As most parents acknowledge, it takes a considerable investment of time to find the right private school for their child. Many prefer a hands-on approach and do the necessary research themselves. Depending on the time...
Ask about any and every aspect of the school and your child's education that interests or concerns you. General questions about the school's founding philosophy, governance and years in operation, tuition, entrance requirements and application...
Family circumstances and the individual needs of your child will impact your choice of private or independent school. For one family, a location on the route from home to work might be important; for another,...
The earlier you start, the better. At least a year in advance is recommended. You want to give yourself enough time to collect information, talk with school representatives, attend open houses or visit schools and...
Consider the individual needs of each child. Some parents educate one child in a private school, while a sibling attends public school. Don't feel guilty, each of your children learn differently. Do what's best...
That depends. Look at the entire package a school offers and consider how your child would fit in. An outgoing child, interested in a wide range of activities, might blossom at a larger campus. Other...
Making a choice may seem daunting, but it's manageable—if you're prepared to invest the necessary time for your child's future and find the best fit. There are no shortcuts, no one-size-fits-all answer. Each child and...
The IB Programme is an internationally accepted common curriculum developed and regulated by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in Geneva, Switzerland.Many people think of the high school-level Diploma Programme when they think of IB, but...
The Calgary area has lots of great private and independent schools that cater to kids with Special Needs. Rundle College has a specialized program for students coded with learning disabilities and 4 locations....
Educational experts tend to agree that trying to rank schools, using whatever parameters, is questionable. It's like comparing apples and oranges. Each school is unique with specific attributes. No universal yardstick exists to measure schools...
No single body accredits private and independent schools. Credit-granting high schools must be recognized and approved by the provincial ministry of education. Provinces that fund private elementary schools impose varying requirements on them. A...
There is no annual, cross-Canada ranking of private schools. The Fraser Institute publishes reports (by province, but not available for all provinces), however only a relatively small percentage of private schools are ranked. As...
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Education consultants can help you assess your child's learning style against your families 'wants' and 'needs' and help you find the right school for your child. The following consultants work quite closely with families looking...
Not all Canadian boarding schools will be represented at the expos, but many will be at each one. A complete list of schools exhibiting at the expo is available. It is a quick way to...
Choosing a school, whether public or private, should be based on your child's and family's needs. Also, if your child has specific abilities or interests you would like to encourage, such as creativity or athletics,...
The Private School Expos are designed for families since choosing a private or independent school is a family decision. So please bring your children to this event....
For more information on the affordability of private schools we have an article on OurKids.net/schools entitled "Private School Tuition May Cost Less Than You Think".
Fees for some schools can start as low as $4000 and...
There are many schools available in most areas of British Columbia (indeed all of Canada). You can find a school by using the map feature on...
The answer, it seems, depends on your child and how well you feel she will fit in to the school that you are considering. As with any decision of this magnitude, research will...
Determining if your child would do better in a private school vs a public school can be difficult. There are many public schools that offer fantastic programs and experiences, while other fall far behind their...
There are many factors to weigh when attempting to make such an important decision regarding your child’s education. There are several articles on our site that tackle this subject in depth – right from...
Parents should ask about teacher qualifications when they visit a school. There are not a standard set of teacher qualifications across all private schools, but most require the same criteria as provincial public school boards...
The trouble with rating or ranking private schools is that they do not factor in the specific needs of your child. We place greater importance on identifying those needs and finding schools that meet them...
There's plenty of French Language schools for high school students, it all depends on the area where you live. In our listings, you can find french language schools spanning from B.C. to Halifax, even Europe....
Deciding when to send a child to private school is very important, but extremely personal. The same decision is not right for every family, but the most important thing is that the child gets the...
It is not a question of enrolling in any private school as much as it should be a question of enrolling in a school that is knowledgeable about the development of the child.
As an example,...
Alberta Education does not make comparisons of schools or school authorities. However when it comes to selecting a school, parents and students can choose from a wide range of options. They can select...
Westside Montessori does have a listing on our site, you can visit it here.
Though typically each Montessori classroom has over 20 children, each school varies. To ensure your school is properly following the Montessori method...
Comparing private and independent schools is a difficult task because you must do so against your personal criteria. What is the best school for one child may not be for another. To compare basic...
There are many factors to weigh when attempting to make such an important decision regarding your child’s education. There are several articles on our site that tackle this subject in depth – right from...
We have a list of all the schools that will be participating at all four Private School Expos in Montreal, Toronto, Halton-Peel and Vancouver.
Some schools will have teachers and department heads at the expo, but...
Although a private education has different benefits to students of every age, many families choose to give their children a strong base in the fundamentals of work habits and core subjects in early years. The...
Many parents think summer camp or private school in the early years provides a strong foundation in essential skills that kids continue to develop and use later on in life. For more information, you can...
There are a few previously asked questions about the IB program that may answer your question:
What are the advantages of my child taking IB courses in highschool?
What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and how...
Private and independent schools in Ontario have the option of participating in province-wide EQAO testing, which then usually results in standings in the Fraser Institute's annual school rankings, but as the article says, those rankings...
Sending a child with ADHD to a school that understands their learning methods can mean the difference between success and failure. Schools that specialize in helping students with ADHD have customized teaching methods, practices, lesson...
