Nov 27, 2017 | The Education Oakville 411
Family trusts have been used for generations to hold wealth and property for children and grandchildren. A lesser-known benefit of family trusts: they can also be used to finance your children’s education in a tax-efficient manner. Bill Steele, a 44-year-old...
Jul 24, 2017 | The Education Oakville 411
Kindergarten and early elementary teachers recommend children have a set of readiness skills to make the transition from home to school as smooth as possible. Here are 11 you can work on this summer: 1 | Practice tying shoes If you send your child to school wearing...
Oct 26, 2016 | The Education Oakville 411
Small class sizes, individual attention and tight-knit school communities all contribute to excellent communication at independent schools. Beyond the personal interaction that teachers and administrators have with parents, it is also the student’s communication...
Oct 12, 2016 | The Education Oakville 411
Although each OIS member school has a distinct educational approach and mission, all the schools provide parents with consistent programs, philosophies and locations and are an excellent choice for those looking beyond publically-funded school options. This includes...
Oct 7, 2016 | The Education Oakville 411
Oakville Independent Schools view extracurricular activities as an integral part of each school’s offerings. Solid academics, a variety of athletic programs, a focus on the arts and other clubs are considered essential to the way an independent school works....
Oct 2, 2016 | The Education Oakville 411
Recognized as one of Canada’s most desirable communities to live and raise a family, the Town of Oakville is a vibrant community with an exceptional quality of life and dynamic business centre. This beautiful setting is also home to 11 highly acclaimed private...