For more than 125 years, St. Andrew’s College (SAC) has prepared young men to thrive at university and beyond through an educational experience that is intentionally rigorous, deliberately balanced, and deeply rooted in character.
FAST FACTS Established 1899 Grades 5-12
As one of Canada’s largest independent boarding and day schools for boys in Grades 5-12, we believe that academic achievement is only part of a student’s preparation for success. Our students are challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, lead with integrity, compete with humility, and contribute meaningfully to the communities around them. These qualities are developed every day through a demanding curriculum and a school culture that values leadership, service, athletics, the arts, and global citizenship alongside academic excellence.
650+ students
The result is graduates who are exceptionally well prepared for the intellectual demands of university, and who possess the independence, resilience, curiosity, and sense of purpose to make an immediate and lasting contribution beyond campus.
Average class size: 18
This profile will provide universities with the academic context, educational philosophy, and student experience that underpin the achievements of every St. Andrew’s graduate.
39% boarding / 61% day 25+ countries represented 1:8 faculty-student ratio
80+ Clubs and co-curricular activities 200+ Leadership opportunities 100% Students participate in athletics
THINK BOLDLY
LEAD WITH CHARACTER
LIVE WITH PURPOSE
ENGAGE GLOBALLY
A rigorous university-preparatory curriculum challenges students to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve complex problems. Through Advanced Placement courses, AP Capstone, experiential learning, engineering and design, and independent research, students develop the intellectual confidence to thrive at university and beyond.
Students are challenged to lead with integrity, responsibility, and purpose every day. Whether through student government, boaring leadership, athletics, community service, or leadership programming, boys learn that leadership is measured by positive impact.
Learning extends well beyond the classroom. Through more than 80 co-curricular clubs, leadership opportunities, and enrichment experiences, including robotics, debate, Model UN, investment club, coding, outdoor education, and the arts, students discover their passions while building resilience, creativity, teamwork, and confidence.
Students broaden their understanding through an internationally diverse community and meaningful global learning experiences. From SASSAW service trips to academic expeditions, historical study tours, and cultural exploration, they develop the empathy, adaptability, and global perspective needed to lead in an interconnected world.
Academic excellence begins with curiosity
Leadership is developed through experience and service
Every experience is an opportunity to grow
Dedicated to the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.
Perspective is gained by experiencing the world
Developing the Complete Man Universities seek students who will contribute to their campus communities as scholars, leaders, teammates, innovators, and engaged citizens. At St. Andrew’s, these qualities are developed intentionally through a balanced educational experience that challenges students academically, encourages meaningful participation beyond the classroom, and fosters personal growth through leadership, service, athletics, the arts, and global experiences.
Advanced Placement
Extended French Certificate
Students enrolled in this certificate graduate having taken at least seven courses offered in French instruction.
This esteemed program is designed to challenge secondary school students academically and allow them to earn college credits while still in high school. Students can select from 20 AP courses across various subjects, including mathematics, science, history, and English. Arts/Co-Curricular Plus (ACPlus)
This co-curricular program is built into our school schedule to allow students to select from a wide variety of activities to explore their interests, develop their passions, and broaden their experience base with activities ranging from art, music, language, culture to coding.
Athletics
Robotics
Through daily training and competition, boys develop resilience, discipline, teamwork, humility, and leadership – lessons that extend far beyond the playing field.
Delivered through our ACPlus co-curricular program, students participate and compete together in VEX Robotics and RoboCup competitions with our students often qualifying for international tournaments.
McEwen Business Leadership Program This two-year specialized business leadership program for Grades 11 and 12 students focused on experiential education and leadership skills development. Students are admitted by application and have access to various activities such as leadership workshops, social impact entrepreneurship workshops, and participation in clubs like DECA, entrepreneurship, and investment.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT A GLANCE
95%
187
scored a 3 or higher
AP exams written across 23 subjects
71%
of all AP exams earned a score of 4 or 5
3.93
average AP score
35%
of the graduating class wrote at least one AP exam
Leadership Program
The Arts
Through performance, visual arts, music, piping and drumming, and digital media, students express ideas, collaborate, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
The school provides numerous leadership opportunities across all grades, fostering versatility, confidence, and teamwork skills. Our Leadership program has evolved from its traditional military roots into a comprehensive training program emphasizing teamwork and individual achievement. Students are offered a range of options such as leadership training, outdoor education, music, study hall, and community service in the first two terms, with a commitment to the Cadet Parade season in Term 3.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADING & ASSESSMENT
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) A minimum of 30 credits, including:
St. Andrew’s uses a letter and percentage system. A student’s cumulative unweighted GPA is inclusive of all academic course grades earned through the last completed school year. SAC does not calculate class rank or release individual GPAs to colleges.
4 credits – English (1 credit per grade) 3 credits – Mathematics (Grade 11 or 12) 2 credits – Science 1 credit – Arts 1 credit – Canadian History 1 credit – Canadian Geography 1 credit – French as a Second Language 1 credit – Health & Physical Education 0.5 credits – Civics 16 elective credits Students must also acquire 40 hours of community involvement and pass the provincially mandated OSSLT prior to graduation.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM & CURRICULUM The curriculum at St. Andrew’s College combines a rigorous Ontario university-preparatory program with Advanced Placement opportunities and signature learning experiences designed to challenge students academically, while preparing them for success at university.
P – AP Course (most rigorous) M – College & University Preparation U – University Preparation F – French as language of instruction O - Open Course (least rigorous) Course Type
Grade 9
English
English (ENG1D)
Modern Languages
Introductory French (FSF1O) Core French (FSF1D) Extended French (FEF1D)
Mathematics
Math (MTH1W)
Science
Science (SNC1W)
Business Studies
Grade 10
English (ENG3U) English AP (ENG3UP) Presentation and Speaking Skills (EPS3OF) Core French (FSF2D) Core French (FSF3U) Extended French (FEF2D) Extended French (FEF3U) Introductory Spanish (LWSBD) Spanish (LWSCU) Mandarin Level 1 (LKBBD) Mandarin Level 2 (LKBCU) Math (MPM2D) Functions and Applications (MCF3M) Functions (MCR3U)
Science (SNC2D)
Biology (SBI3U) Chemistry (SCH3U) Physics (SPH3U) Environmental Science (SVN3M)
Launching and Leading a Business (BEP2O)
Accounting (BAF3M) McEwen Business Leadership (IDC3O) Regional Geography (CGD3M) Travel & Tourism (CGG3O) American History AP (CHA3UP) World History (CHW3M) Economics (CIE3M) Microeconomics AP (CIE3MP) Canadian Law (CLN3U) AP Capstone Seminar (HSB4UP) Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology (HSP3U)
Humanities & Social Sciences
Canadian Geography (CGC1W)
Computer Science & Technology
Technological Design (TDJ2O) Digital technology and Technological Design Innovation (ICD2O) Extended French (TDJ2OF) Communications Technology (TGJ2O)
Physical & Health Education
Health Active Living (PPL1O)
Visual & Performing Visual Arts (AVI1O) Arts Music (AMU1O)
Grade 11
English (ENG2D)
Canadian History (CHC2D) Canadian History (CHC2DF)
Healthy Active Living (PPL2O)
Visual Arts (AVI2O) Music (AMU2O) Drama (ADA2O)
Introduction to Computer Science (ICS3U) Computer Engineering (TEJ3M) Communication Technology (TGJ3M) Broadcast Journalism (TGJOB) Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF3O) Healthy Active Living (PPL3O) Visual Arts (AVI3M) Music (AMU3M) Drama (ADA3M)
Grade 12 English (ENG4U) English AP (ENG4UP) Writer’s Craft (EWC4U) Core French (FSF4U) Extended French AP (FEF4UP) Spanish (LWSDU) Mandarin Level 3 (LKBDU) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Data Management (MDM4U) Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) Statistics AP (MDM4UP) Calculus AP (IDC4UP) Biology AP (SBI4UP) Chemistry (SCH4U) Chemistry AP (SCH4UP) Physics (SPH4U) Earth & Space Science (SES4U) Accounting (BAT4M) International Business (BBB4M) Business Leadership (BOH4M) World Geography AP (CGU4MP) World Issues (CGW4U) World History (CHY4U) Economics (CIA4U) Macroeconomics AP (CIA4UP) Canadian Law (CLN4U) Comparative Politics AP (CPW4UP) Philosophy (HZT4U) AP Capstone Research (IDP4UP) Human Development / Psychology AP (HHG4M) Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U) Computer Science AP (ICS4UP) Computer Engineering (TEJ4M) Communication Technology (TGJ4M) Broadcast Journalism (TGJ4M) Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF4O) Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) Visual Arts (AVI4M) Music (AMU4M) Drama (ADA4M)
OUTCOMES THAT MATTER MOST For more than 125 years, St. Andrew’s graduates have been accepted to leading universities in Canada and around the world. Their successes reflect academic achievement and the curiosity, resilience, leadership, and character development throughout their time at the college. Below is a list of post-secondary schools our graduates have attended in the last five years. Bolded schools and university logos: One or more members of the Class of 2026 matriculated.
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS CANADA
Carleton University, Huron University College, Lakehead University, Western University, Trent University, University of Ottawa, Wilfrid Laurier University, York University, Dalhousie University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Mount Allison University, Saint Mary’s University, St. Francis Xavier University, University Laval, University of Victoria
UNITED STATES
BY THE NUMBERS
609 $3.4M
UNIVERSITY OFEFRS
IN ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
99%
32
ONTARIO SCHOLARS
CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES
72
15
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
CEEB Code 826019 Babson College, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Case Western Reserve University, Colgate University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Emmanuel College, Emory University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Indiana University Bloomington, Longwood University, Marist University, Mercer University, Miami University-Oxford, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Nova Southeastern University, Pomona College,Quinnipiac University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rollins College, Southern Methodist University, Stetson University, Syracuse University, Taft School, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Tampa, The University of Texas at Austin Tufts University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California-Los Angeles, University of Dayton, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, University of South Carolina-Columbia, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, University of Washington, University of WisconsinMadisonVanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Wayne State University, William Penn University, Wofford College
INTERNATIONAL
Mr. Kevin R. McHenry Head of School Dr. Michael Paluch Deputy Head of School University Counselling Office Dr. Mark Bunten Head of University Counselling mark.bunten@sac.on.ca Ms. Tanya McCormick Associate Head of University Counselling tanya.mccormick@sac.on.ca Mr. Brandon Emmanuel University Counsellor brandon.emmanuel@sac.on.ca Mrs. Vicki Di Giovanni Admin. Assistant vicki.digiovanni@sac.on.ca
IVA Driebergen Business School, Queen’s University Belfast, Technical University of Munich Asia, University of Leeds, University of Southampton, University of Sussex, University of the Arts London
School Memberships and Accreditation: CAIS, CIS, NACAC, NAIS, IBSC