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Senior School

Senior School is all about preparing our students to enter university. Our students benefit from an educational environment that stresses higher-level critical thinking, inquiry and research skills, allowing them to develop a broad basis of knowledge and abilities while gaining an in-depth understanding of subjects of most interest to them. This rigourous academic program, along with strong co-curriculars and leadership opportunities, helps Elmwood girls gain acceptance to the universities of their choice, often with generous entrance scholarships.

Many universities actively seek out full IB Diploma students in their recruitment strategies, offering incentives such as early acceptance, scholarships and credit for first-year courses. Alternatively, some students may choose from a wide array of IB Certificate courses in subjects that are of particular interest to them. In addition, all Elmwood students graduate with the Ministry of Education diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma).

Senior School Program

Senior School includes the following grades:

Grade 9 – 14 years old by December 31 of the academic year
Grade 10 – 15 years old by December 31 of the academic year
Grade 11 – 16 years old by December 31 of the academic year
Grade 12 – 17 years old by December 31 of the academic year


Contact our Admissions Team for more information.

The IB Advantage

Many universities actively seek out full IB Diploma students in their recruitment strategies, offering incentives such as early acceptance, scholarships and credit for first-year courses. Alternatively, some students may choose from a wide array of IB Certificate courses in subjects that are of particular interest to them. In addition, all Elmwood students graduate with the Ministry of Education diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma).

Next Stop: Unstoppable

The focus of the Senior School is to prepare students for post-secondary pursuits. When they leave Elmwood, graduates are uniquely prepared for the best universities in the world.

The success of our approach to academics is reflected in the success of our graduates.  Year-on-year, more than 90% of our graduates earn university academic and merit scholarships to Canadian and international universities.  Over the past five years, more than 90% of Elmwood’s graduates were Ontario Scholars and approximately 50% of graduates have pursued post-secondary programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)– significantly above their co-ed school counterparts.

The Class of 2024 made us, and themselves, very proud with plans that were as individual as they are and included some of the most prestigious institutions and exciting programs in the world.

Class of 2024

 

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Course Calendar

Elmwood offers a rich range of courses that interests and excites students and extends their learning!

 

Course Calendar

 

Future Forward

Our University and Academic Counselling department helps each student realize their dreams.

 

University Pathways

Where in the world?

International service and learning trips give students a chance to explore new countries, enjoy new experiences, broaden their horizons and take risks.

International Trips