FAQs

There is no set ratio for outdoor vs online activities as our staff stay intune with the students' learning. Our program is designed to maintain a productive learning environment while offering flexibility and customization to fit the unique needs of each student and their family. We provide a structure that supports both academic success and personal pursuits.

Our program blends outdoor experiential learning with traditional classroom instruction. Students engage in outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, biking or skiing, often covering several kilometers as part of their lessons. This balance ensures that students receive both physical activity and academic instruction, fostering an enriched, dynamic learning experience.

We also work closely with families to create schedules that align with their goals and lifestyle. For more specific details, please contact us directly to discuss how we structure our learning model.

Our staff members are highly qualified Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) with diverse backgrounds in education and outdoor leadership.

In addition to their formal teaching qualifications, many of our educators are well-versed in life coaching methodologies, which they incorporate into their approach to foster personal growth, resilience, and goal-setting in students. They are dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that empowers students both academically and personally.

Yes, we recognize the importance of supporting students with diverse learning needs through an individualized approach. Our application process includes a section to identify any diagnosed or suspected learning exceptionalities. We recommend contacting the school directly to discuss how we can best support your child’s individual needs.

We offer transportation services through "The Wilde School Bus," ensuring that students can commute to and from school. For more specific details about routes, schedules, and costs, please reach out to our administration team.

Safety is a top priority at WILDE. Our staff are trained in outdoor leadership and first aid, and we follow strict safety protocols during wilderness trips and field studies.

For detailed information about our safety measures, please don’t hesitate to contact the school directly.

We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all students. While our specific policies on bullying, discipline, and conflict resolution are best discussed directly with our administration, we prioritize open communication and constructive resolution in every situation.

Please refer to our Wilde Parent Handbook for more information.

In addition to our core outdoor activities like hiking, running, biking, canoeing, and skiing, students have opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities that align with their interests and passions.

Our individualized approach to education allows students the flexibility to pursue activities outside of school, whether that be competitive sports, arts, music, entrepreneurship, or other personal endeavors. We encourage students to participate in clubs and extracurriculars that complement their learning experience, helping them build leadership skills, teamwork, and a well-rounded portfolio for their future.

These experiences can even be incorporated into their academic credits, ensuring that their passions and pursuits contribute meaningfully to their overall education.

We believe in building a strong partnership with parents and we have developed a supportive and inclusive community around WILDE.

Our "Parent Resources" section on the website offers information on ways to stay informed and get involved. We encourage you to reach out for more details on how you can actively engage with the school community.

Yes, we offer financial support options, including scholarships and payment plans. For more specific information on the available options, please contact our admissions office directly.

Yes, we do accept mid-year transfers. A great aspect of our program is its flexibility, allowing students to transition in and out as needed. We even offer part-time enrollment options to accommodate different learning needs and schedules.

The application form asks about your child’s ideal start date and prior educational experiences, which helps us determine the best way to integrate them into our program. For further details, please get in touch with our admissions office.

At Apex WILDE, we emphasize building strong social connections through group outdoor activities, expeditions, collaborative projects, and team-based learning. While we utilize a hybrid learning model, these experiences ensure that students still build meaningful relationships with their peers.

We maintain a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:12, which allows us to offer individualized attention and tailor our approach to meet each student's unique needs. This ensures that every student has the support they need to succeed.

W.I.L.D.E. school students learn what it means to be accountable by build their own individual councils — similar to the way a organization has a Board of Directors.

Students will check in with their Accountability Council throughout year at regular intervals, and meet with them during report times each semester.

Students need to select a person to serve as a council member from each of the following categories:

• Peer
• Family
• Mentor
• Teacher
• Inspiration

Students who thrive at Apex WILDE are naturally curious, creative thinkers who enjoy hands-on learning and the outdoors.

They don’t need to be extreme adventurers but should be open to active, experiential learning in nature.

Apex WILDE's high school program is recognized thanks to our partnership with Apex Academy Online — a Toronto-based, private online academy that is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and can grant Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits.

Apex Academy empowers students across Ontario achieve a variety of academic goals.

They are a fully inspected Virtual School that offers the OSSD, indicating full compliance with the Ontario Ministry of Education's standards and are recognized by post secondary institutions in Canada.

The Apex WILDE High School curriculum is designed to develop balanced, self-motivated, and adaptable leaders who can confidently take on any challenge. Our students cultivate high levels of executive function, organization, and maturity — equipping them with the perspective and resilience needed to accomplish any goal on which they set their minds.

By integrating academic strength with a well-rounded skill set, we ensure that students are not only prepared for higher education but also for the unpredictable challenges of the future. Our focus on the whole student fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, enabling them to approach challenges with confidence and sustainability. The results of this holistic approach will make Apex WILDE graduates highly sought after by universities, colleges, and future employers —whether they choose to pursue higher education, entrepreneurship, or professional careers.

Apex WILDE provides a transformational opportunity for its students. We strive to reframe our students' educational experience from a passive burdensome unfulfilling daily chore to an active, engaging, rewarding, challenging experience that ignites their passion for learning. The completion of their OSSD is a minor tangible outcome to the smile on their face when they talk about their day.

At Apex WILDE, students graduate with their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and gain essential life skills through experiential learning. Our goal is to produce well-rounded, happy and motivated individuals who are prepared for a variety of future endeavors, whether that involves further education, entering the workforce, or pursuing entrepreneurship.

Graduates will leave Wilde School with:

1. A clear sense of identity and purpose.
2. The resilience to navigate life’s challenges.
3. A lifelong love of learning and exploration.
4. A strong connection to their community and the natural world.
5. A robust foundation in core competencies that will enable them to succeed in any path they choose, whether it leads to employment, entrepreneurship, or further education.
6. Academic strength and a well-rounded skill set that make them highly appealing to universities, colleges, and future employers.