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• Private School Basics

The top reasons parents choose private school include: dedicated teachers, academic quality, student encouragement, safety and teacher quality. Private school allows their sons and daughters to become fully engaged in both academics and extracurricular activities, helping them discover their abilities and excel in their post‑secondary education.

In a private school,” says Bob Snowden, headmaster of St. Michaels University School in Victoria, British Columbia, “it’s expected that teachers are going to be involved in the extracurricular life of the school."

OurKids Media has recently interviewed parents across Canada to share their personal experiences with us: reasons for sending their child to private school, what the experience was like and what changes they have witnessed in their child since.

Private and independent schools come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Day, boarding, all‑girls, all‑boys, co‑ed, and faith‑based schools all offer options for parents to consider. There are also many alternative and learning‑disabilities schools that offer effective, tailored learning for your child.

For students in high school, many independent and private schools offer advanced study programs such as International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Round Square and Duke of Edinburgh. These programs expand what your child could learn in a globally recognized way. Some students are even able to earn university credits through Advanced Placement.

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To get more insight and to meet with different schools, visit one of our Private School Expos, held across Canada, in the fall.