Located in Ontario`s Niagara Region, Robert Land Academy is Canada`s only private military style boarding school for boys in grades 5 through 12.
Founded in 1978, Robert Land Academy has developed a strong reputation as an ideal choice for boys who may be exhibiting difficulties with motivation and self-discipline.
Some have experienced difficulties related to attitude, concentration, focus, respect, or have been diagnosed as, or show characteristics of, Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) or other Learning Disabilities (LD).
Despite displaying signs of high potential, these students are often falling behind academically, behaviorally and socially.
Regardless of individual circumstances, the military model provides the structure and discipline necessary for these boys to recognize academic success, and encourages them such that they can build self-confidence, have respect for themselves and others, and realize their true potential.
Within the first semester of enrolment, 95% of new students experience a dramatic improvement in their academic performance, and 100% of Robert Land Academy`s graduates who apply to university or college are accepted into their program of choice.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Robert Land Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 279 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Robert Land Academy
School Focus
Grades Offered
5-12
School Type
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1978
Campus Size
168 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
80 students
% Students of Color
40%
% International Students
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Military-Style Uniforms
Military-Style Uniforms
Average Class Size
8 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$64,000
(CAD$ - Canadian & US Students (2022/2023))
(CAD$ - Canadian & US Students (2022/2023))
Tuition international students
$72,000
Summer Program Cost
$1,700
(One-Week Summer Camp)
(One-Week Summer Camp)
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
Acceptance Rate
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
School Notes
- Robert Land Academy is a place for teaching high spirited boys. Academic routine is combined with high levels of physical activity, authentic leadership, coaching and supervision. Our programme has shown itself to have significant success in dealing with boys who are not working to their potential.
- Boys are admitted based upon their potential rather than their past. Some have experienced difficulties related to attitude, concentration, focus, respect, or have been diagnosed as, or show characteristics of, Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) or other Learning Disabilities (LD).
- Robert Land Academy offers a demanding academic program that is as rigorous as the training and physical education components. Small classes and a low student to faculty ratio allow for close, personal interaction. Remedial assistance, supervised mandatory study halls and tutorials are an integral part of daily routine.
- The Academy offers credit courses leading to the granting of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). This government issued diploma is recognized by universities and colleges throughout North America and other parts of the world. All courses are offered at the advanced or academic level and all courses reflect traditional subjects and disciplines.
- Classes are small and average 14 pupils. Tutorials are conducted during week days and weekends. Mandatory structured study halls are conducted each evening. All courses emphasize the development of strong basic skills in reading, writing, and study techniques.
- The vast majority of boys experience a dramatic increase in their academic marks, level of physical fitness, and improve relationships with their families within the first year at the Academy.
- Each boy's level of health and fitness is greatly improved through proper diet and exercise resulting in an improved attitude toward life and its challenges. This positive attitude combined with concentrated academic remediation, tutorials, and mandatory supervised study halls, invariably results in a fresh opportunity for success and a healthy self-image.
- Our caring and dedicated faculty assist students in developing self-confidence and self-worth through genuine academic achievement and personal maturation. The Faculty have an abiding interest in the academic, emotional and physical well-being of their students. Teachers not only instruct but also coach sports teams, run clubs, tutor, supervise meals and daily study halls and are responsible for a section of ten cadets. The staff includes a registered nurse, a registered practical nurse, sports therapist and certified chefs. In addition, students can access the services of a consulting physician, forensic psychologist and a psychiatrist.
- Each boy is required to participate in extracurricular activities, designed to develop sportsmanship, physical strength, leadership, and a sense of self-worth. Varsity teams compete with area high schools in basketball, cross-country, wrestling, soccer, volleyball and track and field. On an individual basis, boys can challenge themselves with the parachuting course, boxing, canoeing, SCUBA, rock climbing, rappelling, orienteering, and other outdoor adventure activities. A selection of clubs are organized to meet a variety of interests such as model airplanes, rocketry, mountain biking, computers, chess, etc.
- All meals, including snacks, are healthy, wholesome and nutritionally balanced, and are prepared onsite under the supervision of certified chefs.
- The Campus at Robert Land Academy is situated on 168 picturesque acres of rural land in the heart of the historic Niagara Region in Ontario Canada. It offers a safe, tranquil setting free from harmful distractions and influences. The facilities include an academic building with classrooms and laboratories, a library, barracks-style dormitories, a dining hall, an administration building and a fully equipped gymnasium with weight room, as well as outdoor playing fields.
- The Academy enrols students in September and January/February. Rolling admissions at other times throughout the year are handled on a case by case basis. The admission process at Robert Land Academy includes a written application and a personal interview with the candidate and his parents. Copies of academic transcripts or reports from the preceding two years and other pertinent information are also required. Admission is based upon the boy`s suitability to the program and the potential exhibited as a result of the interview process.
- Robert Land Academy accreditations: The Association of Military Schools and Colleges of the United States (AMCSUS)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Robert Land Academy cost?
Robert Land Academy's tuition is approximately $64,000 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Robert Land Academy?
The acceptance rate of Robert Land Academy is 80%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
What sports does Robert Land Academy offer?
Robert Land Academy offers 22 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Drill Team, Football, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Marksmanship, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does Robert Land Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Robert Land Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Robert Land Academy's ranking?
Robert Land Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students), High percentage of boarding students and Small average class sizes.
When is the application deadline for Robert Land Academy?
The application deadline for Robert Land Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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