Lakefield College School
Overview

Lakefield College School provides an enriching co-educational day and boarding experience for 425 students from over 45 countries in Grades 9 through 12. At LCS, we believe young people learn and mature best when they are encouraged to embrace their individuality within a richly diverse and supportive community. With one of the largest waterfront campuses among Canadian boarding schools, our programs leverage the benefits of being outside every day, including a deepened connection with, and responsibility to, nature, increased personal well-being and better academic performance. We know that a personalized, balanced academic and co-curricular program, filled with challenging and authentic learning opportunities, helps students to discover their strengths and purpose—to become their best selves. Caring teachers, advisors, and coaches challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential, preparing them with the skills and characteristics necessary to lead fulfilling lives—caring individuals ready to contribute to their community in meaningful ways.




Academics
Summary: The immediate academic objective of students at Lakefield College School is university entrance. One hundred percent of last year's graduating class was accepted at university, and 80 percent was accepted by the university of their choice. University expectations of student achievement continue to rise. This is a product both of the increasing competition for university places and of the increasing breadth and complexity of knowledge which universities must impart to their students. In order to prepare students well for the challenges of university and a rapidly changing world, Lakefield's faculty engage students in academic activities which will enable them to develop disciplined habits of study, critical thinking skills, and a talent for co-operative problem-solving. In addition, students are given significant opportunities to use modern technology as a tool to assist them in their learning. In order to ensure intellectual breadth, students at Lakefield are required to study a core curriculum which reflects the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Department Director Joe Bettencourt
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 50
Number of AP Courses Offered: 8
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
History
- Classical History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
- Canadian History
Foreign Languages
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Sociology
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Recording
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 12
Average Students Per Dorm: 21
Number of Girls Dorms: 6
Number of Boys Dorms: 6
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Our 315-acre campus on Lake Katchewanooka boasts an outdoor skating rink, three playing fields, a track and four tennis courts, a high-performance fitness centre and dance/yoga studio, a state-of-the-art gymnasium with 35’ indoor climbing wall; outdoor high/low ropes course, Nordic ski trails; sailboats, windsurfers, kayaks and canoes - and 3800 feet of waterfront.
Student Life
Our 252 boarding students live in 12 residences, with an average of 21 students per residence. We believe that fewer students in a residence translates into a stronger sense of community; our boarding students develop strong bonds because of this family-like structure. Each residence has 2 staff (most with families) who live full-time in separate quarters within the residence, ensuring supervision and consistency in approach and communication.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Tennis Courts
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Climbing Wall
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Environmental Club
- Food Council
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Horseback Riding
- Literary Magazine
- Model UN
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sailing Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: It’s amazing what you can achieve when you’re happy. The Lakefield College School boarding experience is truly like no other. From the moment you set foot on our campus, you’ll get it! For a majority of LCS students, the school is their home-away-from-home. Our program runs seven days a week, balancing academics, co-curricular arts and athletics, with recreation and social events. Structure is provided through the academic day, regular evening study hours, Saturday morning classes, and established boarding house routines ; but students have ample opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in a relaxed and fun-filled environment. Boarding life at LCS is built on trust. We encourage a strong sense of values in all our citizens, both students and staff, including sensitivity to others’ feelings, personal integrity and dignity. These values are supported through daily chapel, classroom conduct, and community relationships (for more read our School Life Guide).
Arts Department Director: Sarah Young
Athletics Department Director: Ian Armstrong
Notable Achievements: 1st Girls' Volleyball CISAA Gold medal 1st Boys’ Soccer CISAA Gold medal 1st Boys’ Rugby CISAA Gold medal
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Nordic Skiing
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Rugby
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Freestyle Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Hockey
- Kayaking
- Nordic Skiing
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Snowboarding
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Kickboxing
Graduates
Summary: Planning for university is an ongoing process at Lakefield College School, and we are proud of our record of 100% university placement. More important, we are delighted to help students find the perfect post-secondary plan for their needs and interests.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
HRH Prince Andrew Duke of York
Class of 1978
Member of the British Royal Family
HM Felipe VI of Spain
Class of 1985
Member of the Spanish Royal Family King of Spain
Ted Byfield
Class of 1944
Western Canadian writer publisher
Emilio Azcárraga Jean
Class of 1987
CEO of Televisa the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world
Anna Gainey
Class of 1996
Liberal Party of Canada President (2014–present)
Ian Binnie
Class of 1957
Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Served from 1998 to 2011
David Miller
Class of 1977
Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010
Will Arnett
Class of 1988
Actor
Matt Frewer
Class of 1976
Actor
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship:
Current Endowment Amount: $1,886,325
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 270
Total Day: 101
Total Enrollment: 371
Boys: 173
Girls: 198
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $61,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $33,900
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: %
Average Awarded: $
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $1,886,325
Contact
Director of Admissions: David Darby
Admissions Phone: 705 652 3324
Fax: 705 652 6320
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lcs.on.ca
Nearby Schools
- Trinity College School - 33mi / 53 km
- Albert College - 47mi / 76 km
- Trafalgar Castle School - 51mi / 82 km
- St. Andrew’s College (ON) - 67mi / 107 km
- Branksome Hall - 77mi / 123 km
- The Bishop Strachan School - 77mi / 124 km






