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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, January 22, 2014 | 16 Appleby College ­ Fascinating minds since 1911 At Appleby College our commitment to providing an exceptional education experience is built into everything we do ­ from our extraordinary curriculum to the unique opportunities we provide to students in grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1911, we offer an exceptional learning environment on a 60-acre lakefront campus in Oakville, Ontario that helps foster development by blending academic excellence, athletic achievement and creative expression with opportunities for leadership and community engagement inside and outside the classroom. Co-educational by design, Appleby's 750 students learn from one another in the classroom, during co-curricular activities and by sharing the Appleby experience. We encourage students to discover and embrace their passions, whether in the classroom, on the stage, in the gym or on international service projects. Appleby offers students a global educational experience and respecting different perspectives is a key component of our global outlook. Recognized for our commitment to global responsibility and education, our students come from more than 30 countries. Appleby's curriculum, with a strong focus on languages, global issues and international service programs, combined with the international and cultural diversity of our student community, create a unique learning environment that promotes global awareness, respect for differing world views and new models of co-operation. Appleby is the first boarding school in North America to offer an integrated global education program which culminates in the achievement of the Appleby College Diploma with Distinction in Global Leadership. Appleby is a globally recognized innovator in our approach to educational excellence. Today's students are 21st century learners and our commitment to innovative excellence allows students to enhance their learning experience. As a pioneer in the use of e-learning over a decade ago, Appleby's use of laptops in the classroom, SMART Boards and Harkness tables is a model for best practices and our curriculum incorporates innovative teaching and learning methods. Experiential education is an important component of the Appleby experience. Beginning in Middle School, students participate in the Learning Explorations Assessment Foundations (LEAF) program. The groundbreaking program replaces traditional written exams with a focused experiential learning experience that gets the students outside of the classroom and into the local community. In place of exams, students participate in a number of non-classroom activities that require them to use their learning in Art, Science, Math, Languages and History. One of the many unique aspects of Appleby is our mandatory Grade 12 boarding requirement. All day students enter boarding in Grade 12, providing an opportunity for international and local students to gain a greater appreciation of different cultures and perspectives. During this time students learn more about themselves as they grow together in a community while contributing to residential life, and at the same time, develop the responsibility and skills to assist with transitioning from high school to university. Supported by our extensive guidance program, more than 95 per cent of Appleby graduates are accepted into their university of choice, including recognized institutions of higher learning such as Yale, Harvard, Oxford, University of Toronto and McGill University. Appreciating that an Appleby education requires a significant commitment, we believe financial need should never prevent a student from reaching their full potential. We believe students deserve every opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. In keeping with this commitment, Appleby offers a comprehensive Financial Assistance program comprised of scholarships, bursaries and loans - designed to ensure that students can pursue an outstanding education. To explore all that Appleby has to offer please contact Matt Sheridan-Jonah, Executive Director, Admissions at 905-845-4681 ext. 169, mjonah@appleby.on.ca or visit www.appleby.on.ca. 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