Lakefield College School

Lakefield

Ontario

Canada

Overview

Lakefield College School provides an enriching co-educational day and boarding experience for 430 students from over 40 countries in Grades 9 through 12. At LCS, we believe young people learn and mature best when they are encouraged to embrace their individuality within a richly diverse and supportive community. With one of the largest waterfront campuses among Canadian boarding schools, our programs leverage the benefits of being outside every day, including a deepened connection with, and responsibility to, nature, increased personal well-being and better academic performance. We know that a personalized, balanced academic and co-curricular program, filled with challenging and authentic learning opportunities, helps students to discover their strengths and purpose—to become their best selves. Caring teachers, advisors, and coaches challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential, preparing them with the skills and characteristics necessary to lead fulfilling lives—caring individuals ready to contribute to their community in meaningful ways.

Academics

Summary: The immediate academic objective of students at Lakefield College School is university entrance. One hundred percent of last year's graduating class was accepted at university, and 80 percent was accepted by the university of their choice. University expectations of student achievement continue to rise. This is a product both of the increasing competition for university places and of the increasing breadth and complexity of knowledge which universities must impart to their students. In order to prepare students well for the challenges of university and a rapidly changing world, Lakefield's faculty engage students in academic activities which will enable them to develop disciplined habits of study, critical thinking skills, and a talent for co-operative problem-solving. In addition to an enriched academic environment, we place a premium on the outdoors, encouraging teachers and students to make use of our lake, water and fields, as well as our farm in the class work they plan. In order to ensure intellectual breadth, students at Lakefield are required to study a core curriculum which reflects the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Department Director Dean Van Doleweerd

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 14

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 50

Number of AP Courses Offered: 14

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center
Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Creative Writing
Literature
AP English Language
AP English Literature

History

European History
United States History
World History
Canadian History

Foreign Languages

French
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Social Justice

Humanities / Social Sciences

Anthropology
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Human Geography
World Issues
International Relations

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Health
Physics
Life Science
Computer Science

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Programming
Computer Science
Robotics

Music

Band
Choral Music
Composition
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Orchestra
Recording
Songwriting
Voice
Music Production

Performing / Visual Arts

Ceramics
Dance
Debate
Drama
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Woodworking
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Exchange Programs
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Entrepreneurship
Sailing
Physical Education
Public Speaking
Student Council
Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

Outdoor Education
International Exchanges
International Service Projects
Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
Round Square
Waterfront
Advanced Placement
AP Capstone Diploma

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 12

Average Students Per Dorm: 21

Number of Girls Dorms: 6

Number of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Full Kitchen

Other Dorm Amenities

Our 315-acre campus on Lake Katchewanooka boasts an outdoor skating rink, three playing fields, a track and four tennis courts, a high-performance fitness centre and dance/yoga studio, a state-of-the-art gymnasium with 35’ indoor climbing wall; outdoor high/low ropes course, Nordic ski trails; sailboats, windsurfers, kayaks and canoes - and 3800 feet of waterfront.

Student Life

Student life summary: Our 297 boarding students live in 12 residences, with an average of 25 students per residence. We believe that fewer students in a residence translates into a stronger sense of community; our boarding students develop strong bonds because of this family-like structure. Each residence has two staff (most with families) who live full-time in separate quarters within the residence, ensuring supervision and consistency in approach and communication.

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Sand Volleyball Court
Volleyball Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Dance Studio
Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Outdoor Track
Waterfront
Outdoor Climbing Wall
Cross Country Trails
Rowing Facility
Disc Golf
Ice Rink

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Chess Club
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Sailing Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club
Robotics
Film Club
Farming

Arts & Athletics

Summary: It’s amazing what you can achieve when you’re happy. The Lakefield College School boarding experience is truly like no other. From the moment you set foot on our campus, you’ll get it! For a majority of LCS students, the school is their home-away-from-home. Our program runs seven days a week, balancing academics, co-curricular arts and athletics, with recreation and social events. Structure is provided through the academic day, regular evening study hours, Saturday morning classes, and established boarding house routines ; but students have ample opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in a relaxed and fun-filled environment. Boarding life at LCS is built on trust. We encourage a strong sense of values in all our citizens, both students and staff, including sensitivity to others’ feelings, personal integrity and dignity. These values are supported through daily chapel, classroom conduct, and community relationships (for more read our School Life Guide).

Arts Department Director: Sarah Young

Athletics Department Director: Adam Ross

Notable Achievements: CISAA Nordic Ski Champions, Boys Jr. and Sr. Basketball Champions, Girls soccer Champions, Boys Volleyball Champions.

Arts

Ceramics
Dance
Debate
Drama
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Woodworking
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country Running
Curling
Dance
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Nordic Skiing
Nordic Ski Racing
Rugby
Sailing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Rowing

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Nordic Skiing
Nordic Ski Racing
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Sailing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Yoga
Fitness
Kickboxing
Skiing
Trail Running
Robotics

Graduates

Summary: Planning for university is an ongoing process at Lakefield College School, and we are proud of our record of 100% university placement. More important, we are delighted to help students find the perfect post-secondary plan for their needs and interests.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Queen's University: 56

Western University: 45

University of Toronto: 39

McGill University: 30

University of Ottawa: 21

Dalhousie University: 21

Notable Alumni

HRH Prince Andrew Duke of York

Class of 1978

Member of the British Royal Family

HM Felipe VI of Spain

Class of 1985

Member of the Spanish Royal Family King of Spain

Ted Byfield

Class of 1944

Western Canadian writer publisher

Emilio Azcárraga Jean

Class of 1987

CEO of Televisa the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world

Anna Gainey

Class of 1996

Liberal Party of Canada President (2014–present)

Ian Binnie

Class of 1957

Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Served from 1998 to 2011

David Miller

Class of 1977

Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010

Will Arnett

Class of 1988

Actor

Matt Frewer

Class of 1976

Actor

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 3,400

Current Endowment Amount: $30,927,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 295

Total Day: 121

Total Enrollment: 416

Boys: 187

Girls: 229

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $51,852

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $28,592

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: %

Average Awarded: $

School Finances