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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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Children reading together while learning multiple languages at Acadecap
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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

Welcome to Our Classroom

Hello Grade 2/3 Families! I am so excited to get the year started together! Here is a quick video tour of our learning space this year. Students have assigned desks, and each desk is fitted with a shield. Students will store personal belongings in a black bin, along with their

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Teachers' Blogs

Career Programme: Year-in-Review

Our Career Programme spans all grade levels and is packed full of activities to help students learn about and practice the essential skills needed for success in a 21st Century career.​ ​This year, students used the myBlueprint All about Me and Education Planner web-based tools to explore occupations and career

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Teachers' Blogs

Art class reflection 2019-2020

​This year has been amazing with so many activities to discover and learn. Students were able to improve and develop their creativity and imagination. During this year, the students experienced different opportunities to communicate distinctive forms of meaning, develop their technical skills, take creative risks, solve problems, and visualize consciences.

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English Class Musings

​Well, what a year we’ve had! Our students proved themselves to be resilient, dedicated, and creative. When we went online, we took a little break to do wellness checks, taking advantage of all the online content, viewing and discussing, orally and in writing: videos of people singing from their balconies,

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Reflection 2019-2020 for PSPE

​​During this year, students had the opportunity to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, developing positive interpersonal skills and attitudes. They practiced fair play and respect for others through a wide variety of daily physical activities, such as dance, games, sports, fitness,  and individual recreational activities. They became increasingly responsible for their

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