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Maple Leaf World School – KPU (MLWS-KPU) is located on the Richmond campus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The school’s learning environment offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in English and in a Canadian educational environment. Students complete the BC graduation program curriculum preparing them for further studies at KPU and in universities around the world. Maple Leaf schools in British Columbia are accredited as Independent Schools by the BC Ministry of Education. While focusing on academic achievement and studies in English, our students also have the option to enroll in Mandarin language and Chinese social studies courses giving them an academic advantage in their post-secondary applications. Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a Canadian polytechnic university that integrates teaching, research and innovations in preparing students for fulfilling careers. Established in 1981, KPU offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 120 programs. The Richmond campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and very ethnically diverse community on a 10-acre urban site. The campus has classrooms, state-of-the-art graphic design computer labs, interior design work studios and fully equipped science labs. The campus also includes a cafeteria, student lounge areas, indoor and outdoor courtyard spaces, a library and learning centre.

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and the Stó:lō First Nation. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land. Meadowridge is an independent, coeducational International Baccalaureate (IB) school teaching students from Junior Kindergarten (pre-k) to Grade 12, located in British Columbia near Vancouver.

Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School (ECS) is small in size and big in ideas. An innovative girls’ school founded in 1909 by two trailblazers, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset through Kindergarten to Grade 11 education, nurturing the individuality of each student while preparing her to change the world in her own way. Our signature Entrepreneurial Platform (EP) brings learning to life which offers your daughter space to exercise her curiosity, and develop her critical thinking right at the start of her educational journey.

The International School of Vancouver - is a gender inclusive, secular IB World School. As an independent day school with a reputation for academic excellence and for providing a broad, holistic education, we offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a spectacular West Vancouver setting.

Pearson College UWC is part of the United World College network. Pearson offers a global education with an IB-based academic program and strong experiential education components. Admission to Pearson is either through a direct entry Global Selections Program or more commonly through alumni volunteer driven UWC National Committees operating 160 countries. Pearson seeks to welcome a deliberately diverse student community by actively seeking a representation of students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including a diversity of socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Phoenix Magnet Academy strives to provide an excellent academic education through academic study and experiential education. It is the belief of the academy that the function of a high school is not only to prepare students for post-secondary studies but also to develop the whole child, academically, physically and socially, in other words, the mind, body and soul. To this end, the academy will provide students with programs of study that foster academic excellence in an experiential environment that will enhance their personal skills and competencies.

Pickering College (PC) is one of the oldest schools in Canada, with over 180 years of history. Our beautiful campus features 3 gyms, 3 fields, track, fitness centre, and hockey rink, in a quiet, safe, family neighbourhood with 24/7 supervision. Our rigorous academics prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide, with a 100% acceptance rate. We offer advanced STEM and Outdoor Education programs, and our nearby Blue & Silver Farm integrates nature into our leadership-focused curriculum. PC is Quaker-founded, and our students leave the world better than they found it. PC students are supported, challenged, and engaged, equipping them to become future leaders and innovators.

Established in 1921, Queen Margaret's School is located on 27 country-like acres on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Queen Margaret's School's university-preparatory program inspires students to achieve in a structured and safe learning environment. Our teaching approach focuses on the pillars of academic rigor and personal excellence, gender equality and fairness, and building character and service.

Regent is a warm and friendly school that is made up of an excellent staff, a great student body, and wonderful, supportive parents. We value all of these as our greatest resource. All of our staff, from office administrators to teachers to kitchen staff, want the very best for our students and care a great deal about seeing each of them succeed. At Regent, we have capitalized on being a medium-sized school, and are therefore able to offer our students more opportunities to be involved in a wider variety of activities than a larger school might be able to. Our students are known by name, even by many of the kitchen and maintenance staff members, and they are treated as individuals, not simply as part of a group.

At Ridley, “World Prep” means an education that blends classical roots with a forward-looking approach — preparing students for success at the most selective universities worldwide. Our rigorous academic programme includes both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, ensuring every student is equipped for global opportunities. Learning at Ridley goes far beyond the classroom. Students immerse themselves in a vibrant co-curricular life that spans the arts, athletics, leadership and — true to our motto, Terar Dum Prosim (“May I be consumed in service”) — meaningful service. With more than 75 clubs and activities, there’s something for every interest: from cadets and debate to robotics, film, blockchain technology, ski club and Model UN. Leadership opportunities abound, whether through clubs, House life or as School Prefects. Our historic campus, just 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport and minutes from Niagara Falls, is home to Ontario’s largest boarding programme — and the third largest in Canada — with 370 boarders representing over 60 countries. Spanning 90 acres, Ridley offers state-of-the-art performance and studio spaces, a newly renovated athletic complex, ten boarding houses, expansive playing fields, modern science labs, two theatres and classrooms equipped with the latest technology. We invite you to experience Ridley for yourself. Lace up your skates and glide across our NHL-sized ice surface. Take the spotlight in our theatre and experience the magic of performance. Programme a robot and watch it come to life in our Robotics Lab. Join a Biology class and extract DNA from a strawberry. Attend a House meeting and meet future friends from around the world. Plan your future with our postsecondary placement experts. Take a tour and imagine your future at Ridley.

Located in Ontario’s Niagara Region, Robert Land Academy is Canada’s only private military style boarding school for boys in grades 5 through 12. Founded in 1978, Robert Land Academy has developed a strong reputation as an ideal choice for boys who may be exhibiting difficulties with motivation and self-discipline. Some have experienced difficulties related to attitude, concentration, focus, respect, or have been diagnosed as, or show characteristics of, Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) or other Learning Disabilities (LD). Despite displaying signs of high potential, these students are often falling behind academically, behaviorally and socially. Regardless of individual circumstances, the military model provides the structure and discipline necessary for these boys to recognize academic success, and encourages them such that they can build self-confidence, have respect for themselves and others, and realize their true potential. Within the first semester of enrolment, 95% of new students experience a dramatic improvement in their academic performance, and 100% of Robert Land Academy’s graduates who apply to university or college are accepted into their program of choice.

Rosseau Lake College, established in 1967 and located in Rosseau, Ontario, is a Canadian coed boarding and day school for students from Grades 7 to 12.

RNS is an independent, boarding and day school for grades 6-12. With highly qualified and dedicated teachers, we challenge students to be active, compassionate, lifelong learners who develop a greater appreciation for the world around them. Founded in 1877, Rothesay Netherwood School continues the tradition of academic excellence in a contemporary laptop environment. This university preparatory school has the faculty and facilities required for enriched academic programs( International Baccalaureate Programme), extensive athletic, music and artistic options and a partnership with Outward Bound Canada. Situated on 200 acres, this beautiful, coeducational, boarding and day school provides an intellectually challenging environment and opportunities for the development of character, creativity and courage.

At RSGC, we strive to make certain that every student is “Known and Loved”. Everyone is encouraged to reach his full potential, not only in the classroom, but also on the sports fields, on stage and in the community. As an independent university preparatory school offering Grades 3-12, we deliver a challenging curriculum by implementing the best practices for boys. We take pride in promoting a balanced program through which we celebrate the varied achievements of our students.

We are different for many reasons. We offer co-ed education in our Elementary School and single-gender education in our Senior School — the only school east of Montreal to do so. We are a Catholic school, and one that welcomes all faiths. We are proudly independent, with CAIS accreditation that provides a guarantee of excellence in education, leadership, management, and governance. And, we are small enough to retain our familial feel yet large enough to support a robust roster of course offerings, activities, and experiences.

Selwyn House School is a CEGEP/university preparatory school that enables boys to be respectful, resilient and hard-working young men who pursue fulfilled, balanced, and purposeful lives anchored by Selwyn Veritas through a compassionate and supportive environment guided by passionate teachers, and academic and program excellence grounded in both English and French language and culture.

Shawnigan Lake School is a world-class, co-ed boarding school located on Vancouver Island. Our 300 acre campus provides a safe, clean, rural environment. We are known for our caring atmosphere, truly a "home away from home," with traditions like shared meals in the magnificent dining hall and a supportive House(residence) program. We offer a rigorous, supportive academic program, nationally recognized sports, outstanding fine arts, and programs fostering leadership, environmental action and public service.

Established in 2000, Southpointe is an independent university preparatory school for Grades K-12 that is characterized by passionate teaching, open-mindedness and a warm community atmosphere. In the classroom, our teachers provide the inspiration and support that enable students to learn, lead and succeed. Southpointe is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. We offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

St. Andrew’s College (SAC) is an independent, all-boys preparatory school for grades 6-12. Located 40 minutes north of Toronto in the town of Aurora, our 110-acre campus is home to a mix of 570 residential and day students. SAC offers a rigorous academic curriculum with multiple Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and a rich, activity-based educational environment. A wireless tablet program adds to the learning experience, incorporating the latest technology into the classroom. We welcome boys from around the world with strong academic backgrounds who also want to become active members of our community. As set out in our mission statement, SAC’s academic program is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities designed to develop 'the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.’ All boys participate in our extensive athletic program (56 teams across 22 sports) and the 105-year-old Cadet Corps. Many of our students also choose to participate in SAC’s internationally acclaimed arts, drama and music programs, and are active in photography, SAC TV, community outreach and more. A St. Andrew’s education is like no other. Graduates gain entry to top universities in Canada, the U.S. and abroad, and are renowned for their strong values, dedication to community, lasting achievements and lifelong friendships.

At St. Clement's School we hope to share with our students, parents, faculty and friends in the community all that we can about school. Our mission is to develop outstanding women who are intellectually curious, courageous, and compassionate. Our values are excellence, respect, community, creativity, spirituality, and integrity.