Our School
As an independent school, we pride ourselves on the innovative ways we teach our students, using activity-based learning, cutting-edge technology, role-playing, and humour to engage and inspire. Our all-boys’ environment works. We have been teaching boys for more than a century, and we are committed to continuing the success. Our athletic, art, and co-curricular programs are amongst the most varied and comprehensive of any private school in Canada and inspire our students to discover their passion by tackling new challenges. While our facilities are exceptional, St. Andrew’s primary strength is its people. Faculty, staff, and students combine to make SAC a wonderful place.
St. Andrew’s has been educating young men since 1899, and true to our mission statement, we are “Dedicated to developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.” We pride ourselves on our outstanding teachers, first-rate facilities, beautiful grounds, and programs that prepare boys to go out in the world and make a difference.
Community & Curriculum
As you will discover, St. Andrew’s is not an ordinary place. We strive to nurture and develop creative boys who can perform above and beyond conventional standards. As a boarding school comprised of 260 students from 30-plus countries and approximately 360 day students, we form an international community of Andreans that flourishes in its diversity. This brotherhood of boys believes in and supports one another in a community that believes in and supports them. Our curriculum is designed to encourage students to become the best they can be academically, artistically, and athletically. Robust academic programming is guided by four areas of focus: boy-friendly instructional strategies, collaboration and teamwork, the development of critical-thinking skills, and the promotion of a growth mindset. Academics are balanced with a broad variety of co-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, educational trips, and weekend programs.
Facilities
The 126-acre St. Andrew’s College campus houses many wonderful facilities for use by our students and the greater community.
Main Facilities
- Air-conditioned classrooms with wireless internet access, seating approximately 20 people.
- Four residences, each with a capacity of approximately 60 guests in double rooms.
- Air-conditioned Dining Hall facility with a capacity to serve dinner to 320 people. Our dining hall is available as part of a conference or for individual events.
- The Staunton Gallery is an impressive atrium – ideal for reception of up to 250 guests.
- St. Andrew's College Memorial Chapel is available exclusively to alumni of the School for weddings and baptisms. The Chapel is able to comfortably accommodate up to 250 guests.
Athletic Facilities
- Seven grass playing fields
- Baseball diamond
- All-weather synthetic turf field
- Two double gynamisums
- Six international squash courts
- Two multi-purpose courts
- Fitness Centre and weight-training room
- Outdoor rubber track
- Six-lane, 25-metre indoor swimming pool
- Two outdoor winter skating surfaces
- Rock climbing wall
- High ropes course
- Wooded running trails
- Arena - La Brier Family Arena
- Athletic Therapy Clinic
