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MacLachlan College

337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 3H3

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At a glance

Grades: PS – Gr. 12
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Principal: Michael Piening
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $24,515 – $38,804 /year
Application deadline: 2026-01-30
Application fee: International applicants: $300 CAD, non-refundable, payable with the application.
Enrolment fee: New international students, Grades 1–12: one-time, non-refundable $3,000 enrollment fee, payable upon acceptance of the admission offer.
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

Create an account and submit final school reports from the previous two years, any current-year progress reports, a confidential teacher reference form, and birth date verification. · International admission is based on report cards, reference reports, and an interview with the Director of International Studies; a virtual interview is scheduled if an in-person interview is not possible. · TOEFL, Junior TOEFL, or IELTS results are recommended as supplementary documentation for international applicants. · International applicants may be waitlisted if a vacancy cannot be confirmed.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive & International Baccalaureate
Class size: 15 — 18 students

Tuition & financial aid details

International tuition including ESL: $40,745
International tuition without ESL: $34,765
New international students
Returning international students entering September 2023

Course descriptions

Lower School: the school identifies the IB Primary Years Programme, experiential learning, specialized instruction, character education, wellness/emotional intelligence and technology integration. The reviewed official page does not provide a full course-by-course subject list.

Upper School, Grades 7–12: Ontario secondary and university-preparatory learning, with individualized guidance and an Individual Pathway Plan reviewed twice yearly. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Grades 11–12. The official page describes active, collaborative classrooms and real-world connections but does not publish a complete current subject catalogue.

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Learning programs

Specializations

High-performance athletics · Hockey development · Climbing

Learning support

ESL option for international students · Homework support and independent reading in the Extended Hours Program

Student life

Sports

Seasonal athletics include hockey, sport climbing, volleyball, cross-country, soccer, ultimate, flag football, basketball, softball, track and field, badminton, padel and floor hockey, plus fitness training, yoga and outdoor games. Team availability and grade eligibility vary by season.

Arts

Arts, crafts, and creative projects in the Extended Hours Program

Facilities

Lower School campus · Upper School campus

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Lower School examples: student journalism, health and wellness, music and choir, math clubs/competitions, school spirit and leadership, LEGO/building, reading/storytelling, arts and crafts, recreational games, robotics/STEM, mindfulness and language programs.
Upper School examples: DECA, Spirit Squad, Round Square, Run Club, Upper School Band, public speaking and debating, Math Clinic, HOSA, Prefect Council, student-staff sports, Film Club, Dance Club, Chess Club, Engineering Club and Intermediate Book Club. The school notes clubs are teacher-facilitated and most meet during lunch; offerings can vary by year.

Outdoor activities & education

Experiential day trips: The official page describes day trips throughout the school year for Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 12 and lists examples including Crawford Lake, Kelso Conservation, Kortright Centre, Humber Arboretum, Royal Botanical Gardens and conservation/cultural venues. The list is illustrative, not a dated itinerary.
Overnight and international travel: The school says overnight trips begin in Grade 6 and international travel opportunities are offered in intermediate and senior grades. Listed cities/countries are described as past experiences, not a promise of current trips.
Duke of Edinburgh Award: The school has participated since 1990. Students may register from Grade 9; award components include community service, expedition/exploration, skill development and physical fitness, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

University destinations

The school describes individualized university and post-secondary guidance, twice-yearly Individual Pathway Plan meetings for Grades 7–12, and help preparing university applications.
The official Graduate Destinations PDF is linked from the Upper School page, but the download redirected to an inaccessible MySchoolApp endpoint during this review. Specific university destinations and cohort counts are therefore not verified.