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With a beautiful 50-acre campus that includes woodlands, orchards, sports fields, the Jubilee Garden, and historic architecture, Laureate College offers an enriched and idyllic learning environment for K-12 students. The school has a strong focus on STEAM and Gifted Arts programs, small class sizes, and individualized pathways. Teachers support students in developing skills, independence, and confidence. The school’s unique term system allows students to concentrate intensively on two subjects at a time, building mastery and effective time management. Boarding students enjoy structured routines, in addition to special activities, guided by dedicated house advisors within a safe and welcoming dormitory. The school’s 100% university acceptance rate reflects its commitment to student success. With rolling enrollment, March Break and summer camps, and art programs for all ages, Laureate College maintains a vibrant community. With an innovative mindset built on a long-standing foundation, Laureate College is a growing institution where students can discover and pursue their passions.

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(4.5) Parent, Bethany Davidson (2025) Gr. 10 (current) — Our daughter transitioned here mid-school year, taking classes in person and online. Getting us... The leadership has been fantastic for our family. Immediately, we were welcomed with open arms, and they have been incredibly adaptive to our family’s needs. This includes the owner of the school, through the administrators,... Our daughter has had 2 in-person and 2 online classes so far. The two in-person have been fantastic. The class sizes are small, the teachers are able to spend more time with each student if they need more support, and the info... As I mentioned in the section on teaching, I find some of the courses quite rigorous, which is what you would expect from a school like Laureate. However, because of the teachers, the students seem to be adequately supported i... There are SO many things for students to be involved in. I believe clubs after school are a requirement, so the school has bent over backwards to ensure there is a variety of things that all students can join. There are cookin... The school is quite small, and I know enrollment varies for on-campus students from term to term. There are kids from all over the world—and from right here in Waterdown. It makes for a diverse student body, which we appreci... Our daughter came to Laureate mid-year, and we are in the middle of transitioning to Canada full-time after having lived overseas for 10–15 years. So it has been a HUGE adjustment for all of us. That being said, with support... I think the school does a fantastic job of opening its doors for parents to be involved. We try to participate in as many events as we can, there have been Master Classes on art and AI, Mother’s Day concerts with student per... The question asks if the school is more of an island. In a way, yes. But it’s a beautiful island! The grounds are massive—lots of wooded areas and walking trails, many open grassy spaces, beautiful towering trees that p... The application process is straightforward and, we felt, very personalized. The school is small enough that you can work directly with the administration without feeling like a number in a massive queue. I believe that, at thi...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.6) Student, Areej Shahzad (2025) Gr. 11 (current) — Laureate College has provided an excellent platform for students to grow in both their academic... The school leaders are truly incredible and deeply valued by everyone in our community. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ms. DeBartolo—our guidance counsellor—several times, whether it was for program applications o... At Laureate College, all teachers are very supportive and dedicate a large amount of time to each student to ensure that they don't ever fall behind in their subjects, from answering whatever questions they have in class to he... The work given at Laureate College is thoughtfully designed to match the academic level expected at each grade. If there’s ever any confusion, the teachers are always there to support you, so you never feel like you're falli...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,7,10,

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Parent, Bethany Davidson (2025)

Gr. 10 (current) — Our daughter transitioned here mid-school year, taking classes in person and online. Getting us...

(4.6)

Student, Areej Shahzad (2025)

Gr. 11 (current) — Laureate College has provided an excellent platform for students to grow in both their academic...

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