of SAC provide a comprehensive and fulfilling educational experience.
We offer a broad range of academic courses to satisfy the most curious minds. In an all-boys’ academic setting, teaching and learning styles are geared specifically toward how young men learn best. From our Middle School (grades 5-8) through Upper School (grades 9-12), our curriculum challenges each boy to reach his potential. We are proud of our 100% university placement from each graduating class. With more than 6,000 active alumni spanning the globe, SAC graduates benefit from worldwide connections.
Our athletic, art, and co-curricular programs are among the most varied and comprehensive of any independent school in Canada and inspire our students to discover their passion by tackling new challenges. With a school population of approximately 651 students, comprised of 393 day and 258 boarding students, our boys learn to live in a multi-cultural setting, gaining a global perspective on world issues and viewpoints.
Our 126-acre campus provides an ideal setting for learning and growth. While our facilities are exceptional, St. Andrew's primary strength is its people. Faculty, staff, and students combine to make SAC a wonderful place to spend one’s formative years preparing for university.
To learn more about how your son can gain admission to SAC and better understand why our school mission statement is The development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in St. Andrew’s College. We are accepting applications for September admittance. We are a rolling application school and therefore process applications as they are received and fill grades based on the need in each grade. ****Please note that we accept students for grades 5 through 11. To register as a new user, please visit the following secure website to get started: https://sac.schooladmin.ca/portal
Please fill out the online application and submit the application fee ($175) by credit card. Once this has been completed, the following required documents will need to be uploaded to your SAC application parent account:
Please have the applicant’s teacher complete and submit directly to SAC the required Confidential School Recommendation Form by using one of the following options:
In order to complete your son's application, please register him for the appropriate entrance exam. Further details are highlighted below. It is the goal of St. Andrew’s College to adhere to environmentally friendly initiatives. We request that all families complete the online version of our application. Should you encounter difficulties, please contact the Admission Office at 905-727-3178 ext. 303 for assistance.
The following information details testing options for each specific grade level.
Note:
• For students applying to Grade 5, 6, 7 or 8, these candidates are eligible to write the CAT test ONLY if they have been registered in a Canadian school for three or more years. Otherwise the SSAT must be written.
Grade 5 applicants will be required to write the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT) at St. Andrew's College. Please indicate on your application under the Entrance Examination section the date you would like your son to write the test. Your son is not confirmed for the test until you receive a confirmation email. CAT Tests are administered at our campus and the dates are:
March - individual basis
Wednesday, April 15 - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grade 6, 7 & 8 applicants will be required to write either the Canadian Achievement test (CAT) or the Secondary School Assessment Test (SSAT). As a supplemental piece, the Character Skills Snapshot may also be taken to assist us in further assessing an applicant's character. Please indicate on your application under the Entrance Examination section the date you would like your son to write the test. Your son is not confirmed for the test until you receive a confirmation email. CAT Tests are administered at our campus and the dates are:
March - individual basis
Wednesday, April 15 - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
** Students considering other schools, may submit SSAT results. For a complete listing of dates and testing centres, click on the following link: SSAT. Results are sent directly to us by entering our Test Centre name of St. Andrew's College at the time of registration.Our school code is 6263.
All applicants are required to write the Secondary School Assessment Test (SSAT). For a complete listing of dates and testing centres, click on the following link: SSAT. As a supplemental piece, the Character Skills Snapshot may also be taken to assist us in futher assessing an applicant's character. This snapshot is available once registered for the SSAT. Results are sent directly to us by entering our Test Centre name of St. Andrew's College at the time of registration. Our school code is 6263.
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