Founded in 1857, Albert College is Canada's oldest, independent, co-educational, day and boarding school. With over 150 years of experience and excellence in education, Albert College provides an enriched and engaging curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12/Post Graduate. A 'home away from home' to students from Canada and over 20 nations, Albert College offers residency to both male and female students beginning in grade 7. We believe in a well-rounded education and at Albert, our students embrace Albert's A's – Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure as part of their university preparation. Albert College lies only two hours from Toronto in the thriving community of Belleville.
Our strength lies in our challenging academic and co-curricular program offered in a small, supportive family environment. Students come from over 20 countries from around the world. Students are strongly encouraged to take part in a variety of experiences that help to shape their character. The College offers a full range of athletic activities, a strong program in the visual and performing arts, numerous leadership opportunities, and adventure possibilities.
Albert College offers three boarding houses: Baker House for boys Grades 7 to 10; Graham Hall for boys Grades 11 to 12/PG; and Victoria Manor, which houses our boarding girls in the New Wing and Old Wing.
A student either lives in residence as a boarding student or with his or her family as a day student.
Albert College has a full-time guidance director and assistant who provide university, educational, and career counselling sessions.
The athletes in our school are fortunate in having fine facilities, excellent coaches, and opportunities to play both against teams from the Conference of Independent School (CIS) and those in our local public association, the Bay of Quinte. Each term there is a wide range of athletic opportunities. Some are competitive, some developmental and some simply recreational. Boys' sports include Soccer, Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Racquet Sports, Track and Field, Fitness, and Cross Country. Girls can involve themselves in Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Swimming, Track and Field, Fitness, and Cross Country.
From outdoor adventure to band and choir to model United Nations debating, our extracurricular activities are designed to spark new challenges and develop self confidence.
Students are able to make use of the school's extensive facilities in their free time, regardless of whether they are affiliated with a club or organization. Students who do not find an existing club or activity to meet their needs are encouraged to start a new one. This open approach invites students to expand existing skills, discover new talents, and foster new friendships.
Albert has over 120 Pentium computers, CD-ROM, and computers online database services, including Internet and e-mail access from all classrooms and dorms. Our technology program continues to expand, but technology should be viewed as a means to an end and not an objective in and of itself. Our goal is to use technology as a tool, not a crutch.
Albert College prides itself on having an extensive co-curricular program comprising theatre, visual art, instrumental music and vocal music. A wide variety of activities are offered - wind ensemble, choir, dance, and watercolour - to name a few.
Albert College is a member of the following organizations: Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS); Ontario Conference of Independent Schools (CIS); the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS); the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS); and is a founding member of the Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI).
Tours of our campus can be arranged by contacting the Admission Office. If applicable, students are encouraged to spend a day attending classes with a current student.
