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The Great Lakes College of Toronto is a certified Private High School located in downtown Toronto, Canada. Established in 1978, our school has developed expertise in educating international high school and post-secondary students throughout the past 35 years. We specialize in preparing our students for entrance into North American universities and colleges, as well as assisting students with learning English as a second language. GLCT is known for our "Personalized Education Program" in which we aim to meet the various needs of all our unique students. To date, universities in Canada, the United States, and throughout the world have accepted over 10,000 of our graduates. In recent years, 90+% of our graduates have been admitted to universities. Our students consistently receive Ontario and Canadian academic awards, as well as university entrance scholarships. This high record of success reflects the professional commitment and personalized touch that has become a trademark of The Great Lakes College of Toronto. With great pride and pleasure, We welcome you all to a new 2018-2019 school year at The Great Lakes College of Toronto (GLCT) – a center of quality education and excellence. At GLCT, excellence is achieved through high standards that ensure that all students grow to reach their highest levels year after year and are ready for the next steps in their lives. We serve a student population from a rich array of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. By providing a safe and caring learning environment, with high standards and excellence, we empower our students and enable them to become intellectually independent and responsible individuals. We are proud of our well-planned and personalized ESL program which helps address the diverse needs of English Language Learners. Throughout the program, students are personally assisted to acquire language proficiency while at the same time remaining engaged with the learning curriculum and developing a full range of literacy skills. We offer a comprehensive and authentic university preparation program, by all Ontario curriculum expectations, with multiple means of assessments administered to help ensure our students are ready for any reputed university. GLCT has made great strides to provide rigorous and high-quality education for every learner because we believe that every learner has the potential and capacity to grow and experience success. We have created and nurtured a culture that manifests itself in increased student learning, therefore, more students are being provided with opportunities to succeed at a higher level than before. We hold ourselves accountable and are relentless in our efforts to create and maintain a kind, caring, and equitable environment that inspires our staff and students alike. We take this responsibility extremely seriously and with humility because we understand the great distances our students have traveled, away from their families, to pursue higher education. As such, we not only monitor their academic performance but also their health and wellness - this is our top priority and commitment. Personally, no better learning context than two groups of caring adults, teachers, and parents, working together to build close relationships for the overall success of our students. We would encourage all parents to stay informed and involved in their child’s education. Parental engagement and involvement can bring both sides of a student’s life – home and school – together for marked improvements in attitude and achievement. View full school

Our Ontario Certified Teachers go beyond the traditional role of teachers. Not only do they cover the curriculum content in an applied and engaging way, but they also serve as mentors and personal coaches to help our students understand their strengths and develop them personally relevant strategies to manage their work and access the content more deeply. The Element’s e¹ program for grades 7 to 8 incorporates the developmental needs of adolescents and provides students with an educational program that supports and challenges them as they begin this new stage of their development. It provides accountability, challenging standards, opportunities for critical thought, the development of exemplary communication skills, opportunities for personal exploration, and creative challenges. It is aimed at enabling the adolescent’s growth in self-knowledge and confidence, responsible citizenship, and a connection with our larger community through purposeful work and study. The Element’s e² program for grades 9 to 12 is designed to engage young people in their education and encourage the development of the high-level academic and life skills necessary for post-secondary education and modern collaborative work environments. In addition to participation in a strong academic program leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Element students learn to manage their time, engage in research and present their findings orally, graphically, or in written form, work independently and creatively and lead as well as collaborate with others. The Element was first established in 2003 at its parent school, OMS Montessori, as a Junior High grade 7 and 8 program. In response to growing demand and the need for a Montessori high school program in the Ottawa region, The Element High School moved to its current location at Lansdowne Park in 2015. The Element is an independent not-for-profit high school that is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Understanding, acknowledging, and respecting the needs and tendencies of children at all stages of their development is a fundamental principle of the Montessori pedagogy. When visiting Toddler, Casa, or Elementary classes, one is often struck by the particular differences in each environment. Toddler and Casa environments take into account the tendency for sensorial exploration, the development of independence, and the importance of learning through concrete experience with specific didactic materials. Elementary programs, allow students to continue perfecting basic skills while pursuing their interests and passions through projects and inspiring lessons. This same principle also applies at The Element, a high school that is specifically designed to meet the needs and natural tendencies of growing adolescents. When you visit our environment, you will notice large open spaces, smaller breakout rooms, a commercial kitchen, and furniture that can be easily moved around. This enables our students to find workspaces to accommodate their learning styles. Our high school is located in the heart of the Glebe neighborhood. Proximity to a dynamic and vibrant community gives our students access to a variety of resources such as public libraries, museums, government offices, etc. This encourages our students to look to the community to find resources while expanding their horizons and further developing their independence. Easy access by foot or public transport enables them to go out in the world to pursue their research or work in the community. Our smaller numbers allow teachers to be available when needed. The Element mentorship program fosters independence while giving each student the support they require. This guarantees that each student has the amount of freedom they can handle responsibly. Our program is designed to offer students relevant experiences, which truly engage them by allowing free choices and the opportunity to follow their passion while ensuring they will have the academic skills to pursue further academic studies. Students learn real-life skills through programs such as cooking, entrepreneurship, and community work. Expanding horizons through travel opportunities allows our students to step out of their comfort zone and learn essential life skills. The school year begins with an Odyssey trip for the grade 7 and 8 students, an Urban Adventure in grades 9 and 10, and an International Community Service, which is planned in grade 11 for grade 12. At The Element, we encourage students to find their unique path to success by engaging them in all aspects of their education. The e1 curriculum is based on personal experiences and integrates all subjects into a meaningful investigation to meet these needs and characteristics. This curriculum builds throughout the year and incorporates opportunities for all academic disciplines and skills. Basic concepts are always related to the adolescent’s experience of their own time and culture. The resources of the community are explored and choices made based on the requirements of the Ontario curriculum and the goal of helping the adolescent stand in their own space and know that they are there. The majority of the work is done by students working individually or in small groups in the learning commons under the guidance of faculty. Students can use one another as resources and support throughout the day. Additional class time is devoted to discussion and reflection of the material studied. This makes the best use of today’s technology, encourages engagement and responsibility, and allows for flexibility and collaboration. Why is knowing this relevant?” “Why should they put in the effort to understand these concepts?” Preparation for future education and employment is a very esoteric rationale that makes sense to adults but not to all adolescents. Authentic experiences, actually being on location, participating in real work, and interacting with passionate experts are much more immediate, powerful motivators for learning at this age. While not all parts of all courses can support authentic experiences, authenticity is a primary consideration in curriculum development in the e2 program. The location of our campus at Lansdowne becomes a hub of learning and the city is integrated into the delivery of the curriculum. Some are year-long, such as the core subjects (math or French as a Second Language) some are semesters (Integrated Arts, Business). The content of a course and the needs of the students can be best met with this type of flexibility. The older adolescent seeks real opportunities for valorization that is to feel capable of succeeding in life by their merit. He or She is ready to be recognized for his or her unique and individual contribution to the world. View full school

Reflective of the dynamic contemporary moment in which we find ourselves, The Dragon has added a host of new programs that will give students a greater awareness of their capabilities, and insight into the complexities of the world around them. Three Advanced Certificates – in the Philosophy of Science, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, and the History of Ideas – join our already sturdy curricular offerings. These certificates bring the intellectual challenges most often found in colleges and universities into the high school classroom, challenging Dragon students to think critically and ethically about the world they will inherit. I am eager to see the next set of Dragon graduates earn these certificates beside their OSSD’s next June. Leveraging the already fertile realm of teacher, student, and alumni entrepreneurial activity, The Dragon will begin operations as an incubator of young companies, teaching them the basics of business operations while encouraging them to think entrepreneurial and indicatively. Under the banner of entures@DragonAcademy or V@DA, a self-selected group of students will be encouraged to design a strategy for building an actual for-profit company, with Dragon instructor David Tollefson acting as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Dr. Sealey (me!) acting as CEO. With the involvement of parents and alumni who are already building or running technology companies, and what I hope will be the eventual involvement of business school students and professors to help us refine our planning and marketing, The Dragon is poised to become a critical node within the growing network of start-up driven learning organizations in the global marketplace of ideas. More about this exciting initiative as the year progresses. Knowing the centrality of STEM fields - science, technology, engineering, and math – to the world of commerce, I am pleased to see that our Scientists-In-Action program continues to attract multiple students to its experiential format, placing them besides working scientists in labs across the city to learn science by doing science. Indeed, involving our students in the life of the city, using Toronto as an extended classroom, has always been a part of a progressive Dragon education, expanding our educational directions outwards into the hospitals, conference rooms, museums, and parks that animate this wonderful city. The Dragon Academy is on the cusp of its second twenty years of existence, and I am pleased to lead the charge deeper into this complicated century. It is within The Dragon Academy that I hope our students learn what it means to be their best selves, to live lives of kindness and fortitude, to recognize the benefits of giving overtaking, of sharing, and loving in a world deeply in need of less selfishness and more love. With all the powers at my disposal, I intend to ensure that Dragon students are ready for the next phase of their lives and enter that phase confident in their ability to succeed. Kids have trouble seeing the use of a lot of what they are taught. Even the highest achievers often report that their chief motivation is external – they want to do well so they can get into a program and then a profession they see as desirable. They often complain of being forced to cram, of having to regurgitate. How can we get away from this model of teaching as the transmission of textbook material? What makes us want to learn at any age? Something stirs us to curiosity and wonder. Where’s the pleasure in it? Not in being tested, but in finding out. Not in assignments and limitations, but in freedom to explore. Museums are treasure houses full of rare, strange, and telling objects, made to prick our desire to know. Museums are perfect settings for learning in other ways – they hold research as well as display collections they are staffed with knowledgeable curators. And they are welcoming. They are not for adults only or an elite membership: they are open to the general public. Museums have a mission to educate as well as to collect, preserve and exhibit. There is something about a museum that invites wandering and examining and asking questions. You are surrounded by objects for study, and each one leads out to a myriad of fields. This is a natural setting for active, individual learning. Being museum-based means we frequent the key Toronto collections – the A.G.O., the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics, the R.O.M., the Textile Museum, and dozens of other sites and collections. We bring our students into the world of all that the Muses love, for other cultural institutions are also literally museums. We attend lectures and masterclasses at Toronto’s many post-secondary venues. We go to concerts and performances, laboratories, observatories, studios. Artists and thinkers bring their work to us. Using these holdings and experiences, our students reach advanced skills in inquiry and research. The Dragon Academy is a unique experiment. There are only a handful of true museum schools worldwide, and we believe ours to be the only complete high school program. View full school

Abelard is a small school with a huge ambition: to instruct and inspire our students to be the intellectual leaders of the future. Students who enter Abelard benefit from an enriched, integrated curriculum taught by gifted high school teachers who are also specialists associated with various universities. Students who graduate from Abelard are ready to enter a world of unlimited possibility. The Abelard School was founded in 1997 by a group of teachers. We started the school because we love to teach, are passionate about our disciplines, and wish to be in an environment in which the acquisition of knowledge is transformative. We want the world to be a better place, and we think that by giving our students an excellent education we are not only handing them the tools to construct that world but inspiring them to do so. Abelard is a school that values the life of the mind, which fosters a love of knowledge and which feeds the innate curiosity of our students. It is academically rigorous: we want to train the best-educated new thinkers of a generation. But Abelard is a place in which this training is a joyful exercise. As teachers, we are completely invested in our students. Our first goal is to provide them with the type of education that will motivate and guide them throughout their lives. The focus of our program spanning grades 9 to 12 is to ensure that our students graduate as astute critical thinkers, ready to enter and succeed in the university program of their choice. In addition to encouraging high academic achievement, we strive to ensure that our students do not limit their future choices: our individualized course selection process ensures that they profit from the breadth of our curriculum each year. Our unique, integrated curriculum and small class sizes provide our students with an unparalleled opportunity to realize their educational goals. Our senior courses are designed as preparation for the Advanced Placement examinations, on which our students have consistently achieved top scores. With our prime location in downtown Toronto at the corner of College and St. George Street, we take full advantage of the many learning opportunities outside of the classroom with field trips to the museums and galleries, the theater, opera, and ballet, to films and readings, and lectures at the neighboring University of Toronto. The Abelard School offers a coherent and integrated four-year program leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. All of our courses are taught at an enriched level and prepare our students to successfully take the Advanced Placement (AP) exams in Grades 11 and 12. Central to our curriculum is its integration. We believe that students should not specialize in high school and that the key to being a well-rounded, successful, and happy individual is a well-rounded education. By the completion of Grade 12, our students will have studied the sciences, mathematics, literature, history, philosophy, and political ideologies of each of the following periods: the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Reason, the Era of Revolutions, and the Contemporary World. The Abelard School is a registered Advanced Placement testing center, and students from our school and many other schools across the GTA write the AP examinations at Abelard each spring. A growing number of parents have been inquiring about a middle school program at Abelard. We are responding to this interest because we believe we are uniquely positioned to offer an enriched, exciting, and challenging curriculum and school experience for students in grades 7 and 8. We have found over the years that many students applying to Abelard from Grade 8 don't yet have the requisite knowledge and skills to make a smooth transition into an academically advanced high school curriculum. By welcoming middle school students at Abelard, we can tailor their education to ensure their ongoing success. In our middle school program, we cultivate a passion for learning. At Abelard, this means that we tackle big ideas and big problems in an age-appropriate manner so that students learn to approach the world around them with an open mind. In addition to the knowledge and skills developed by our enriched curriculum, we teach students to be reflective thinkers, caring and principled global citizens, and bold communicators. We elevate and inspire our students. We've been preparing students to be successful in university for twenty years, now we wish to prepare them for success in high school. At the high school level, we've developed a unique integrated curriculum that stresses the interconnection of academic disciplines. Our exciting middle school program is designed to introduce young scholars to the symbiotic way that ideas overlap in the real world, preparing middle schoolers with the cultural and historical background necessary to flourish in high school. Further, we've learned over the years that students learn best when they can contextualize the concepts they are being taught. All students, but particularly middle school students, benefit from some hands-on, activity-based learning to augment classroom instruction. Our middle school program is augmented by interdisciplinary workshops led by our teachers or visiting specialists. View full school

As a private school, Tapply Binet College is registered with and regularly inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The TBC staff offers a collaborative teaching approach to the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum expectations. Fun, innovative teachers help create a comfortable atmosphere for student engagement in the learning process. Teachers at TBC are fully qualified specialists in their subject discipline and have been successfully evaluated by the Ontario Ministry of Education inspector for Private Schools. Tapply Binet College was established in Ancaster in 2003. Since its inception, the school has experienced and welcomed ongoing change. Originally, TBC promised class sizes at half the Ministry cap. Ten years later, that number has proven to be too large to ensure that we meet our mission statement, which is our commitment to excellence in education through the provision of personalized quality service and care. We promise no more than 6 students per class! At Tapply Binet we believe that small class sizes empower the students and provide them with ownership of their academic achievements. It also allows the teachers to become intensively involved in each student’s learning process. Today, in our permanent location, we have established roots in the Historic Marshall House on Garner Road West in Ancaster The mandate of Tapply Binet College has been formulated on the premise that education is a service and should be provided with the recognition of, and individual sensitivity to, diverse learning styles, coupled with sustained reference to external standards and accountability to students, parents, and guardians. The recognition of each student’s individuality is given utmost primacy. Tapply Binet College employs a visionary perspective which serves to ensure that each student acknowledges and realizes his or her potential. We believe that student empowerment and responsibility encourage ownership of one’s success and understanding of oneself as an active and valuable citizen of the school and larger community. We are a private co-educational day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Our team is committed to excellence in education through the provision of personalized service and care. Tapply Binet offers a positive and supportive learning environment that ensures all students achieve their maximum potential. A Guidance Counsellor Specialist is available every step of the way during course selection and the process of choosing a career path and post-secondary education. Flexibility in course delivery allows the teachers to meet the various needs of students with unique scheduling demands (e.g. sports activities, travel, illness, and/or other extra-curricular activities and responsibilities). If a student demonstrates interest and ability in a subject area, the opportunity for acceleration or enrichment is encouraged given parental approval. Please take some time to browse our site and learn more about the Tapply Binet College experience. Should you have questions or inquiries, don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. As a private school, Tapply Binet College is registered with and regularly inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The TBC staff offers a collaborative teaching approach to the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum expectations. Fun, innovative teachers help create a comfortable atmosphere for student engagement in the learning process. Teachers at TBC are fully qualified specialists in their subject discipline and have been successfully evaluated by the Ontario Ministry of Education inspector for Private Schools. Tapply Binet College was established in Ancaster in 1997. Since its inception, the school has experienced and welcomed ongoing change. Originally, TBC promised class sizes at half the Ministry cap. Ten years later, that number has proven to be too large to ensure that we meet our mission statement, which is our commitment to excellence in education through the provision of personalized quality service and care. We promise no more than 6 students per class! At Tapply Binet we believe that small class sizes empower the students and provide them with ownership of their academic achievements. It also allows the teachers to become intensively involved in each student's learning process. Today, in our permanent location, we have established roots in the Fred Marshal historical century home on Garner Road West in Ancaster. The mandate of Tapply Binet College has been formulated on the premise that education is a service and should be provided with the recognition of, and individual sensitivity to, diverse learning styles, coupled with sustained reference to external standards and accountability to students, parents, and guardians. The recognition of each student's individuality is given utmost primacy. Tapply Binet College employs a visionary perspective which serves to ensure that teach student acknowledges and realizes his or her potential. We believe that student empowerment and responsibility encourage ownership of one's success and understanding of oneself as an active and valuable citizen of the school and larger community. Tapply Binet College is a viable alternative to other school systems. We are a small, caring, inclusive, non-denominational school. Our teachers are committed to maximum learning with every student. We are balanced socio-economically and collaborative in our approach to education. At TBC, we foster equity in all respects. There are no entrance exams because we believe that early assessment would exclude students from our unique team approach to providing programs suited to each student's individual needs. Earning credits at Tapply Binet College takes shape in traditional and non-traditional ways. The school honors and abides by the mandatory time allotted by the Ontario Ministry of Education of 110 hours per course. When those hours of instruction and class time occur, however, is determined by how each personalized timetable is structured. With small classes and flexibility in course delivery, fulfilling Ministry expectations is easily accomplished. View full school

Today in our shrinking global community, English language education is in ever-increasing demand. The world recognizes that Canada is not only a world leader in education but that Canada, as a society, has a reputation as an ideal country in which they can live, grow and plan a future. This reputation stems from the fact that Canadians are not only viewed as being industrious and polite but also tolerant, accepting, and peace-loving people who promote human dignity, which is indeed the values that are universally admired. TAIL, after being inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, was approved to grant Ontario Graduation Credits and award the Ontario Graduation Diploma to its graduating students. We are truly proud to offer the opportunity for international students from around the world, to come to Canada and immerse themselves in our comprehensive English-based study programs, while also experiencing the true societal advantages which Canadian values provide. Successful Graduates of TAIE earn the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma and with the assistance of our Guidance and Career Counselors, will have the opportunity for further studies in one of Canada's famed Universities. TAIL offers this unique learning opportunity directly in the heart of one of Canada’s most vibrant, dynamic, and diverse cities Toronto, Ontario. Students from China, South Korea, Nigeria, Mexico, Bangladesh to mention but a few, a board within a comfortable walking commute to TAIE's educational campus. Certainly, TAIE is committed to providing an authentic Ontario educational experience as a stepping stone towards a bright future. We are also committed to offering the opportunity for students to engage in personal interest and social activities through our school's extra-curricular activities. These activities build personal bonds which last a lifetime. We invite you to use the contact information provided to telephone, email, or even better, arrange an opportunity to come for a visit. We look forward to sharing with you how our programs, facility, and school culture continue to contribute to our purpose of being a premier international school, where students receive an education that enables their career pathway. TAIE International Institute is an international boarding high school, founded in 1998. The main building in Downtown Toronto is situated on Church Street, adjacent to the Eaton Centre, Dundas Square, and Yonge Street. Several distinguished schools are also located near the area, including the University of Toronto, the Ontario College of Art and Design University, and Ryerson University. Because of its' unique, transit-friendly locale and comfortable setting, the school is a haven of peace amidst the bustle of a world-class city. Toronto opens its many neighborhoods, both old and new, for students to explore after a busy day of school work an opportunity for them to enjoy the diverse fabric of Canadian culture. TAIE International Institute is an international school that provides English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and University Preparation Courses (UPC). Our school has become a model of high-quality education. We are committed to cultivating confidence, strong character, and student leadership. It is with these values in mind that we bolster our student's moral, intellectual, physical, and social development. We strongly believe in "Learning Today for Leadership Tomorrow". Students who complete Ontario High School courses will get an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and can also apply to any Canadian and International Universities. The main high school course areas include English, Mathematics, Business, Arts, Social Science, and Computer Science. To receive an OSSD, students must obtain 30 secondary school course credits (which include 18 compulsory courses and 12 optional courses). Students must also complete 10 hours of community involvement per year and pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Upon presenting the original transcript to the school, international students could have the courses taken in their original country transferred to Ontario secondary school credits. Students who have not graduated from high school, or who cannot apply to universities in the absence of a high school diploma from their home country, are urged to apply for Ontario secondary school courses. These courses are also suitable for students wishing to use their TAIE ENG4U grades in place of English Proficiency Test scores for university admittance. UPC is a program for international students who have a high school diploma either from their home country or from Canada. This aims to help students enhance their comprehensive academic ability and English skills, and make sufficient preparation for entering university. Students should choose 6 credit courses for their university application based on their career plans. TAIE International Institute provides students with comprehensive courses to satisfy their demands and interest. Before entering UPC, all students need to take an English placement test to determine their English level. Our ESL program builds a solid and necessary foundation for students before they start UPC. UPC students can not only increase their average marks before applying to university but also UPC can help them improve their English levels. Students can become more adapted to a brand new cultural environment. Students and the TAIE guidance counselor will work hard together to meet their university application requirements. The majority of graduates from our school will get admitted to the University of Toronto, University of Alberta, University of Waterloo, Western University, York University, and McMaster University. View full school

Sussex Christian School (SCS) was founded in 1982 and has been dedicated to providing an excellent, caring, and student-centered education ever since. We offer quality education for children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. SCS students are nurtured in a way that helps create confidence that prepares them to take their special place in the world. You will find SCS to be a place where the Christian faith meets excellence in academics. We are excited about offering a program to the community and around the world that educates the “whole person”. Our teachers are innovative and excited about preparing our students for future success. Our school promises to be an extension of your family, academically and spiritually. We believe God entrusts children to families and it is our job to come alongside, not only to teach all academic subjects with excellence but also to mold outstanding character. We can’t think of a better school for students to attend in Canada. At SCS, we promote and deliver critical thinking skills, excellence in academics, travel programs for students 5-12, drama, athletics, biblical integration, chapel, and deep care and concern for your child(ren). Students are courted to gain an understanding of the purpose that God has created them for and then we work to get them prepared for that journey. SCS graduates go on to any post-secondary school and professions that they desire. Alumni have been invited and received scholarships from the University of New Brunswick, Crandall University, Kingswood University, Dalhousie University, Liberty University, New Brunswick Community College, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Holland College, Houghton College, University of Toronto, St. Thomas University, University of Waterloo, and many more. Within these schools our students have studied law, early childhood education, computer science, journalism, education, biology, kinesiology, electrical, engineering, theatre, art, music, counseling, psychology, business, policing, paramedic training, nursing, theology, English, and agriculture. Sussex Christian School students are nurtured in such a way that they breed confidence and are being prepared to take their special place in the world. Please let me know if we can assist you in any way. The purpose of the SCS Jr. Kindergarten is to assist families by providing a program that gives preschool-aged children the opportunity for social interaction, a caring and loving learning atmosphere, and academic exposure in a Christian environment. JK-3 offers a themed approach with a new theme each month and a weekly letter and number to focus on. JK-4 offers instruction in reading readiness, social development, and personal development. The curriculum includes A Beka’s: “ABC-123” for phonics and number skills “Readiness Skills K-4”, which provides practice in fine motor skills such as cutting a straight line, coloring, etc. “ABC Writing Tablet” for beginning practice in letter formation and A Beka Bible (Character Development). Since the Sussex Christian School Junior Kindergarten is a service for three and four-year-olds, the Province of New Brunswick states that the program falls under the Day Care Act, and as a result, must be licensed by the Province under that act. Therefore the NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care must be employed. SCS combines many of the concepts of the play-based ideology outlined in the NB Framework throughout the daily routine as we work toward the educational goals of the school as laid out above. SCS has several activities that our students can participate in throughout the school year. We encourage our students to take part in extra-curricular activities as these activities help students to develop into well-rounded individuals. Sussex Christian School offers a vibrant, caring, nurturing, and highly academic program for students who want to study on the East Coast of Canada. Students needing additional English language assistance are educated and cared for by qualified and loving professional ESL staff and quickly feel comfortable in our small, caring environment. International students will find acceptance, care, a non-threatening social and academic environment, and wonderful east-coast hospitality. SCS offers international students small classes and the ability to grow and develop at a very comfortable pace. International students are fully integrated into regular academic classes and have the option of special ESL instruction as per their individualized educational plan. As well, after-school tutoring is available for all international students. A comprehensive guidance program tracks students and assists them with one-on-one counseling for university applications, scholarship applications, and other preparation. All students graduating from SCS are equipped and encouraged to apply to universities throughout Canada and the United States. View full school

At SuOn International Academy, you’ll find a comfortable learning atmosphere where you will learn from a group of experienced and professional educators who are all certified Ontario teachers with expertise in their subject area. Our school is located in Toronto, Ontario, the largest city in Canada, capital of the province of Ontario, and home to several top universities and colleges. We are privileged to teach students from many parts of China, offering them a unique curriculum with plenty of educational and engaging activities. Our student population has more than doubled over the last two years. We now have 330 students studying at SIA!! This is a testament to the excellent programs and supports that are offered by our committed staff and the reputation that we enjoy with our current students, alumni, and their parents. SuOn International Academy promotes academic excellence while nurturing young people to live and think independently so that they can thrive and succeed as responsible, respectful citizens in a changing world. Students are coming to SIA to earn an Ontario diploma that will give them access to the best universities in Canada and internationally. Our most important role is to provide our students with an outstanding academic program so that they will be successful in their future studies. To promote ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SIA offers Courses based on the Ontario curriculum, a curriculum that is recognized by top Canadian and international universities for entrance to their programs. Regular inspections by the Ontario Ministry of Education. An educational environment in which English is the language of instruction and learning Teachers who are highly qualified and certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. A wide range of courses to meet all students’ university entrance requirements. University preparation courses so that students are well prepared for their university academic experience. Support from our counseling staff to assist with university applications and with academic counseling. ESL courses so that students can build their English skills before taking academic courses. Regular professional development for teachers and staff so that they stay up-to-date on best practices. A study hall each evening during the week so that students have a supervised environment in which to complete schoolwork and to study. A student tutor program in which high achieving students can offer support for other students. Opportunities to participate in provincial and national academic contests in areas such as maths, computing, physics, Business, and sciences, and teacher coaching in preparation for these contests. IELTS and English language development training to develop their English skills and prepare them for English language proficiency testing that is required for university entrance. IELTS testing at our student residence location. Local access to SAT centers. When parents send their children overseas to study and live, they want to know that there are adults in Canada who will take care of them in all aspects of their lives and ensure their safety. To provide this TOTAL CARE, SIA provides 24/7 supervision in the student dorm by SuOn Staff. Support to find a homestay if that is the option that students wish. Meals are provided each day in the student dorm and lunches in the school cafeteria. Bussing for students each day to and from the school. A counseling staff that provides a higher level of support than any other school. These counselors communicate regularly with parents, they work with school staff to support student's academic progress, they assist with university applications and they provide guidance and guardianship to our students in all aspects of their lives. A Student Centre at the residence location is staffed by adults who supervise and monitor students and assist with living in Toronto. A Master Teacher program in which Master Teachers and counselors work together to provide guidance and mentorship to our students. An airport reception service and orientation session for all students arriving in Canada. This includes helping them to set up bank accounts, set up a cell phone service, and navigating public transit in Toronto. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure excellent attendance in school and the study hall. To live in another country and to be successful in their university studies, students must become independent in all aspects of their lives. This includes taking responsibility for their learning as well as being able to live on their own and to take care of themselves. SIA provides support and programs so that students can develop this independence that will help them to develop this independence. These include A supportive classroom environment in which students can get accustomed to teaching and learning methods that are commonly used in universities. Teachers are concerned not only for our students’ academic progress but their emotional and social development as well. Counselors and other staff who help students to learn how to function independently in school and their lives outside of school. Accommodation in residence dorms – just like the students will experience at university. This teaches the students what residence living is like and the responsibilities that go with living in a dorm. Opportunities for students, through clubs and other initiatives, to demonstrate and develop their organizational and leadership skills. Opportunities for students to visit university campuses in Ontario and beyond so that they can explore their post-secondary options. Visits from Canadian and US universities to our campus so that students can be provided with information about schools and programs to help them to make decisions regarding their university applications. Providing all students with a school planner that is used in all classes to develop their organization and planning skills that will help them to be increasingly responsible and independent. Our students are studying in a foreign country and there is a possibility that they may work in another country in the future. SIA has a responsibility to educate our students so that they can live and work productively in a culturally diverse environment in which they can contribute as responsible citizens. To promote this GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP at SIA, students will Participate in school and social events that increase their understanding of Canadian multicultural society. Be educated as part of the curriculum in how to be responsible global citizens and why this is important. Have experiential opportunities to demonstrate their global citizenship. For example, they will participate in the school’s waste recycling program. Participate in club activities in an after-school program to explore their interests in other activities. Be given opportunities through clubs and other school events to develop their leadership abilities. At SuOn International Academy, we provide a comprehensive academic program for our learners so that they can access the full array of post-secondary academic programs in Ontario, other provinces in Canada - and beyond. Our teachers provide accommodations to our students so that they can be successful learning in English, their second language. The school also provides supports for ESL learners including a Master Teacher program and IELTS classes. View full school

Sunrise Montessori School warmly welcomes you and your families to our website. We serve children from ages zero months through the eighth grade. Here at Sunrise Montessori, education is not just a passage of knowledge, nor rote memory. We believe in developing your child’s thinking skills, teaching your child how to learn, develop your child’s interests in the world in which we live through practical learning experiences. We teach our children to become passionate, responsible, respectful, and self-motivated. We look forward to continued growth during the next few years. We welcome a visit from you. Sunrise Montessori School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The School does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, and family structure in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs and activities. Sunrise Montessori School is proud to be part of the history of private schools in Markham which have contributed significantly to educational choice in our community. Smaller class sizes, access to individualized attention, and parent involvement are features that attract students, parents, and teachers to private education. As well, private schools can offer unique programs based on religious, philosophical, and educational approaches. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Sunrise Montessori School used a method of education that has been refined and enhanced for over 70 years. Through dedication to developing a love for lifelong learning, our school continues to be one of the leading Montessori schools within the Markham area. Its longevity may be explained in no small measure by the confidence and trust placed in its programs and directed by two generations of parents of young children in the York Region districts. Sunrise Montessori School aims to create the most nurturing and supportive environment for all our students, so each student has the opportunity to experience academic and personal success. We are committed to preparing an environment for young children that enriches the whole child, meeting the physical, intellectual, social, and psychological needs of children from infancy to 13 years of age. With the school motto being “Education for Life”, Sunrise Montessori works to begin the learning process of children, and help them further pursue the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are necessary to lead them in successful lives. We are committed to assisting the child’s natural process of unfolding that occurs as he creates herself from her experiences in the world. We are committed to providing an atmosphere in which the child can develop respect for himself, others, the environment, and the tools he uses in work and plays. We also go the extra mile in building a vital relationship with the community of parents, working with the parents to mutually help the children prepare their environment, both at home as well as in school. At Sunrise Montessori School, we believe that learning cannot happen with an empty stomach! It is paramount that your growing child is well-fed with fresh, nutritious food. You can rest assured that he/she will get delicious meals that are easy on the tongue and good for the body. At Sunrise Montessori School, we provide infant programs for infants from birth to 18 months old. Our childcare center endeavors to offer a warm and friendly atmosphere that enables a smooth transition from your home environment. Did you know that infants learn a lot about our world through their senses? That’s why we take extra care to offer a safe environment that is full of toys and a systematic curriculum that aids your child to explore the world around him/her. Your kids must get a good education to help them get ahead in life. Sunrise Montessori School offers programs for a wide range of children, from toddlers to elementary levels. It’s especially integral for your youngest children to start learning at a young age. Enroll your child in Montessori classes for toddlers to get a head start. We subscribe to the Montessori philosophy of teaching methods incorporated into daily activities. We have a low teaching ratio: 1 teacher for every 5 toddlers, with a maximum of 15 toddlers per room. The Sunrise Montessori Toddler Program is suitable for children from 18 months to 2½ years old. French and Mandarin language (conversational) are also included in our toddler program. Sunrise Montessori School in Markham provides the Casa program for children from 2½ to 6 years old. By enrolling your preschool child, you can help them get a head start! Our curriculum is designed to facilitate enable your child to reach their full potential. Are you evaluating elementary schools in Markham to find the best one for your child to join? If so, you have come to the right place. At Sunrise Montessori School, we endeavor to provide the best education possible to boost your child’s IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient). Our motto, “Education for Life”, aims at the intellectual, social, psychological, and physical development of your child. We try to reinforce elementary school values such as enthusiasm, imagination, and understanding, to make your child a lifelong learner. Our classes for grades 1-8 encourage exploration and cooperation to ensure intellectual growth and social development. Our programs stretch from a standard curriculum of language, mathematics, and science to arts, music, and physical education. At our Montessori elementary school, we give importance to facilitate creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and mastery of fundamental concepts. View full school

Sunnybrook is a vibrant, co-ed elementary school, located in North Toronto. Small class sizes, caring teachers, and strong academics inspire our students to become independent, knowledgeable, and confident learners with an understanding of their world, locally and globally. Our innovative, international curriculum helps them to develop skills and knowledge and nurtures their personal, creative, and academic growth. Sunnybrook is focused on student agency, and developing social and emotional awareness. We were the first school in Ontario to offer the IB PYP, which is enriched at SBS with Singapore Math, 1:1 iPads, and a strong French program. You want your child to become well-rounded, independent, happy, and healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Strong academics, nourishment of your child's physical and emotional needs as well as active nurturing of creative and social development are the goals of Sunnybrook School. Each child is encouraged to learn and grow in an atmosphere of affection and mutual respect. We know our children are growing into a world of rapid change. This means that together with the traditional skills of literacy and numeracy our students must learn the skill set commonly known as 'Twenty-first Century Skills'. These include: Global awareness and environmental literacy Citizenship (local, global, digital) Critical thinking skills (analysis, perspective thinking, metacognition) Communication skills (presentation, writing, multi-media, multi-linguist) Collaboration skills Creativity in multiple areas Information literacy, media awareness Learning how to learn Independence, responsibility, initiative, flexibility, resilience Sunnybrook School was founded in 1952 by Mrs. Irmingard Hoff, as one of North Toronto's first Preschools. It was originally located in Leaside, and in 1960 the school moved to the present Merton St. location occupying its purpose-built premises. A culture of innovation and continuous improvement has guided Sunnybrook School since its earliest days. During the first Merton St. years, the school grew to include grades one through four. In 1985 Mrs. Hoff's daughter, Irene Davy, Ph.D., became the director of the school. That same year a neighboring property was purchased and an addition was built, improving the facilities by adding a gym and three classrooms. Preschool classes were phased out in the 1980ʼs to make way for grades 5 and 6. Three further renovations followed the most recent one in 2011 Sunnybrook is a full elementary school offering JK to grade 6, with one class per grade. In April 1999, Sunnybrook School was Canadaʼs first English-speaking school to adopt the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. We have contributed to the IB community on many levels, taking pride in our active participation in the IB world. In 2018 Irene Davy passed the role of Principal on to Tralee Brunn. Ms. Brunn works with her two Vice Principals, Michael Rossiter, and Tanya Low, to lead SBS into its new phase. Mrs. Davy enjoys her continued involvement in a consulting role. View full school

Summit Micro School is a private school in west Toronto with students from many corners of the city including Etobicoke, north Toronto, downtown, and around our area of Bloor West Village and Baby Point. At Summit Micro School we believe that all students have the potential to be active, independent thinkers and learners. Confidence and motivation are the seeds of life-long learning and with these, education can be an exploration of ideas and values. Student engagement is critical to inspire students to pursue their interests and push their limits of achievement. Effective education must prepare students with the skills needed for success in an ever-changing world. At Summit Micro School we meet the changing educational demands that students face in the 21st Century with a skill-based curriculum and a strong academic foundation. We give priority to developing skills of collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. While fostering a sense of global mindedness as well as self-awareness, students are given opportunities to stand in their strengths and build a personal sense of citizenship. Depending on what part of the world they are located in, Micro Schools are often independent or private schools offering an alternative to mainstream schools. Curriculum and methodologies vary from school to school but the essential component is their small size. Often, the micro-school model is counter to the industrial age educational model and its impersonal, standardized environment. Micro schools thrive on an approach that reaches the whole child within community-building skills needed to adapt to today’s world and beyond. Summit Micro School started as ‘High Park Day School’ with a vision, three students and two passionate, experienced educators. HPDS quickly became a place where kids wanted to be and were motivated to learn. As the school grew, we expanded our goals and purpose to provide an education that will help prepare today’s youth for success and to develop the skills students need for effective learning in the “21st Century”. Incorporating current evidence-based research we introduced Project-Based Learning as our core curriculum approach. Our programs continued to grow to include our “Maker Space” and STEM program and a Reggio-Emilia Inspired Kindergarten program. Doing what few schools in the city have done as an educational model, we have become leaders in many areas of progressive education. As of August 2018, High Park Day School took on its new identity as Summit Micro School. Our name is now reflective of our vision and mission to continuously push the limits of education to new heights as we move forward so that we can continue to offer our community a responsive education for our modern world. We know that a positive experience in the first years of a child’s education is critical to establish a love of learning and future success as a student. Our Primary Program provides small classes in a nurturing environment to foster the development of the whole child and support inquiry and exploration. Guided and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we focus on fostering self-esteem and self-respect because we understand that these traits set the stage for a lifetime of confidence, kindness, and empathy. Reggio Emilia programs aim to develop curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of “projects”. Teachers frame children’s interests based on an emergent project-based curriculum that emphasizes collaboration, reflection, and dialogue. These projects may be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. Projects can last from a few days to the whole year and incorporate art and other different forms of media as part of the children’s many “languages”. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. A high degree of parent involvement is also encouraged, particularly when forming curriculums and project plans which happens throughout the academic year. Reggio Emilia programs foster inquiry and curiosity through exploration and play. Watch how a provocation about patterns develops into rich learning experiences and an exciting project for our JK and SK students. Our Junior School program focuses on developing a strong academic foundation, confidence, and learning skills. An emphasis on character and community citizenship allows students to recognize their impact both as individuals and as part of a collaborative team. Students are inspired to work towards their true potential and meet the challenges of a rigorous program. Small classes offer a strengths-based approach to learning. Our Inquiry and Project-Based Learning approach drives students to engage in work that has context and purpose. Our students strive towards developing a deeper understanding of content and connecting complex concepts while becoming active participants in their learning. Language and Literacy, Social Studies, Art, History, Geography, and Media Literacy are integrated through exciting units of themed study. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are combined logically as they are in real life, during hands-on, experiential lessons. Our middle school program focuses on building strong academic knowledge and skills to prepare students for success in high school, and life. An emphasis on character and citizenship allows students to recognize their impact both as individuals and as part of a collaborative team, inspiring them to work towards their true potential. Small classes support development that leads to confident students who know how to stand in their strengths. Our middle school curriculum is rigorous and challenging. Our Inquiry and Project-Based Learning approach drives students to engage in work that has context and purpose. Our students strive towards developing a deeper understanding of content and connecting complex concepts while becoming active participants in their learning. Language and Literacy, Social Studies, Art, History, Geography, and Media Literacy are integrated through exciting units of themed study. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are combined logically as they are in real life, during hands-on, experiential lessons. View full school

Voice Integrative School (VIS) is a non-denominational, co-educational, academic school for grades 1 through 8. It has been a teacher education research school and practicum site for various Ontario Faculties of Education. VIS was founded by educator Marie Ladino in 2000 to test the theory of Global Education on a school-wide level. Throughout the years, VIS’s educational philosophy has undergone its evolution. However, our integrative pedagogical approach continues to be a holistic, issues-based, and all-encompassing model of education that teaches the “whole” child. VIS fosters a strong sense of belonging and offers a challenging academic program based on Ontario Curriculum expectations. All subjects ask students to utilize critical thinking and higher-order skills to solve problems in real-life contexts. We offer a strong performing and liberal arts curriculum, as well as a dynamic sports program founded on approaches that are intrinsic to Integrative Education. We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment that promotes academic challenge, personal leadership, responsible citizenship, and the skills needed to learn for life. Delivers challenging academics in small classes Is the perfect balance of learning and teaching approaches intended to reach the “head” as well as the “heart” of each learner Places importance on higher-order skills such as critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, cooperation, time management and organization Encourages critical thinking through diverse perspectives Is a safe learning environment where children can feel free from bullying and exclusion Is an environment of ‘rights and responsibilities with a strict demand for self-respect, respect for others, and respect for the environment Makes the Ontario Curriculum meaningful through the infusion and integration of personal, local, and global issues Draws from the past investigates the present, and inspires students to envision and strive for possible and preferred futures Enables students to develop strong skills in all core academic subjects Focuses on core subjects, (i.e., Mathematics, English, French, Spanish, Global Studies, History, Health, Science, Philosophy, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance, Music, and Life Skills), while also providing cross-curricular integration to help students make vital connections Encompasses a balance of learner-centered approaches as well as teacher-directed lessons Embraces teacher-directed evaluation and expects self-evaluation and self-reflection from each student Provides learners with opportunities to work independently as well as cooperatively Offers a strong sports program and an innovative visual, music, and performing arts curriculum View full school

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School officially opened on a beautiful country campus in Okotoks, Alberta in September 1971. An amalgamation of Strathcona School for Boys and Tweedsmuir: An Academic School for Girls, the new school came about as a result of the generosity of W.H. Atkinson and the Cross Family. Today, STS is a co-educational independent school community for Kindergarten-Grade 12 that develops well-balanced students for a life of purpose by inspiring excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character. STS' tradition in educational excellence spans more than 100 years through each of our founding schools: St. Hilda's School for Girls, Strathcona School for Boys, and Tweedsmuir: An Academic School for Girls and can be best summed up by the School's motto: Nil Nisi Optimum - nothing but your best. We can think of no higher priority than the future of our children, and my vision is that as a team at STS, we contribute to moving them forward in their journey towards their hopes, dreams, and goals. We will do so in a respectful manner, honoring the individuality and diversity of our community. As we prepare to deliver on a new strategic plan and inspire commitment, trust, and belief in our collective abilities to change the world for the better. The ST's spirit and ethos are infectious and inspiring. We have a history of innovation, tradition, and extensive collaboration with the community, and we will continue to build on our humble roots, be unapologetic in our pursuit of academic excellence, and continue to offer a myriad of experiences to nurture the spirit and passion of our students. As the educational landscape is rapidly changing, we must stay current, protect our core, and ensure our young charges are cared for, ready for the challenges and opportunities that today presents as well as an exciting future. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is more than a great school - STS inspires journeys that lead our students beyond anything they could have imagined. Our Mission is to develop well-balanced students for a life of purpose by inspiring excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character. Our Vision is a leading educator recognized nationally and internationally for delivering exceptional programs in a unique setting, with an enduring sense of community. Our School community reflects the pride of shared purpose and love of learning in a values-based environment, where each child is respected as an individual. We believe in developing well-balanced individuals in an environment that emphasizes academic rigor, leadership, character development, self-expression, physical fitness, service, and a global perspective We uphold our values We stimulate a collaborative learning environment while empowering our students through the development of critical and independent thinking using a challenging and balanced curriculum built on a foundation of core knowledge and subjects and appropriate use of technology We provide opportunities to explore and develop an appreciation for outdoor pursuits, the arts, and speech & debate We promote physical fitness, health, and well-being We appreciate and respect diversity We foster strong inter-personal relationships between parents, students, faculty/staff, and alumni in a safe and nurturing community We treasure our strong sense of family and community, and We believe the safety of our students is paramount. At Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, students thrive in a culture of academic excellence. Students are empowered in their learning and strive to exceed their expectations for achievement. STS supplements the standard Alberta Education curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Programme beginning in the Elementary with the IB Primary Years Programme, moving to Middle School with the IB Middle Years Programme, and ending with the IB Diploma Programme in Senior School. Excellence in teaching and learning is fostered through critical thinking and inquiry. Throughout our students' years at STS, we focus on new and effective practices, incorporating current research and literature into all of our courses. We educate our students in an environment that combines state-of-the-art technologies, outdoor experiential education with opportunities to develop the individual as a whole. At Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS), we are always thinking about how best to prepare students for the future to ensure that they have the skills they will need to thrive in the 21st Century. STS recognizes that our students are digital natives that technology is ubiquitous in their personal and academic lives. Research reveals that students’ comfort with technology in their personal lives is not synonymous with their mastery of technology to facilitate their learning or collaborate for learning’s sake. As such, it is paramount that schools teach information technology skills (ICT), digital citizenship skills, and computational thinking skills to prepare students for the 21st Century. Technology plays a very significant role at all levels of our School. Students in Kindergarten-Grade 7 work within a 1:1 school-issued device program. Students in Grades 8-12 are part of the school BYOD Program. Robotics, coding, 3D printing, virtual reality, SMART boards, and a myriad of software tools are used in all three divisions. As a Center for Teaching Excellence, our vision for educational technology is to be leaders in its use in ways that are human-centered in design, evidence-informed, and prioritize excellence and innovation in programming, pedagogy, and policy. We invite you to read through our Three-Year Educational Technology Strategy. Should you have any questions, please speak with our Director of Academic Programming and Educational Technology. View full school