About Armbrae Academy
Unleash Your Potential
Armbrae Academy is an independent, university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational Pre to Grade 12 day school. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Armbrae challenges your child to achieve and believe.
Teaching Philosophy
Academics Programs and activities based in excellence and delivered with best practices to challenge and help your child grow. A supportive and nurturing community where your child will feel at home. Teachers who are interactive and caring. Promoting commitment and effort to explore in order to awaken young minds and see the world through diversity of thought, perspective and experience.
What Makes Armbrae Academy Special
- Financial aid & scholarships offered
- 12 competitive sports programs
- 5 arts & creative programs
Academics
Curriculum
Armbrae Academy offers Classical and Other curriculums, with specializations in Languages, Sports, and Arts.
Academic Environment
Languages of Instruction
Programs & Extracurriculars
Arts Programs
5 programsSports
12 programsClubs & Activities
2 programsCampus & Facilities
Armbrae Academy features a campus with Science lab, Library, Theatre, and Art studio.
Photo Gallery
Tuition & Financial Aid
CA$24,961
per year
Admissions
Requirements
- Application form
- Report cards
- Interview
- Reference letters
- Entrance exam
- Portfolio
- Other
Community & Culture
Armbrae Academy cultivates a tight-knit, nurturing community where students feel they belong. The school emphasizes acceptance and respect, with interactive and caring teachers who create a supportive environment. The updated school motto—"Be Kind | Work Hard"—underpins the culture, which balances rigorous academics with character education, community service, athletics, and arts. With more than 350 students from diverse backgrounds, the school intentionally encourages students to consider their role in the wider world while fostering school belongingness as a hallmark of the Armbrae experience.
Diversity & Inclusion
Armbrae Academy lists "Diversity & Inclusion" as a section on its website, indicating the school addresses these topics. The school describes itself as serving "more than 350 students from diverse backgrounds" and emphasizes that its athletic program aims to create "an inclusive environment for all students to compete." However, specific diversity initiatives, equity programs, or detailed inclusion statements are not elaborated on the available website content.
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site mentions that volunteers are "a huge part of the life of the school" and that there are "many ways to support Armbrae ranging from financial donations, to in-kind donations, and to donations of time and expertise," but specific parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or communication channels are not described.
Dress Code
Uniform required
Accreditations & Recognition
Contact Armbrae Academy
Address
1400 Oxford St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Phone
(902) 423-7920
info@armbrae.ns.ca
Website
Visit School Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Armbrae Academy
Armbrae Academy serves students in grades Preschool-12.
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