Upper Canada College’s new principal Samuel McKinney discusses goals to suit a modern world for the Toronto boys’ school
Proponents cite convenience, community and instant recognition of who belongs, while detractors cite cost and personal expression
Social media and official websites can convey a sense of a school, but parents should still ask probing questions
By teaching strong communication skills, educators steer students away from bullying and other pitfalls
The cost of tuition is only part of the price tag; be sure to get the whole picture
Service and cultural trips give students a deeper understanding of how other people live
Independent schools with alternative curriculums offer radically different classrooms at the early-childhood level
Going away to high school helps students mature, then deal with the sudden freedom forced upon them in university
Ridley College, a boarding and day school in St. Catharines, Ont., has introduced an orientation to help minimize the effects of homesickness
Expression and creativity enhance all fields of study, yet the role played by the arts in schools remains a source of debate
Schools look for students who want a challenge; parents look for schools that fit their values
Specialized schools customize learning experience with lots of movement, fidget toys, extra tutorials and mentoring
