(4.8)
My 2 children attended Stanstead College for 4 years. They loved the class sizes being small, t... I have always been satisfied with the way Stanstead College administration and direction addressed problems. In all the time that my children attended, there were not many problematic situations but every time, things have bee... Both my children were successful students and yet I feel that the teachers went out of their way to get to know them better and find ways to challenge them more.
When a difficulty came up in one class, the teacher arranged fo... One of my children had interest in administration and the other in sciences. Nonetheless, the academics at Stanstead College introduced them yo both fields, and then some. If I had a negative point to bring up, it would be car... The student body averages 285 students which makes this school like a big family. By the end of the first couple of months, the students almost know everybody. The cafeteria seating plan constantly changes so it forces you to ... Both my son who graduated in 2019 and my daughter who will graduate in 2022 just LOVE the school. I remember at the end of each summer, instead of being nervous to start a new schoolyear, they on the contrary were so anxious t... The campus itself has everything the students need. I believe some kids do not even go outside for walks. But there is a possibility to walk to a grocery store at less than a kilometer, depanneur and fast food restaurants so t... I remember from the very first discussions with the admission committee that it was smooth, easy, I felt that they understood our situation, whether it was to accommodate my son with his hockey transition or helping with the f... |
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(5)
Being a part of the Stanstead College community has been one of the best decisions we have take... Yes, SC is always are in frequent communication with parents, they answer our questions, listen to us, and are always very respectful, making our students like they are their own children, this is one of the parts that I like ... Yes, SC has very high-quality academics. The teachers are very professional and when my daughter has had some doubts, teachers are always there to support them. We like the connection that they make with the students, they are... Definitely, SC prepares our children for their life’s next steps. First of all, SC makes the students be very proud of who they are from, being proud of their identity, and SC respects that part and matches this as a part of... The school is not tiny but it is not huge. To us, it is the perfect size. The classes have around 10 students, more or less depending on the grade and subject, but we like that the size allows our children to learn together wh... Both our daughters have loved SC. As day students and as boarders, they always want to be at school. A normal schedule as an SC student looks similar to this; wake up, go to assembly, go to class, lunch break, class, sports, d... Stanstead is not a big city, but it is not a desert island. Coming from a big city it might seem like a big change, but it is nice to walk around the town and find out about interesting things. The lake, bowling, bike paths, o... The admissions team is very professional, they make many family meetings to get involved with all the members of the family. They show us every detail of the school, academics, sports, extracurriculars, campus, etc. They ask q... |
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(4.9)
I had a life changing experience at Stanstead College. The supportive community at Stanstead en... The strong sense of community at Stanstead College provides a foundation for students to build their leadership skills. For example, the Prefect program gives students the chance to be positive role models for the rest of the ... The teaching at Stanstead is excellent. With small class sizes, caring teachers, free tutoring, and helpful, hardworking classmates; there is nothing more a student could ask for. The teachers at Stanstead devote enormous amou... The academics at Stanstead are very strong. While at Stanstead, I had classmates who were equally passionate and hardworking which encouraged me to try harder and harder. In my case, I wanted to be a Theoretical Physicist so i... The student body at Stanstead is truly phenomenal. In the writing prompt, I am asked to describe a “typical student” at Stanstead but there truly is no such thing. The student body is extremely diverse, every student has s... Overall, students are very happy at Stanstead. The academics (especially in grade 11 and 12) can be very stressful but the fact that students are being active on the sports field, spending time with friends, and enjoying class... I grew up in Stanstead (which is somewhat uncommon for a Stanstead student) and from a Stansteader’s point of view, the school is held in high regard. The students frequently partake in community service events and once a ye... The admissions officers at Stanstead College are extremely helpful. In fact, if you are curious about the school, I suggest you contact them and get to know more about it. This website ourkids is useful for browsing hundreds o... The university counselling was excellent. Starting at grade 10, various university representatives came to present to us each week. This meant that by the time we were picking universities to apply to, we were informed on a ve... |
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(4.6)
Stanstead College built an important foundation for my undergraduate and graduate studies. Not ... Although I graduated decades ago, I am still in close touch with the current school administration. They are an incredibly dedicated and care deeply for their school, their colleagues and their students. Working at Stanstead a... My teachers held impressive credentials but more importantly, worked hard to effectively communicate with their students. They serve not only as teachers. They coach sports, run clubs, serve as advisors to students and supervi... The academic atmosphere at Stanstead College is one where academic success is viewed very positively by not only the teachers but by ones peers. Academic success is celebrated at a number of occasions throughout the year. Stud... Students attending Stanstead College have very personal experience due to the school’s size. With approximately 250 students, class sizes are small and every student takes part in all aspects of school life including academi... I learned how to balance life while attending Stanstead College. Having to balance academics with sports and club commitments enstilled my ability to prioritize my responsibilities later in life. Serving as a prefect in my gra... Stanstead College is located in a small town in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Quebec. The school is the major employer in the area and works hard to maintain a positive relationship with the town. This is a great strength... The best advice in the admissions process is to be yourself. Don’t hesitate to let the school know what are your passions beyond the classroom. The admissions staff are very friendly and work hard to ensure applicants feel c... Dedicated university counsellors are well versed in applications to Canadian, American and British universities. The counsellors work with students as early as grade 9 or 10 ensuring students have given their post-secondary de... |
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(4.4)
Unlike many other people, I look back at my time in high school with great fondness. As a quiet... Leadership during my time at Stanstead was strong, and engaging. The community that was fostered there allowed for students to build relationships with the faculty that extended beyond the classroom, fostering confidence and t... Teachers were very involved in the academic success and well-being of their students. Small class sizes allowed for greater attention to individual students, and I can't think of one of my teachers who would not have been wil... Stanstead is a prep school. To put it bluntly, if University is not the plan Stanstead is probably not the correct educational choice. It also does not have the courses, or facilities, available for someone interested in learn... The student body is definitely small. When I attended we averaged around 200 students, though I believe that has increased. Personally, I feel that this small size is beneficial in the sense of community it allows.
Once yo... I very much enjoyed my time at Stanstead. After I became a prefect and began spending more time on campus outside of my standing commitments, I found myself wishing that I had begin spending additional free time there much ear... Stanstead is a very small town on the Quebec-Vermont border. While students do venture off school property their options are pretty limited to the ice cream shop, convenience store, grocery store etc.
That being said, the ca... I would definitely suggest taking a tour if it's an option for you. The campus has a lot of character that you can only appreciate by being there, not to mention that having a place be familiar to you gives you such a head sta... At the time I felt the University Counseling program was good. I felt very supported through my SAT's, and University selection process. I felt that I was able to have some very frank discussions about my placement chances, an... |
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