Imagine an educational system where parents have the choice to enrol their child in a school that best suits their child’s interests and needs. A system that is responsive and offers individualized programs, where teachers and administrators have the freedom and flexibility to implement learning strategies in innovative and effective ways. A system where schools have the authority to hire teachers that are best suited to meet the needs of their students.
Such a forward-thinking 21st-Century approach to education exists today right here in Oakville and can be found within the vibrant community of our town’s 11 independent schools.
The Oakville Independent Schools (OIS) offer families stable, dependable and progressive choices for their child’s education. In our current changing and challenging education environment, Oakville’s independent schools offer innovative and engaging programs for a new generation of learners.
Oakville is home to one of the largest number of independent private schools in Canada, providing a wide-variety of choice for families. OIS members include elementary, secondary, Montessori, IB World, traditional, religious-based, boarding, single gender, and co-educational. All OIS members share a common commitment: to provide educational excellence in safe, supportive learning environments that emphasize the development of life-long values.
Independent schools offer enriched programs in the arts, music, athletics and languages that compliment a solid academic foundation. Many offer smaller classroom settings where enthusiastic and highly-engaged teachers offer a student-centred focus on each child’s educational needs. They work with families, offering strategies and approaches that provide a wide-range of options for students to achieve academic success. Finally, independent schools have the ability and freedom to implement learning approaches that ensure each student’s needs are defined and individual talents are both recognized and cultivated.
The Education Oakville website provides important and useful information outlining the highlights and benefits of a private school education. It also contains profiles on each OIS school with direct links to individual school websites, practical information about how to choose a school, the admissions process, open house dates, and other pertinent resources.
Now is the time to consider an independent school. Begin by contacting the admissions office at the school of your choice to book an appointment for a tour or visit during an scheduled open house. It’s an informative way to get a feel for the school, meet administrators, teachers, and see students thriving in these exceptional learning environments. A great school is waiting for you!
