
The Strength of Upper School
(Grade 9 & 10)
"Our Upper School provides a breadth of experience for our students, from our academic and co-curricular programme, to experiential trips at our S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami. Students have a multitude of opportunities to establish their identity, both their own and within their school community."
christopher patterson - Director, Upper school
Rich Curriculum
- Focus on character education
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Students have a rich choice of electives ranging from Arts to World Languages
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Students partake in innovative collaboration through a digital learning environment
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Students actively develop leadership skills and confidence through curriculum and support
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Strong group of Upper School core courses keeps Senior School course options open
- Click here to view the course calendar
AP (Advanced Placement)
- Challenges, accelerates learning and motivates students
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AP examinations are accepted as first-year credits at all Canadian and most U.S. colleges and universities
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572 AP exams were written in 2022-23
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AP Capstone is an innovative diploma programme providing students an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of the core academic skills necessary for successful university completion
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To achieve the AP Capstone certificate, students must complete and pass AP Seminar and AP Research and an additional four AP exams
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Advisor Programme
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Advisors work with students, their parents, teachers and school directors to encourage, guide and provide support
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New Upper One (Grade 9) and Upper Two (Grade 10) students are assigned to an Advisor, with a group of eight to 10 other students
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Advisor groups stay together from Upper One (Grade 9) to Senior Two (Grade 12) so Advisors can follow a student’s development
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Advisor groups allow students to transition into a new grade, discuss school issues, seek peer advice and learn from knowledgeable faculty members
Co-Curricular Passport
- The Passport is the guide for students in choosing co-curricular options over the course of their Appleby experience
- Provides flexibility so students can pursue areas of individual interest whether in Athletics, Arts or Service
- Ensures students take a variety of options from Arts, Athletics, and Service
- Athletics exemptions are offered, allowing students to pursue up to 12 terms of sports
- Minimum of three athletes (one per year) from Upper One (Grade 9) to Senior One (Grade 11)
Leadership
- Students can develop leadership skills through a variety of workshops and conferences
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills include the Upper School Council, International Council, Service Council, Arts Council or various leadership clubs
- Students learn about leadership through the co-curricular program, the advisor program and the boarding life program
- Experiential education opportunities are provided through global education, the northern campus and co-curricular leadership roles
- Students have the opportunity to apply to a variety of formal leadership positions in the spring
Intercultural Learning
- Cultural immersion programme allowing students to broaden their perspectives outside their own culture
- Students engage with multiple aspects and influences of culture, including language, religion, the arts, history, geography and globalization
- Allows students to bring meaningful intercultural experiences to the classroom
- Inspires students to be leaders in creating a future where active citizenship can impact the world
Round Square
- Appleby was the first Canadian school to join Round Square
- Students have the opportunity to attend domestic and international conferences/exchanges
- Based on the theories of experiential educational philosopher Kurt Hahn
- Encourages personal development and responsibility in students
- The Round Square King Constantine Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding commitment to the Round Square IDEALS
International Exchange
- Provides new perspectives and helps students gain a greater insight into the world
- Exchanges range from three weeks to an entire school reporting period in countries such as Germany, Spain, Peru, Oman, Switzerland, France, Australia, South Africa, Thailand and India
- Language-based exchanges strengthen oral and comprehension skills of the language
- Culture-based exchanges allow the student to develop their sense of independence
Outdoor Education
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Upper One (Grade 9) students participate in autumn outdoor education experiences to learn wilderness navigation techniques, develop an appreciation for the natural environment and build bonds in their advisor group
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Each winter Upper Two (Grade 10) students participate in a six-day trip to Appleby’s S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus for winter camping and skills development
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Students receive instruction in a variety of wilderness skills, including snowshoeing, wilderness navigation with map and compass, outdoor cooking and camping skills
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Each group is assigned one Senior Two (Grade 12) and two Senior One (Grade 11) outdoor instructors
- Students who are new to Appleby in Grade 11 or Grade 12 complete a New Student Outdoor Education trip at Appleby's S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus
Experiential Education
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Global Experiential Programme trip options in December, March, May and June
- Past locations have included various locations in Canada, Argentina, Costa Rica, Cambodia, Colombia, Germany, Mongolia, Macedonia, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Spain and Thailand to name a few
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As part of their Appleby Diploma, students in Upper School enjoy two experiential visits to the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami for skills development in leadership and outdoor education
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Participation in a global experience is a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma which is included as part of tuition fees for students entering Upper School
Global Experiential Learning
- Experiential immersion enhances student learning, service leadership, teamwork and understanding in intercultural environments
- Students engage in multiple aspects of culture including language, religion, the arts, history, geography and globalization
- Inspires students to become empathetic world leaders in creating a future where active citizenship can impact the world
- Participation in a global experience is a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma with trip options in December, March and May
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- This international award has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold
- Founded by the late HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
- Encourages youth to be active, develop new skills and challenge themselves
- Students pursuing leadership opportunities achieve at least their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
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98 Silver Award recipients over the past three years at Appleby
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Seven Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award recipients over the past three years at Appleby
- Download the Duke of Edinburgh's ORB Participant app on IOS here or for Android devices here
Upper School Facts
145Upper One Students |
170Upper Two Students |
23Sports Teams |
25Nationalities & Cultures |
9:1Student to Advisor Ratio |
2One Fall and One Winter Trip to the |