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7700 Brimley Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0E5
Applications are accepted for JK–Grade 8, preferably at least two months before the desired entry date. Grades 1–3 places are allocated first-come, first-served. Acceptance is determined through academic screening and a parent/student assessment interview. Listed requirements include an original application, deposit, two photocopies of the last three report cards and current-year reports if applicable, identification, health insurance, immunization records, applicable medical-alert and custody documents, transportation permission and media release forms. Another admissions sequence specifies a BBB assessment interview, class allocation and an acceptance letter within five business days of receipt of full-year tuition and administration charges. Health records and insurance are required before the first school day.
Full-day kindergarten with activity-centred learning in listening, fine/gross motor development and social growth. Subjects include music, art, French, PE, nature and computer studies, discussion and drama. Reading, writing and mathematics are introduced when students are ready; Grade 1–2 builds core skills, science, geography and history/cultural studies.
The school offers an enriched academic program and a weekly gifted program for formally identified students in Grades 3–7, across language, mathematics, science and history.
Core academics continue with increased focus on problem solving, reasoning and study skills. The school describes formal examinations beginning in Grade 6. Grades 5–6 may have an overnight camping experience; Grades 7–8 may attend a 3–4 day excursion.
An optional partner program offers Grade 9 English (ENG1D), mathematics (MPM1D), Mandarin (LKAAD) and geography (CGC1D) through blended classroom/online learning. Confirm eligibility, credits and current scheduling with Somerset/Yip’s.
Mandarin is an elementary elective that combines language and culture with listening, speaking, reading and writing. French begins in Senior Kindergarten and follows the Ontario curriculum.
Official music page describes junior choir (Grades 1–3), senior choir (4–6), recorder/ukulele, junior band (5–6) and senior band (7–8), with performance and music theory.
Accelerated and enriched academics approximately one year ahead of chronological grade level.
English · French
Instruction uses varied approaches and resources to accommodate individual learning styles. Small classes support individualized attention and encouragement · the Junior curriculum explicitly teaches organization and independent study skills.
Somerset Scorpions compete in multiple sports through the Small School Athletic Federation (S.S.A.F.). League games are scheduled after school at 4:00 p.m. · student athletes must maintain the school's academic standards. Physical Education is part of the curriculum.
Visual Arts · Art and Music are included in the curriculum · the primary program also includes drama. Art · Drama and Photography were among the clubs offered in the last two years.
Before and After Care Program available Monday to Thursday 7:30am-8:30am and 4:00pm-6:30pm · Friday 7:30am-8:30am and 3:10pm-6:30pm
Somerset Academy serves Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 with an accelerated, enriched academic program balanced with visual arts, physical education, music, computer studies and extracurricular activities.
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Active residential listings within about 2 km of the school.
$749000
3+1 bd · 3 ba · 1400-1599 sq ft
