Frequently Asked Questions About Fulford Academy
We understand that attending boarding school is a big decision. That is why we have put together a list of frequently asked questions. Have a question that isn’t addressed? Get in touch by calling 1-613-341-9330 or email.
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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.
We have 4 students per room and they are chosen according to age and grade. 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
Academics
All Fulford students will bring a laptop or iPad.
Admissions
We have rolling admission process but encourage everyone to apply 2-4 months before the program starts to have enough time to apply for 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) - only during the school year: CAD$ 2000 (initial deposit)
- Application fee: CAD$ 200
- Private tutoring/ classes (instrument, drama, vocal)
- Specific clubs & activities
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 High School Courses
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 and Advanced Placement 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. View our demo
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.
