On 1st November, the University of Toronto information session has kicked off in the campus library of NOIC. The admission officer from the University of Toronto explained in details about the history of U of T, campus introduction and the latest admission policy in 2022.
From 2017 to 2022, NOIC graduates have maintained an average annual acceptance rate of 86% to the University of Toronto. Amazing! That is to say, in the past 6 years, among NOIC graduates every year, 8 out of every 10 graduates have been admitted to the University of Toronto on average.
NOIC’s annual graduation ceremony is set to be held at Hart House, University of Toronto’s Grand Auditorium, which has become one of the most anticipated events for NOIC students.
2. Queen’s University
In the afternoon on 2nd November, the admission officer from Queen’s University in Canada also came to NOIC and brought a warm greeting from Kingston, Ontario. Although the main campus of Queen’s University is located in Kingston, which is about an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto, the high reputation of Queen’s University still catch the attention of many students.
3. University of Alberta
In the afternoon on 28th October 28, the admission officer from the University of Alberta came to the NOIC campus library and shared a great information session of this top university from the west coast of Canada to the students.
In the past two weeks, NOIC has welcomed three admission officers from Canada’s top universities to share the university info sessions. The three senior university admission officers are from Toronto Metropolitan University, King’s College of Western University and McMaster University.
1. Toronto Metropolitan University
TMU Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the center of Toronto, surrounded by a large number of world-leading companies and the headquarters of major Canadian companies. If students enroll in TMU, the school’s versatile paid internship Co-op programs will provide students with future career opportunities.
The admission officer from King’s college listed several advantages of the school, including graduating with a diploma from the Western University, holding a Western University student card, and being able to join all student clubs at Western University freely.
Ivey Business School is a very prestigious business school at Western University. It was established in 1922 and is also known as Canada’s “Little Harvard”. The relevant business majors in King’s College are affiliated to IVEY, which shows to be a good choice for NOIC students who want to study business in the future.
The admissions officer from McMaster University emphasized the importance of the students’ current OSSD course grades, and for students who want to study business in the future, the 11th grade academic performance is also crucial.
As two popular majors that NOIC students are more interested in, the admission requirements of McMaster Business and Computer Science are also very strict. For students who want to study the popular major of McMaster University, improving their grades is the top priority.
NOIC embraced with the 2nd university info session in the fall of 2022. On 20th October, Ms.Thish, the admission officer from the University of British Columbia came to NOIC’s campus in Toronto and brought a “long-awaited” university info session to the NOIC students.
Some students raised question about whether UBC professors are strict, while some students have doubt if it’s hard to apply for UBC. In addition to patiently answering students’ questions, Ms. Thish also encouraged NOIC students to apply for UBC as the application for the entrance scholarships are automatically included in the UBC application package.
The NOIC Academy 2022-2023 school year opening ceremony was successfully launched in the afternoon of September 29 at the NOIC campus library. This opening ceremony was the first offline brick-and-mortar school opening ceremony since the Covid-19 pandemic started at the end of 2019. All credit teachers and Fall 22 new students gathered together to welcome and celebrate the beginning of this new autumn semester.
At 2pm in the afternoon, the opening ceremony officially kicked off, and NOIC principal Timothy Yawney delivered a welcome speech for the new students. After experiencing the online virtual opening ceremony for more than two years due to the epidemic, this offline “face-to-face” opening ceremony allowed all freshmen who have landed in the NOIC Toronto physical school to feel the excitement of NOIC, whether it is the rigorous academic atmosphere, The rich school community life is also the activities of the local community in Toronto. The impact of all these on the new students is really exciting.
From the above video, Principal Tim told the students that the years in NOIC will become an unforgettable period of time in their future memory
Student council election
As a must-have event for each NOIC opening ceremony, the student council campaign was staged on campus again today. At the opening ceremony, the students of the school held a secret election the positions of the chairman and vice chairman of the new student council, the head of the academic department and the head of the marketing department，the positions will be elected strictly according to the votes of all students.
Two candidates showed their passion in the election. Two candidates in the photo: Thomas, candidate for the marketing department. Bob, candidate for the academic departmentAndy, candidate for the president.Bob, candidate for the academic departmentJason, candidate for the president.Teresa, candidate for the vice president.
The admission officer from Western University brought the 1st University Information Session to NOIC
This university info session gave a further understanding to NOIC students of the Western University, one of Canada’s top universities.
On September 6, 2022, the new autumn semester of NOIC was officially kicked off to celebrate first offline “PD Day” (Teacher Professional Development Day) since the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago. On the morning of the 6th, NOIC teachers gathered in the campus library for the 1st PD Day announcement prepared by NOIC principal Timothy Yawney and NOIC online education director Lorne Young.
Part 2. 2022 NOIC “Roundtable Forum” Live Videos
The connection between Elon Musk’s plans and IB education?
Confidence in NOIC’s real-time livestreaming OSSD credit course?
What is the real difference between brick-and-mortar OSSD program and online OSSD?
The class of 2022 graduation ceremony was successfully launched on 8th July, 2022. Many graduates addressed their excitements after watching the graduation ceremony with their parents, especially when they saw their admissions to their dream university and heard so many special blessings from world-class educators. This sense of pride is really spontaneous! Let’s get a quick recap about this ceremony.
01 –Video from Mr. Michael M Yu, Founder, Chairman of New Oriental Education & Technology Group, one of the leading private educational service provider in China
02 – Video from Valedictorian, Angela, Class of 2022
03 – Video from Jeffrey Beard, chairman of NOIC Academy Advisory Board, former Director General of IBO (2006 -2014)
04 – Video from Tony Little, member of NOIC Academy Advisory Board, former Head Master of Eton College (2002-2015)
05 – Video from Alex, the most welcomed teacher in 2022
06 – Video from Ann Puntis, management advisor of NOIC Academy Advisory Board, former CEO of Cambridge Assessment International Education CEO (2005-2013)
07 –Video from Michelle, OSSD credit course teacher
Congratulations from Roy Huang, CEO and President of NOIC Academy! We are proud to be part of this vibrant community nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. Dedicated to providing quality secondary education to international students in Canada, China and other parts of the world, NOIC Academy continues to grow via our online teaching platforms during these challenging times. Thank you, Mayor Frank Scarpitti. With your support, we’re able to take a lead in delivering online education, and our school at 50 Featherstone Avenue in Markham remains vital to our operations.
Joint scholarship launched by NOIC Academy and the Faculty of Science of York University
We are happy to announce that NOIC Academy and the Faculty of Science, York University has formally reached a partnership. NOIC Academy has become an official partner high school of the Faculty of Science, York University. It is agreed that the Faculty of Science International Student Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to NOIC Academy students entering York University Faculty of Science undergraduate programs with an average of 85% or higher. $2,500 per NOIC student and a total of 20 students per year. This award can be held in conjunction with all other entrance scholarships, such as Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship and York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship – International.
The Faculty of Science at York University has five major departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, and Science & Technology Studies. It has opened up to 31 science programs, providing a wide range of choices for NOIC students who are interested in science.
NOIC’s high-quality education is fully recognized by the Faculty of Science of York University. Excellent NOIC students are favored and encouraged by this prestigious higher education institution. With the further deepening of cooperation between the two sides, NOIC students will surely obtain more world-class educational resources and opportunities.
2021 York Science Transition Program for NOIC students
The Faculty of Science at York University is also happy to announce the offering for NOIC students of its Science Summer Module Courses for International Students to help build confidence and readiness of international students for their first-year university science courses.
Program highlights include:
• No language requirements to apply
• All Module courses taught by full-time York University instructors. Click
• Opportunity to discuss university course material and chat with future university classmates as well as gain a feel for the North American university class experience.
• Acquainted with academic English used in science classrooms that is critical for students’ future success in North American Universities.
• No visa requirements for international students
• Receive certificate of Certificate of Completion after completing one of the individual module
successfully.
• A series of five summer module courses (SMC) delivered online. Each of these SMC will be delivered for at least three hours of live, online, discussion each week and students will also receive practice assignments and quizzes.
The five-week SMC being offered this year are:
◦Biology course
◦Chemistry course
◦Mathematics course
◦Physics course
◦The University Experience course
Each module will accommodate 250 Canadian domestic students and limited number (50) of international students so that students can gain academic and culture experience to study with Canadian domestic students in the same module(s).
The SMC are non-credit university readiness courses. Students will not need to worry about their
marks because they will not be kept as a university record. We want students to focus on learning and understanding of the course material. We will issue the students “Certificate of Completion” after the completion of the module(s).
Biology, Chemistry, Math and Physics classes run from July 19th to August 20th, 2021.
The University Experience classes run from August 2nd to September 3rd, 2021.
Students can enroll in an individual module or as a comprehensive group of modules that work together. They are scheduled so that no live sessions will overlap, allowing you to attend all sessions or just the few that you have chosen.
Who should apply:
• NOIC graduates who will enter university in Sept 2021 or thereafter
• Current NOIC students who are interested in science and/or getting prepared for future university studies
• NOIC students who are registering as a degree student in York University in Sept 2021 may able to enroll at a substantially reduced fee
Course fees:
The fee for each module is CDN$305.20.
20% discount for all NOIC students who register before June 18, 2021.
NOIC Students who completed two or more modules may be eligible for the $3,000 SSTP Award. Registration and inquiry: studentservice@noic.ca
Students at NOIC sent their Chinese New Year wishes to their family and friends by making creative videos and shared how they celebrated the Year of the Ox.
Making Chinese crispy meat by Scarlett
Scarlett shares how she made Chinese traditional food – crispy meat- a delicious dish for the New Year’s Eve dinner.
The Year of the Ox steamed buns by Lina
These soft and fluffy steamed buns shaped like an ox are hand made by our student Lina! It’s perfect for the New Year celebration!
Chinese New Year Elements by Jarod
Jarod shares ways of putting up Lunar New Year decorations, setting off firecrackers and dressing up his lovely pets in Chinese style! At the end of the video, Jarod wishes everyone a bright and cheerful new year!
Experience Chinese New Year in Xi’an by Phil
The lantern exhibition in City Wall is definitely a highlight that should not be missed during Chinese Spring Festival! Phil wishes everyone peace and joy, happiness and health, academic success, and a smooth career!
Special night view in Beijing by Jennifer
When it’s getting dark, Jennifer takes us out to enjoy some special night view in Beijing during Chinese New Year. Jennifer wishes everyone Happy Chinese New Year!
Heartfelt and best wishes by Leo May the joy and happiness surround you today and always. Wish you good health and much success in 2021! Have a safe and fun Chinese New Year!
The week before winter break, students, teachers and mentors at NOIC had brought Christmas online. A multitude of online festive activities had added colours and excitement to this year’s holiday season.
Students co-created digital Christmas drawingsStudent created a 2020 digital Christmas cardPutting on Christmas colours! Lego Santa Claus!A little decoration at home to make it festiveChristmas Story TellingChristmas poem written by math teacher
Apart from having a good time of online classroom fun, students from the Art Club had also made 200 Christmas cards for 192 senior residents at Mon Sheong Care Center bringing warmth to the community.
