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Dwight International School, Vancouver Island:
Dwight International School is a private international university preparatory school offering both boarding and day high school programs. We offer Grades 7 through 12 and ESL support. Dwight is a fully-accredited High School, and our courses are approved by the B.C. Ministry of Education. Students who choose Dwight International do so because we offer a holistic education, based on the IB curriculum, aimed at developing future leaders, entrepreneurs and responsible citizens. Dwight is located on Vancouver Island BC, on the West Coast of Canada, on a 23 acre campus on the shores of Shawnigan Lake - 30 minutes north of Victoria.

Why Choose Dwight International?

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- Accredited & Approved Courses:
Dwight is a fully-accredited High School and our courses are approved by the B.C. Ministry of Education. We follow a holistic philosophy and believe in educating the entire person.

- Academically Rigorous Curriculum:
The benefit of the Dwight curriculum is the way that we actively combine challenging experiences with academic rigor and creative opportunity in the personal education of every student.

- Well-Balanced Holistic Education:
Our educational philosophy is that an active, challenging curriculum provides students with the opportunity to develop all their intelligences (Analytical, Practical, Creative and Emotional) and these then strengthen each other, leading to well-balanced, perceptive individuals who have the confidence to take action to improve the lives of others. We believe that every student has a spark of genius and our goal is to nurture that potential.

Day & Boarding Programs for Canadian & International High School Students:

- Holistic education based on the IB curriculum
- Class sizes of 10-12 students
- Emphasis on leadership
- Dwight School Exchange Programs
- Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Music
- Business & Management, Design Technology
- French, Spanish and Mandarin
- Fencing and golf
- Water-front activity center

Extra-curricular Activities:
We believe in providing our students with a healthy balance of educational and physical activities. Many parts of our educational and physical education programs are unique to our school because of the extraordinary teaching opportunities that our facilities offer our students.

Our instructors guide our students in to the information age with the help of our powerful computer lab, a professional network administrator to care for our students' laptops, and a campus-wide wireless network for free-ranging internet access - available everywhere from the student dormitory to the gymnasium.

Location & Facilities:

Dwight International School is proud of our modern teaching and recreational facilities. By providing our staff and students with the right learning environment, we allow our beautiful surroundings, heritage buildings, and high technology infrastructure to catalyze an excitement for learning in our students. Dwight is situated on a secure & safe campus.

Your child will be able to enjoy facilities such as a full-sized gym on campus, dormitories that are just 200 feet from the shore of Shawnigan Lake, a campus-wide wireless internet service, and a cafeteria crewed by professional, courteous staff.

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Address: 2371 East Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Vancouver Island, BC , Canada
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Newbridge Academy, Nova Scotia
Courses / Programs
Newbridge Academy (NBA) is a co-educational independent school committed to providing interactive, engaging and innovative academic and athletic programs to students in Junior Primary (Age 4) through High School. Located in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Newbridge Academy is leading the way in creatively delivering enhanced curriculum, through passionate, Nova Scotia-licenced teachers. Small class-sizes, a safe learning environment and daily physical activity makes Newbridge Academy an easy choice for families looking to take control of their child's education.

Housed in a state-of-the-art sport and academic facility, NBA uses an innovative approach to deliver grade school curriculum that integrates sports and fitness with the educational programming. We are dedicated to preparing highly motivated students through a comprehensive, customized educational program, which emphasizes both academics and athletics.

Under the guidance of an exemplary faculty of educators, we provide students with opportunities to achieve their full potential through programs that engage, stimulate and nurture. Under the guidance of all our staff, students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential through programming that engages, challenges and nurtures the ‘whole’ child.
NBA is a leader in integrating academics & sports / fitness:

- Boarding School:
We deliver a grade school curriculum that integrates sports & fitness with the educational programming

- Head-start Elementary (Primary to Grade 2)
- Junior Elementary Grades 3 & 4
- Senior Elementary Grades 5 & 6
- Junior High Grades 7-9

Integrated Academic and Athletic Programs:
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We also offer hockey programs & camps during the school year & summer.
A+ Academy
Courses / Programs
A+ World Academy is a non-profit high school that sails around the world on the Norwegian sail Ship ’Sørlandet'. Students read international curriculum (Advanced Placement courses) on board, meet different cultures around the world and live in a challenging maritime environment that fosters independence, communication, teamwork and leadership.

We pride ourselves on close support of the students through a 7:1 teacher-student ratio, class sizes from 1-18 and support around the clock. We emphasise cultural understanding through encounters with people from around the world, and challenge our students daily to become the best versions of themselves.

Our program is demanding, and not for everyone. Not only are you a student at the school, but you take part in sailing a fully-rigged Tall Ship. You will be given challenging chores, but also have experiences that you will benefit from later in life. As part of a crew that needs to work together for a year, you will learn not only about sailing and seamanship, but also about cooperation, leadership and teamwork.

If you want to learn more about this challenging academic program, We’d love to meet you and talk more about the program.
Worldwide Nautical Boarding School Program for 11th & 12th Grade Students:

Core Programmes:
- English Literature and Composition
- Chinese Language & Culture or Spanish
- Art, Communication & Technology
- Physical Education

Elective Programmes:
- Science
- Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- World History, Macroeconomics, Human Geography,
- Comparative Government & Politics

Signature Programme:
- The A+ Research Essay
- The A+ Learning Workshop
- The A+ Guest Lecturer Series
- The A+ Field Studies
Canadian Independent College
Courses / Programs
Canadian Independent College (CIC) is a co-educational, university-preparatory college and boarding school in Ontario, Canada, providing a caring and inclusive learning environment for students in Grades 9-12. CIC represents excellence in preparing students for entrance into Universities and Colleges throughout the world. We emphasize the development of each student to his or her potential in terms of intellectual, ethical, physical, and social qualities.

Our well-qualified staff and administration are committed to academic excellence. In addition, students are assisted to balance academic, extracurricular and social pursuits within a disciplined and nurturing environment. Our vision is that each student will succeed in global multi-dimensional, multicultural competition at universities and colleges around the world.

Canadian Independent College is located in the Waterloo region, just five minutes drive to the University of Waterloo and Sir Wilfred Laurier University. The College is also located near the University of Guelph, Universities in Toronto, McMaster University, the University of Western Ontario and many more. The closest cities are Kitchener and Waterloo and Pearson International Airport is an hour's drive to the school.
Co-educational Secondary School Boarding Programs:

- High School (Grades 9 -12)
- Pre-University (English & French Programs)
- University Transfer Programs
- Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
- Summer Camps (under 17 years of age)
- Winter Camps
- Exchange Student program
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- French Bilingual Classes
Trinity College School
Courses / Programs
Trinity College School is a co-educational, independent boarding/day school located on 100 acres of rolling countryside in picturesque Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, one hour’s drive east of Toronto. Our Senior School, Grades 9-12, includes approximately 450 students, approximately 60% of whom are boarders. Our Junior School includes nearly 100 day students from Grade 5 to Grade 8.

Established in 1865, TCS is one of Canada's oldest and most respected educational institutions. The School places a balanced emphasis on academics, service learning, athletics and the arts – as both a long-held TCS tradition and a rethought, reinvigorated approach to 21st century education.

Our mission: Develop habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service. This is our shared purpose and it informs our daily actions both in and out of the classroom.

Our collective vision is for Trinity College School to be internationally regarded for excellence in developing leaders of character, purpose and vision due to the strength of its people, programme and place.
Co-educational Boarding & Day Programs for Students in Grades 5-12:

Day Programs:
- Junior and Senior School (Grades 5-12)

Boarding Programs:
- Senior School (Grades 9-12)
Ridley College
Courses / Programs
Established in 1889, Ridley College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school nestled in the heart of historic St. Catharines, Ontario. The student body of nearly 600 is 2/3 Canadian with some 30 other countries from all round the world making up the rest. Ridley College runs from JK (Junior Kindergarten) through Grade 12 with the option to pursue a PG (Post Graduate) year, and offers boarding for students beginning in Grade 5.

With a reputation for excellence, Ridley turns out some of the brightest and most technologically aware students in the world. Ridley also has one of the finest sports programs in Canada, year after year garnering CISSA Championships and OFSAA titles. For the artiscally inclined, our facilities are expansive. From the Music department to the Mandeville Theater, students may partake in whichever area suits their strengths.
Co-ed Day & Boarding Programs for Canadian & International Students:

- Day Programs (JK-12th Grade)
- Boarding Programs (Grades 5-12)
- Post Graduate Year Option

Curriculum Subjects include:
- Visual Art & Technology, English, Geography, Science, History & Social Studies, Math, Health & Phys-Ed, Business & Computer, Dramatic Arts, Guidance, Languages, Music...
Rothesay Netherwood School, New Brunswick
Courses / Programs
Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) is a co-educational, independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for Canadian and international students in Grades 6-12. Our campus is located in Rothesay, New Brunswick, just 10 minutes from the Port City of Saint John on the east coast of Canada. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, RNS provides arts, athletic, leadership, and community service programs, integrating technology, Outward Bound adventures, and Round Square exchanges.

With highly qualified and dedicated teachers, RNS challenges students to be active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who develop a greater appreciation for the world around them and the determination to make a difference. Our faculty works diligently to help students understand their potential and to prepare them to become leaders in their chosen fields. Our graduates attend the finest universities in the country and beyond.

RNS encourages students to strive for excellence, to demonstrate respect, and to develop both an enduring sense of responsible citizenship and an understanding of their place in the global community.
Day & Boarding Programs for Boys & Girls in Grades 6-12:

- Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
- Senior School (Grades 9 - 12)
- International Baccalaurea (IB) Diploma Program (Grades 11 - 12)