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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
MacLachlan College – Upper School Campus

Grades Gr. 7 TO Gr. 12 — Oakville, ON (MAP)
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MacLachlan College – Upper School Campus:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
REPORT CONTENTS:

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  • Grades
    Gr. 7 — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    15 — 18 students
  • Tuition
    $28,671 to 36,608/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AP, OIS, RoundSquare
  • Enrolment
    250 day students
  • Curriculum
    Progressive
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 2794 South Sheridan Way, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 7T4 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

MacLachlan College offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, door-to-door pickup.

The regions MacLachlan College offers busing from are:

  • Oakville
  • Mississauga
  • Burlington

Our Perspective

How we see MacLachlan College – Upper School Campus

School's Perspective

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How MacLachlan College – Upper School Campus sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"Expanding our facilities for the 2024–25 school year, MacLachlan College's Upper School Campus is tailored to Grade 7–12 co-ed students. Our modern campus reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. With a 100% university acceptance rate, students thrive in a stimulating environment that integrates leadership, character education, and Advanced Placement courses. Students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for future success."

  • Advanced Placement
  • Leadership Development
  • Round Square
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Academic Competitions
  • Field Trips and Outdoor Learning
  • International Travel
  • Community Service

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"MacLachlan's academic program offers a transitional approach of two globally recognized programs beginning with the International Baccaulaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for students in Pre-Kindergarten to Gr.6 and Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 academic program offering Advanced Placement preparation/enrichment. The overarching goal from Pre-K to Gr. 12 is to develop essential real-world skills, support academic excellence, foster a growth mindset, and cultivate transdisciplinary abilities."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Families choose MAC because of our highly respected academic programs and co-educational learning environment. What families quickly appreciate is MacLachlan’s high level of communication between home and school and how our smaller school size allows for their child(ren) to immerse themselves in their learning. Smaller classes afford teachers the opportunity to foster and influence tremendous growth in our students, and we feel privileged to guide them through their learning journey."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"MacLachlan is an incredibly tight-knit community. It quickly becomes obvious to prospective families that staff have an impressive connection to students, knowing virtually all them by name. Our leadership team is highly engaged with the everyday routines within the school community and are immersed throughout the school year. This level of engagement lends itself to MacLachlan’s commitment to facilitate programs that have a whole child development approach with a focus on student wellness."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"MacLachlan is committed to creating successful and innovative approaches to learning by promoting and developing skills that transcend the classroom environment. MacLachlan is a small but mighty school. Our students score top achievements in cross-collegial local, national and international competitions in the areas of math, debate and public speaking. These opportunities provide enriching experiences for students outside the classroom where they can further explore their passions."

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School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Michael Piening, Head of School
B.Sc.,(Hons.),B.Ed.,M.A.,OCT, Prin.Cert.

MacLachlan College lives its mission statement by cultivating intellectual curiosity in its students and inspiring them to be active contributors to our ever changing world. Our small class sizes, averaging 15 in the lower school and 18 in upper school, ensure that every student is known on a personal level. This is a key feature of our school. MacLachlan College is committed to providing a superior, world class education.

Accredited as an IB World School, MacLachlan offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, making us the only private school in Oakville with this prestigious designation. The IB PYP programme is an internationally recognized curriculum designed for students from pre-school to grade 6. The IB is one of the world’s most highly esteemed education programs. In an increasingly globalized world, the IB challenges students to think critically, research deeply and develop internationally minded perspectives on a broad range of issues. Students become lifelong learners and conscientious critical thinkers.

In grades 7 to 12 we offer a rigourous academic program with an option to work toward Advanced Placement courses of study. We believe in the traditional approach to education. However, true to our motto "Where tradition and vision meet", our methodology and approach to the use of communication technology is progressive. Our teachers and students engage in dynamic and interactive educational opportunities. Our approach leads to inquiry based learning and the development of higher order critical thinking skills. At MacLachlan College we believe in the personal touch. We take the time to listen. I would like to hear about your child and I invite you to call for a visit.

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