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Albert College

Canada, Belleville

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$24,400 - 94,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1857
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Albert College is a private, co-educational day and boarding school in Belleville. The school offers a Canadian curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, supporting the Ontario Diploma pathway (30 credits with 17 compulsory, 13 optional from 2024 onward), OSSLT, and 40 hours of community involvement, guided by an Annual Educational Plan for post-secondary choices. The Junior School provides daily French instruction from Junior Kindergarten, while the Middle and Senior Schools build on inquiry-based learning in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, French, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts, and Design/Technology, with six learning skills: Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, and Self-Regulation. The Five A's—Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship, and Adventure—shape curricular and co-curricular life. Distinctive programs include AP English Language, AP World History, AP Computer Science A, Model United Nations, and a Student Art Exhibit. On-campus facilities include three buildings, boarding houses, chapels, a dining hall, libraries, Resource and Wellness Centres, and amenities.

160 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 1A6, Canada

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The Essentials

Albert College has instruction in English.

Location

Located in Belleville, Ontario, Albert College sits on the banks of the Bay of Quinte and Moira River. The campus address is 160 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario Canada K8P 1A6. Belleville is a growing city of about 56,000 residents and is roughly a two-hour drive from Toronto and Ottawa.

Stages

Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, with a Junior School (JK–Grade 6), a Middle School (Grades 7–8), and a Senior School (Grades 9–12).

Type

The school is co-educational and operates as a private, independent day and boarding school.

Additional learning support

Guidance services and English as a Second Language (ESL) support are available.

Country affiliation

Canada.

School day structure

Junior School days run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended care available until 5:30 p.m.

Bus service

Daily transportation is available for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school welcomes full-time, part-time and occasional riders; bus routes include Kingston, Napanee and Prince Edward County (East/West), with per-ride and full-route pricing.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Albert College ranges from CAD 24,400 to CAD 94,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- An application fee is required as part of the Albert College application process. The published enrolment information refers to submission of an application fee but does not list a public fixed amount for that application fee.

One-time enrolment / acceptance fees (new students)

- One-Time Enrolment Fee (new students) — CAD 5,000 for most entry levels. (Different one-time enrolment amounts are published for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten day students; see Day Students below.)

Annual tuition fees — Boarding (Full and Multi-Day; Grades 7–12)

- International boarding students: Grades 7–8 — CAD 86,300; Grades 9–12 — CAD 94,000. Expense advance for international boarders — CAD 3,000.

- Canadian boarding students (full boarding): Grades 7–8 — CAD 69,900; Grades 9–12 — CAD 81,300. Expense advance for Canadian boarders — CAD 2,000.

- Five‑day Canadian boarding: Grades 7–8 — CAD 53,600; Grades 9–12 — CAD 60,300. Expense advance for five‑day boarders — CAD 2,000. (Flexible multi-day boarding options are also offered; families are directed to the enrolment office for details.)

- What is included in boarding tuition: meals and accommodations, program-related activities (camp, enrichment, leadership program, travel and required admission fees for athletic/cultural programs and some weekend social events), library and technology services, health and wellness services, yearbook and student photographs. Break-weekend programming and fees are charged by offering/registration.

Annual tuition fees — Day students (Pre‑K to Grade 12)

- Pre‑Kindergarten (day) — CAD 24,400.

- Junior Kindergarten – Grade 6 (day) — CAD 24,400.

- Grades 7–8 (day) — CAD 30,600.

- Grades 9–12 (day) — CAD 34,400.

- International day students: JK–Grade 6 — CAD 35,100; Grades 7–8 — CAD 41,300; Grades 9–12 — CAD 45,100. These international day tuition amounts cover daily lunches and the same program-related inclusions listed for day students.

Day-student one-time enrolment fees (new students)

- Pre‑Kindergarten — CAD 2,000.

- Junior and Senior Kindergarten — CAD 3,000.

- Grades 1–12 — CAD 5,000.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and related fees

- ESL for Middle School (Grades 7–8) — CAD 2,500.

- ESL for Senior School (Grades 9–12) — CAD 3,000.

- English Language Preparation and Testing (ELPT): Fall program (includes two tests) — CAD 1,000; Spring program (one test) — CAD 600. ESL Summer School tuition (published separately) is also listed for the school's summer program.

After‑school, extended care, and transport (day students)

- After School Care (JK–Grade 6): Annual — CAD 1,720; Daily drop‑in — CAD 12.

- Extended Care: Daily — CAD 50; Per week — CAD 200.

- Busing (examples by route): Prince Edward County – West: occasional one way CAD 15 per ride; one‑way full‑time CAD 1,100; full‑time CAD 2,200. Other routes listed with per‑ride and full‑time rates (Prince Edward County – East, Napanee, Kingston) with amounts shown on the published tuition page.

Other costs and routine charges

- Expense advance / incidental deposit: Boarding students are required to pay an expense advance (amounts shown above: CAD 2,000–3,000 depending on status) which is applied to incidental charges during the year.

- Uniforms: Uniforms are sold through the Guild Shop on campus; families purchase required uniform pieces directly from the Guild Shop. Specific uniform item prices are handled through the Guild Shop.

- Co‑curricular extras and some weekend/social committee events, optional trips and special program charges may be billed separately where noted. Yearbook and student photographs are included in tuition.

- Sibling discounts: Day student family discount — CAD 1,000 off per sibling; Canadian and international boarding student family discount — CAD 2,000 off per sibling.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Specific published instalment dates and a detailed billing calendar are not provided on the public tuition pages; families are billed through the school's finance/enrolment process and the school offers typical payment channels and instalment services for Canadian and international families.

Fee payment options and transaction charges

- Canadian payment options: online bill payment through major Canadian banks (CIBC, BMO, TD, Scotiabank, RBC), cheque from a Canadian bank, credit card, and Flywire.

- International payment options: credit card, Flywire, and PayMyTuition. Flywire and PayMyTuition apply a convenience fee; Flywire may require Student ID and fee schedule documentation.

- Credit card payments: a 3% convenience fee is added to student accounts for tuition payments made by credit card.

Refund information

- No public, line‑by‑line refund or withdrawal schedule for tuition, enrolment fees or deposits is published on the publicly available tuition and payments pages; refund and withdrawal terms are managed through the school's enrolment/finance process and are set out in the enrolment/financial paperwork provided to families at registration.

Notes on what is included in published fees

- Published day and boarding tuition amounts specify inclusions such as meals (where applicable), accommodations for boarders, program‑related activities, library and technology services, health and wellness services, yearbook and student photographs. Certain optional activities, break‑weekend programming and some travel/leadership trips may be billed separately.
Academics

Albert College teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Albert College offers a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum with an integrated, inquiry-based approach. The Junior School exceeds the Ontario curriculum standards at every grade level and provides daily French instruction starting in Junior Kindergarten. The Five A's—Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship, and Adventure—guide learning and co-curricular activities. The Middle School curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, French, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts, and Design and Technology, with a focus on six learning skills (Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, Self-Regulation) and curriculum-based field trips. The Senior School provides Ontario Diploma requirements (30 credits with 17 compulsory and 13 optional credits from 2024 onward), OSSLT, and 40 hours of community involvement, and uses an Annual Educational Plan to guide post-secondary choices. The AP program offers courses such as AP English Language and Composition (Grade 11), AP History (World) (Grade 12), and AP Computer Science A (Grade 12).

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes.

Exam Results

AP courses are offered: AP English Language and Composition (Grade 11), AP History (World) (Grade 12), and AP Computer Science A (Grade 12). Guidance reflects strong post-secondary placement with graduates admitted to Ontario universities such as the University of Toronto, Queen's University, McMaster, and the University of Waterloo, as well as McGill, UBC, University of Alberta, and Dalhousie, and international universities including University of Michigan, University of Edinburgh, University of Melbourne, University of Hong Kong, La Trobe University and Lancaster University. Guidance and university counselling support post-secondary planning.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education at top Ontario universities such as University of Toronto, Queen's University, McMaster, and the University of Waterloo, and at other Canadian universities including McGill, UBC, University of Alberta, and Dalhousie, as well as international universities including University of Michigan, University of Edinburgh, University of Melbourne, University of Hong Kong, La Trobe University and Lancaster University.
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Admissions

Admissions

1. Submit the Albert College application and pay the application fee. The Enrolment Centre handles the application process and can arrange campus visits or personal information sessions when requested. This is the first step in the admissions process for both day and boarding programs. 2. If applying for Scholarships, complete the Scholarship Application Form, a Teacher Evaluation form, and provide copies of the past two years' academic reports. Senior School Scholarships are available to Grades 7–12 and are awarded on merit and achievement. The scholarship deadline for returning students is January 15 annually; for new students, applications are considered on an individual basis and announced accordingly. 3. Scholarship recipients are renewable each year, provided they maintain good academic standing, participate in school life, and meet all other school requirements. If the scholarship amount is insufficient to attend, recipients are eligible for bursary assistance. 4. Tuition Assistance is available to students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Funds come from endowment funds and donations. A request for tuition assistance does not affect the admissions decision, and Apple Financial Services administers the program. 5. For deadlines, the submission deadline for returning families is January 15 each year; for new students, applications will be considered after this date. 6. View the viewbook to learn about university acceptances, boarding life, and Albert College's Five A's – Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure. 7. For questions or help with the application process, contact the Enrolment team for guidance on admissions and scholarships.

Scholarships

Senior School Scholarships: Available to Grades 7–12 and awarded on merit and achievement as established by Albert College or the donor. In addition to completing the Albert College application and paying the application fee, prospective students must submit a Scholarship Application Form, a Teacher Evaluation form, and copies of the past two years' academic reports. The scholarship application deadline for returning students is January 15 annually; applications for new students will be considered on an individual basis and announced accordingly. Scholarships are renewable each year, provided the recipient maintains good academic standing, participates in school life and meets all other school requirements. Frederick Sydney Smith '31 Scholarship: Available to Bermudian students who have shown outstanding academic and all-round achievement. The scholarship ranges from CAD 5,000 to CAD 40,000 per year toward tuition and includes one round-trip airfare to Bermuda. Scholarship applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee by the end of February for the following school year. Alumni Scholarship: Established in 2004, the Alumni Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Senior School students in Grades 9–12 who are relatives of Albert College alumni, with renewal possible each year.
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