Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, we have answers. See some of our most frequently asked questions below.
Boarding
Students aged 11 and younger have the option to get an allowance from their Fulford Student Account while they learn how to regulate their spending. In this case only, an estimated figure of $600 per term will be required. Please contact: joy.lee@fulfordacademy.com
For all students older than 11: Fulford Academy will help open a TD bank account at no extra costs. Parents will receive the banking information within the first two weeks of the school to be able to deposit money. Student will have a banking card to pay at any store or to withdraw cash.
Students are not allowed to have more than CAD$ 100 in cash at any time.
The only times we close the school /dorm: 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 week in March and 3 weeks after school school year.
During our March Break we offer a school trip that any student can join (extra costs).
All Fulford students will bring a laptop or iPad.
Academic Dress Code items to purchase in advance:
Boys: grey dress pants; white dress shirts with a collar; plain white undershirts if desired; black dress shoes; black belt; black or grey socks.
Girls: grey dress pants and/or grey skirt (no more than 1 inch above the knee); and white dress shirts with collar; white bra or camisole; black dress shoes (maximum 1.5 inch heel); black or navy knee socks or tights to wear with skirt; black belt and black or grey socks with pants.
For sports, students are asked to bring their own sport shorts and jogging or track pants (all in navy blue or black) and two pairs of running shoes; one for indoor and one for outdoor use.
Fulford Academy provides a Fulford tie, a school cardigan, and 2 gym t-shirts. Additional ties and cardigans can be purchased at the school during the year.
Summer School Dress code:
Students : will need to bring a minimum of two pairs of their own beige/tan pants and shorts (medium knee length)
For sports: Students are asked to bring a minimum of two gym navy blue or black shorts, and two pairs of running shoes; one for indoor and one for outdoor use as well as socks.
Fulford Academy provides students with two Fulford dress code shirts for classes and two sport shirts. Additional shirts can be purchased at the school.
Health Insurance is a requirement for all students studying at Fulford Academy and is included in the program fee.
Fulford Academy will register students with a “Student Guard” Health insurance plan.
Our dorm has single, double and triple rooms. Single rooms are usually reserved for senior students. We try to have different language speakers per room.
Students will be provided with bedding but can bring their own if desired. They do have to bring their own towels.
We have a laundry service for our students. They are assigned a “laundry day” upon arrival and need to drop their laundry off in the morning and it will be ready at night to take back to the dorm.
Children and adolescents attending primary or secondary school in Ontario must have proof of immunization against the following designated diseases:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Meningococcal Disease – NEW requirement for 2014/15 school year
- Pertussis (whooping cough) – NEW requirement for 2014/15 school year
- Varicella (chickenpox) – NEW requirement for 2014/15 school year, for children born in 2010 or later
Senior students can sign out in the evenings from 6-9:00 p.m. unless they are in the below categories:
- Signing out alone (must return to the dorm by 8:00 p.m.)
- Residential Club is scheduled that evening. Must participate in one Athletic Team or Club each term.
- On the Extra Study Hall List.
The maximum sign out length is 4 hours for Senior Students. On Wednesday’s senior students can opt out of study hall and sign out for dinner if they are not on the Extra Study Hall List or in Supervised Study Hall.
Academics
The academic year consists of two semesters : September to January and February to June. Intakes occur at the beginning of each semester.
Fulford Academy has a guidance department that provides support for students when completing the post-secondary application process.
During their senior years of high school Fulford Academy provides opportunities for students to participate in post-secondary presentations and school visits from institutions across Ontario.
As a STEM+A school, Fulford Academy takes an integrated approach to learning which involves a cross-curricular connection between two or more standards from Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the Arts to be taught AND assessed in and through each other. The primary focus of STEM + A is inquiry, differentiated instruction and assessment, collaboration, and project-based learning. Providing students with real-world issues and problems helps students make sense of their learning and allows them to apply what they have learned in different contexts.
Classes begin at 9 AM each day and conclude at 3:40 PM each school day. High school students typically have two classes in the morning, followed by lunch and two additional classes in the afternoon. From Monday to Thursday, a study hall period takes place after the last class of the day until 5 :00 PM. During study hall students have an opportunity to work on homework, seek help from their teachers and collaborate with classmates.
Parents are encouraged to connect with their child’s teachers directly through email or when necessary, by phone. All courses at Fulford Academy are delivered through Google Classroom and parents can be given access to their child’s course if requested.
For academic support, students can utilize the study hall period to seek support from their teachers. When a student requires further support, or perhaps one-to-one tutoring, Fulford Academy can provide these services at an additional cost.
Fulford Academy recognizes that mental health is just as important as student academic success. This is why Fulford Academy runs an advisor program for each student on campus. Each student is assigned an advisor who is a member of the school staff and they meet with their advisor at minimum, one time per week. The advisor is someone the student can look to for advice, guidance and simply a sound-board when needed. Students are also welcome to refer to our Guidance department for support as well.
Admissions
We have a rolling admission process but encourage everyone to apply 2-4 months before the program starts to have enough time to apply for a visa/ study permit if needed and prepare for the departure.
The admission team would be delighted to arrange a campus tour. The tours can be arranged Monday-Friday from 10:00 – 16:00. A campus tour normally takes 1 hour. Please contact admissions@fulfordacademy.com to arrange your campus visit.
Tuition includes: accommodation, 3 meals a day and snacks, custodianship, school books & supplies, health insurance, ESL support (if needed), tie & cardigan, 2 house shirts, mandatory activities, pick up/ drop off at the airport on specific dates (see calendar), activities & clubs.
Overhead account (Student account): CAD$ 2000 (initial deposit)
Application fee: CAD$ 200
Private tutoring/ classes (academic, instrument, drama, vocal)
Specific clubs & activities
Application items include:
- A copy of student identification
- A copy of the student’s most recent report card and transcript (for high school applicants)
- Recent photo of the student
- If applicable, any educational assessments (ie. Individualized education plans, etc.)
Once an application has been completed and submitted, along with all of the required application items the a member of the admission’s team will follow up with next steps, which include an application fee for boarding or day student applicants, a student interview and an english assessment for second language applicants.
For high school students with a first language other than English, there is a requirement to submit or complete an English assessment. If the student applicant has completed an IELTS or TOEFL assessment, they can submit these results with their application. For students who have never completed an english assessment, we will provide them an online invitation to complete the Duolingo English test (DET). The DET is an online assessment that students can complete from their own home and Fulford Academy receives their assessment results within 2 days.
Subject to enrolment, Fulford Academy does offer an ESL program for students in Grades 9-11.
Sibling discounts are available for boarding and day students. For more information about financial aid and scholarships, please connect with the Admissions team directly: admissions@fulfordacademy.com
This account is used for: airport transportation (outside of the specific travel dates), damage deposit, optional trips, specific activities & clubs and other miscellaneous charges subject to a service charge of 15%.
Online
Our online courses follow the highly respected curriculum used in Ontario, Canada and offer the same high-quality education as our in-class courses, including using the STEM+A academic approaches.
Fulford Academy uses the popular and user-friendly platform, Google Classroom. This interface is the industry standard for modern classrooms around the world. Google Classroom allows you to access your course through a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Each online course follows the same schedule as the in-class course. Watch our demo.
Our online courses follow the same schedule as our in-class courses. You will follow along with your in-class classmates and other online classmates. Each week, a new module will be released for you to review at your own pace during that week, including videos from your teacher, supplementary materials, assignments, and projects. You can connect with your teacher through the online platform to ensure you are understanding the material and it fits your particular learning style.
When your mark is final and your course credit is issued, the information will be sent to your home school to process and add to your high school transcript. If you are an international student, it will be mailed to you.
Yes, the best part of being an online high school student at Fulford is that the credits you earn are valid and recognized anywhere in the world. The high school curriculum in Ontario, Canada is one of the most highly regarded in the world. International students who complete the Dual High School Diploma program at Fulford will have both a Canadian high school diploma and one from their home country.
Online courses that students earn towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma are valued the same as courses completed in the classroom.
Our online courses follow the highly respected curriculum used in Ontario, Canada and offer the same high-quality education as our in-class courses, including using the STEM+A academic approaches.
Fulford Academy uses the popular and user-friendly platform, Google Classroom. This interface is the industry standard for modern classrooms around the world. Google Classroom allows you to access your course through a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Each online course follows the same schedule as the in-class course. Watch our demo.
Our online courses follow the same schedule as our in-class courses. You will follow along with your in-class classmates and other online classmates. Each week, a new module will be released for you to review at your own pace during that week, including videos from your teacher, supplementary materials, assignments, and projects. You can connect with your teacher through the online platform to ensure you are understanding the material and it fits your particular learning style.
When your mark is final and your course credit is issued, the information will be sent to your home school to process and add to your high school transcript. If you are an international student, it will be mailed to you.
Yes, the best part of being an online high school student at Fulford is that the credits you earn are valid and recognized anywhere in the world. The high school curriculum in Ontario, Canada is one of the most highly regarded in the world. International students who complete the Dual High School Diploma program at Fulford will have both a Canadian high school diploma and one from their home country.
Applying for online courses is entirely online. Simply complete our application form. Once we receive your application, an Admissions representative will follow up with you to collect the necessary documentation, payment, and arrange a Skype interview with you. Once you have been accepted, we will guide you through the orientation process.
Yes, it is possible! Fulford Academy offers a Dual High School Diploma program which allows you to take six courses over three years (two per year) through Fulford Academy’s hybrid (online and in-class instruction) program. You graduate with a diploma in your home country, as well as the coveted Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). This gives you an advantage when applying to universities in North America. As a Dual High School Diploma program student, you are required to take two of your courses in-person on campus at Fulford Academy during one or more summers.
If you’re a homeschooled student, Fulford Academy will be considered the primary school for your Ontario Student Record, so your student record will be stored with us.
Fulford Academy uses the popular and user-friendly platform, Google Classroom. This interface is the industry standard for modern classrooms around the world. Google Classroom allows you to access your course through a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Each online course follows the same schedule as the in-class course.
What tools do I need to take an online course?
You will need the following:
- Strong internet connection
- Laptop or tablet
- If a textbook is required for your course, we will provide you with an eBook
All online Fulford Academy courses follow the same schedule as our in-class courses. Our courses start at the beginning of each semester (September and February). We occasionally offer courses starting in April. Contact admissions@fulfordacademy.com for details.
Our online courses follow the same schedule as our in-class courses. You will follow along with your in-class classmates and other online classmates. Each week, a new module will be released for you to review at your own pace during that week, including videos from your teacher, supplementary materials, assignments, and projects. You can connect with your teacher through the online platform to ensure you are understanding the material and it fits your particular learning style.
Online Fulford Academy courses follow the same schedule as our in-person courses. At orientation, you will receive a syllabus outlining due dates and timelines for the semester.
Online Fulford Academy students have the same deadlines and follow the same schedule as our in-class students.
Each weekly module includes required readings, assignments, engaging videos from your teacher and other multi-media learning. You’ll also have regular communication with your teacher to help you achieve a solid understanding of core learning principles. There are no group projects, but you will be engaged in online discussions with your fellow classmates and your teacher.
Fulford Academy teachers are Canadian-trained teachers. They not only offer academic support but also offer encouragement, empathy, and guidance, much like you would expect in a traditional classroom environment. Fulford Academy teachers are dedicated to your learning goals and are here for you every step of the way.
Online students receive feedback and marks on projects, tests, and exams through the Google Classroom portal. You can review feedback with your teacher in more detail over video chat.
Not all courses have exams. Some will have final projects instead. For courses with final exams, exams will be proctored or students can write them through Google Hangouts with teachers supervising to ensure there is no cheating.
When your mark is final and your course credit is issued, the information will be sent to your home school to process and add to your high school transcript. If you are an international student, it will be mailed to you.
Yes, the best part of being an online high school student at Fulford is that the credits you earn are valid and recognized anywhere in the world. The high school curriculum in Ontario, Canada is one of the most highly regarded in the world. International students who complete the Dual High School Diploma program at Fulford will have both a Canadian high school diploma and one from their home country.
Yes, if English is not your first language, you will be required to do an English test as a part of your admissions requirement. If you do not meet the necessary requirements, you have the option of taking an online English language course through Fulford Academy, our partner school, CES Toronto, or a school of your choice, so you can successfully pass the English requirement exam. Find out more about English language requirements by contacting admissions@fulfordacademy.com.