The 4 Top Certifications of Independent High Schools in Canada

Choosing the best school for your child is a tall responsibility, as no school can be all things to all students. Independent private schools offer unique alternatives to the public system through such benefits as more individualized learning, a commitment to education of the whole person, a healthy and caring community environment and exceptional extracurricular opportunities. Although part of the strength of independent schools is derived from their freedom to innovate above and beyond governmental standards, they also recognize the importance of some public measure of quality assurance. Accreditation from highly reputable independent school associations is a useful indicator of educational quality, a measure of accountability and a catalyst for continuous improvement. These associations hold member schools to rigorous standards while respecting the distinctive mission that is unique to each school. Lakefield College School is honoured to have four respected certifications from top independent school associations from around the world.…

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3 ‘Gap Year’ Options for Grads of Our Independent Boarding School

The idea of taking a year off between high school and university (a “gap” year) is becoming increasingly popular amongst Canadians. Globalization has brought with it a growing emphasis on intercultural awareness, international experience, and adaptability to the diverse environments we now live in. Parents, university admissions teams, and employers alike recognize how a well-spent gap year abroad can help young people build self-reliance, an evolved world view, valuable practical experience, and stronger communication skills. At Lakefield College School (LCS), about 5-10% of students decide to take a gap year after graduation. Our university counselling team works with each one, mapping out a plan to ensure their year away is time well spent. Here are a few of the gap year opportunities LCS offers new grads. LCS Grads Can Work Abroad at One of our Sister Schools Lakefield College School is a member of Round Square, a worldwide network of…

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All types are needed in boarding

I was asked today at lunch, "What type of students do you attract?" I answered, "no one particular type". The person asking wasn't asking about personality type but it got me thinking again... I have been a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner since 1993 and love that it can be applied to almost every interaction I have with people. Some of the most interesting have been observing my colleagues speak about students I know or have interviewed myself. The interaction almost always goes better when the interviewer and student share similar 'type' and have had an easy time establishing rapport. So much so, that I was inspired to offer an MBTI session at the SSATB Annual Meeting a couple of years ago to help admission professionals explore their own type to ensure that there wasn't any personality type bias in their interviewing and admission processes overall. The danger simply is…

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