For most parents, private school is about choice. Increasingly, parents from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds across Canada are choosing independent and private school so that they can find the school that is perfect for their child.
Private School Tuition Is Less Than General Perception
Noel Ocol
The general costs of private school tuition are surprising parents as they find that its less than they believed!
Many private and independent schools have tuition starting under $4,000 per year for elementary levels. Independent private schools in provinces such as British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec that receive some government funding may offer yearly tuition rates below $1,000.
Tips On Finding The Right Private School
Noel Ocol
Some find the search for the right car difficult, while others agonize over their next vacation spot! Deciding what to have for dinner can even cause consternation. Now imagine trying to choose the place where your children will spend the majority of their time for the next few years! Here are some tips that will help.
Vive le Montreal! 2011 Montreal Private School Expo
Noel Ocol
On Sunday September 18th, Our Kids hosted the 3rd annual Montreal Private School Expo at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure.
This years expo in partnership with the Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS), brought over 30 private schools and over 1500 people together in this giant one day event.
Our Kids News Roundup: Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Carly Maga
Our Kids provides the education, camp, and parenting headlines you should know.
Vancouver Expo is a Parent “Must Do”
Carly Maga
Against a backdrop of ocean, mountains, and the quintessential cloudy Vancouver sky, parents and schools gathered at the 2010 Vancouver Private School Expo at the Westin Bayshore Hotel on Sunday, November 28th. In it’s third year, the annual event reached new achievements in attendance, feedback, and overall buzz.
