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Round Square Schools

The world is a little smaller at a Round Square school

Round Square schools in Canada are part of a worldwide association of schools that allow students to travel, experience multiple cultures, participate in community service, and simply enjoy a variety a learning environments. Many of Canada's Round Square schools are also private institutions which you can find in our listings. If your child enrolls in a Round Square school, he or she can request and receive an exchange to any other school in another country for a semester at a time. There are approximately 60 Round Square schools in the world. Read more

List of Round Square schools


featured Appleby College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road West/Fourth Line 7 to 12 Coed $37,350 to $74,550 Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts Our Kids Review	Appleby College	37350	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
featured St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School View Profile Oakville, Ontario PS to 12 Girls $18,000 to $28,430 Oakville's SMLS continues to be a premier independent school for girls Preschool to Graduating Year since 1891. "Millie" graduates take on the world with confidence and the knowledge that they can do anything. Day Progressive Reggio Emilia	St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School	18000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
featured Lakefield College School View Profile Lakefield, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $33,900 to $69,700 LCS offers world-class programming (Grades 9 -12) designed to meet the strengths of each student while encouraging growth through a school-wide Leadership, Character and Values program and enriched boarding experiences. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts User Reviews (1)	Lakefield College School	33900	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured Delano Academy View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 407/Dufferin JK to 12 Coed $15,995 to $19,995 D.A. is a K-12 university prep, coed IB candidate 21st Century school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. Balanced academics, arts, athletics & character development. We value best practices & evidenced based approaches. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Delano Academy	15995	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $25,000 to $66,100 Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Bishop's College School	25000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Fern Hill School - Oakville View Profile Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line PS to 8 Coed $11,177 to $23,368 Fern Hill School is a private independent school for Preschool through Grade 8 offering individualized learning by subject-specific teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada. Day Traditional	Fern Hill School - Oakville	11177	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $16,100 to $23,580 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent, private coeducational, full IB (primary, middle, and diploma programme) day school for Kindergarten - Grade 12 close to Calgary, AB. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	16100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Lower Canada College View Profile Montreal, Quebec Av de Monkland/Boul Cavendish K to 12 Coed $18,695 to $23,845 Lower Canada College is a coed, K-12 university preparatory school, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. It is the only English school in Quebec offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Lower Canada College	18695	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Bayview Glen View Profile Toronto, Ontario Don Mill Rd/York Mills Rd PS to 12 Coed $18,375 to $27,290 Bayview Glen is a traditional co-ed day school in Toronto, Ontario from Preschool (age 2) to Grade 12, a global member of Round Square and offers Advanced Placement programme. Tuition ranges from $17,000 to $26,500. Day Traditional	Bayview Glen	18375	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ashbury College View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield 4 to 12 Coed $27,750 to $66,970 This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $23,600 to $58,300. Day/Boarding/Homestay Traditional International Baccalaureate	Ashbury College	27750	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Fern Hill School - Burlington View Profile Burlington, Ontario North Service Road/King Road PS to 8 Coed $21,620 to $23,368 Fern Hill School provides a calm, engaging & academic program for Preschool to Grade 8. We offer a structured approach that focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence. Maximum class size is 19. Day Traditional	Fern Hill School - Burlington	21620	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
St. Clement's School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Yonge St./Eglinton Ave. 1 to 12 Girls $30,750 St. Clement's School develops outstanding women who are intellectually curious, courageous, and compassionate. Day Liberal Arts	St. Clement's School	30750	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Rothesay Netherwood School View Profile Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd 6 to 12 Coed $22,770 to $62,630 Rothesay Netherwood School offers programs for grades 6 to 12 in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Its average class size is 16 students and is an outstanding engaged and supportive community. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Rothesay Netherwood School	22770	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Linbrook School View Profile Oakville, Ontario JK to 8 Boys $21,950 to $25,950 Linbrook School is Oakville's only all-boys school. This independent, not-for-profit day school fosters and supports each individual students special skills as an athlete, musician, performer, artist, writer or humanitarian. Day Traditional	Linbrook School	21950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Boys
Glenlyon Norfolk School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $17,135 to $49,635 Glenlyon Norfolk School, an independent school in Victoria, BC, provides International Baccalaureate programs from JK to Grade 12. GNS offers 5- and 7-day Family Boarding for students who are not residents of Victoria. Day/Homestay Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	17135	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed

Round Square defines its vision according to IDEALS: internationalism, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership, service. Round Square schools emphasize community involvement, especially through International Service Projects. Activities here might include building infrastructure in underprivileged areas, constructing fresh water systems, working in soup kitchens, and working with impoverished youth.

The name "Round Square" derives from a 17th century building at Goronstoun School in Scotland, which was one of the founding schools of the program. This educational approach bases itself on the theories of renowned educational philosopher Kurt Hahn. He argued that schools shouldn't only exist to prepare students for post-secondary institutions. Instead, Hahn saw more of an intrinsic value in education; it was a tool through which children could learn to about real human challenges. He sought to foster such values as generosity, bravery, creativity, and conflict resolution. As such, today's Round Square schools encourage growth of the whole child, not just his or her scholarly side.

Things to Consider Before Choosing a Round Square School

Prior to selecting a Round Square school think about some of these key questions:

Is your son or daughter ready to live away from home?
What can you do to ensure that your child adjusts to culture shocks? Have you researched what you should expect from the area where the school is located?
Is the school suited to your son's or daughter's aptitudes, needs, and interests? Does it have a specialty? Does it come close to matching your expectations of an ideal educational institution? Could you see your child in that environment?
What is the school's most significant strength? What are its weaknesses? What is the school's average class size?
Does the school have a positive reputation? To best answer this question, talk to parents, students, and alumni. In addition, consult the Fraser Institute's annual school ratings and rankings (on which Round Square schools regularly score quite highly).

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