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Académie Ste-Cécile International School

Canada, Windsor

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1979
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Académie Ste-Cécile International School (ASCIS) is a private, co-educational day and boarding school in Windsor, Ontario, serving students from age 2 to 18. The campus spans 30 acres and includes an NBA-size gym, an outdoor turf field with a running track, and music and dance facilities. ASCIS delivers International Baccalaureate programmes (MYP and DP) alongside the Canadian curriculum and Advanced Placement courses, within an English-speaking environment and with ties to the University of Windsor. The school provides elementary and upper school divisions and offers boarding on campus for international students. A standout feature is its music and dance ecosystem; the Music School is one of the largest and longest-standing, and the Dance School operates in dedicated performance venues. Beyond academics, students participate in a broad range of clubs, trips, and service activities, including Concert Band, Robotics, DECA, Model UN, and field trips to destinations such as Canada's Wonderland and Stratford.

The Essentials

Académie Ste-Cécile International School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The campus address is 925 Cousineau Rd, Windsor, ON N9G 1V8. Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile International School is a private, co-educational, day and boarding school serving elementary and secondary students. It welcomes boarding students from around the world.

Stages
K-12 (Elementary and Secondary)

Type
Private, co-educational, day and residential (boarding) school

Additional learning support
Student Services provides guidance and career education; ASCIS employs teacher-counsellors to support students' academic and personal development.

Country affiliation
Canada

Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic Church

School day structure
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.; lunch is from 11:40 to 12:25; classes end at 3:30 p.m., followed by after-school activities and study halls; boarding routines include meals and structured after-hours programming.

Bus service
Boarding students have a weekly bus to retail stores; transportation is organized in coordination with boarding staff.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Two dormitories, one for girls and one for boys, are located on separate floors of the main building. Dorm rooms are designed for single occupancy with access to shared bathrooms; each room includes a wash basin, a single bed, a dresser, a desk, shelving, a locker and closet space. Boarders dine in a dining hall with meals prepared on-site in a five-star kitchen; laundry and housekeeping are provided weekly. Transport is provided for off-campus trips or appointments as needed.

Uniform Requirement
The ASCIS uniform policy requires students to wear the uniform, which must be clean and neat. The school reserves the right to determine acceptable attire, and there are designated Out-of-Uniform Days. Proper footwear is required during classes.

Food Options
Boarders have access to an on-campus dining hall with meals prepared on-site in a five-star kitchen. The dining hall serves meals for boarders, with dinners served starting at 6:00 p.m.

House System
The school has a house system with house league streams for sports and clubs, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, swimming, badminton, tennis, cross country and track.
Fees
Application fees
- CAD 300 (non‑refundable) — required with each Stage 1 application.

Registration / deposit
- CAD 5,000 (non‑refundable) — required within ten (10) days after receipt of the Stage 2 Registration Package to reserve a place after acceptance.

Tuition fees by year group (published amounts by grade/term)
- The school does not publish a public, detailed schedule of tuition amounts by specific grade or per‑term on its accessible admissions and fee documents. An individual school fee invoice is issued to accepted applicants and the Registration Package explains the deposit and invoice process. Because no grade‑by‑grade or per‑term fee table is publicly posted in the school's admissions materials, per‑grade and per‑term tuition amounts are not stated here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit timing: CAD 5,000 non‑refundable deposit due within ten (10) days of receiving the Stage 2 Registration Package to hold the student's place.
- Invoicing: Accepted applicants receive a school fee invoice; the Registration Package and Payment of Fees materials set out the remaining billing instructions.
- Refund rules tied to immigration status: For international applicants, if a Student Authorization and Visa are NOT granted, all amounts except the application fee are refunded. Once a Student Authorization and Visa are granted, no part of amounts paid to the school will be refunded.
- Conduct/termination clause: If a student is given notice of termination for serious breaches of conduct, tuition fees previously paid remain non‑refundable and any outstanding tuition fees for the year remain owing.

Boarding fees and boarding‑related charges
- Daily closure charge: CAD 100 per day will be applied for any boarding student who remains on campus when the boarding school is closed (e.g., Christmas/March/summer closures). Laundry and housekeeping are provided weekly as part of boarding services. Airport transfer and other boarding‑related transport services incur additional fees (amounts set when requested). Dorm rooms are single occupancy and include basic furnishings; meals are provided in the dining hall.

Other mandatory or program fees (examples shown where published)
- St. Clair College partnership program fee: CAD 1,400 + HST (program fee for that partnership) — applies to students enrolled in that specific partnership program.
- Supplementary services referenced (hot lunch programme, transportation services) are offered under separate cover and may incur additional charges. Tutoring sessions are payable in advance to the finance contact specified by the school.

Included services (not extra‑charged where specifically stated)
- Elementary before‑ and after‑school care from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. is included in the elementary tuition price as described in the elementary programme materials.
- Boarding includes weekly laundry and housekeeping and on‑campus meals; particular outings, airport transfers and special trips may carry extra charges.

Uniforms, textbooks and incidental costs
- The school's published materials reference supply lists and note that some supplementary services and materials (e.g., hot lunch, transportation, airport transfers, program fees) have separate charges. Specific published amounts for uniforms, textbooks, instrument rental, or per‑student activity fees are not given in the publicly available admissions and boarding documents.

Refund information (summary of published refund rules)
- Application fee: CAD 300 is non‑refundable.
- Visa outcome for international applicants: If a Student Authorization and Visa are NOT granted, all amounts except the application fee will be refunded. Once a Student Authorization and Visa are granted, no part of amounts paid to the school will be refunded.
- Termination for conduct: If the student is terminated for serious breaches of conduct, tuition paid in advance remains non‑refundable and outstanding tuition remains owing.

Fee payment options and bank details (published options)
- Accepted payment methods published by the school: cash, bank draft payable to “Académie Ste. Cécile International School,” e‑transfer, or electronic bank transfer. Parents are responsible for any domestic or international transfer charges.
- Electronic transfer details published by the school (for bank transfers):
- Bank: TD Canada Trust, 156 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 1A4
- Institution Number: 004
- Transit/Branch Number: 38802
- Account Number: 524‑2611
- Swift Code (International): TDOMCATTTOR
- ABA Routing (USA): 026009593
- For e‑transfer: mmihai@stececile.ca (finance contact) is listed for some payments. Parents are asked to include the student's name on transfers.

Other billing notes
- The school holds funds in trust to the credit of the student while admissions and visa steps are in progress; the Registration Package/Payment of Fees materials provide the formal invoice and payment instructions to admitted families.

Brief summary of gaps relevant to a fee table request
- The school's publicly available admissions and boarding documents list the application fee (CAD 300), the non‑refundable CAD 5,000 deposit requirement, boarding closure charge (CAD 100/day), the St. Clair partnership program fee (CAD 1,400 + HST) and the accepted payment methods with bank details. A complete, published schedule showing tuition amounts broken down by grade and by term was not available in the school's published admissions and boarding PDFs and pages; accepted applicants receive an invoice and the Registration Package that set out their specific tuition amount and payment schedule. Because no public grade‑by‑grade, per‑term tuition table was posted in the accessible school materials, per‑grade and per‑term figures are not provided above.
Academics

Académie Ste-Cécile International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches the IB programme (MYP / IB / AP). The IB programme is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum leading to examinations.

Exam Results
The last graduating class earned $2,868,792 in scholarships. AP introduces students to college-level courses, and many AP courses are accepted as undergraduate credits.

Higher Education Progression
AP coursework can count toward undergraduate credits, supporting progression to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Emphasizes the whole-person approach, balancing strong academics with school life; Student Services focuses on student development, interpersonal development and career development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Academic support and counselling are available for students who struggle, including study habits, tutoring, organization and time management; short-term personal counselling and long-term personal counselling are provided.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English language proficiency is tested; language support is available through the Student Services Department.

Mental Wellbeing
ASCIS is committed to the health and well-being of students; access to information, education and support related to mental health, stress management and overall wellness is provided, including resources from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and other community partners.

Safeguarding
ASCIS provides a safe environment for students; student services support well-being with counselling and access to school and community mental health resources.
Parent Experience

History
Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile International School traces its roots to the Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile Academy of Music, founded in 1979 to teach music and dance. In 1980, the Ste-Ce9cile Child Enrichment Centre opened for children aged 2 to 5. The school expanded in the 1980s with Tecumseh and South Windsor locations, and in 1985 Friends of Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile was established. In 1993 the school opened Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile Private School and began offering IB courses after affiliating with the International Baccalaureate Organization in 1996; the private school later became Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile International School. In 1995 ASCIS relocated to 925 Cousineau Road, and between 2003 and 2005 the campus was expanded with the John Paul the Great Wing, making ASCIS an elementary and secondary day and resident school on a 30-acre campus; ASCIS is listed with the Ontario Ministry of Education and affiliated with the IB and AP programs, with ties to the University of Windsor. Acade9mie Ste-Ce9cile Academy of Music Inc. operates their Nursery Schools, Music Schools and Dance Studios at the Cousineau campus.

Community
ASCIS offers a balance of academics with a broad clubs and activities program, including a weekly club period featuring options such as Concert Band, Robotics, DECA, Model UN, Writers Club, Student Council, Coding Club and more. School-wide events include Frosh Week, School Carnival, Prom, Christmas Talent Show, and other celebrations such as Wacky Water Day, Colour Day, Halloween Haunted House, Snowlympics and Movie Night. Students also participate in various school trips to destinations such as Canada's Wonderland, the Portugal Residency Trip, the Stratford Music Festival, and service trips to British Columbia, Colorado, New York and Costa Rica.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ASCIS is located at 925 Cousineau Rd, Windsor, Ontario. It has state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including an NBA-size gym and an outdoor turf field with a surrounding track. The Music School is one of the largest and longest-standing in the area, and the Dance School operates in state-of-the-art facilities with performance venues. Boarding is available on campus for international students, and a Daycare/Child Enrichment Centre operates on-site as part of CWELCC. The school serves K-12 with Elementary and Upper School divisions and offers IB and AP programmes.

Sports Facilities
Athletics facilities are state-of-the-art and accommodate elite sports teams, including an NBA-size gym and an outdoor turf field with a surrounding track. The sports program includes prep teams (hockey, basketball) and varsity sports across fall, winter, and spring (girls' basketball, boys' volleyball, cross-country, tennis, golf, swimming, soccer, track & field, badminton).

Academic Facilities
ASCIS offers MYP/IB/AP programmes. The IB programme is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum leading to examinations. The AP programme introduces students to college-level courses, many of which are accepted as undergraduate credits. The school serves a K-12 framework with Elementary School and Upper School divisions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
During the school day, students may join a wide range of clubs and activities including Concert Band, Garage Band, Robotics, Science/Math Club, Archery, Story Writing Club, Yoga, DECA, Mural Design Club, HOSA Club, Badminton Club, and Theory of Knowledge. Lunch clubs include Writers Club, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Peer Tutoring, Music Therapy, Food and Culture Club, KOM Team, Coding Club, Spirit Team, Book Club, and Model UN. School-wide events include Frosh Week, School Carnival, Prom, Wacky Water Day, Colour Day, Beach Day, Halloween Haunted House, 24 Hour Activity-A-Thon, Game Night, and Movie Night, among others. Unforgettable trips include Canada's Wonderland, Portugal Residency Trip, Stratford Music Festival, and various service trips to British Columbia, Colorado, New York, and Costa Rica.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school operates as an English private school in Windsor, Ontario. It is an Authorized IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). MYP is compulsory for Grades 7 and 8 and prepares students for the DP in Grades 11 and 12; the DP includes courses across subject groups such as English A: Literature, French B, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, and electives such as Art, with the Core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is also offered.

Arts & Creative
Music and Dance programs are offered. Dance is available at an additional fee. Arts opportunities include School Plays and an Artists Corner for students.

Cultural & Language
English A: Literature and French B are IB course offerings. The IB aims to develop intercultural understanding and respect. Language learning is integrated within a global framework to support international-mindedness.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and Activities are available for secondary students. Athletics include Fall, Winter and Spring varsity sports. Music and Dance are part of student life.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a core component of the IB Programme, involving creative work, community involvement and physical activity as part of the student experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics programs include Fall, Winter and Spring sports. Boarding is available on campus for boarding students, contributing to campus life in Windsor.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught. English A: Literature is offered in Group 1; French B is offered in Group 2 as a language acquisition course. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Programme with the Middle Years Programme for Grades 7–8 (ages 11–16) and the Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Grade 9 and 10 ASCIS courses prepare students for IB opportunities in Grades 11 and 12.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Stage 1: Stage 1 Application and documents. International applicants download and complete the Stage 1 Application Form. Include a copy of the student's birth certificate and the previous year's report card or current transcript translated into English; for high school students include a transcript of all recorded high school grades. Submit the Stage 1 form with the non-refundable CAD 300 application fee by mail to Académie Ste-Cécile International School (ASCIS), 925 Cousineau Rd, Windsor, ON N9G 1V8; email admissions@stececile.ca; or fax 519-969-7953, along with the required deposit. The Academic Department reviews the submission and notifies in writing whether the application has been accepted or not. If accepted, Admissions will follow up with the Stage 2 Package.

2. Stage 2: Stage 2 Package. If accepted, Admissions provides the Stage 2 Package for additional documents and information required to complete enrollment.

3. Stage 3: Notarized documents and visa arrangements. Upon receipt and review of Stage 2 documents and the required payment, the following notarized documents will be issued: Confirmation of acceptance; Confirmation of Residence; Custodianship Letters. Complete visa arrangements prior to arrival in Canada by taking ASCIS documentation to the Canadian Consulate General to apply for a Student Authorization and Visa. You are responsible for all related fees. Notify the Admissions Office once you have your Student Authorization and Visa.

4. Travel arrangements and boarding. Now it's time to make your travel arrangements. ASCIS welcomes boarding students from around the world. The campus has two dormitories, one for girls and one for boys, with single-occupancy rooms, shared bathrooms, and on-site dining. Laundry and weekly housekeeping are provided. After arrival, students follow a daily routine that includes study time and participation in campus activities. Refunds: no portion of any amount paid is refunded once a Student Authorization and Visa are granted; if SA and Visa are not granted, all amounts except the application fee are refunded. If the school does not accept your application, you may re-apply later; the application fee will not be refunded.

Scholarships
Scholarships and bursaries: ASCIS offers scholarships and bursaries funded by the Class Action Community Fund, administered through the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. For current opportunities and details, contact the financial aid office for more information or to learn how to donate.
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