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Niagara ChristianCommunity of Schools

Niagara Christian Community of Schools

Niagara Christian Community of Schools (NCC) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school located on the beautiful Niagara River, near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. NCC is rich in heritage and tradition and has been educating students with excellence since 1932. We prepare students for life success by shaping character, building intellect, developing leadership skills and instilling self-discipline. When you arrive on the campus you will experience the peaceful, friendly and nurturing environment where students thrive and the process of life-long learning begins.

Mission StatementIn an international community of

schools, to educate students with excellence in a family-like environment, equipping them to live the Christian lifestyle, and empowering them to

make a difference in the world.

Stepping Stones to SuccessNCC Elementary School (JK to Grade 6) Passionate and loving teachers turn each young student’s natural sense of wonder, curiosity, creativity and exploration into learning. The safe and non-threatening environment Z[YLUN[OLUZ�JVUÄKLUJL��^OPSL�Z[YVUN�TVYHSZ�HUK�L[OPJZ�HYL�imparted during these earliest years of education. The NCC Elementary School features an innovative Project-Based Learning Program which gives students the opportunity to L_WLYPLUJL�ÄYZ[�OHUK�^OH[�[OL`�OH]L�SLHYULK�PU�JSHZZ�

NCC Middle School (Grades 7 and 8) Energetic and enthusiastic teachers incorporate Project-Based Learning, sparking student engagement across the curriculum, which lays the foundation for success at the Secondary School level. Students enjoy a vibrant, yet stretching environment which moves them toward greater independence and responsibility. Local Canadians attend as day students, and a limited number of international students reside with local Canadian families through NCC’s HomeStay Program.

NCC Secondary School (Grades 9 to 12/University Prep)For over 80 years, NCC’s Secondary School has been recognized as an educational leader in Canada. Our mission-guided teaching staff provide individualized support, which promotes success for each student. The student body from across the world creates a diverse learning atmosphere which broadens each student’s worldview, necessary for success in the 21st century. NCC Secondary School is home to local Canadians as either day or residential program students. International students are welcomed to the NCC family and enjoy residence life on campus or live with a caring Canadian family through NCC’s HomeStay Program.

Welcome

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

Project-Based Learning Brings the Real World to the Classroom

JK to Grade 6The small class size in the NCC Elementary School promotes VUL�VU�VUL�H[[LU[PVU�^P[O�X\HSPÄLK�[LHJOLYZ��6\Y�WHZZPVUH[L�and loving Christian faculty takes course understanding to a new level through the innovative Project-Based Learning Program. Students gain a deeper understanding of subject TH[[LY�HUK�ILJVTL�PUKLWLUKLU[��JVUÄKLU[�[OPURLYZ�HZ�[OL`�work through real-life tasks and solve problems. An emphasis is placed on the basic skills of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, phonics and mathematics. Additionally, our students ILULÄ[�MYVT�5**»Z�YVI\Z[�ZJPLUJL��ZVJPHS�Z[\KPLZ�HUK�-YLUJOprograms, alongside specialized instruction in visual art, music and physical education.

Our students enjoy weekly chapel time, daily Bible devotions in the classroom, and other activities designed to teach more about God and the world He created.

NCC Elementary

School

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin

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%� Full athletic program%� Drama productions%� Choir performances%� Family involvement

%� Intramural sports%� Hosted tournaments%� Field trips%� Leadership & Christian Lifestyle Programs

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NCC’s Middle School faculty purposefully engages, supports, and guides during this crucial transitionary period in a student’s life. Small class size, structure and discipline help students grow into mature young adults with strong WLYZVUHS�JOHYHJ[LY��JVUÄKLUJL��HUK�PU[LSSLJ[��5**»Z�7YVQLJ[�Based Learning Program provides students with challenging, lively, hands-on experience which requires the meaningful application of content and skill in each subject area across the curriculum. Our students gain strong 21st century skills ^OPJO�ILULÄ[�[OLT�UV[�VUS`�PU�:LJVUKHY`�:JOVVS��I\[�HSZV�H[�University and in their chosen careers.

NCC middle school students are given the unique opportunity to gain an enhanced perspective on global issues as well as broadened cross-cultural awareness through interaction with NCC’s international student body. Our students can travel abroad through exchange programs or simply interact on campus with planned or spontaneous cultural activities.

NCC Middle School students participate in weekly chapel, while Biblical principles are integrated into daily lessons engaging our students in an active discovery of who God is and what His purpose is for our lives.

Core Academic Program

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NCC Middle School

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%� Clubs %� Student council %� Field trips%� Family involvement%� Leadership & Christian Lifestyle Programs

“NCC gives our children exactly what they need to be upstanding and contributing

members of society while challenging them academically

and making them spiritually aware.”

Tara, parent of NCC students

%� Gymnasium%� Chapel%� Art Studio%� Music Department

Achieving Boast-Able ResultsStudent ServicesNCC students enjoy a variety of programs and services designed to help them achieve success--both at NCC and in post secondary studies. Each student is given individualized counseling throughout their time at NCC, ensuring that academic goals are set and achieved.

%� Individualized guidance %� Career counseling%� Customized tutoring%� Academic support/study lab%� Experiential learning%� University prep programs, including IELTS and SAT tutorials%� Organized testing opportunities%� On-site university representatives

Setting High ExpectationsAcademic ProgramNCC Secondary School provides a progressive, stimulating education for young people from around the world. Students at NCC are surrounded by enthusiastic and loving teachers who clearly communicate course content integrating faith, values, and knowledge. The low student to teacher ratio allows each student to achieve personal goals and become a life-long learner. Teachers are actively involved in each student’s life, giving them personal attention to empower them to be successful.

Our students graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and they leave our campus with key leadership skills, a honed intellect, a deepened moral character and superior self-discipline. NCC students move on ready to make a difference in the world!

NCC Secondary

School

95% of NCC graduates attend post-secondary programs - avg. over last

5 years

100% acceptance for studentswishing to attend post-secondary

institutions

“It is rewarding to tutor NCC students and see measurable improvement towards subject

mastery. NCC students possess a unique dedication to academic success, and it is a pleasure to work with these individuals...”

Clare Lebold, current tutor, former principal

GraduatesNCC graduates have earned a distinguished placement rate at colleges and universities in North America and around the world, including:

NCC’s graduates include Rhodes Scholars, Harvard Fellowship recipients, Members of the Order of Canada and international medical award winners.

%� McGill University %� University of Toronto %� Queen’s University %� University of Waterloo %� USC%� Boston University

%� UCLA %� Cornell University %� Oxford University%� Western%� UBC%� Penn State

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School

Amenities

%� Air conditioning%� Common rooms and lounges%� Wireless internet%� Recreation center%� Satellite TV%� Fitness rooms

Study HallMandatory supervised times of study for Residential Program participants (7:30 to 9:00 PM Monday to Thursday) encourage students to reach their full academic potential.

OrientationNew international students spend time together to prepare for the school year. Course selections with the Principal or Head of Student Services, English testing with an ESL specialist, shopping for school uniforms, ordering textbooks on-line, opening bank accounts, and touring Niagara Falls and the surrounding area ÄSSZ�[OL�I\Z`�KHPS`�ZJOLK\SL��:[\KLU[Z�ILJVTL�MHTPSPHY�^P[O�[OL�campus and program, meet new friends and begin relationships to last a life-time.

Students in NCC’s Residential Program have access to accommodations in modern residential dormitories located on NCC’s campus, or in local Canadian homes through NCC’s HomeStay Program. All residential students have access to computer labs, wireless internet, library, gymnasium, recreation YVVT��Ä[ULZZ�JLU[LYZ�HUK�V\[KVVY�ZWVY[PUN�MHJPSP[PLZ��9LN\SHYS`�planned weekend and evening activities such as shopping, movies, dinners, tourist attractions and cultural events enrich the lives of students in the Residential Program.

Personal Care The Dean of Students arranges doctor and dentist appointments, transportation, activities, and acts as Custodian to students in need of personal care or in case of an emergency.

Residential Dormitories Beautiful residential dormitories on the NCC campus allow students to experience all that NCC has to offer. Boys’ and girls’ dormitories are separate facilities, each with a Residence Director and a Residence Assistant living onsite to guide and mentor students. These live-in care-givers help students develop solid, character-building relationships.

HomeStay ProgramNCC’s HomeStay Program offers students the opportunity to experience Canadian culture while living with a carefully chosen and matched family as one of their own. Families invited to participate in NCC’s HomeStay Program are individually selected from alumni, faculty, staff, families of Canadian students and other long-standing friends of the school. HomeStay students are included in all school sponsored activities and residential programing.

Airport PickupAirport pickup is arranged for new students arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport or Buffalo-Niagara International (PYWVY[�� :[\KLU[Z� HYYP]PUN� MVY� [OL� ÄYZ[� [PTL� HYL� TL[� I`� NCC representatives to reassure inexperienced travelers and their parents.

Campus Dining RoomCanada’s Food Guide is followed in the preparation of three nutritious meals a day for students living on the campus, as well as a hot lunch for HomeStay students during the school week.

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Athletics - OFSSA SanctionedHockey, basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, track & ÄLSK��Z^PTTPUN��NVSM��[LUUPZ��ZVM[IHSS��JYVZZ�JV\U[Y`�HUK�THU`�intramural activities

ClubsYearbook Committee, Christian Lifestyles Committee, Justice League, Ski Club, International Christian Fellowship Groups and more

Fine ArtsMusical productions, short theater productions, instrumental music lessons, vocal instruction, music ensembles, choir, visual arts

Christian Lifestyle ProgramWeekly chapels, Christian Lifestyle classes, community service projects, outreach activities, and mission trips

There is something for everyone at NCC! School activities are an important part of the NCC experience, and NCC’s beautiful 120 acre campus provides the perfect back-drop for a variety of outdoor activities. Our spacious gymnasium, recreation JLU[YL���Ä[ULZZ�JLU[YLZ��T\ZPJ�YVVT��HUK�V[OLY�PUKVVY�MHJPSP[PLZ�also aid in providing rich opportunities to develop leadership HUK�ZVJPHS�ZRPSSZ��JVUÄKLUJL�HUK�ZLSM�KPZJPWSPUL�

Leadership Activities

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StudentLife

Tutoring for English Language LearnersIndividual instruction is available for the highly motivated student to reach his or her personal goals. Also note: English language tutoring may be required as part of a student’s PUKP]PK\HSPaLK�Z\JJLZZ�WSHU��8\HSPÄLK�HUK�L_WLYPLUJLK�WYP]H[L�tutors are offered at an additional cost for those students who receive support in the following areas:

%� Reading Skills%� Grammar and Intensive Writing%� Vocabulary Building%� Integrated Academic English Skills%� Pronunciation%� Proofreading%� Literacy Test Preparation%� TOEFL Preparation%� IELTS Preparation%� SAT Preparation

English Lifestyle IntegrationNCC international and Canadian students interact through a variety of planned events as well as spontaneous activities. It is this full, intentional life integration that enhances English speaking, comprehension and the successful acquisition of social English skills. The diverse NCC campus is the right place for you to thrive as an international student!

Students from around the world are currently studying on NCC’s culturally diverse campus. For more than 35 years, NCC has successfully graduated international students who have gained admission to some of the best universities in the world. NCC has quietly built an international reputation rivalling that of the most prestigious boarding schools in North America. This distinctive has been attained through our expertly designed International Study Program. Focus on English for Academic Purposes, acquisition of cultural competence and an intentionally created nurturing environment cultivate success in the lives of our students.

Rich in Experience: For over 35 years we have been welcoming international

students to our campus.

ESL Credit CoursesSpecialists in English language instruction teach credit JV\YZLZ�ZWLJPÄJHSS`�KLZPNULK�MVY�Z[\KLU[Z�SLHYUPUN�HJHKLTPJ�English as an additional language. New students are tested for their level of English language ability upon arrival to NCC and placed into appropriate classes as recommended by the Principal. Students are prepared to be successful at the secondary school level as well as at the universities or colleges of their choice.

International Study

Program

1. Print application forms directly from NCC’s website at www.niagaracc.com. NCC Secondary School accepts applications throughout the year for Semester I (September) or Semester II (February) admission. NCC Middle and Elementary Schools offer rolling admission throughout the school year.

2. These documents are required for a student to be considered for admission:a. Canadian Students

i. Completed application formii. School reports from current school year and

two previous yearsiii. One page composition (Grades 4 to 12/Pre-University)iv. Admissions Recommendation Form

How ToApply

b. International Studentsi. Completed application formii. School reports from current school year and

two previous yearsiii. One page essay of self introductioniv. English Placement Testv. A copy of the student’s current passport.vi. Application Fee

3. -H_� KVJ\TLU[Z� [V� [OL� (KTPZZPVUZ� 6MÄJL� H[� 5**� call (905) 871-9260 or email [email protected]

4. (^HYKZ�HUK�ÄUHUJPHS�HPK�HYL�H]HPSHISL�[V�SVJHS�*HUHKPHU�students. Applications can be printed directly at www.niagaracc.com.

5. Mail originals to NCC at 2619 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 5M4

6. A prompt response will be received if you have included all required documents and your email address.

7. Contact NCC at [email protected] if you have questions about your application.

Niagara Christian Community of Schools2619 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4

T: 905.871.6980www.niagaracc.com