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Durham Christian High School

School Info.

Time Established:1967 
Type:Canadian Local Co-ed Private Day School
Religion:Christian
Schooling System:Semester
Acreage of the Campus:6  
Location: Bowmanville, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario(One-hour drive from Downtown Toronto)
Accommodation:Homestay
Grade Setting:Grade 9 to 12 
Enrollment:102
Average Class Size:15
Number of International Students:12 (from China, France and Nigeria), a share of 12%
Number of Chinese Students:9 (by 2019 fall), a share of 8%
Faculty-Student Ratio:1:10
Education Level and Seniority of the Faculty:100% with Bachelor’s Degree and above, 35% with Master’s Degree, average 15 years of teaching experience
Curriculum:OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
ESL/ELL:Available
Accreditation:Ontario Ministry of Education 
Arrival airport:Toronto Pearson (YYZ), 55 min drive from the school
Official Website:https://www.durhamchristianhs.com/  



Buildings & Facilities

Main Building, Gym, Soccer Field, Science Lab, Computer Lab, Fitness Room, Music Room, Library, Student Lounge

Superiority

Care for International Students: The school has rich experience in international student management. It has hired a TESOL (International English Teaching Qualification Certificate) teacher to teach ESL in a small class setting. The ESL class is up to 80 minutes per day. Adequate English tutoring paves the way for rapid adaptation to the OSSD curriculum; the school also arranges a three-day camp trip at the beginning of each academic year to help international students quickly integrate into the community.


Excellent Graduate Achievements: 75% of the graduates are Ontario Scholars (scored average 80% and above for 6 courses of Grade 12), and most of the graduates are admitted to the universities of their first choice, including some top Canadian universities such as the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo, with entrance scholarship.


Ideal Teacher to Student Ratio: the teacher to student ratio here is 1:10; in some high-enrollment courses of Grade 11 and 12, the ratio is 1:6. The school sticks to a small class setting to ensure that every student is well cared for and has access to teacher’s help whenever they need.


Perfect Community Environment: The school is located in Bowmanville of the Greater Toronto Area. Close to Provincial Highway 401, Bowmanville boasts a variety of industries, facilities and event, which is perfect for students to experience Canadian culture.




Honors & Awards


1. Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics Association Volleyball winners

2. Top 25% of university of Waterloo math contest

3. 75% of graduating class are Ontario Scholars

Curriculum

All basic courses required by the Ontario Ministry of Education

Language Courses: ESL courses, French



Overview of Curriculum Setting


Grade 9

English, Principles of Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Science, Core French, Visual Arts, Music: Stage Band (Jazz), Instrumental Music, Issues in Canadian Geography, Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Healthy Active Living Education, Biblical Studies, Exploring Technologies

Grade 10

English, Principles of Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Science, Core French, Drama, Music: Stage Band (Jazz), Instrumental Music, Canadian History since World War I, Civics and Citizenship, Career Studies, Healthy Active Living Education, Green Industries

Grade 11

English, Functions, Functions and Applications, Foundations for College Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Core French, Visual Arts, Music: Stage Band (Jazz), Instrumental Music, [Marketing: Goods, Services, Events], World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century, Leadership and Peer Support, Creating Opportunities through Co-op, Healthy Active Living Education, Biblical Studies, Green Industries, Communications Technology

Grade 12

English, Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Foundations for College Mathematics, Data Management, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Nutrition and Health, Challenge and Change in Society, Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice, Core French, Visual Arts, Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, World History since the Fifteenth Century, World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, Canadian and International Law, Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Communications Technology


Activities

Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Soccer, Hockey, Badminton


Clubs: Student parliament (leadership team), Robotics Team, Book Club, Environmental Club, Model United Nation

Graduate Destination

-University of Toronto

-University of Waterloo

-Queen's University

-McMaster University

-McGill University

Tuition and Fess

Total Fees for 2021-2022Academic Year: CAD$43,950


Including: tuition, homestay (10 months), registration, ESL course, activities, international student fee, uniform, custodianship, medical insurance, airport pickup, etc.

Excluding: students’ personal expenses such as pocket money, communication expense and airfare, etc.

Noted: A Getting-started Program (GSP) is mandatory for all first-year G8-G12 international students and it will cost an extra fee of CAD$2,373.


Admissions Requirements

1. Average score: 80+

2. Applicants for the admissions of Grade 12 are required to have very good English level

Location

Location


Bowmanville is a town of approximately 40,000 people located in the Municipality of Clarington, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 75 km east of Toronto, and 15 km east of Oshawa along Highway 2. Bowmanville was first incorporated as a town in 1858, but later incorporated with the neighboring townships of Clarke and Darlington in 1974 forming the Town of Newcastle, which was renamed in 1994 to the Municipality of Clarington. Bowmanville is part of the Greater Toronto Area.




Getting Around


5-minute drive – Downtown Bowmanville

►5-minute drive – SmartCentres Bowmanville

►6-minute drive – Lakeridge Health Bowmanville

►6-minute drive – Bowmanville Golf & Country Club

►20-minute drive – University of Ontario Institute of Technology

►30-minute drive – University of Toronto Scarborough Campus



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