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Wesley Christian Academy

22 Heritage Road, Markham, Ontario, L3P 1M4

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At a glance

Grades: NS – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Christian; students of all faiths are welcome. Daily Bible classes and weekly chapel services emphasize faith, personal growth, reflection, and application.
Principal: Marjorie Serio
Program type: Site based only
Associations: EDVance

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $12,000 – $15,000 /year
Interview required: Yes
SSAT required: No

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional
Class size: 15 — 20 students

Course descriptions

Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten

Toddler serves children aged 18 months–2½ years; Pre-Kindergarten serves ages 2½–4 years. Programs support exploration, social interaction, development of a sense of self, and foundational numeracy and literacy. Spiritual learning includes Bible stories, praise songs, and weekly chapel.

Kindergarten Literacy and Mathematics

Junior Kindergarten introduces mathematics, language arts, phonics, art, and music. Literacy instruction uses visual aids, hands-on activities, daily worksheets, and reading circles grouped by reading level. Senior Kindergarten includes reading, writing simple sentences in print and cursive, addition, subtraction, and word problems.

Mathematics

Emphasizes numeracy, daily speed drills, computation, and problem solving. By the end of Grade 1, students learn addition with carrying, multiplication, telling time to the minute, and complex word problems. Grades 7–8 follow an advanced program preparing students for Grades 9–10 mathematics.

Language Arts

Includes leveled readers, guided reading groups, comprehension strategies, vocabulary, grammar, novel study, and writing. Students develop critical thinking and reading strategies and learn the six traits of writing.

French

French education begins in Senior Kindergarten to maximize exposure and experience with the language.

Science

Students conduct experiments for hands-on learning. A Grade 8 activity features mouse trap racers.

History

Classroom learning is enhanced by trips to destinations such as Black Creek Pioneer Village, Queen’s Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Medieval Times, and the Holocaust Education Centre.

Bible: Grades 1–2

Grade 1 studies the Old Testament, the Ten Commandments, and the Lord’s Prayer, and memorizes the order of Old Testament books. Grade 2 follows a New Testament curriculum; students are expected to know the order of all Bible books by the end of Grade 2.

Bible: Grades 3–6

Grades 3 and 5 focus on the Old Testament; Grades 4 and 6 study the New Testament. Lessons use videos, pictures, discussion questions, and theological topics.

Bible: Grades 7–8

A youth-focused program explores life, faith, purpose, identity as a child of God, and fundamentals of faith. Students keep reflection journals based on discussions, questions, and insights.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Advanced literacy and mathematics · Christian education and character development · Student leadership and community contribution

Languages

English · French

Learning support

Reading levels are tracked, with leveled readers available to provide appropriately challenging books. · Guided reading groups provide individual instruction within peer learning groups. · Kindergarten reading circles are grouped by individual reading level.

Student life

Sports

Physical education · Extracurricular sports · Intramurals · Fitness classes · Grade 3–8 Wesley Wildfire Team, which competed against other ACSI teams at the grounds of Dagmar Ski Resort

Arts

Visual arts, music, and drama are included in the curriculum. · Art and music rotational programs begin in Junior Kindergarten. · Extracurricular band and theatre are available. · Grade 8 art includes pointillism techniques.

Facilities

Newly renovated larger school building (as of September 2004)

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Band: An extracurricular music opportunity.
Theatre: An extracurricular performing arts opportunity.
Science classes: Offered among the school's extracurricular programs.
Chapel Leader Team: Students assist with weekly chapel services.
Worship Team: Students assist with worship during chapel services.

Outdoor activities & education

Field trips: Field trips taken to places such as Black Creek Pioneer Village, Queen's Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Medieval Times, and the Holocaust Education Centre to enhance student understanding of history and academics

University destinations

Wesley graduates go on to study at various private schools
International Baccalaureate programs
Advanced Placement schools
and specialized schools such as TOPS (Talented Offerings for Programs in the Sciences)

About the school

Wesley Christian Academy offers Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, Junior and Senior Kindergarten, and Grades 1–8 programs, combining advanced academics, Christian education, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities.

Location & school highlights

What makes the school distinct

Selected Ontario curriculum expectations supplemented with advanced learning materials.
Early numeracy and literacy instruction; the school reports students reading one to three grade levels above average by the end of Senior Kindergarten.
Advanced Grades 7–8 mathematics prepares students for mathematics in Grades 9–10.
Long-serving teachers foster a family-like environment and consistent expectations across grades.
Leadership opportunities begin in Grade 1 and expand as students get older.
Daily Bible classes and weekly chapel services complement academic and extracurricular learning.