Lakefield College School

Welcome to Lakefield College School (LCS), Canada's independent boarding and day school like no other.

We exist to challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential in mind, body and spirit. We believe that our small, caring community and approach to educating teenagers is like no other; that young people learn and mature best when their individuality is respected and they feel happy and safe. We believe that our personalized program and beautiful natural campus provide the optimal environment for learning and living, inside and outdoors. We want to see our students thrive, not just while they are with us, but also as they pursue their passions at university and beyond—good, caring people equipped to do amazing things.

Students at Lakefield College School don’t just appreciate their Lakefield experience—they forever look back on it with fondness and joy. Our families say the best thing about Lakefield College School is our people and the spirit of LCS — we excel at providing a strong, caring community and warm, supportive, well-rounded student experience. You can't help but notice how happy our students are.

Community: LCS students are encouraged to embrace their individuality and pursue their unique passions within a richly diverse, caring community; building a strong sense of belonging and lifelong friendships among students from over 43 countries around the world.

Relationships: At LCS, everyone knows everyone by name. In their houses, on the sports field and in the classroom, students receive the individual attention and support they need to develop meaningful connections with teachers, mentors and classmates, helping them to succeed with every new challenge.

Prepared for Life: LCS students are passionate. They engage in a variety of rich and transformative learning experiences. Always encouraged to try new things, students develop their curiosity and passion for life-long learning while growing their confidence to achieve their post-secondary dreams and lead happy fulfilling lives.

Our mission, to challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential in mind, body and spirit, comes with a commitment to uphold our community values and to ensure that the academic and social needs of our students are paramount. With one of the largest waterfront campuses among Canadian boarding schools, LCS has provided generations of teenagers an education that’s not only academically fulfilling, but that extends far beyond the classroom.

Our students and staff are the heart and soul of the great things that happen at LCS—in the class, on the field, in their houses. or on the stage. Our teachers love to learn, as much as our students do! They enjoy exploring innovative and engaging ways to teach and for our students to learn experientially.

We take great pleasure in seeing our students thrive at LCS, nourished to achieve their potential through challenging academics, a wide breadth of co-curricular arts and athletics, spirit events and a guidance and learning environment adapted especially to their particular strengths.

Our Values

Lakefield College School's progressive and caring community is committed to a process of learning and growth in an environment that embraces and instills the following eight values:

• Development of the Whole Person - We commit to strengthening the behaviours and practices needed to thrive and lead a healthy, meaningful and fulfilling life.
• Individuality - We value each individual’s unique gifts and strengths, and we support and celebrate them in becoming their authentic selves.
• Learning - We believe in creating learning experiences that cultivate curiosity, build resilience, foster a global perspective and instill a passion for lifelong learning.
• Joy - We believe in the power of joy. We intentionally craft opportunities that promote vitality and deep contentment.
• Inclusive, Caring Community - We believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. We embrace diversity, practise equity and foster connection. We lead with empathy to create a sense of belonging for all.
• Trust - We believe in the moral strength, character and reliability of each member of our community, resulting in feelings of mutual confidence and mutual respect.
• Service - We believe that leaders serve others. We have a responsibility to our local, national and global communities.
• Environmental Responsibility - We believe teaching respect for the Earth and respect for people go hand-in-hand. Our campus ecosystems and programs inspire us to be committed to environmental responsibility.