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VIEWBOOK 2020-2021
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
About Braemar College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Campus and maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
We are a private high school
We put students first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 located in downtown Toronto
Our homestay service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 offering grades 9 to 12.
Our student activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 n
Founded in 1995
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On average, students per class 15
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Co-ed student body of about
2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 400 students, no uniform required
How the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) works. . . 10-11 n
90% international student body,
Credit transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
30+ countries represented
Our innovative term system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
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Accredited by two independent
Our times-lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
authorities
3 PROGRAMS
High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
High school abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Summer programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 What makes us different
College pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 n
Our welcoming and supportive
University pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 environment
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Our personalized study experience
4 OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31
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Our classes are held in a heritage
building on the St. George campus of
The University of Toronto.
5 REFUND POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 n
Our close relationships with
top universities
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Our program is designed for the success
of international students
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Located in the heart of
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
ROYAL ONTARIO
MUSEUM
ROYAL CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC
ST. GEORGE CAMPUS
UNIVERSITY QUEEN’S PARK
OF TORONTO
Braemar College
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DISTRICT
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We put students first
For the last twelve years:
University
of Toronto STUDENT SUPPORT
COMMITMENT
37%
University of Toronto - 37%
TOP UNIVERSITY
York University - 16% PARTNERSHIPS
Ryerson University - 14%
York
University University of Waterloo - 8%
Other 16% Other universities - 25%
Universities
25%
Ryerson
University
University
of Waterloo 14%
8%
4 5
Our homestay service OUR HOMESTAY COMMITMENT
3
We will place you with a caring and supportive
Canadian homestay family that we know
PERSONALIZED OPTIONS FROM OUR 3
PORTFOLIO OF OVER 400 FAMILIES Our families will provide you with
your own furnished room
ROUND THE CLOCK SECURITY
AND SUPERVISION 3
Hello! All our homestays have carried out
ENGLISH IMMERSION a recent police record check
VALUABLE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 3
Most of our homestays are about 30-50
minutes from the school, accessible
OUR HOMESTAY COMMITMENT by public transportation
3
Clean, odour-free houses, Wi-Fi and
three nutritious meals per day
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If for any reason a student wishes to change
WE SEND YOU When the study permit Homestay coordinator The student is met at the The student is put into The student starts homestays, he or she simply has to let the
A DETAILED is approved the student provides two to three airport by our partners a comfortable room their studies at homestay coordinator know, and he or she
HOMESTAY provides the school with detailed options of and safely driven to the where he/she rests until Braemar College will be given other homestays to visit
PROFILE BEFORE flight information potential homestay homestay the family takes him/her
matches for the family to Braemar for orientation
YOU ARRIVE
and student to
choose from
6 7
Our student activities ENGAGEMENT
Orientation
Student Union
Town Hall
Student Clubs
WE HELP YOU GET STARTED
WELLNESS
In their first week, students are given a full guided
Mindfulness
Orientation experience, including an introduction to
the clubs, resources, supervisors and calendar of events Nutrition
relevant to their personal passions and goals. Athletics
Mediation
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Our many clubs and events give students the chance to
develop their social, physical, intellectual, and language
OUTREACH
skills while experiencing the best of Toronto culture,
and building relationships that will last a lifetime! Guest Speakers
Community Service
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Artist-in-Residence
GET ENGAGED! Writer-in-Residence
For young people interested in extending themselves
further, Braemar’s Partners in Education and Community
Engagement programs will put them in contact with
the world-class cultural institutions that surround our
campus, while building character through an emphasis TRIPS
on student leadership, empathy and altruism. Canadian Universities
Niagara falls
CN Tower
Aquarium and Zoo
8 9
How the Ontario OSSD
Secondary School 3 18 Compulsory Credits
Diploma (OSSD) works 3 12 Elective Credits
3 40 hours community involvement
3 Satisfy the Provincial Literacy requirement
UNIVERSITY Thematic Pathways
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
English 12 Functions 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Biology 12
BUSINESS
English 12 Functions 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12
A HUMANITIES
OSSD IB LEVELS English 12 Functions 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12
ART & DESIGN
English 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12 Elective 12
NURSING
English 12 Functions 12 Chemistry 12 Biology 12 Elective 12 Elective 12
10 11
Academic transitions
Credit transfer CREDITS GRANTED FOR EACH GRADE
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Grade 9 8 credits
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Grade 10 16 credits
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COMPREHENSIVE TESTING
Grade 11 24 credits*
All students are tested in English and math to ensure
they are in the most suitable class. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– *Based on the math and English placement tests. For each level
below grade 12, credits are granted according to the following chart:
CREDIT TRANSFER
If you have completed high school work in your home
country, the guidance office would grant what are called
MATH MATH MATH MATH
equivalency credits. Students who have completed 12 11 10 9
grade 11 or higher, and show a high level of ability on the
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Mathematics and English placement tests, may on that
Level 7 English 12 24 23 22 21
basis receive extra equivalency credits.
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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Level 6 English 11 23 22 21 20
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PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN
Level 5 ESL E 22 21 20 19
Drawing on the experience of two decades, our guidance ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
team will draw up a personalized study plan, designed
Level 4 ESLD 21 20 19 18
to get you from where you are to where you want to go,
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giving you, from the very beginning, a clear sense of
the big picture. Level 3 ESLC 20 19 18 17
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Level 2 ESLB 19 18 17 16
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Level 1 ESLA 18 17 16 16
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Our innovative
PROFICENCY LEVEL
Braemar
College
BRAEMAR COLLEGE
term system
ADVANTAGE
Public
School
ACADEMIC YEAR
FEB APR JUNE
LEARN FASTER:
THE EXPRESS
OPTION 6
Braemar
Regular Braemar students College COURSES
take two courses per term.
Express Option students
take three. This is an
intensified course of study
suitable for ambitious,
hard-working students who
4
Public
want to earn more credits School COURSES
in a shorter time.
SEPT NOV FEB APR JUNE
LEARN MORE:
THE FAST-TRACK
TERM SYSTEM Braemar
2 2 2 2
College
Because of the innovative
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design of our term system,
Credits Credits
Braemar College students
are able to complete a total
of four levels each academic
year, compared to only two
in most public schools. Public
4 4
School
ONE ACADEMIC YEAR
14 15
Our time-lines
B B B B
R LUNCH R R R
DAY PERIOD 1 E
A
PERIOD 1 BREAK PERIOD 2 E
A
PERIOD 2 E
A
PERIOD 3 E
A
PERIOD 3
K K K K
9:15am 10:45am - 11am Noon - 1:00pm 2:30pm - 2:45pm 3:45pm - 4:00pm 5:30pm - 5:45pm 6:45pm
FOR STUDENTS WHO TAKE OUR EXPRESS OPTION
WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES OCCASIONAL ACTIVITIES
SPORTS NIGHT
TERM WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9
ORIENTATION MIDTERM FINAL EXAM
CHRISTMAS MARCH SUMMER SUMMER
YEAR TERM 1 TERM 2 BREAK TERM 3 BREAK TERM 4 GRADUATION
BREAK TERM 5 BREAK 2
Regular students 2 credits per term
express option students 3 credits per term.
SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JULY SEPTEMBER
HIGH
GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
SCHOOL
8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 6 CREDITS
16 17High school COMPREHENSIVE TESTING
CREDIT TRANSFER
Braemar College high school is a welcoming and supportive
place, designed to help young people get the most out
of their education. We offer grades 9 to 12 of the Ontario
ALL LEVELS ESL
Secondary School Curriculum, and our rich activity
programming allows each student to develop his or her
own special talents and abilities.
PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN
Start September, November,
times February, April, July
English level None—all levels possible
requirement
LEARN MORE (FAST-TRACK)
Academic Completion of
requirement equivalent of grade 8
Age range 13-19
LEARN FASTER (EXPRESS OPTION)
Placement Math and English
tests
Evaluation Midterm report every 5th week, report ON TARGET SYSTEMS
cards available end of 9-week term
Accreditation Ontario Secondary School Credits with
and diploma Ontario Secondary School Diploma
ACTIVITIES
18 19High school abroad COMPREHENSIVE TESTING
CREDIT TRANSFER
Our high school abroad program gives international students ALL LEVELS ESL
the chance to be a Canadian high school student, in the
heart of Toronto, Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan
city. Courses are selected based on the requirements of
the home school and upon completion the credits can be
authenticated (convalidated).
PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN
Start Half academic year:
times September to January, February to June
Full academic year: September to June
LEARN MORE (FAST-TRACK)
English level None (a lower English level narrows
requirement the scope of the study plan)
Academic Completion of
requirement equivalent of grade 8
LEARN FASTER (EXPRESS OPTION)
Age range 13-19
Placement Math and English
tests
ON TARGET SYSTEMS
Evaluation Midterm report every 5th week, report
cards available end of 9-week term
Accreditation Ontario Secondary School Credits HOMESTAY
and diploma
ACTIVITIES
20 21Summer programs
ELITE SUMMER
ENGLISH TEEN PROGRAM
Homestay 3 3
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Full day classes 3 3
SUMMER ELITE TEEN PROGRAM
This is non-credit program for international high school ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
students who wish to have a short-term academic high
school study experience in Canada.
SUMMER PROGRAM
All levels ESL 3 3
A program for international high school students who wish to
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have a short-term academic high school study experience in
Canada. Qualified students may receive up to 2 high school
credits during the summer school. In addition, students may
extend their high school education into the September intake.
Activities 3 3
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Start First week of July
times
Academic credits – 3
Placement Math and English
tests
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Age range 13-19
Trips included – 3
Trips CN Tower, Canada’s Wonderland, Niagara
Falls (Included at no extra cost in the Summer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Program, available to Elite English Teen
students as an optional activity package)
Duration 4 weeks 7 weeks
22 23COMPREHENSIVE TESTING
College pathways
PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN
LEARN MORE (FAST-TRACK)
International students are increasingly seeing the value of a
Canadian college education. Our college pathways program
moves students quickly through the material, both qualifying
students for broad range of college programs and preparing LEARN FASTER (EXPRESS OPTION)
them to do well when they get there.
Start September, November,
times February, April, July ON-TARGET SYSTEMS
English level Upper intermediate
requirement
COLLEGE APPLICATION SPECIALISTS
Academic Equivalent of grade 11
requirement
Placement Math and English
tests EXCLUSIVE ON-CAMPUS
PRESENTATIONS
Evaluation Midterm report every 5th week, report
cards available end of 9-week term
Accreditation Ontario Secondary School Credits with
and diploma Ontario Secondary School Diploma TOP COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
24 25University
COMPREHENSIVE TESTING
pathways PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN
LEARN MORE (FAST-TRACK)
Since 1995 Braemar College has offered students from
around the world a flexible, fast and focused pathway
into Canada’s top universities. Our tradition of integrity
has allowed us to assemble an outstanding group of LEARN FASTER (EXPRESS OPTION)
university partners.
Start September, November,
times February, April, July ON-TARGET SYSTEMS
English level Upper intermediate
requirement
Academic Equivalent of grade 11 UNIVERSITY APPLICATION SPECIALISTS
requirement
Placement Math and English
tests
BRAEMAR-ONLY SCHOLARSHIPS
Evaluation Midterm report every 5th week, report
cards available end of 9-week term
Accreditation Ontario Secondary School Credits with
TOP UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
and diploma Ontario Secondary School Diploma
26 27Our university partners
“The University of Toronto
is one of Canada’s leading
universities and we are
proud to partner with
Braemar College, located
just steps from our historic
St. George campus. We are
also very pleased to accept
highly qualified graduates
from Braemar with the top
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s most graduate each year receiving
important research institution. Leading academics globally the Braemar College –
have rated the University of Toronto number one in Canada and University of Toronto Award
18th in the world according to the 2020 Times Higher Education of Excellence.”
World University Rankings. Undergraduates can choose from
the largest selection of programs and courses in Canada: over Ken Withers
800 in arts, science, and business alone. The University also has Director,
a wide range of professional programs including Architecture, University Student At Ryerson University, what our students learn in the classroom “Ryerson University is proud to
Engineering, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Law, Medicine, Recruitment, is enhanced by real-world knowledge and experience. Located in partner with Braemar College,
Music, and Pharmacy. The quality and range of the programs University of Toronto the heart of Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural and linguistically and we are honoured to support
attract students from nearly 170 countries. diverse urban centres, 36,700 undergraduate students from students in achieving academic
over 146 different countries are embraced at an institution excellence in their post-secondary
that champions diversity, entrepreneurship and innovation. studies. At Ryerson University, we’re
The university offers programs across the Faculties of dedicated to creating a culture
Engineering & Architectural Science, Business, Communication of action where education and
and Design, Arts, Science, and Community Services. Taught experience go hand-in-hand. We
by world-class faculty, academic research and rigour is are an excellent fit for students
complimented through career relevant internships and co-ops, who wish to study in an urban,
or amplified through zone learning, specialized minors or cosmopolitan campus with direct
international student exchanges. access to professional industries.”
As critical thinkers and effective communicators, our students
enter diverse careers upon graduation or launch their own Marisa Modeski,
ventures. They collaborate with industry, government and Director International Enrolment
professional practice to creatively solve problems and be Ryerson University
catalysts for both community and global change.
28 29York offers a modern, academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s “York University and Braemar
most international city and is host to a dynamic community of College have enjoyed a long
students, faculty and staff with 260,000+ alumni worldwide. history of assisting students
Our Faculties and 27 research centres conduct groundbreaking in achieving academic
research, cutting across traditional academic boundaries. excellence. We are proud to be
The University has two unique campuses. The Keele campus partners in student success.”
presents extensive facilities in a modern, self-contained Jock Phippen,
environment and Glendon fosters future leaders with a liberal Director Recruitment
arts education in both English and French, on a scenic midtown and Admissions,
campus. York’s campuses offer a vibrant community for top York University
scholars seeking a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Due to strong admission standards, students may be required
Year after year, Waterloo ranks as Canada’s most innovative “The University of Waterloo enjoys
to present higher averages for programs such as Business,
university. The world’s largest co-op program – where students a wonderful partnership with
Engineering and other Science related majors with specific
alternate school and paid work terms with 6,700 employers Braemar College. The academic-
preparation in certain subject areas.
– makes Waterloo distinct. It’s also why CEOs and corporate and student-focused community
recruiters rate us #1 for career preparation. that Braemar offers has prepared
Choose from more than 100 undergraduate programs in areas many students for success at our
such as Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Business, Engineering, university. When you begin to plan
Environment, Mathematics, and Science. for post-secondary studies, I hope
that you’ll consider Waterloo. As
With 50,000 university and college students, the community is
Canada’s most innovative university,
student-focused and home to 150+ different ethnic backgrounds.
we’ll help you develop your ideas
The university is located in the city of Waterloo, 110 km west of
and accomplish anything you put
Toronto, Canada’s largest city.
your mind to.”
Feridun Hamdullahpur
President & Vice-Chancellor,
University of Waterloo
30 31Refund policy Notes
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For the purpose of obtaining a refund of tuition fees, Category B
applicants are divided into two categories. Please _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
All applicants who are by law required to obtain
check carefully to see into which category you fit. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
a Study Permit in order to attend a secondary
If you require further details on our policy, do not
school in Canada, are entitled to a full refund (less _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
hesitate to contact us.
any applicable administrative fees) provided the
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Category A following conditions are met:
All applicants who are Canadian citizens, have I) The Applicant’s application to obtain _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permit Residence status in Canada, or are present a Study Permit has been rejected by a _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
in the country on a Minister’s Permit, are entitled Canadian Embassy or Consulate; and,
to a full refund of tuition fees (less any applicable _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
II) The Applicant provides the College with
administrative fee(s) provided the following the letter provided by the Canadian Embassy _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
conditions are met: or Consulate stating that the Applicant’s
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I) That the College is in receipt of tuition paid application has been rejected;
by, or on behalf of that applicant for the purpose _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
III) That the College is in receipt of tuition paid
of subsequently attending credit courses at the by, or on behalf of that Applicant for the purpose _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
College, and; of attending courses at the College.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
II) That the applicant provide the College a Postponing Commencement Date: If the applicant
minimum two week’s written notification (via _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
wishes to postpone the date on which he/she will
facsimile or otherwise) prior to the date he/ commence, resume or continue his/her studies, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
she was scheduled to commence, resume or and provides two weeks written notice in advance
continue his/her studies at the College. (The _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
of the start data in question, they may do so without
date for the purpose of notification is that upon penalty. Tuition will be applied to courses taken by _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
which the College receives the notification). that applicant in a subsequent term(s). A failure to
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Postponing Commencement Date: If the applicant notify the College of a postponement or decision
wishes to postpone the date on which he/she will not to attend within the specified time-lines will _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
commence, resume or continue his/her studies, result in the loss of tuition applicable for that term. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
and complies with the conditions in I & II above, The balance of the tuition paid, however, may be
applied to future study but is non-refundable. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
he/she can do so without financial penalty. All
tuition paid will be applied to credit courses taken The term ‘applicant’ is herein used to denote _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
by that applicant in subsequent semesters. candidates applying to the College for admission, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A failure to notify the College of a postponement as well as those who are attending, or have
or decision not to attend within the specified attended the College. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
time-lines will result in the loss of tuition applicable
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
for that semester. The balance of the tuition paid,
however, may be applied to future study or refund. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
32 37PHONE 1-416-487-8138
FAX 1-416-487-6165
EMAIL info@braemarcollege.com
WEBSITE braemarcollege.com
ADDRESS 229 College Street,
Toronto, Ontario,
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