Balmoral Hall School

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Director: Joanne Kamins
• Founded: in 1901
• Type of study: single (only girls)
• Age of the student: from the age of 6 (Grade 2), the boarding house is available to students from 10 years and older (Grade 6).
• Total number of students: 55 people, among them at the boarding house - 55.

Balmoral Hall School is located in the center of Winnipeg (in the province of Manitoba) on the bank of the Assiniboin river, and occupies a vast territory of 5 hectares (approximately 12 acres). Winnipeg is one of the most developed cultural communities in Canada. Here you can try a variety of dishes of the different nationalities of the world, get acquainted with their culture and art directions, foreign languages. Interesting and informative excursions are constantly organized for international students:

• Trips to theaters and cinema;
• Visits to restaurants and cafes;
• Cultural and sporting events.

In walking distance from the campus there are many shopping and entertainment centers, attractions and restaurants, theaters and cinema.

The year of foundation of the Balmoral Hall School can be called 1901 - it was founded as the Havergal College, then it was called Rupert's Land College (1917), so as not to be confused with the names of the same school in Toronto. In 1950, the school merged with the Riverbend School, also a women's boarding house, and the association was named Balmoral, which remains to this day. Balmoral is one of the largest castles of the British royal family, and both schools have introduced their best features into the curriculum. The institution is constantly being completed, updated, reconstructed and modernized to meet all modern demands of students.

Educational institution is an active member of many prestigious educational organizations:

• Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association;
• Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning;
• Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS);
• Manitoba Catholic Schools Athletic Association
• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

All students have a compulsory school uniform. Balmoral Hall School has no specific religious orientation, students of any religion are accepted. After graduation, according to statistics, 100% of students without special difficulties continue to receive education at the selected university.

Here it is possible to get the best education of the Canadian model, to prepare qualitatively and effectively for studying at the university - most often the girls choose the courses Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement. The institution seeks to maximize its personal abilities, talents: this is facilitated by small studying classes, professional and qualified teachers with extensive experience working with foreign students and international groups, as well as proven and advanced teaching methods.

Balmoral Hall School also supports the International Baccalaureate program, works as a testing center for SAT and ACT, offering preparatory courses on the methodology of successful studies. There are also courses of preparation for IELTS, an international language test, the results of which are highly appreciated all over the world (classes on Saturdays). Preparation for entering the university begins already in the 8th grade - this helps graduates without any problems to enter the selected universities and receive a large number of proposals.

The foundation of education is the English language: introduction, perception of language, composition, English literature, public speaking and oratorical art, debate. Additionally, a supporting course for foreign students - ESL is taught. You can study other foreign languages: for example, Chinese, French, Spanish at your own discretion.

An important role is played by education in the field of art and culture: it can be drama and theater, performing or visual skill.

• 1) Music

Choral singing is taught as a separate course, for which you can get a full educational credit: primary technique, music, music theory and musical notation, staging. Classical and ancient music, folk art and songs, modern pop standards, musical theater and jazz are considered.

• 2) Drama and theater

It is directed to the active development of independent, individual creativity, serves as an excellent way of self-expression, teaches to negotiate and to communicate in various situations. You can also learn how to prepare and to demonstrate presentations, to improve the skill of productive thinking.

• 3) Performing skills

Includes choreography, vocals and drama, enriches subject areas and improves knowledge and skills in the field of theatrical productions. There is a huge number of different profile exercises (for example, improvisation, performances and scenes), participation in vocal groups of different scale, solo singing. In the choreography, the main emphasis is on jazz technique, the remaining styles are dealt with optional.

• 4) Fine art

It is taught in detail from the 6th grade until the very end of the school. A comprehensive course gives an idea of ​​art, technology, helps developing common skills and revealing personal potential. In the middle-class program, fine arts - an interdisciplinary direction, enters the English language course and social studies, helps to create and fill out the personal portfolio of each student.

In the future the students will have to analyze art forms, to study the theory of art, to create interesting art objects, to deal with stylistics, to master various working techniques, materials. At the end of the studying, the portfolio can be submitted to the selected university or specialized school.

The comfortable residence on the campus is designed for 65 people - all conditions for comfortable, safe living here are created. Each room is beautifully furnished, has a private bathroom (one room is designed for 2-4 people), telephone and wireless Internet access. In the residence there is a laundry, a common cozy living room with soft furniture, computers, TV and DVD, game consoles.

Subject list: applied sciences, Art, biology, business, chemistry, drama, drawing lessons, economics, General English, geography, healthy lifestyle, history, maths, music, Natural science, physical education, physics

There are a lot of extracurricular programs, students constantly interact with each other during academic, extra-curricular, creative and sporting events, participate in the life of residences. It helps to develop a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding, tolerance, create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Much attention is paid to sports and physical development of pupils: physical education lessons are included in each curriculum. In addition, there are a large number of sections and studios. You can participate in various teams and sport activities:

• Volleyball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Football
• The rowing team Dragon Boat
• Hockey
• Basketball
• Athletics
• Badminton and others.

Also from popular sports you can note:

• Skating
• Archery (7-12 class)
• Equestrian sport
• Swimming
• Golf (9-12 class)
• Figure skating Skiing
• Cross country running (6-12 class)
• aKyaking
• Aerobics
• Handball
• Curling
• Bowling
• Squash
• Cross country skiing
• Rugby (high school)
• Rock climbing
• Hiking.

There are a large number of sections, clubs of interest - each student will be able to choose an occupation to her liking:

• Student publications
• Horse riding
• Sudent government
• UN model
• Chess
• Investment and business
• Drama
• Theater
• Public works
• Student activities
• Foreign languages ​​
• Discussion club
• Photo circle
• Gardening and etc.

The Balmoral Hall School has its own ice arena and professional equipment for ice hockey, basketball and volleyball courts, a multifunctional fitness center and a technology center.

The cost of the educational program is 54,500 CAD per academic year. The price already includes:

• Studying on the selected program;

• Accommodation and meals (residence, full board);

• 24 hour security and supervision;

 • Regular monitoring of progress, reports for parents

• Medical insurance and assistance if necessary

• Organization of educational tours, trips, student exchanges.

Please note that there are some surcharges and contributions not included in the main cost of the program:

• Registration fee = 150 CAD

• Educational deposit = 18200 CAD

• Initial testing of the level of knowledge

• Consular fee (paid at the embassy)

• Air tickets in both directions

• Courier delivery of original documents

• Visa registration and fees.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 175 USD
• Application fee 2000 USD
• Deposit for a course/programme 2500 USD

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision