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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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Teachers' Blogs

Reflexion 2019/2020

​Durante el año 2019-2020 la clase de español ha estado llena de retos y logros, los estudiantes conocieron nuevas culturas, jugaron con el vocabulario y se divirtieron aprendiendo un tercer idioma. En este año pudimos utilizar bastantes herramientas (libros, videos, entrevistas, ejercicios, juegos etc) que nos ayudaron a lograr un

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Teachers' Blogs

2019-2020 Une année scolaire pas comme les autres ​!

Suite au Covid19 qui a frappé subitement et brusquement provoquant un changement radical dans nos modes de vies et plus particulièrement dans la scolarité de nos élèves et dans notre façon d’enseigner, nous nous sommes vus prendre des mesures drastiques afin d’y faire face. En effet, pris par surprise, à

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Teachers' Blogs

Time to reflect

The end of the school year is an exciting time for everyone! My students are excited for summer holidays, they are excited about all their growth and learning throughout the year and excited about all the people in their lives that are proud of them for the fantastic work they

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Teachers' Blogs

Literacy Program – 2019-2020 Year End Reflection

​We Have Something to Smile About! The Simultaneous Multi-sensory Intensive Literacy Education Program (SMILE), formerly called the Systematic Literacy Teaching Program, is a program designed especially for struggling readers. Teachers work one on one with students using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators describes the Orton-Gillingham

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