The Handbook of Canadian Boarding Schools
General non-fiction, Reference
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
Private schools have frequently provided innovative experimental and creative programunavailable to students in the public system The most successful have survived and expanded by offering an educational experience widely perceived to be not just as good as… that available in the public system but better In Canada private schools are enjoying an unprecedented popularity and while most are day-only over sixty sustain boarding programs as do two off-shore Canadian schools The Handbook of Canadian Boarding Schools presents information on the educational environment of each province then offers comparative information on each boarding school The information on each school includes basic data location history philosophy the campus boarding facilities health and safety administration and faculty student body and student conduct academic calendar and program information technology student activities and student conduct admission and costs The Handbook also supplies several appendices outlining important programs often available through boarding schools such as Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate For parents in Canada and abroad about to commit substantial sums to their children s education the Handbook of Canadian Boarding Schools is an essential tool to help them make the right decision It is also an indispensable resource for supporters of the public system looking for ideas that have worked elsewhere