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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 Virtual Career Fair

​The AcadeCap Virtual Career Fair took place during the week of February 22nd to 26th. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we couldn’t have our regular on-site career fair and so parents, teachers, and community members composed pre-recorded videos for our students, based on questions that students had about careers of interest

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Technical Writing in Grade 12 Writer’s Craft

On March 2, 2020, during our Writer’s Craft course, we had the opportunity to learn from Claire Stott, a technical writer in the engineering department at NAV Canada. Throughout the informative session, she taught us about the meticulous process that is writing. Organization, precision, and clarity all need to work

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Teachers' Blogs

la Bataille de Passchendaele

Les 9/10 année étudient la Grande Guerre en cours d’Histoire. Ils ont récemment réalisé des présentations sur la Bataille de Passchendaele.Retour sur cet événement : Le 26 octobre 1917, l’offensive canadienne commence. La réussite de la bataille amère de Passchendaele tient à l’héroïsme des hommes qui sont parvenus à franchir

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2021 Virtual Science Fair

Last week was the annual Acadecap Science Fair. This year, the Science fair was held virtually.Students, teachers and parents appreciate the great work done by our judges :– GARRY M. LINDBERG:Project Manager of the CANADARM (Space Shuttle Attached Remote Manipulator System) (1974), Director of the National Aeronautical Establishment (Division of

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SMILE Highlights from Term 2

​SMILE students learn through multisensory activities. For example, students use the magnetic tile board to segment words, practice strategies to help with pronunciation and spelling, and work on interactive jamboard activities. Here are some pictures from term 2 student work.Mme Christine (AIT) Photo 1: Matching words to pictures; constructing sentences

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OSIC Challenge

This year, as part of the Metabolic Processes Unit, the Biology 12 students completed the 2020- 2021 Ottawa University Science and Innovation Challenge. Their job was to write a research proposal tackling a question related to aging and health span optimization. Our students chose to look at Diabetes mellitus Type

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