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Blast Off into Space & Tech: Why AcadeCamp & AcadeCoders are the Ultimate Summer Destinations This Year
As the school year winds down, parents everywhere face the same annual puzzle: how do you find a summer camp that keeps your child’s brain active without burning them out? You want them to learn, but you also want them to run around outside, make friends, and just enjoy being

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

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

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

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

AI in Education – Benefits and Challenges for Meaningful Learning Experiences
The future of education and student engagement must blend innovation with a deeply human approach. AI is transforming classrooms around the world, offering new ways to support student learning and expand the possibilities of personalized education. According to recent research, 80% of students aged 13 to 18 already use AI
AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs
Chess
During Math class this week, the activities in the math book were about chess. To get into the right mindset, we played chess in class. Playing the game helped the students remember the rules and ensure that they were still familiar with the game. Some of the activities in math
Public Speaking- Presentation Day
In all my classes, I emphasize the importance of public speaking and clear communication. Building this confidence at a young age, allows our students to become strong and effective communicators throughout their education career, but also outside of their school life. Source:: Mme Melissa’s English 2-3 Blog
Pack a Bag Emergency!
For the Refugee Unit, the Grade 7-8 students were asked to pretend they were told that they had to leave their home in an hour, and that they had to pack their backpacks. This is what they came up with. “This assignment really made me think about how sudden or
Picking our Presentation Style
After a long discussion, and much input from all members of the class, we decided that they way in which we present information is VERY important! Reflecting back on our unit, we looked at the importance supporting each member of the work force as well as the importance of clear
Environmental Board Games
This week, during our unit on sustainability, the students made a board game with its main focus being the environment. As a class, to show the students an example, we started by playing a board game about the environment. Afterwards, the students got into groups and created their own board
Building Shelters
This past week in Outdoor Education, the students built shelters. We went to a nearby park, and either in pairs or by themselves, the students were tasked with building a shelter only using things found in nature to . They used the trees, branches, leaves, and grass to create their