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Types of Schools

Understanding private education options will help you make the best school choice. Find a list of schools offering the focus you are looking for or learn more about the advantages of each kind of school.

Boarding Schools   Montessori Schools   Faith-based schools

Boarding Schools
Living away from home teaches outside of classroom hours. Strong academics surrounded by hours of extracurricular activities, students develop close friendships with classmates from around the world.

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All boarding schools
Top benefits of boarding schools
boarding school myths and truths
video

 

Montessori Schools
Montessori classrooms encourage individual growth and allow children to direct their own learning.

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Montessori schools
WHAT IS MONTESSORI?
The Montessori philosophy
Montessori benefits and features
montessori schools checklist

 

Faith-based Schools
By providing strong academic learning along with spiritual guidance, faith-based schools provide a balanced education.

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Christian schools
Catholic schools
Jewish schools

   
Schools for Special Needs   Schools for Gifted Students   Academic Schools
 
Advanced Study Programs
Academic schools are focused on academic preparation for post-secondary studies with an atmosphere that is truly supportive of students who wish to achieve their full potential.

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advanced study programs
assessing gifted kids
Advanced Placement Schools
Schools with International baccalaureate
Schools for gifted students

 
Academic Schools
Focused on academic preparation for post-secondary studies, focused on helping students achieve their full potential.

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Academic schools
SSAT schools
Robotics schools

   
Girls Schools   Boys Schools   Coed Schools
Girls Schools
An all-girls environment provides strong role models and can increase their confidence to help girls become whoever they want to be.

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All Girls schools
BC girls schools
Ontario girls schools
in Quebec
Top benefits of girls schools
testimonials

 
Boys Schools
Schools that are just for boys offer curriculum and extracurricular activities targeted to their interests—keeping boys academically engaged.

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All Boys schools
Ontario boys schools
in Quebec
Top benefits of boys schools
Testimonials

 
Coed Schools or
Day Schools

Conventional schooling:
Coed schools mix boys and girls, fostering courtesy and respect.
Day school kids return home to their families at the end of classes.

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Coed vs. single-sex
Coed schools
Top benefits of coed schools
Day schools
Top benefits of day schools

   
  Schools for Creative Programs   Language Schools
Waldorf Schools
There are many specialized schools that offer distinctive teaching methods for students with unique learning styles and interests.

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Waldorf schools
Alternative schools

 
Specialty Schools
Schools with a specific focus, which can run the gamut from arts to athletics to science to the environment.

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Benefits of specialty Schools
creative programs
top benefits of creative programs
testimonials

 
Language Schools &
International Schools

Learning a second or third language and exploring world cultures opens doors and allows your children to experience the world.

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French language schools
German Language schools
Schools with ESL support
About language schools
top benefits of language schools
About international learning
top benefits of international experience

   
 
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