Trafalgar Castle School

Trafalgar Castle School is a prestigious Canadian private school that accepts only girls aged 10-18 for training, and one of the national leaders in terms of pre-university training and ranking of schools in Ontario. The institution has prestigious accreditation of professional councils, is a member of private schools associations in both Ontario and Canada.

Trafalgar Castle School is located in Whitby, Ontario, about 15 minutes by bus east of Toronto, with a total population of 115 000 people. On the one hand, it is a small, cozy and quiet city, located on the northern shore of a large lake of Ontario. On the other hand - the proximity of the metropolis and the developed, modern city center makes possible various leisure and entertainment options, international students can use the necessary urban infrastructure and tourism opportunities.

Nadya Shupta

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

Why are Canadian schools so popular with families around the world?

Canadian schools are distinguished not only by the quality of their education, but also by their approach to respectful personal development. In a Canadian school, you will not hear rudeness or shouting, which, unfortunately, are so familiar to our schools, they are great at preparing for Western universities.

The educational process includes not only classroom lessons, but also outdoor activities, on trips, in an online format: students have access to dozens of Internet portals, resources and ample opportunities for both curriculum and self-development. Teachers actively support the use of modern technologies in the classroom and beyond, helping to adapt and learn how to interact with the Internet in a competent, safe way.

Trafalgar Castle School has two academic departments, each of which educates children of a certain age: middle and high school. The school has a camp during the summer months that offers short-term courses.

Up to 70 students reside in the campus - the residence is located in the same building as the training building (total 53 rooms). Most of the students live in twos, the rooms are fully equipped with comfortable furniture and the required equipment, access to Wi-Fi, personal lockers. Every day, employees check the condition of the rooms and the cleanliness in them - pupils themselves must monitor the cleaning and maintenance of the room. Also there is an on-duty tutor, who helps with lessons and solves everyday and organizational issues, the nurse is on duty around the clock.

On weekends, various leisure activities are organized for students: visits to museums, theaters and cinema, trips to shopping, sports, ice skating and skiing, hiking and visiting amusement parks, a visit to Whitby's huge public library . When the holidays come or a long weekend, fascinating trips are organized for the students: schoolgirls visit New York, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, visit Niagara Falls. Foreign students prefer not to stay in the residence during a long weekend.

The spacious school cafeteria is located right on campus: thanks to the chamber, family atmosphere at Trafalgar Castle School, every meal is an occasion to meet and chat with friends, to have a good time for delicious food and an interesting conversation. The menu of the school is balanced, diverse, all dishes are prepared from the most fresh and natural products: the dining room staff received special awards for organizing healthy and varied meals for their students. Various salads are constantly served, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-calorie and healthy desserts, which will definitely please the sweet tooth.

Subject list: anthropology, Art, chemistry, communications, geography, history, Information Technology, law, literature, maths, music, philosophy, physics, Science and technology, sociology, Technological processes
Activity list: Art studio, badminton, basketball, Chorus, Drama, field hockey, football, rowing, singing, tennis, volleyball

In their free time, students can attend various clubs, sections and circles of interest: they can be devoted to sports, art, community service. For example, students can do robotics and lego, visit the circle of the IZO and a club of debates, music and vocals, visit a club of classical lovers and a special literary workshop, master dances or a horse riding. Senior schoolgirls take patronage over the younger ones: this helps to develop the ability to work in a team, to answer for one's words and deeds, develop responsibility and independence, improve communication skills. The school celebrates all the big holidays, various festivals and shows are held - among them the main place, of course, is Christmas.

Trafalgar Castle School is divided into 4 faculties - there is always a competition between them based on the results of studies, degree and success of participation in leisure and sporting events. Each victory and success is a certain number of points, and at the end of the year the faculty, which receives the most points, is declared the winner and is awarded with memorable prizes.

• The sports program offered to the students is unusually diverse - it has a place for both team and individual sports. There is a sports hall and a fitness center on site, you can do football, rowing, cross-country, try basketball or volleyball, play field hockey, go swimming (including synchronized) or master self-defense skills. Trafalgar Castle School received a prestigious Platinum award - this prize is given by the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Culture, Leisure and Dance for special achievements in the physical and sports education of students. Schoolgirls constantly participate in various competitions, games and matches, including with pupils of other surrounding schools

The Trafalgar Castle School was founded in 1874, and the building of Trafalgar Castle, in which the institution is located today, was built in 1859: originally it was a luxury residential building, which later became a home for the school. This is a true architectural monument of the Elizabethan style, one of the key attractions of the city of Whitby.

Here you can study at both the daily format and live on a boarding school (from the 7th grade and upward, only 70 students live on the campus all the time, both Canadian citizens and foreign students). On average, 13-16 students are involved in one group. The institution is rightly proud of the level of achievement and knowledge of its pupils - over 98% of graduates enter the best rating universities in the USA and Canada:

• Waterloo University of British Columbia;
• Western University;
• McGill University;
• Carlton University;
• University of Toronto;
• Guelph University;
• Queen's University and many others.

The school has an unusually qualified and experienced teaching team: they constantly cooperate with colleagues around the world, improve knowledge in their field, exchange experience and introduce new methods and technologies into the training program. Suffice it to say that some electives are studied online, and 15-25% of the total study time is the use of the latest information technology. That's why all students need to have their own laptop for better and full training, and even a specific technical model is recommended.

Trafalgar Castle School maintains high academic standards and strives to provide the most quality, comprehensive, full-fledged training for its pupils. The educational institution is not afraid to introduce modern technologies and methods, respects all cultures, nationalities and traditions, seeks to educate in the students unity and cohesion, active civic and social position.

Trafalgar Castle School is located in a real castle! This is a real gift for admirers of romance, history, classical architecture: here students move around luxurious spacious halls and corridors, enjoy stucco, classical furniture, gilded details, fireplaces, stained-glass windows, a huge wide main staircase. Despite careful maintenance of the atmosphere of antiquity, the institution is technically well equipped: the audience is equipped with modern technology, there are specialized laboratories, computer rooms, studios for music and creativity. Also on campus is a spacious indoor pool, gym and fitness center, a chapel, a modern medical center, a spacious common dining room and its own shops and shopping pavilions. The total area of ​​the campus Trafalgar Castle School reaches 23 acres: in the fresh air are playgrounds, including a squash field and three tennis courts.

• Course confirmation = 2000 CAD;
• Entry fee = 4500 CAD;
• School uniform = from 600 CAD;
• Course ESL = 2800 CAD / Academic year;
• Medical insurance policy = 700 CAD / academic year;
• Registration fee = 200 CAD.

The registration procedure consists of several stages:

• Submission of the application, required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Receiving an official response from the Admissions Committee,
• Passing a mandatory personal interview, entrance exams if necessary,
• Receiving a letter of acceptance within two weeks of submitting the application,
• Payment of the amount to book a seat in the class, residence,
• Arrival at the campus and start of training.

Applications at Trafalgar Castle School are accepted all year round, giving international applicants the opportunity to prepare documents in advance and get into training.

Trafalgar Castle School has a rolling admissions process, meaning applications are accepted throughout the year, with the busiest admissions period between October and February. Families are advised to apply early, as boarding usually fills up quickly and it takes time to obtain student visas.

The educational standard of Trafalgar Castle School is the development of leadership skills and the conduct of non-traditional classes. Due to the diversity of campus infrastructure, different approaches and methods of teaching, compliance with modern learning conditions and the requirements of universities, the labor market, Trafalgar Castle School graduates are more likely to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) than girls in coeducational schools.

Every year, Trafalgar Castle School celebrates a 100% admission rate of high school girls to universities, 98% of them take places in the best universities in the United States and Canada:

• York University,
• University of Toronto,
• Middlesex University,
• Western University,
• Boston University,
• University of California, San Diego and other prestigious universities.

Prospective students coming from abroad must provide:

• Package of personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Two final report cards for the last academic years,
• IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo language test results or equivalent,
• Letters of recommendation from teachers from the previous school.

Trafalgar Castle School does not provide scholarships as a private school, but students can apply for scholarships, grants, and financial aid from partner organizations, national foundations, and international study programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision