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Walden kids are different. They are curious, giving, and good. At Walden, we make good people in the knowledge that from goodness arises greatness. We are dedicated to cultivating and preparing principled, compassionate, and confident young people who will become globally responsible citizens. Our balanced world-class education, with a unique focus on wellness, fosters respect and harmony for self and with others and, empowers students to imagine, explore and achieve a peaceful and sustainable future. Walden International School - Oakville, was formerly known as Glenburnie School, a private school founded in 1985. When its founder retired in 2018, the school was purchased by the Perugini family who established the first Walden International School in Brampton in 2016. The original building on the Oakville site was constructed as a family home by a Swedish gentleman who immigrated to Canada in search of an improved educational system for his son. The architecture of the present school reflects this heritage, providing a scale and warmth conducive to the Walden educational program. Welcome to Walden. Our motto, Imagine Explore Achieve, speaks to the potential that we seek in our students. We inspire even the youngest students in our Early Years classroom to reach beyond what they know through inquiry and reflection. And, by embracing daily challenges they learn resilience and gain confidence, both hallmarks of success. “What ultimately sets our standards at Walden is our team of dedicated faculty and staff who never cease to amaze me with their innovation, patience, and professionalism. They are educators who feel that every child is deserving of the very best, who are committed to delivering the very best, and who are not apologetic for demanding the very best. Why Walden? What’s in a name? Inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden, our school is committed to fostering independent, self-reliant learners in a nature-centric environment. Our mandate is to model for our students the merits of subscribing to an unadorned approach to living while developing a worldly view in pursuit of academic excellence. As an international school with a globally-focused curriculum, we promise to deliver a rigorous, prestigious, and necessary educational program meeting the standards and demands of the world in which we live. View full school

For 45 years, Walden University, an accredited institution, has been serving adult learners' higher education needs. Today, students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries are pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates online in a broad range of disciplines, including health sciences, counseling, criminal justice, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, social work, public administration, and information technology. Through programs that reflect current market trends and promote positive social change, Walden is committed to helping you achieve your goals, enabling you to make a difference in your career and community as a Walden graduate. Walden is proud to have an online learning community that is as distinctive as it is diverse. Walden practices a nondiscrimination policy in admission to, access to, and employment in its online degree programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or another legally protected status. Our online learning community comprises students and faculty, alumni and friends, national experts and visiting scholars, and a growing list of academic, corporate, and government partners who share our commitment to transforming our world through higher education. Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners to effect positive social change. Walden University envisions a distinctively different 21st-century learning community where knowledge is judged worthy to the degree that it can be applied by its graduates to the immediate solutions of critical societal challenges, thereby advancing the greater global good. We are committed to helping you put your degree within reach by providing millions of dollars in tuition assistance across many programs through scholarships, grants, and other tuition savings. Whether funding comes from Walden or an outside source, our knowledgeable advisors can help you create a tuition-assistance plan that works for you. We understand that international students may need additional funding to earn their degrees. Alternative financial assistance opportunities are available to those residing outside of the United States. When you become a Walden student, the bursar is available to answer any questions about your tuition and fees. When you apply to Walden, you have the opportunity to join a diverse community of students from different cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. Throughout our admissions process, you will work with an enrollment advisor who will guide you through each step of the way—from finding the right program to funding your education. With multiple program start dates throughout the year, you can begin your program when it is most convenient for you. The U.S. Department of Education certifies Walden University as eligible to participate in various grant and loan programs available to U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens. We value your professional experience and what it brings to your Walden learning experience. That is why we partner with leading professional organizations to provide you, as an organization member, with an opportunity to translate your certifications into academic credit for a number of our online degree programs. As a student at Walden, you can participate in online courses every week whenever it is convenient for you to gain practical experience through in-person academic residencies or virtual field experiences collaborate with expert faculty and fellow students around the corner or around the world and find the support you need when you need it 24/7. Every adult learner has a different learning style, and many have busy schedules. That is why we offer a flexible online learning platform to help fit your needs. Choose from competency-based programs through Tempo Learning™ by Walden, certificate options, or traditional degree programs. More than 45 years ago, two teachers were inspired to create better opportunities for adult learners pursuing advanced degrees—and Walden University was born. For decades, Walden has helped reshape access to high-quality education. Your life is busy, but that does not mean you have to sacrifice your education. Find a solution that gives motivated learners like you the opportunity to thrive. For more than 45 years, Walden University has provided a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can apply what they have learned to effect positive social change. Walden focuses on inspiring and celebrating our community members' remarkable achievements who continue to make a difference by addressing challenges where they live, in their professions, and the world around them. The university was founded in 1970 by two teachers who sought a way for adults in the workforce to pursue their doctoral degrees. Bernie and Rita Turner laid the university's groundwork, in collaboration with Harold "Bud" Hodgkinson, a faculty member at the University of California, Berkeley. One year earlier, Hodgkinson had published "Walden U.: A Working Paper," an article that initiated the concept of a student-centered university. Brought together by a shared vision of a new kind of institution for higher education—one that focused on positive social change and allowed professionals to continue working while earning a degree—the educators named their institution "Walden University." View full university