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Robert Land Academy

Instructs in English

Ages 10 - 18 years

Pupils 125

Type Boys School (boarding)

Robert Land Academy is a not-for-profit private military-themed boarding school for boys located in Wellandport, Ontario. The program follows the Ontario Ministry of Education framework and uses the Canadian Curriculum, with English as the language of instruction. The school serves students aged 10 to 18 and provides a two-semester academic year, with five instructional periods per day and each period lasting 90 minutes. Each credit requires a minimum of 110 scheduled hours, and 30 credits are needed for Ontario diploma graduation. In Grades 11 and 12, University Preparation, University/College Preparation, College Preparation, and Open courses are offered, with guidance to plan post-secondary destinations. A defining feature is the Cadet Corps, RCAC, mandatory for students aged 12 and up, offering map and compass, GPS, first aid, camping, survival, and ceremonial activities. The academy emphasizes physical fitness, sport, leadership development, and citizenship within a family-like campus, and provides guidance for post-secondary pathways.

Location

6727 South Chippawa Rd, Wellandport, Ontario L0R 2J0, Canada

Stages

Grades 9-12

Type

not-for-profit, private military-themed boarding school for boys

Country affiliation

Canada

Overview
- Robert Land Academy ceased operating as a school and filed an assignment in bankruptcy on June 27, 2025. As a result, the academy is not assessing or publishing any active fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor is there an active fee schedule in force for 2025/26 following the closure).

Application fees
- Not applicable. The Academy is not accepting applications and is not charging application fees for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26 under an active schedule. Outstanding matters related to prior applications, deposits, or prepayments are being handled through bankruptcy procedures.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No active tuition schedule is being published or charged for the 2026/27 academic year, and there is no active fee schedule for 2025/26 following the Academy's closure. Therefore there are no current per-term or per-year tuition figures for any year group to report.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No active billing schedule or payment terms are in effect for new or continuing enrolments for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Any outstanding balances, payments received in advance, or billing disputes are subject to administration through the bankruptcy trustee and the formal claims process established by the trustee. Creditors and former payers must follow the trustee's instructions and deadlines when filing claims.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable for an active period. Boarding operations have ceased with the closure of the Academy, and no boarding fees are being assessed for 2026/27 or 2025/26 under an active schedule. Claims relating to previously paid room-and-board fees are to be addressed through the trustee-managed claims process.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, technology, insurance, excursions, etc.)
- There are no active charges for uniforms, technology fees, insurance, field trips, or similar student charges being administered by the Academy for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26 following closure. Past or prepaid charges of this type are subject to the bankruptcy claims process.

Refund information
- There is no active institutional refund program being administered by the Academy. Refunds, reimbursements, and claims for prepaid tuition, deposits, or other fees are being processed, if at all, through the bankruptcy estate under the supervision of Deloitte Restructuring Inc., the trustee. Parties with claims (including parents who paid fees in advance) must submit a proof of claim and participate in the trustee's claims process; recoveries, if any, will be determined through that legal and insolvency process.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)
- There are no active payment channels being operated by the Academy for enrolment-related payments for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Any instructions about payments, refunds, or claim recoveries are being issued by the trustee as part of the bankruptcy administration.

Summary note
- No active or current fee schedule exists for Robert Land Academy for the 2026/27 academic year, and there is no active fee schedule for 2025/26 following the Academy's closure and bankruptcy filing on June 27, 2025. All matters related to previously charged tuition, boarding, deposits, and other fees are subject to the trustee-managed bankruptcy process.

Boarding Arrangements

Cadets live on campus and are organized into Houses within each Company. Houses are named after figures from Canadian history, and three houses form a platoon. Leaves and Stand Downs are scheduled breaks; Transportation to and from the Academy is the responsibility of parents; An unsupervised bus service is provided for Stand Downs and Leaves for an extra fee.

Uniform Requirement

Cadets wear the Robert Land Academy uniform and the cap badge. Staff wear uniforms with rank. Cadets return in the Robert Land Academy civilian uniform during Leaves and Stand Downs.

Food Options

The Mess Hall provides well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks.

House System

Cadets are assigned to Houses within each Company for organization and to develop social, leadership and academic progress. Houses are named after figures from Canadian history and form platoons; three houses form a platoon within each Company.

Governance and Ownership

The Academy has governance policies that regulate the conduct of cadets, staff and other stakeholders. CCTV cameras are used in public spaces on campus.

Curriculum

The curriculum is highly structured with little or no course selection until the senior years. Senior courses are chosen based on their suitability for university and college admission, and senior choices are determined by the university or college programme the student has identified. The curriculum and course outlines are developed in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum, with emphasis on developing basic reading and writing skills; all courses offered for credits are at Academic or Open level. The academic year is divided into two semesters; final assessments and provincial report cards mark each semester. Each intermediate and senior credit requires a minimum of 110 scheduled hours of instruction, with five instructional periods per day (90 minutes each). In Grades 11 and 12, University Preparation, University/College Preparation, College Preparation, and Open courses are offered, and the Academy ensures every course required for university admissions is available; the Academy provides guidance to plan post-secondary destinations.

Higher Education Progression

All Senior Division students meet with the Academic Officer to determine post-secondary objectives; the Academy provides access to university and college calendars for institutions in Canada, the United States and abroad, and graduates are encouraged to pursue post-secondary education, with guidance to realize their ambitions. In Grades 11 and 12, University Preparation, University/College Preparation, and College Preparation courses prepare post-secondary destinations.

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers an Ontario Ministry of Education-based curriculum with courses developed to meet Ontario standards. Courses are credit-based toward the Ontario diploma, with 30 credits required for graduation. Courses are coded by subject area and grade level, e.g., ENG2D means English, Grade 10, Academic, and the first character indicates the subject area. English is the language of instruction; if English is not a student's first language a translation dictionary is needed.

Social & Hobbies

Cadets spend most of their time with fellow cadets and staff in a family-like social environment. The Cadet Corps, formally the RCAC, is mandatory for all students aged 12 and up and conducts training in map and compass, GPS, orienteering, first aid, camping and survival, canoeing, abseiling, trekking, and mountain biking, as well as participating in ceremonial events and citizenship activities. The Cadet Corps also organizes social events and provides opportunities for social interaction and teamwork.

Community & Service

The Cadet Corps conducts ceremonial military events and citizenship activities as part of its social and service-oriented program, reinforcing community involvement and civic responsibility. Cadets participate in a structured community life within a small, family-like campus, with social interactions and teamwork encouraged across activities and events. The program emphasizes service and citizenship as part of daily life.

Leadership & Professional

The rank system allows boys to earn privileges commensurate with responsibilities in a structured, upwardly-mobile framework, and it is designed to teach leadership skills. Cadet lessons and RCAC training are overseen by Cadet Instructors who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, providing leadership development and citizenship education. The program emphasizes self-discipline, accountability and self-determination as pathways to leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The program includes a rigorous physical exercise component with running, marching, and extended hiking, plus monthly physical timed performance evaluations. The medical form indicates ongoing physical activity is a core part of the program, supporting students' physical fitness and well-being. The Academy supports varsity sports and includes sports equipment guidance for activities such as basketball.

Admissions

1. Admissions Information Request: Complete the Admissions Information Request form. After finishing, save and return it to admissions@rla.ca or upload it via the online tool on the admissions website. The form collects the student's name and includes a Code of Conduct review and signatures. 2. Intake and point of contact: The Admissions Officer is Major Troy Krywulak, and inquiries can be directed to the Admissions Office at admissions@rla.ca or by phone at 905-386-6203. New families are guided through contact options via the Parents Portal (parents.rla.ca) and staff communicate with you by Skype calls (video or voice) once a week after the first few weeks. 3. Enrollment and fees: Upon enrollment, the Registration and Enrollment Agreement governs the process and fees. The Academy reserves the right to deny classes and services if fees are not paid by the due date, and a late payment charge of 1.5% per month may apply; credits may be withheld and cadets may be sent home for nonpayment. A tuck account is used for charges and periodic statements are sent to the family. 4. Ongoing admissions information: For general inquiries, families can reach the Admissions Office and use the published contact details; the school notes that 100% of graduates seeking post-secondary admission have been placed.

Scholarships

Founder's Scholarship Fund is a scholarship initiative supported by the Robert Land Academy Family Guild (RLAFG). The RLAFG is a parent-driven group that funds campaigns and supports the school, including a Signature Campaign, a Capital Campaign, and the Founder's Scholarship Fund.

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