ADMISSIONS
Guidelines Academy
Admissions
Local Students
Guidelines Academy welcomes applications from local students whose parents would like a private school education for their children. A local student is defined as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Other students are considered international students.
Admission Criteria
Students applying for the On-site and online Program must have:
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An interview with the Admissions Officer, in person or via Zoom.
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Their Ontario Student Transcript.
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For students beginning in Grade 9, their report cards are from grades seven and eight.
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For students beginning in Grade 10, their report cards from grades seven and eight and transcript for Grade 9.
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Their provincial transcript if coming from another Canadian province.
Please note: Students shall make course selections with a guidance counselor after receiving an acceptance letter
confirming enrolment.
Local Students Fee Schedule
Application Details:
The application must include:
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A fully completed Local Students Admission Application Form (All fields must be completed).
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The Application Form signed by the student’s parents.
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The last three year’s transcripts from the schools the student has attended.
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The student’s birth certificate or passport photo.
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The application fee of $300 CAD.
Please note: Transcripts in a language other than English must have a notarized copy of their transcripts translated into English.
How to Apply:
1. Visit Us
Parents who can do so are invited to visit Guidelines Academy with their son or daughter, speak with our principal or vice-principal and see the school. Alternatively, visit us at our open house where you may listen to a presentation about the school.
2. Application Form
3. Send the Application Form
You may bring the completed application form to the school, mail the application to the school, or submit the application form electronically.
Applications should be sent to the School:
Attention: Director of Admissions, Guidelines Academy
Guidelines Academy
250 Consumers Rd
North York, Ontario
M2J 4V6
or, info@guidelinesacademy.ca
4. A decision on acceptance will be sent within three to five business days.
5. Please note the application must be filled out completely. Failure to fill it out completely may delay our decision on acceptance.
Refund Policy:
It should be noted that upon accepting a student, an Ontario School Record (OSR) is initiated, other pertinent school files are completed and teachers are hired. A great deal of time, effort, and expense go into properly preparing to accept a student upon arrival.
The following refund policy is in place for local students:
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Prior to school commencing: All refund requests must be in writing.
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Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
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The students may withdraw up to six weeks before the start of their first semester and receive a full refund, less the application fee, and money spent on uniforms and textbooks. Students withdrawing within six weeks of the start of the semester but before the start of school, may receive a 75% refund. Students will not be eligible for a refund after starting school. Students applying for accommodation will receive a refund minus the two monthly accommodation fees given to the homestay family and the accommodation placement fee.
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After school begins: Once classes begin, there is no refund.
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There will also be no refund of the tuition fee in the following circumstances:
– If the student is found in violation of school regulations and asked to withdraw from the school
– If the student has been misrepresented on the application form, persistent absence without cause
Special Circumstances
There are unusual circumstances that may from time to time cause a student to be absent. The most common one relates to a student’s health. Should that be the case, a written request from the parent may be considered. In such cases, a refund may not be offered but rather a credit for future study when the student returns.
International Students
Guidelines Academy welcomes applications from students whose parents wish them to have a Canadian secondary school education in preparation for entering a Canadian postsecondary institution. An international student is any student holding a foreign passport and in need of permission to study in Canada (Study Permit). Students from most countries will also need a visa to enter Canada. Please consult with the nearest Canadian Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission for information on whether you also need a visa for entering Canada.
Admission Criteria
The On-site Program accepts international students wishing to come to Canada to study at Guidelines Academy for Grades 9-12. These students will require a Visa. The Online Program accepts international students. These students will not require a Visa as they will be studying in their home country.
Students applying for the On-site and On-line Programs must have:
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A standardized test (IELTS or TOEFL) is not a requirement, however, students must be able to
communicate effectively in English. While IELTS or TOEFL is not mandatory, English
proficiency tests can strengthen the student’s application. -
Guidelines Academy also accepts the CAEL and PEARSON tests.
Please note: Students shall make course selections with a guidance counselor after receiving an acceptance letter confirming enrolment.
Application Details:
The application must include:
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A fully completed International Students Admission Application Form (All fields must be completed).
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The Application Form signed by the student’s parents.
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The last three year’s transcripts from the schools the student has attended.
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The student’s birth certificate or passport photo.
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The application fee of $300 CAD.
Please note: Transcripts in a language other than English must have a notarized copy of their transcripts translated into English.
Medical Insurance:
Every student studying at Guidelines Academy requires medical coverage. Residents of Canada are covered by their provincial government health insurance. Guidelines Academy requires students, whose parents are not residents of Canada, to take out the medical insurance that is offered by the school to protect students should they need medical attention. We will be happy to provide you with a copy of the health insurance policy upon request.
How to Apply:
1. Through an agency.
Many parents use a study abroad agency in the city in which they live. An agency will be able to assist with the application to enroll at Guidelines Academy.
2. Visit Us
Parents who can arrange to come to Canada are invited to visit Guidelines Academy with their son or daughter, speak with our principal or vice-principal and see the school. Alternatively, visit us at our open house where you may listen to a presentation about the school.
3. Application Form
4. Send the Application Form
Send it along with the documentation required (see application details above) to the School:
Attention: Director of Admissions, Guidelines Academy
Guidelines Academy
250 Consumers Rd,
North York, ON
M2J 4V6
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You may mail or fax the application to the school or submit the application electronically. If submitting the application by fax or electronically, please bring the originals, if in English, or a certified true copy translated and notarized with you when you arrive at the school.
5. A decision on acceptance will be sent within three to five business days.
6. Please note the application must be filled out completely. Failure to fill it out completely may delay our decision on acceptance.
Refund Policy:
All fees are refundable less the $300 application fee, homestay placement fee, and custodianship notarization fee if you are refused a student study permit by the Canadian Immigration Authorities.
The students may withdraw up to six weeks before the start of their first semester and receive a full refund, less the application fee, homestay deposit, and money spent on uniforms and textbooks. Students withdrawing within six weeks of the start of the semester but before the start of school, may receive a 75% refund. Students will not be eligible for a refund after starting school.
Please note: All fees are non-refundable if the student is issued a student study permit by the Canadian Immigration Authorities and does not arrive to study at Guidelines Academy.
Special Circumstances
There are unusual circumstances that may from time to time cause a student to be absent. The most common one relates to a student’s health. Should that be the case, a written request from the parent may be considered. In such cases, a refund may not be offered but rather a credit for future study when the student returns.
Awards & Scholarships
Guidelines Academy Entry Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students applying for the first time. The scholarship student will have extraordinarily high marks in the last three years, in the school, from which they are transferring.
Applicants for Guidelines Academy Entry Scholarship shall review the criteria for the scholarship, complete the scholarship application form and submit their application with supporting materials directly to the Guidelines Scholarship Review Committee at info@guidelinesacademy.ca .
The Guidelines Scholarship Review Committee shall review the applications and determine the scholarship recipients.
Other Scholarships and Awards
With a view to encourage and recognize students’ academic achievements, voluntary community contribution and outstanding all round achievement, Guidelines Academy also provides scholarships and awards to our current outstanding students.
