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We are proud to announce that Kells Academy is launching a Sport-Études program in Fall 2025. The Sport-Études program for grade 7 and 8 students is designed for elite athletes who wish to receive a top-tier education while training and competing in high-level sports.
The Sport-Études program is unique in North America. It is endorsed by the Ministry of Education in partnership with provincial sports federations. Through a personalized approach, student athletes are supported in their academic and athletic development. At Kells, we are committed to an individualized approach to teaching and learning; this new program offering is yet another way that Kells empowers students to find out what success means to them.
Parent Testimonial
My son had an amazing experience as a student at Kells. Then, he was accepted into Sport-Études Soccer at a school that is more than one hour away from home. Nathan is both Canadian and American, and wants to go to college in the US on a sports scholarship. Therefore, he wants to study in English, and ideally closer to home. He cannot wait to come back once the Sport-Études curriculum has started at Kells!
Joane Siksous
Welcome to Kells Academy, where the fusion of excellence and tailored education is our distinguishing feature.
At Kells, we take pride in fostering a learning environment that goes beyond the ordinary. Our commitment to academic rigor is matched only by our dedication to nurturing each student's unique talents and passions. Here, we believe that education is not just about grades; it's about inspiring young minds to explore, create, and excel in a supportive and enriching setting.
As the Head of School, I am thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant community. Our private unique environment ensures that every student receives individualized attention from our dedicated faculty. By having limited numbers in each class, we can customize our teaching approaches to match the unique learning styles of every student. This approach fosters both academic and personal growth, enabling students to flourish.
At Kells, we embrace innovation and embrace a holistic approach to education. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually, encourage critical thinking, and instill a lifelong love for learning. Beyond the classroom, our students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, from arts and athletics to community service and leadership programs.
Our commitment to creating well-rounded individuals extends to our values of inclusivity, diversity, and respect. We celebrate the unique perspectives that each student brings to our community, fostering an environment of understanding and global awareness.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our exceptional faculty, our enriching programs, and the success stories of our alumni. Whether you are a current member of our community, a prospective student and family, or simply curious about what makes Kells Academy special, I am confident you will discover the essence of our school's spirit.
Thank you for considering Kells Academy as your partner in education. Together, let's embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and achievement.
Warmest regards,
Linda Leiberman, Head of School
My goal is to help each student achieve their full academic potential. To do that, we strive to instill independence, maturity, and self-motivation. We inspire our students to never stop developing these qualities, and we teach how they can draw from them today, in their future studies, and into their chosen careers. Grade 12 is a transformative year for emotional and personal growth and it is my honor to accompany our students on their individual journeys.
to Ms. Bailey’s experience and expertise in order to make their transition from High School to University as easy and as seamless as possible. Coordinator's ProfileKells Academy is proud to introduce Ms. Suzanne Bailey, our Grade 12 Coordinator. Ms. Bailey is not new to the Kells family. After receiving her Masters's in Education from New York University, she taught in the New York City school system. She joined Kells as a history teacher in the Language Center in 2017 before transitioning to her post as Grade 12 Coordinator in 2020.
In her current position, Ms. Bailey’s primary objectives are to help our Grade 12 students graduate with an Ontario grade 12 diploma and navigate the labyrinth of higher education and make choices best suited to their individual skills and future career goals.
Extensive experience with both the US and Canadian educational systems makes Ms. Bailey very well suited to the task of advising students. In individual sessions with each student, she gets to know and understand them better, and together they formulate a plan for the future. She assists with the completion of the University admission form and other pre-requisites for admission and also helps with mapping their career path. The goal is to make optimal choices in finding a University best suited to their skills, thus ensuring professional success. One of our proud parents of a recent grade 12 graduate attributes her son's success to Ms. Bailey's dedication:
“I can’t thank you enough for caring, encouraging, pushing, and just being there. His success is also your success.”
Every Grade 12 student avails themselves of Ms. Bailey’s experience and expertise in order to make their transition from High School to University as easy and as seamless as possible.
Founded in 1978 on the philosophy that each student has a unique personality and different talents, Kells has always helped nurture individual learning to develop each student’s inherent capabilities. Today, the Kells Grade 12 Program offers students an enhanced opportunity to make the right university and career choices and help them prepare a strategic plan for a future that is in harmony with their abilities and aptitudes. Our tutorial model of teaching not only supports accelerated learning in an academically challenging program but also ensures that the teachers get to know each student personally to better steer them in their decision-making process.
The leap from Grade 11 to college can be a difficult hurdle for many students, who must manage a much more rigorous and challenging workload independently. During this transition year, our students develop the independent skills necessary for success in University, while still having the support and secure environment of a high school setting. Through a personalized approach, we ensure that each student is well prepared to enter their post-secondary program of choice.
The Kells program offers strong individual support and assistance in finding a good fit between choices of universities and individual preferences and aptitudes. Our Pre-University year has been designed to facilitate our students with all the steps of the application process. Our dedicated Grade 12 team has extensive experience with both the US and Canadian educational systems and is available to provide professional advice and counseling to both students and parents on how to navigate the confusing waters of higher education. Through regular one-on-one meetings, we individually evaluate each student’s skills and competencies; explore the implications of their choice and the different choices available to them before mapping out a plan of action.
We invite you to visit the campus or to meet with a member of the Admissions Office team and our Pre-university program coordinator to answer all of your questions.
Kells Academy is committed to each student’s success in learning within a caring, responsive, and safe environment that is free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. Our school works to ensure that all students have the opportunity and support to develop to their fullest potential and share a personal and meaningful bond with people in the school community.