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Go to child profileWe believe that our small, caring community and approach to educating teenagers is like no other; that young people learn and mature best when they are encouraged to embrace their individuality within a richly diverse community. We believe that a personalized program filled with experiential learning opportunities and our beautiful natural campus provide the optimal environment for learning, inside and outdoors, equipping students to pursue their unique passions—good, caring people ready to do amazing things.
The first thing that people typically know about Lakefield is that Prince Andrew and the King of Spain both studied here. And, truth be known, they did. That said, the reality of the school isn't perhaps of the sort that that we might feel would attract a royal gaze. Lakefield is set in a rural setting, and while academics are strong, there is also a focus on physical activity and outdoor education as a vehicle for the development of interpersonal and leadership skills. As a result, students are more likely to be found on the ropes course or at the hockey rink than in quiet contemplation at tea time. Academics are rigorous, though lifestyle is, too, often creating a heightened level of engagement. Alumni, including the royals, conspicuously retain a very personal connection to the ongoing life of the school.
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From the review: The first thing that people typically know about Lakefield is that Prince Andrew and the King of Spain both studied here. And, truth be known, they did. That said, the reality of the school isn't perhaps of the sort that that we might feel would attract a royal gaze. Lakefield is set in a rural setting, and while academics are strong, there is also a focus on physical activity and outdoor education as a vehicle for the development of interpersonal
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| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
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| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
| Flexible pacing style | offered |
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| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
| Subject Type | offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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| Program | offered |
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| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
| Program | offered |
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| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
Competitive sports: 15
Recreational sports: 10
Lakefield College School offers 20 clubs and extracurricular programs.
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| Day (Domestic) | $33,900 | |||
| Boarding (Domestic) | $61,400 | |||
| Boarding (International) | $69,700 | |||
Discounts
| Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Early payment | all students | 1% |
| Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 9 to 12 |
| Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
| Average aid package size | $0 |
| Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 25% |
| Total aid available | $0 |
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| Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 100 |
| Group 2 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 275 |
| Total enrolment | 375 |
| Average class size | 15 |
| % of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
| Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
| Five-day boarding program offered | N/A |
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | 9 - 12 | |
| SSAT | ||
| SSAT (out of province) | ||
| Entrance Exam(s) | ||
| Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry: No
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit: N/A
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
| Student Type | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average graduating class size | N/A |
| Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
| Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
| Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | N/A |
Lakefield College School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
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| Internships | N/A |
| Mentorship Program | |
| University counseling |
| Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|---|
| Felipe VI | 1986 | The King of Spain. Succeeded to the throne on 19 June 2014. |
| Paul Desmarais, Jr. | 1972 | Chairman and co-CEO of Power Corporation of Canada. Officer of the Order of Canada. Officer of the National Order of Quebec. |
| Emilio Azcárraga Jean | 1986 | Chairman and CEO of Televisa, the largest Latin-American media company in the world. |
| David Miller | 1976 | Mayor of Toronto |
| Matt Frewer | 1976 | Stand-up comedian, actor, singer, and voice artist. Best known for his roles in "Watchman" and "Orphan Black". |
| Jim Harris | 1979 | Leader of the Green Party of Canada |
| Gord Hunter | 1964 | Ottawa City councillor representing Knoxdale-Merivale Ward |
| Cody Ceci | 2010 | NHL hockey player for the Ottawa Senators |
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