The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering four highly respected programs of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. IB programs challenge students aged 3-19 to excel in their studies and encourage both personal and academic achievement. For additional information, please visit the official IB website.

St. Jude’s Academy is an Authorized World Continuum School. That means that our PYP, MYP and DP programs are all validated and approved by IB. We are one of the only schools in the area to have such a distinction.

For more information about the IB programs offered at SJA, please visit our Academics pages.

Many of our current families are more than happy to answer any of your questions. Please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@stjudesacademy.ca for more information.

OurKids.net is also an excellent resource for those looking to learn more about St. Jude’s Academy.

Our school embodies diversity! We are proud to be a multicultural community, where students and staff from all backgrounds come together to embrace the opportunity to learn from one another – creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. Together at St. Jude’s Academy, our students and staff form a dynamic community that values inclusion, promotes mutual respect, and prepares graduates to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

St. Jude’s class culture is nothing short of amazing! There is a strong emphasis on fostering individual success, while promoting active learning and engagement – all of which establishes a vibrant educational environment for our students.

Our commitment to cultivating an exceptional class culture inspires a genuine passion for learning, making every lesson a captivating journey of discovery. Classes are designed to be dynamic and interactive, allowing students to explore concepts hands-on and participate actively in their own education. This vibrant approach not only ensures academic excellence but also forms critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Here at St. Jude’s Academy, teachers work tirelessly to tailor their approach to each child’s individual needs, and students are constantly encouraged to reach their full potential. We focus on creating an environment in which students can flourish and develop into well-rounded individuals – preparing them for success, in all facets of life.

St. Jude’s Academy is non-semestered, which means that Upper School students take the same eight courses from September to June. This allows students to continuously learn about the subject and stay engaged with it. This generally gives students better academic results, as students balance all eight courses continuously.

Instruction is primarily done in English. French is our main second language focus, as it is a required component of the IB program. However, Mandarin is an elective (optional course) offered to Upper School students.

No, Canadian high schools do not have O-Levels or A-Levels, which are common in British countries. Canadian schools offer secondary credit courses.

Yes, all our Grade 11 and Grade 12 students have a choice between graduating with only the OSSD or graduating with both the OSSD and the IB Diploma obtained from our Diploma Programme.

If you are unsure which path to take, our friendly teachers and Guidance staff will help you. St. Jude’s Academy offers detailed university prep and academic guidance for Upper School students.

Please contact our admissions team to set up a meeting to see the cost for your child. Costs vary by grade, program, number of children enrolled, etc. A breakdown of tuition and fees is also available on our website under admissions.

The Supply Fee covers class materials and educational resources for your child. This includes textbooks, notebooks, art supplies, erasers, glue, markers, crayons, photocopies and more!

The IB Fee covers the unique expenses required with running the IB program at our school. Our teachers are required to do specialized IB training, and our students take IB tests, assessments and exams depending on their grade.

Here at SJA, we believe that athletics play a crucial role in a student’s holistic well-being. We offer opportunities for students in lower, middle, and upper grades to participate in sports, both within the school and at tournaments and competitions, to learn key skills such as collaboration, cooperation, teamwork, and fair play.

Starting from JK, we have daily gym lessons up to grade 2. This is where students will develop the ability to work together and learn key fundamental skills that will prepare them to enter school sports and competitive teams from grade 1 and upwards. Through inter-school sports and internal games, the students can try out to play on competitive teams and represent the school in competitions and tournaments against other schools.

Here at St. Jude’s Academy, we have an athletics program that strives to give each student an athletic experience. In the past few years, we have had both competitive and developmental teams in basketball, soccer and track and field. We have also extended the program to include volleyball, dodgeball, flag football and cross-country teams. We are in two organizations, the SSAF which has sports for all ages from U10 through to U20 and we will have full access to a range of sports through the PSAA which could include floor hockey, swimming, ultimate frisbee and badminton catering for students in grade 2-8.

With our new facility opening after the summer of 2024, we will have a brand new 75,000ft space consisting of three basketball courts that will also accommodate volleyball, badminton, pickleball, indoor soccer (turf field for outdoor soccer) and many other sports as well as a fully functioning gym for conditioning and exercise available to our students in the upper school.

Yes, we have 2 amazing guidance staff that manage student assessments, class placements, behavioural issues, academic guidance, university prep and more. Our guidance counselors are here to support our students in their journey at SJA and beyond.

As soon as you join the SJA family, we welcome you into a special “insiders club” called a House. All students, JK to Grade 12, and all staff, are divided into one of three Houses: Kappa, Zeta and Theta.

The House System makes our school culture unique and exciting. We encourage our SJA students to wear their House apparel and support their peers at our exciting sports events, challenges, contests and activities. Competitive streak? Check!

DYes, SJA offers exceptional children’s camps! Find out about the latest March Break or Summer Camps here: https://www.ourkids.net/camp/st-judes-academy-our-family-of-schools-camps/1829

At SJA, we offer many different extracurriculars such as: DECA, Mock Trial, Model UN, and more. In addition to this, we offer once in a lifetime school field trips around the world, as well as within Ontario. SJA prides themselves on all our student life activities and excursions. Student life at SJA is one of the key reasons people find their purpose and place at the school. It is what makes us the best IB school in Mississauga.

Yes, we do. Please go to our ‘After School Care’ page on our website to see the times and the fees for this accommodation.