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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
Attack! Catapults and Trebuchets
To conclude the Eras unit, the students were challenged in building their own catapults or trebuchets. With one weekend to research ideas, collect materials and build they were highly motivated. They came up with some awesome machines! Through such activity they learned how the end of the Medieval Era came
The Art Of Curling
The kindergarten class, along with the grade 1/2’s, had the awesome privledge to be part of an interactive experience with a paralympian this morning. We learned all about the sport of curling. It was such a great experience for the children to meet such inspirational individuals. Source:: Kinder Blog
What is a Map- Creating a Fantasy World
Students have been exploring maps and their features. Using fantasy mentor texts such as; ” Wings of Fire,” ” Narnia,” ” Eargon,” and ” How to Train Your Dragon,” students determined how the maps can create a new world and help the readers understand the story. Students then created their
Exploring Global Issues
As a final Civics assignment, and an example of a collaboration with Science, students engaged in a model UN roleplay where they each became delegates on the UN Environmental Assembly, a UN committee meeting to discuss global issues related to the environment. Each student researched the topic of pharmaceutical pollution,
Snow, Snow And More Snow!
The children at Acadecap have been enjoying all of the snow that we have received in our area.They decided to challenge themselves and build an igloo.Building an igloo teaches the children to explore their ideas, test them, evaluate them and problem solve. They also learned to cooperate with their peers
Welcome to the GLOBE Community!
GLOBE is an international science and education programme where students assist scientists from across the globe to understand, sustain, and improve the environment at local, regional, and global scales. GLOBE stands for ‘Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment.’ For our first project, ‘Mission SnowGLOBE,’ the OSSD students are