AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Rosseau Lake College vs. Haven International School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

    Map

    Address

    Address

    1967 Bright Street, Rosseau, Ontario, P0C 1J0, Canada

    360 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario, N3S 3N3, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    1967

    2018

    Enrolment

    135

    100

    Grades

    7 to 12

    7 to 12

    Gender

    Coed

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    Boarding, Day

    Day, Boarding, eSchool

    Language of instruction

    English

    English

    Faith Based

    School focus

    Academic

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
    Social
    The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Progressive

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    Standard-enriched
    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.
    Standard-enriched
    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

    Academic culture

    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.
    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

    Avg. Class Size

    15 to 18

    10 to 15

    Special needs support

    Gifted learner support

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $22,700 to $32,700

    $8,500 to $13,900

    Boarding Tuition

    $55,170 to $66,300

    $21,100 to $26,500

    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

    No

    Students on FA

    10%

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    6 to 12

    None

    Median FA package size

    $10,000

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    23

    17

    Percent in boarding

    67%

    50%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    85%

    0%

    Day entry years

    6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades 6 - 12

    Yes: grades 7 - 12

    SSAT required

    No

    No

  • OUR PERSPECTIVE

    The Our Kids Review

    The Our Kids Review

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    “It’s a small school in all the best ways: intimate, active, and personal. … In addition to mastering the core curriculum, students are asked to consider how they can serve their communities, and they are given ample opportunities to do just that.”

    “ … there isn’t a sense of being pushed from class to class, discipline to discipline, whenever the bell rings. Instead, there is time offered to get into a task and stay with it. The dissection of a frog, for example, might take a whole afternoon. This is a school that believes in the value of taking time, that learning is an experience to be savoured.”

    “It’s true that every school is unique, though that’s especially true here. In so many ways, it’s one of a kind, beginning with the integration of outdoor education into all aspects of student life.”
    Read The Our Kids Review of Rosseau Lake College

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    Our Take

    Our Take

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    Throughout its life, Rosseau Lake has forged its own path, its own tradition, which itself is a primary draw for students and faculty alike. It’s true that every school is unique, though that’s especially true here. In so many ways, it’s one of a kind, beginning with the integration of outdoor education into all aspects of student life. The Seven Generations program, too, is a model for others to follow. And on it goes. The students come because they want an education, yes, but also because they are looking for more. They want to be engaged, to find a place within a community of kindred spirits. They intend to go on to post-secondary studies, though they also understand that school should never be only a stepping stone to some future accomplishment. The school rightly prides itself on graduating students who have a strong sense of identity as learners, are able to describe who they are, and analyze the experiences they’ve had. And while many schools will say those kinds of things, Rosseau Lake can actually point to them. In addition to earning a degree, students leave having spent the equivalent of two months on outtrips. They’ll have paddled canoes, tied knots, and, for many, travelled the world. Despite the small size of the school and its location beyond urban centres, they will also have learned alongside others from diverse communities around the world and down the street. As alumni invariably say, they will have also gained a profound sense of community, having experienced how important they can be to a group, just as they’ve been lifted by it. Both Graham Vogt and Cheryl Bissonette noted to us that Rosseau Lake may not be “the school for everyone,” but, in many ways, perhaps it should be.

     
     

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    The school makes good use of the location, including competitions and outreach with nearby universities, Waterloo and Laurier. Haven is very much a preparatory college, attracting students who intend to advance to post-secondary studies, particularly within North America. That said, there is a dedication to ensuring that they live well day-to-day, challenging themselves, yes, but also having time in their day to reflect and enjoy the experience. The diversity of the student body adds to the sense of internationalism, though with an annual enrollment of 100, students find themselves in a close-knit community of like-minded, academically inclined peers and mentors. All the services are represented and then some, including counsellors to advise and help students through the visa and student permit application process. A short-term student exchange program—they come for month-long sessions—is unique, and offered to student in Grades Grade 7 through Grade 11.

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  • INSIDER PERSPECTIVES

    Written Reviews

    Written Reviews

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "This is my first year here and I can tell you for sure, there is nothing like it."
    robi pardo - Student   (Feb 08, 2018)
    If you are looking for a school where teachers care about the students, and treat them like friends ... View full review

    "an incredible outdoors, future forward, and inclusive school"
    Christopher Gan - Student   (Feb 08, 2018)
    Rosseau Lake College is an incredible outdoors, future forward, and inclusive school. Personally I l... View full review

    "Teachers were fantastic, engaging"
    Barbara Barclay - Alumnus   (Feb 09, 2018)
    I attended RLC in the 90's, for grades 9-13 (OAC) and had a wonderful experience. The dorm experien... View full review

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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  • School’s perspective

    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "Rosseau Lake College is an independent co-ed day and boarding school established in 1967 in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario, a region dotted with pristine lakes and areas of hardwood forest. The lakefront campus provides the basis for an innovative academic program that immerses your child in powerful experiential learning that’s impossible to gain in traditional classroom settings. Our intentionally small school environment ensures meaningful relationships and a deep engagement in curricular and co-curricular life."

    • located within a stunning natural environment
    • small class sizes, allowing for individualized instruction and student support
    • opportunities for students to engage each day in outdoor activity
    • a global perspective through a diverse student population
    • a supportive environment where students feel valued, challenged, and empowered
    • member of the Round Square global network of schools.
    • member of the Duke of Edinburgh International Awards Program

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "Haven international School is a private school that empowers young minds to reach their fullest potential in education. We deliver Ontario’s Curriculum, but what sets us apart is our ability in delivering this curriculum through individualized learning. At Haven, students are guaranteed a unique educational experience where individual goals and aspirations are valued and met. Haven’s team of teachers are all fully committed and dedicated beyond expectation to offering a one of a kind independent education."

    • Academic Success - Our students have received individual scholarships of up to $72000
    • University and College tours to make an informed decision
    • Inter-School Competitions - EUCLID at Uni of Waterloo, Game Design at Laurier Uni
    • Comprehensive Meal Plan for All Students
    • Community Service - in accordance with Ministry of Education
    • Enjoying the Canadian Experience - Visiting attractions in Ontario
    • Summer Program - A variety of different summer programs designed for our students every summer.

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "A key aspect of our program is outdoor education. In many people’s minds, outdoor education is synonymous with outdoor adventure and athletics. That’s one aspect of what RLC offers: education of the outdoors, learning how to paddle and swim and climb; experiencing the satisfaction of reaching a goal.

    It’s also education for the outdoors: learning about the environment, about what is happening to the ecosystems.

    And it’s education in the outdoors. The campus—forest, fields, lake, watershed—is essentially a 56-acre STEAM lab. You can test ideas here. Newton’s laws describe the motion of canoes just as they do a block descending an inclined plane. You can be inspired here. The natural setting brings a unique calm and focus.

    In all, we believe that outdoor education delivers the skills that post-secondary programs and employers are looking for: problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, teamwork, observation, synthesis, communication, and calm."

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "At Haven, we do not only care for our students academic growth. We also make sure that they grow emotionally, spiritually and socially in other to be prepared for the outside world. We engage our students in a variety of extracurricular activities like sports, board games, etc. which builds their confidence. Furthermore, we make sure that there is no discrimination no matter who they are or where they come from. Study periods are created to allow students build their study habits."

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    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "Rosseau Lake College was established in 1967, the year of Canada’s Centennial. The founders were of course aware of that, and in a sense the creation of the school was a centennial project. In a letter announcing the appointment of R. H. Perry as headmaster the board wrote, “As Canada prepares to enter its second century, there is a pressing need to equip its future citizens socially, morally, and intellectually so that they may meet the challenges of ensuing decades with courage, intelligence and understanding.” The letter ends by saying that the school intends to “do its modest share to help young Canadians face the post-centennial years.” It’s important that the founders were thinking in that way—thinking to the future, and to the needs of the students in their ability to meet that future. Ever since, that kind of thinking has been what has guided the mission of the school."

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "For us, the ideal student is one who is willing to try something new and to be open to new discoveries. The academic program at RLC seeks to maximize a sense of personal discovery. It’s the difference between spotting an owl on a trail walk and seeing it at the zoo: the bird is impressive in both scenarios, but the experience is vastly different. We want our students to see the owl, not because we show it to them, but because they discover it for themselves. That’s metaphorically true–discovery and experience is at the heart of our academic delivery. It's also literally true–there really are trails, and students really do see owls. At the end of the day, we believe that outdoor education is uniquely able to deliver that sense of discovery. We also feel it delivers the skills that post-secondary programs and employers are looking for: problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, teamwork, observation, synthesis, and communication."

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "Haven shows a great deal of care for our students. We make sure that they attain their academic goals while building their talents and gifts in other areas. We also provide lunch for our students. Furthermore, when compared to other schools like ours, we are considerably less pricey and more dedicated to meeting individual students' goals."

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    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "We have a lot that distinguishes us, the most obvious being that we're on a 56-acre property on the edge of a pristine lake in Muskoka. The region is home to some of the original Ontario summer resorts, and a nearby are the Windermere and the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka. Given the celebrities who have homes here, the New York Times has called Muskoka the “Malibu of the north,” (if thankfully quieter and more reserved than the Malibu of the south).

    That said, our greatest distinction within independent schooling in Canada—and many would argue our greatest advantage—is scale. When people talk about small schools, they’re typically thinking of enrolments of a few hundred. Today at 130 students, we’re the smallest independent school in Canada. That’s intentional. Our students benefit from being visible and known to all staff, peers, mentors, and parent volunteers. They feel part of a community that wants to see them succeed. Because of that, we believe that small is beautiful."

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "Our small class sizes that allow for one-on-one communication between students and teachers. This allows the teachers to attend to each students individual needs. We provide personalized coaching that helps children to become successful and our self-improvement strategies will increase their confidence."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    "I think one thing that families don't expect is that we're in a typical Muskoka village. Truly, the experience of the village of can be a pinch-me kind of moment. There’s a bakery, a post office; there’s a farmer’s market, people walking their dogs at dusk, children jumping off the municipal dock on a late spring day. The Rosseau General Store has been operating here since incorporation, and the creaking, worn wooden floors are a charming reminder of its age. (Celebrity sightings are common, too, particularly in the General Store, given the cottages in the area.) In history, and feel, and that sense of community and safety, the village of Rosseau is a unique and delightful aspect of where we are and who we are. True, the village isn't a factor in our academic program, but it's a very important aspect of the student experience. Ask alumni about their time at RLC, and you'll invariably hear about how wonderful it was to spend those years in a charming village by a lake in Muskoka."

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "Our school really cares. When students attend Haven, they join the Haven family which comprises of the students, teachers and all staff of Haven. At our school, students do not miss home because we make them feel like they have a home away from home with us. Families are surprised to see the student's level of achievement in a very short time."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

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    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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  • SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

    Message from school leadership

    Message from school leadership

    “We are all one drum and we need each other”  – Richard Wagamese from One Drum

    Our incredible natural setting along with our small, cohesive community establishes a sense of home, belonging and immersion. We truly live, learn, and explore through authentic relationships.

    Nestled among the pines on a pristine 56-acre historic lakefront property in traditional Anishinaabeg territory, Rosseau Lake College offers a boarding and day school experience that is like no other in Canada.

    Students at Rosseau Lake College develop transferable dispositions that transcend time and place by understanding who they are and what they can achieve. 

    Our Discovery Projects represent our student centric beliefs. Students are able to express themselves, explore their passions, and demonstrate their curiosity and intellectual skills. 

    The Seven Generations and Rosseau Roots foundations are integrated into all we do along with our amazing Outdoor Learning. Students are immersed into academic pursuits that are integrated, meaningful and incorporate values, curiosity, our natural setting and relationships.

    Rosseau Lake College is unparalleled in our natural environment and small school size. We truly are connected to each other, our land, and our values. We have without a doubt an extraordinary school and experience that is a privilege to experience. 

    When students graduate from RLC they have developed the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take on any challenge. They are ready for anything.


    “Being immersed in our majestic, close knit campus is an incredible privilege. We are unique, proud, and joyful. Students develop character, personal expression and meaningful relationships with the land, self and others. Learning transcends time and place so students develop an everlasting sense of belonging and an understanding of who they are and what they can achieve.”

    – Dave Krocker, Head of School

    Welcome to Haven International School, where our standard of excellence provides international and local students with the foundation for entrance into top-ranked Canadian and world universities. This is an exciting stage in your child’s life; they will become ready to enjoy new experiences and face new challenges. By the time they graduate from Haven International school, they will be equipped to leave with the confdence, knowledge, skills and responsibility essential to fourish in university and ultimately become an active and contributing member of society.

    Haven’s students and teachers work together in a caring, vibrant community that promotes personal and academic growth. Our high-quality student-centred learning environment supports each student’s unique needs and goals, while building on their strengths and weaknesses. Our blend of local Ontario and international students live, learn and grow in an environment that emphasizes excellence, responsibility and morality, both inside and outside the classroom. Students are constantly motivated, challenged and stimulated to always strive to be the very best they can be in everything they do at all times. Haven’s academic and English as Second Language programs are based on the curriculum expectations of the Ontario Ministry of Education and lead to the awarding of the prestigious Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This diploma is recognized and acknowledged worldwide as meeting the entrance requirement for university. Far from being a blank canvas, your child joins us with a rich palette of unique colours. We recognize the personal qualities of each student and celebrate individual talents. Haven students are re ective thinkers, creative problem-solvers, curious learners and energetic performers. Our exceptional co- curricular provision sets us apart: whatever your child’s enthusiasm, there will be an activity just right and lots of new things to try.

    An open door and a warm welcome await you.

  • ACADEMICS

    • OVERALL CURRICULUM


      Primary Curriculum

      Primary Curriculum

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Progressive


      Secondary Curriculum

      Secondary Curriculum

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Information not available

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Information not available


      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.


      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Not applicable


      What the school says about their curriculum

      What the school says about their curriculum

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Rosseau Lake College is a preparatory school that challenges and empowers each student individually through the rigours and adventures of a highly academic program; one that is intentionally rooted in the vast opportunities of nature and our incredible geographical setting. Our teachers are relentless in the maintenance of our kind, caring and supportive personalized learning community while continuously innovating practices and approaches that make us a leading outdoor-education, environmental, indigenous-knowledge-based and experiential school. Students graduate from Rosseau Lake College with a strong sense of self according to each of our six Rosseau Roots, and the knowledge and skills that will allow them to truly thrive in the next phase of life. Our mission is to connect students’ lives to the natural world, enriching their education, health, wellbeing and personal development with a focus on cross-curricular project based learning, diverse learning strategies, and building skills and competencies for the future. Nature is present in every aspect of the school’s operations and is central to, and deeply embedded in, the school’s culture.

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    • COURSE PEDAGOGIES

      • Mathematics


        Approach

        Approach

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Equal Balance


        Our take: math approach type

        Our take: math approach type

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.


        What the school says about their math program

        What the school says about their math program

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        At the forefront of all subject areas in our Academic Program is building a love of subject through "real world" applications and experiences. At Rosseau Lake College we also work to explore the relevance and meaning of topics through the adventure of the outdoors and our natural, geographical setting. All of this is balanced by challenging and supporting our students with only the highest level of curriculum as offered through the Ontario Ministry of Education. Mathematics at Rosseau Lake College maintains an overall balanced approach of intentionally building a foundation of skills and knowledge while helping students to discover creative applications.

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available


        Textbooks and supplementary materials

        Textbooks and supplementary materials

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Information not available

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available


        Calculator policy

        Calculator policy

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Information not available

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available

      • Science


        Approach

        Approach

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Inquiry


        Our take: science approach type

        Our take: science approach type

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Inquiry-based science emphasizes teaching science as a way of thinking or practice, and therefore tries to get students “doing” science as much as possible -- and not just “learning” it. Students still learn foundational scientific ideas and content (and build on this knowledge progressively); however, relative to expository science instruction, inquiry-based programs have students spend more time developing and executing their own experiments (empirical and theoretical). Students are frequently challenged to develop critical and scientific-thinking skills by developing their own well-reasoned hypothesis and finding ways to test those hypotheses. Projects and experiments are emphasized over textbook learning. Skills are emphasized over breadth of knowledge.

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.


        What the school says about their science program

        What the school says about their science program

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Information not available

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available


        Topics covered in science curriculum

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Evolution as consensus theory
        Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
        Evolution is not taught

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Evolution as consensus theory
        Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
        Evolution is not taught


        Treatment of evolution (value)

        Treatment of evolution (value)

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Physics

      • Humanities and Social Sciences


        Approach

        Approach

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Pragmatism


        Our take: humanities and social sciences approach type

        Our take: humanities and social sciences approach type

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Pragmatism in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience. Assignments tend to centre around projects and tasks rather than argumentative essays; these projects will often have a “real-world” application or relevance. There might be more of a social justice component to a pragmatic program, though that isn’t always the case. Subjects like history and philosophy are still covered/offered, but they play a less prominent role in the overall program than in the case of perennialism. The social sciences (contemporary geography, sociology, psychology, etc), meanwhile, might play a more prominent role in pragmatic programs. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.


        What the school says about their humanities and social sciences

        What the school says about their humanities and social sciences

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Information not available

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available

      • Fine Arts


        Approach

        Approach

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Creative


        Our take: fine arts approach type

        Our take: fine arts approach type

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Creative arts programs are studio-driven. While historical works and movements may still be taught to add context to the program, students mainly engage in making art (visual, musical, theatrical, etc). The goal is use the actual practice of art to help educate students’ emotions, cognition, and ethos.

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.


        What the school says about their fine arts program

        What the school says about their fine arts program

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Information not available

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available


        Courses offered in:

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Acting
        Dance
        Drama/Theatre
        Graphic Design
        Music
        Visual Arts

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Acting
        Dance
        Drama/Theatre
        Graphic Design
        Music
        Visual Arts

      • Physical Education


        What the school says about their physical education program

        What the school says about their computers and technology program

        ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

        Rosseau Lake College offers an active outdoors education program which makes great use of our 56 acre campus with over 3000 feet of shoreline on beautiful Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Climbing, paddling, hiking, camping, and outdoor pursuits and skills are developed in each grade (7 - 12).

        HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

        Information not available

    • CURRICULUM PACE


      Pace

      Pace

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Standard-enriched

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Standard-enriched


      Our Take

      Our Take

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.


      What the school says

      What the school says

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Information not available

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Information not available

    • ACADEMIC CULTURE


      Culture

      Culture

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Supportive


      Our Take

      Our Take

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.


      What the school says

      What the school says

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Information not available

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Information not available


      Approach to student honours

      Approach to student honours

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      "We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      "We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."

    • DEVELOPMENTAL PRIORITIES


      Primary

      Primary

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Intellectual
      The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Intellectual
      The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."


      Secondary

      Secondary

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Balanced
      Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Social
      The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."


      What the school says

      What the school says

      ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

      Information not available

      HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

      Information not available

  • EXTRACURRICULARS

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Badminton

    Baseball

    Basketball

    Canoeing/Kayaking

    Cricket

    Cross-country skiing

    Cycling

    Downhill skiing

    Equestrian

    Fencing

    Field Hockey

    Figure Skating

    Football

    Golf

    Gymnastics

    Ice Hockey

    Ice Skating

    Lacrosse

    Martial Arts

    Mountain biking

    Racquet Ball

    Rowing

    Rugby

    Running

    Sailing

    Skateboarding

    Snowboarding

    Soccer

    Softball

    Squash

    Swimming

    Tennis

    Track & Field

    Volleyball

    Weightlifting

    Wrestling

    Archery

    Curling

    Ultimate


    Clubs Offered

    Clubs offered

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    Ballet and Classical Ballet
    Yoga
    Yearbook
    Student Council
    Scouting
    Science Club
    School newspaper
    Round Square
    Robotics club
    Radio club
    Poetry/Literature club
    Photography
    Paintball
    Outdoor Education
    Outdoor Club
    Online Magazine
    Musical theatre/Opera
    Math Club
    Jazz Ensemble
    Habitat for Humanity
    Foreign Language Club
    Environmental Club
    Drama Club
    Debate Club
    Dance Club
    Computer Club
    Community Service
    Choir
    Chess Club
    Band
    Audiovisual Club
    Astronomy Club
    Art Club
    Animation

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    Ballet and Classical Ballet
    Yoga
    Yearbook
    Student Council
    Scouting
    Science Club
    School newspaper
    Round Square
    Robotics club
    Radio club
    Poetry/Literature club
    Photography
    Paintball
    Outdoor Education
    Outdoor Club
    Online Magazine
    Musical theatre/Opera
    Math Club
    Jazz Ensemble
    Habitat for Humanity
    Foreign Language Club
    Environmental Club
    Drama Club
    Debate Club
    Dance Club
    Computer Club
    Community Service
    Choir
    Chess Club
    Band
    Audiovisual Club
    Astronomy Club
    Art Club
    Animation


    What the school says

    What the school says

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    • Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program. A balanced, non-competitive program that encourages personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, and responsibility to self and community.
    • Fall outtrips are a long-standing tradition at Rosseau Lake College. Each grade is assigned a five-day expedition in a remote area of Ontario, where students and teachers participate in activities like canoeing, sea kayaking, hiking and survival skills. Past destinations have included Killarney Provincial Park, Georgian Bay, and Temagami.
    • The House Cup is a popular fixture among students, giving plenty of opportunity to engage in fun activities while enjoying some healthy and friendly competition.

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    • Table tennis competition, Basketball competition, Soccer competition, Badminton competition, Volleyball, Dodgeball
  • Financial Aid

    Grades eligible

    Grades eligible

    6 - 12

    Students on aid

    Students on aid

    10%

    0%

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    $10,000

    $0

  • ADMISSIONS

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    85%

    0%

    Day entry years

    6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades 6 - 12

    Yes: grades 7 - 12

    SSAT required

    No

    No

    SSAT(out of province) required

    No

    No

    Entrance exams required

    No

    No

    Entrance essay required

    Yes: grades 6 - 12

    No

    Application fee required

    No

    No

    Type of student school is looking for

    Type of student school is looking for

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    Rosseau Lake College is looking for students who are well-rounded individuals and those who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, service, extracurricular involvement.. and those who love being in the outdoors.

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    Good Academic with Great Marks University Scholarships Individual Talent

    What the school says

    What the school says

    ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE

    Step 1. The Paperwork

    Application Form, Teacher Reference Form, Academic Records from previous two years, and a non-refundable application fee of $200 CDN for Canadian students / $330 CDN for International students.

    Step 2. The Interview

    Once the paperwork is received and evaluated we schedule an interview. This can be done via video conference (zoom).

    Step 3. The Entrance Test

    Every applicant must complete an entrance test. The test is used to assess the student's fluency in math, their English comprehension and writing ability.

    HAVEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    To Apply to school

    Canadian students need:

    •     Ontario Student Transcript from current school, or last report from current school
    •     Registration Fees 200 CAD, Non-Refundable.

    International Students need: (Admission Flow Chart)

    1. Complete the application form.

    - Copy of the original school transcript or at least 2 years of report cards.

    - Provide a $200 CAD Registration Fee (non-refundable). Bank money order or draft for registration fee.

    2.  Upon approval of application form and submitted documents, the school will issue an offer of Admission Letter to the applicant.

    3.  Make the tuition payment as directed in Offer of Admission Letter.

    4. Once the tuition fees are received by the school a letter of Acceptance, Receipt for payment and Custodian Document will be issued to the applicant.

    5.  International Applicant applies for travel documents and student visa through the local office of the Canadian High Commission or Embassy.

    6. Once Student Visa is received by the student; a copy of the visa should be sent via e-mail or fax to the school with confirmation or travel arrangement and arrival date.

    7. Upon arrival in Canada, student will need to present all the necessary documents, including valid passport and student visa immigrations to Canadian Immigration.

    8. Academic assessment test(s) at the school.

    9. Commence education at Haven International School

    Applications Deadlines

    For Canadian Students: Wednesday the 30th of September

    International Students can join Haven International School for Semester II on January 11.

    International Students can join Haven International School for Semester I, third week of September, when they submit their application, because the process will take some time.

     

    School Year Calendar

    SEMESTER ONE

    September 8     FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, SEMESTER ONE

    October 9     THANKSGIVING SCHOOL CELEBRATION

    October 13     THANKSGIVING DAY – NO CLASSES

    October 29     LAST DAY OF CLASSES, SEMESTER ONE, TERM ONE

    MID-SEMESTER STUDENT ASSESSMENT

    October 30     FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, SEMESTER ONE, TERM TWO

    MID-SEMESTER REPORTS AVAILABLE

    November 11     REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY

    December 15 – 18 FINAL EXAMINATIONS, SEMESTER ONE

    December 18     CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & CAROL SERVICE

    LAST DAY SEMESTER ONE

    FINAL SEMESTER ONE REPORTS AVAILABLE

    December 22     HAVEN GRADUATION CEREMONY & PROM

    December 21 -     CHRISTMAS BREAK – NO CLASSES

    SEMESTER TWO

    January 11     FIRST DAY OF CLASSES SEMESTER TWO

    February 14     VALENTINE’S DAY ASSEMBLY

    February 15     FAMILY DAY – NO CLASSES

    March 15 – 19 MARCH BREAK – NO CLASSES

    March 30     INTERNATIONAL DAY

    April 2     GOOD FRIDAY – NO CLASSES

    April 5         EASTER MONDAY – NO CLASSES

    April 13     LAST DAY OF CLASSES – SEMESTER TWO TERM ONE

    MID-SEMESTER STUDENT ASSESSMENT

    April 14     FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, SEMESTER TWO, TERM TWO

    MID-SEMESTER REPORTS AVAILABLE

    April 21     WELCOME SPRING CELEBRATION

    May 19 – 25 FINAL EXAMINATIONS, SEMESTER TWO

    May 24     VICTORIA DAY – NO CLASSES OR EXAMINATIONS

    May 25     LAST DAY OF SEMESTER TWO

    May 31     HAVEN GRADUATION CEREMONY & PROM

    FINAL SEMESTER TWO REPORTS AVAILABLE

  • NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Alumni

    Alumnus (year)
    Accomplishment

    Jonathan Alderson (1987)
    Jonathan is a Sorbonne and Harvard university graduate. Jonathan is an autism treatment specialist, educational consultant , trainer and lecturer. He founded his company, Intensive Multi-Treatment Intervention.
    David Straiton (1983)
    Freelance film director and producer, currently living in Beverly Hills. His productions include episodes of popular shows on American television, such as House, Hemlock Grove, and Star Trek: Enterprise.
    Katie Tsuyuki (2001)
    Athlete, consultant, and motivational speaker. Named to Canadian Olympic Snowboard Team in Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018.
    Waubgeshing Rice (1997)
    Waubgeshig Rice is an Anishinaabe writer and journalist from the Wasauksing First Nation near Parry Sound, Ontario. Waub has published four books and won several awards for his writing.

    Alumnus (year)
    Accomplishment

    Temitope and Tobi Shogbolu (2019)
    University: Laurentian University Scholarship: $72,000
    Glory Emanerame (2020)
    University: Laurentian University Scholarship: $40,000
    Albert Membere (2023)
    University: McMaster University Scholarship: $20,500
    Nathaniel Oke-Ighalo (2022)
    University: Brock University Scholarship: $4,000

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