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Deran Academy

Richmond Hill, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: 1 – 12
Gender: Co-educational.
Board: Independent
Principal: Chloe Liang
Program type: Online/Site Based
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Application fee: $300 non-refundable application fee.

Admissions process

Submit an application form, a recent transcript covering at least the last two years of study, and a passport photo. · Pay a $300 non-refundable application fee. · All students must take a placement test; one or two tests in Mathematics and English may be required. · Students enrolling in ESL must take an ESL placement test. · Provide any relevant Individual Education Plan (IEP) information before the course begins. · Fall 2021 applications were advertised as open.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Ontario secondary courses for OSSD credit, with school-published subject areas in English, Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Computer Science. The school also describes AP courses and an IB MYP candidate pathway. Candidate status does not mean the programme is IB-authorized; offerings, campuses and course availability should be confirmed directly.
Accreditation: The About Us section identifies Deran Academy as a candidate school for the International Middle Years Programme pursuing IB World School authorization. The admissions section separately advertises 'International Baccalaureate World School (JK – Grade 12)'; the text is inconsistent about authorization status.

Tuition & financial aid details

Course fees: Payable in full at registration; amounts are not stated.
Cancellation: Cancellation permitted no later than the end of the first week of classes, with a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee. No refunds after that deadline.
School-cancelled courses: Full refund without deductions if a course is cancelled because of insufficient registration.

Course descriptions

Ontario Secondary School Diploma courses

The official program page lists English, Mathematics, Science, Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Computer Science, with OSSD graduation requirements including credits, community involvement hours and the literacy requirement.

Advanced Placement

The school lists AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus and English, plus AP-preparatory courses for selected Grades 9–11 subjects. Check the current course calendar, prerequisites and exam availability with the school.

IB Middle Years Programme candidacy

The school states that it is an MYP candidate and is pursuing authorization. IB candidate status does not guarantee authorization.

English language and test preparation

The language program lists ESL, IELTS and TOEFL preparation, grammar, reading and writing, plus academic writing and literature support.

Tutoring

The official program page offers tutoring across subjects and ages; the website describes individualized help to address learning gaps.

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Learning programs

Specializations

University preparation, including an OSSD pathway for students who have not earned a high school diploma in their home country. · Online education with interactive lessons, practice quizzes, teacher-evaluated assignments and a proctored final examination. · English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Learning support

Support systems are provided to help students meet high academic expectations and reach their potential. Online students receive teacher feedback on unit evaluations and can progress at a pace suited to their learning.

Student life

Arts

Art and Arts courses are offered.

Facilities

Richmond Hill campus. · Shared library. · Online learning management system with 24/7 course access.

Outdoor activities & education

City tours and field activities: The official program page describes after-school city tours and field activities as examples for students. It does not provide a current trip calendar or confirm frequency.
Movie appreciation: The program page also mentions movie-appreciation activities inside and outside school without a current schedule.

About the school

Deran Academy is a co-educational private secondary school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, offering Ontario Curriculum courses and online learning.

Location & school highlights

Location

Richmond Hill campus in the Greater Toronto Area
described as a multicultural setting offering exposure to diversity
global education and innovation.

What makes the school distinct

Advertises a 100% university placement rate.
International school community and faculty with extensive international experience.
Integrated technology at all ages.
Online courses offer 24/7 access and self-paced learning.