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Wells Academy

Markham, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: 5 – 12
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Principal: Kangxian Zhao
Program type: Online Only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $300 /year
Application fee: Processing fee varies by payment method (4% for PayPal, 2% for WeChat Pay/Alipay)

Admissions process

Pay by e-transfer, PayPal, or WeChat Pay/Alipay. Email a payment screenshot to wellsacademy.ca@gmail.com with the student's name, grade, program, Gmail address, and parent's phone number. Admission is processed within three business days of receiving payment.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Online supplementary/enrichment courses and tutoring, with examples in academic writing, English literature, critical reading, public speaking, mathematics, science, French, Python/coding and game design. Wells says it has authority to offer Ontario secondary courses and award an OSSD when requirements are met; current course/credit availability should be confirmed directly.
Accreditation: Registered with the Ministry of Education (BSID#669203)

Tuition & financial aid details

Four-student class
Three-student class
Two-student class
Book club membership
PayPal transaction fee
WeChat Pay/Alipay transaction fee
Cancellation and withdrawal: Full tuition refund with written cancellation at least five business days before the first class. A $30 registration fee is retained for cancellation within five business days or withdrawal after the first class. After two or more attended classes, no refund is available; credit for unattended classes, minus $30, may be used for future programs.

Bursaries & scholarships

Social media promotion credit: $15-$20 depending on semester for posting program information and collecting specified number of likes
Referral credit: $15-$20 per person referred depending on semester

Course descriptions

English and writing enrichment

Official pages list academic writing, English writing/literature, critical reading and creative writing; seasonal course pages describe writing, reading analysis and vocabulary work.

Public speaking and debate

Public speaking is described as an early programme; the About page also lists debate among its subjects. Current session times vary.

STEM and language options

The school lists mathematics, science, French, Python coding and game design among programme offerings. Confirm current courses and grade ranges with Wells.

View course information on the school website

School images

Learning programs

Languages

English · French · Mandarin Chinese

Learning support

Educational seminars and field trips

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Junior Book Club: Official site lists this online book-club programme; current title/schedule may change.
Youth Book Club: Official site lists a youth book club; current schedule and eligibility should be confirmed.
Adult Book Club: Also listed on the site; not a school-age student club.

About the school

Wells Academy is an online tutoring and enrichment program offering specialized courses in English, French, and public speaking for students in grades 3-11.

Location & school highlights

Location

All classes are advertised as online. The official Contact page lists 7030 Woodbine Avenue
Suite 500
Markham
while the About page footer gives 3570 Victoria Park
North York
because the official pages conflict
no street address is asserted here as a verified current campus.