Rosseau Lake College

• Location: Rosso, Ontario, Canada
• Established: in 1967
• Age of the pupils: 12-18 years
• Total number of students: 150 people (approximately 40% foreign students, 57% of students study at the boarding house)
• Residence type: boarding house
• Type of studying: mixed
• Language of instruction: English.

A small but well-known and respected Canadian boarding school Rosseau Lake College is located in the largest Canadian province of Ontario on the shores of Lake Rosso. It is a quiet, calm and safe region with picturesque landscapes, where children will be comfortable to study year-round: they have wide opportunities for walking, sports and outdoor activities, hiking thanks to the successful location of the campus.

Students spend a lot of time in the open air: open nature lessons, sports exercises and art sketches, various picnics, hiking and environmental expeditions are organized - the school has several elective courses on nature and the environment. Here, children can feel the whole uniqueness of our planet, the diversity of its flora and fauna, understand the importance of environmental literacy and concern for the environment.

The academic curriculum meets the high standards of the Canadian Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education of the province of Ontario - the program is based on proven British programs. According to statistics and ranking of schools in Ontario, 95% of graduates successfully enrolled in selected universities around the world - this is the best way to emphasize the balance of courses, the professionalism of teachers and the richness of academic programs. On average, the size of one class does not exceed 12 people, and the ratio of teachers to students is 1:8.

Nadya Shupta

Regional Marketing & Recruiting Manager at London International Academy (until 2021)

What aspects and criteria do parents consider when choosing a school, in addition to academic success?

Accommodation conditions, sports opportunities, catering and additional clubs and clubs organized by the school, proximity to the school of residences or host families are very important.

Proficiency in English is essential to students' social and academic success. RLC offers a specialized ELL program, which is additional English classes both in groups and one-on-one with native teachers. The ELL programme provides non-English speaking groups with a variety of activities and enrichment opportunities to help remove language barriers in all aspects of school life. Students are given the opportunity to use spoken and written English to communicate, develop academic skills, and gather and communicate information. With ELL classes, students can prepare for the Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT).

One of the most important aspects of the ELL program is on-campus living: interacting with native English speakers in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and during the residence will help students adapt to the English-speaking environment more quickly and make friends.

Rosseau Lake College has established academic departments focused on teaching students of specific ages: grades 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.

Rosseau Lake College is a residental school in Canada. There are 4 comfortable residences (separate for boys and girls) on the campus for boarding children, offering cozy rooms for 2-3 people, common kitchens and living rooms for rest with TV, DVD, board games and upholstered furniture.

Meals are also organized on the full board basis - a large common dining room is provided for this.

Together with the children in the residence, teachers and qualified educators and living constantly. The staff of the boarding schools in Canada monitors the observance of order, discipline, cleanliness, helps children with the solving of various issues, is responsible for their safety and comfort 24/7.

Subject list: Art, biology, business, Career development course, chemistry, Classical civilization, computer techologies, digital literacy, drama, Environmental engineering, Environmental science, geography, history, humanitarian sciences, International Business, kinesiology, marketing, maths, music, Natural science, physics, social sciencies, sports science, Study of the environment, technology, Visual arts

During the summer period, students have access to their own boat station and beach (of course, all classes and rest are supervised by professional coaches and instructors): students can learn water sports, swimming and fishing. In the winter months, the season opens for skis (cross-country and mountain), snowboarding, dog sledding and even walking with snowshoes!

All-year-round pupils are offered ample opportunities for team games (basketball, volleyball, tennis, football), hockey, general fitness, gym and athletics - more than 13 kinds of sports.

A variety of studios, clubs and interest groups (more than 19 variants) work for creatively gifted students:

• Photography;
• Drama and acting;
• Music (playing musical instruments, singing in a choir or in one of the groups).

The school pays much attention to ecology and environmental protection: there are several thematic clubs and interest groups, even there is a polar bears study club!

During the weekend, students are offered a variety of excursions and trips: you can go on a tour of Toronto, watch a great sports match, go to the movies or spend time shopping, explore the many natural attractions and parks of the region. On the campus, too, happy leisure activities are regularly arranged: in addition to their entertainment function, they help students to develop communication, personal and leadership skills, to consolidate the knowledge gained in the classroom, to learn a lot of new things and make new friends.

• The smallest independent school in Canada in terms of the number of students, with a ranking that rivals the status of the country's leading institutions,
• About 70 students from more than 20 countries of the world.
• 70% of pupils live on campus,
• The maximum class size is 18 students, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:4,
• RLC is a member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), the Ontario Independent Schools Conference, the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the Conference of Independent Schools Sports Associations (CISAA), the Ontario Sailing Community,
• Accreditation by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Rosseau Lake College's school campus (up to 53 acres) is located on the shores of Lake Rosso, almost in the center of the largest Canadian province of Ontario - a lively major Toronto can be reached in about 3 hours. Surrounding the school are stunningly beautiful, peaceful landscapes: it is an ecologically clean and very quiet region.

The course price includes, in addition to educational services, accommodation and meals on a full board basis. The following components are paid additionally:

• Registration fee (non-refundable) 
• Studying fee (non-refundable) 
• Supporting English language courses (ELL)
• School uniform
• Personal pocket expenses
• Compulsory medical insurance
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Air tickets in both directions
• Transfer in both directions
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 330 CAD
• Deposit for a course/programme 3000 CAD
• Uniform 700 CAD
• Pocket money 3000 CAD
• Medical insurance 930 CAD
• Guardianship 1630 CAD

Registration Procedure:

• Filling out the application, submitting the required documents,
• Payment of entry fees,
• Receiving a response from the admissions committee with an invitation to the entrance exams,
• Passing an online or face-to-face interview,
• Obtaining an invitation with which you can apply for a visa,
• Payment for the program,
• Arrival at the campus for accommodation in the residence, start of training.

New students are admitted at the beginning of each semester, but only those who meet all entry requirements are enrolled. Due to the small size of Rosseau Lake College, admission is limited, possible only if there are free places in the class.

To date, the college has produced more than 1500 competitive students who have subsequently gone on to some of the best universities around the world: Queen's University, Leeds University, University of Yale, Kings College London, and others.

International applicants must meet the entry criteria:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit. A visa can be issued after receiving an official invitation from the Admissions Committee,
• Academic reports for the last two years of study, including current,
• Teacher Evaluation Form with Recommendation,
• A video essay explaining the reasons why the candidate would like to study at Rosseau Lake College,
• Language test scores: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or equivalent. The older the class in which the applicant enters, the higher the English proficiency score should be.

The Admissions Committee strongly encourages applicants to submit a "Skills Spectrum" that addresses eight non-cognitive areas of child development.

Rosseau Lake College provides sisters and brothers of already enrolled students with discounts on tuition fees: 10, 15 and 20% for the second, third and fourth child from the same family, respectively.

The school has a multifaceted scholarship program called "Seven Generations", which awards outstanding students. Applicants for the scholarship must be successful in both academic and extracurricular activities.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision