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Friendships in Small Canadian Schools: The Benefits of Multi-Age Classrooms

Why Small Schools Support Strong Friendships in Canada One of the most common questions Canadian families ask about small schools is whether children will have enough opportunities to form strong friendships.  Research confirms that children’s social development does not depend on large class sizes or numbers of peers. Instead, friendships

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Why Learning to Learn Builds the Strongest Students

Many children are curious natural problem-solvers who ask thoughtful questions and enjoy learning. But simply meeting academic expectations does not always mean students are developing the thinking habits that sustain learning over time. Planning, reflecting, making connections, and adapting when challenges become more complex are part of learning how to

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Advantages of Learning Multiple Languages at AcadeCap: A Global Benefit for Every Student

At École internationale Acadecap International School, there are many lifelong advantages of learning multiple languages. For over 20 years, we’ve helped students, including those with dyslexia and other learning differences, develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills in French, English, and Spanish. As the only Canadian school in the LabelFrancÉducation

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Teaching Excellence at AcadeCap: A Blend of Expertise, International Standards, and Lifelong Learning

At AcadeCap International School, we believe that exceptional academics and education begins with exceptional educators. While Ontario private schools are not required to employ teachers certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) or individuals with teaching degrees, we take a different approach, one that exceeds the minimum requirements and

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AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs

Teachers' Blogs

Biodiversity

​In their first unit, the Biology 11 students will be learning about the diversity of living things. During their first biodiversity lab, students refreshed their knowledge about the parts and function of a stereo microscope. They then practiced using the microscope to observe features of various biological organisms. We discussed

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Teachers' Blogs

New School Year!- All about Learning

We are all so excited to be back in person for the new school year! A great way to start off the year is to explore what it means to be an active learner, and exploring our personal learning styles. We are excited about the novel we will be reading

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Teachers' Blogs

Unité : d’explorer les histoires des Premières Nations et des Inuits au Canada ainsi que celles des Métis

En classe de PSSP, les apprenants continuent d’explorer les histoires des Premières Nations et des Inuits au Canada ainsi que celles des Métis depuis leurs débuts, jusqu’à nos jours. L’apprenant va étudier les évolutions sociales, culturelles, économiques, politiques et juridiques qui ont une incidence sur la vie des Premières Nations,

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Teachers' Blogs

Vote étudiant

Acadecap a inscrit l’école au projet ‘Le vote étudiant’.Ce programme d’apprentissage pratique offre aux élèves l’occasion de vivre l’expérience du processus électoral et de voter pour le candidat officiel de leur choix. En classe de PSSP, cela a aussi donné lieu à des discussions, des debats et une analyse des

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Teachers' Blogs

September 01st, 2021

​This week the educational team is busy preparing for the back to school by participating in meetings and workshops.#backtoschool #toddle #acadecapinternationalschool #ottawa #lycee #IBPYP #universityadmission #21stcenturyskills #ibworldschool #ossd Source:: PSSP & OSSD

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