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Lakecrest Independent School

Canada, St. John's

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$21,489
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 156
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Lakecrest Independent School is a non-profit private school in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, serving children from ages 3 to 15 (Kindergarten to Grade 9). It is an International Baccalaureate World Primary Years Programme (PYP) school with Middle Years Programme enrichment for Grades 6-9. The primary language of instruction is English, with a core French program for all students. Newfoundland and Labrador provincial curriculum outcomes are taught across all grades and integrated with IB frameworks. In Grade 9, students may earn some first-year high school credits. Lakecrest is CAIS-accredited and governed by a Board of Directors drawn from current and alumni families and local professionals. The campus includes a science laboratory, a full-size gymnasium and a music room, plus interactive whiteboards and tablets and laptops to support coding, robotics and website development. Small class sizes and one-on-one attention underpin learning, and the school welcomes a diverse, internationally-minded community worldwide today.

58 Patrick St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1E 2S7

The Essentials

Lakecrest Independent School has 156 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in the heart of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is an IB World Primary Years Programme (PYP) school serving Kindergarten to Grade 9. It emphasizes small class sizes with one-on-one attention in a safe, nurturing environment.

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 9.

Type
Independent non-profit private school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has 150 students (Kindergarten through Grade 9) representing 26 nationalities.

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
The school day begins at 8:00 am with doors opening; first instructional period starts at 8:35 am; dismissal occurs at 3:00 pm (varies by grade). On Wednesdays, extended lunch runs 11:50 am–12:50 pm.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has Regular, Dress and Athletic Uniforms. The Dress Uniform is required on opening days, school picture day, and Remembrance Day Assembly; first and third Friday of each month are dress-down days with a $1 donation to the Lakecrest Student Council. Regular Uniform is worn on other days, with guidance on footwear and indoor sneakers for P.E. days.

Food Options
Hot lunch program available through the Lakecrest Home & School Association; online lunch ordering with a monthly menu and online payments.

House System
A House System with four houses: Ramea, Brigus, Baccalieu, and Quirpon. Houses participate in assemblies and events; points are earned for random acts of kindness and contest successes; the leading house receives a year-end prize.

Governance and Ownership
The Board of Directors governs Lakecrest; board members are current and alumni parents and professionals from the St. John's community; the Head of School serves on the Board.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lakecrest Independent School ranges from CAD 21,489 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non‑refundable application fee of CAD 250 is charged for each student applying for admission.

Annual tuition and mandatory fees (by sibling order)

- First child (self‑paying):
- Tuition: CAD 14,112 per year.
- Technology fee: CAD 250 per year.
- Infrastructure fee: CAD 300 per year.
- Combined annual amount before deposit: CAD 14,662.
- Required deposit per student: CAD 1,000 (see Billing schedule).
- Balance after CAD 1,000 deposit: CAD 13,662.
- Examples of payment breakdowns for the balance after deposit:
- Prompt payment (Option 1): CAD 13,662 due on the prompt payment due date.
- Split payment (Option 2): two equal instalments of CAD 6,831 (half on the two billing dates).
- Deferred 10‑month instalments (Option 3): 10 monthly payments of CAD 1,366.20 each (starting September 1).
- Deferred 12‑month instalments (Option 4): 12 monthly payments of CAD 1,138.50 each (starting June 1).

- Second child (self‑paying):
- Tuition: CAD 13,706 per year.
- Technology fee: CAD 250 per year.
- Infrastructure fee: CAD 300 per year.
- Combined annual amount before deposit: CAD 14,256.
- Balance after CAD 1,000 deposit: CAD 13,256.
- Payment examples for the balance after deposit:
- Prompt payment: CAD 13,256 due on the prompt payment due date.
- Split payment: two instalments of CAD 6,628.00.
- 10 monthly instalments: CAD 1,325.60 per month.
- 12 monthly instalments: CAD 1,104.67 per month.

- Additional child (self‑paying):
- Tuition: CAD 6,827 per year.
- Technology fee: CAD 250 per year.
- Infrastructure fee: CAD 300 per year.
- Combined annual amount before deposit: CAD 7,377.
- Balance after CAD 1,000 deposit: CAD 6,377.
- Payment examples for the balance after deposit:
- Prompt payment: CAD 6,377 due on the prompt payment due date.
- Split payment: two instalments of CAD 3,188.50.
- 10 monthly instalments: CAD 637.70 per month.
- 12 monthly instalments: CAD 531.42 per month.

- Employer‑paid rate (company invoicing):
- Employer‑paid tuition rate: CAD 20,939 per year (employer invoicing option available; invoicing and payment details are arranged with the school contact).
- Technology fee: CAD 250 per year. Infrastructure fee: CAD 300 per year.
- Combined annual total for employer invoicing example (tuition + technology + infrastructure): CAD 21,489.
- Employer invoicing option is available and invoicing/payment arrangements are made directly with school administration.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Deposit: a CAD 1,000 deposit is required per student. The published materials show a deposit timing reference (deposit due dates are indicated in the school's tuition materials).

- Standard payment options (parents choose one):
- Option 1: Prompt Payment — full balance due on the prompt payment due date.
- Option 2: Split Payment — half the balance due on the first split date and the remaining half on the second split date.
- Option 3: Deferred Payment — 10 monthly instalments starting September 1.
- Option 4: Deferred Payment — 12 monthly instalments starting June 1.
- Option 5: Company paid tuition — invoicing and payment details arranged with the school contact.

- Payment administration and inquiries are handled by the Office Administrator or the named office contact for tuition billing.

Fee payment methods

- Accepted payment methods include online banking, pre‑authorized debit, cheque, wire transfer, and credit card.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school serving Kindergarten through Grade 9; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms: Uniforms are not included in tuition and must be purchased separately. Supplier details are provided for academic and athletic uniform purchases. Athletic uniform purchases can also be placed via the school's athletic‑uniform ordering platform.

- Optional lunches: Optional lunch services are additional to tuition.

- After‑school childcare: After‑school childcare is additional to tuition and is currently provided by an external provider; charges for after‑school care are billed separately.

- Technology and infrastructure fees: These mandatory fees are CAD 250 (technology) and CAD 300 (infrastructure) per student per year and are charged in addition to the tuition amounts shown above.

Refund information

- Tuition is non‑refundable once the school year begins and, generally, no refunds are given after payment of the deposit. Parents remain responsible for any outstanding payments according to the payment option selected. In exceptional circumstances the Head of School may request the Board Finance Committee to consider a partial refund or discontinuation of further payments.

Summary of practical billing examples (First child, self‑paying)

- Annual tuition + mandatory fees: CAD 14,662.
- Deposit (CAD 1,000) reduces the balance to CAD 13,662.
- Split payment would be CAD 6,831 and CAD 6,831 on the two split dates.
- Ten monthly instalments would be CAD 1,366.20 per month (if Option 3 is selected).

Brief note on published detail scope

- The school publishes a single annual tuition by sibling order (first, second, additional, employer‑paid) rather than separate tuition amounts by individual grade level. Uniform prices are set by the listed suppliers and are additional to tuition. Payment methods and instalment schedules are published and include online banking, pre‑authorized debit, cheque, wire transfer and credit card.
Academics

Lakecrest Independent School teaches IB (PYP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
Lakecrest is an IB World Primary Years Programme (PYP) school offering Kindergarten to Grade 9. The PYP provides enrichment for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, with enrichment in the Middle Years Program (MYP) for Grade 6 to 9. The primary language of instruction is English, with a core French program for all students. The Newfoundland and Labrador provincial curriculum outcomes are taught across all grades, integrated with IB frameworks. In Grade 9, there is an opportunity to complete some first-year high school credits. Lakecrest is CAIS-accredited.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with one-on-one attention.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment is built into daily lessons to challenge the most highly able learners.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Lakecrest focuses on the development of learning attitudes and behaviors, reinforced by the IB learner profile. The IB Primary Years Program focuses on the total growth of the developing child, including social, physical, emotional and cultural needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Student Support Services Policy exists.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The primary language of instruction is English. A core French program is provided for all students. Support for mother tongue languages is provided, with opportunities to access materials in home languages and to use online language resources where possible.

Mental Wellbeing
The Lakecrest mission includes the moral and emotional development of each student. The PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, including social, physical, emotional and cultural needs.

Safeguarding
Bullying Intervention Policy exists. Administration of Medications and Medical Interventions Policy exists. Protection of Privacy Policy exists. A Public Health Nurse is assigned to the school.
Parent Experience

History
Lakecrest Independent School is located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was founded in 1993 and is an International Baccalaureate World Primary Years Programme School serving Kindergarten to Grade 9. The school uses small class sizes with one-on-one attention. The Lakecrest Board of Directors governs the school, comprising current and alumni parents and professionals from the St. John's community, and promotes governance by supporting the Head of School, teachers, and students.

Community
Lakecrest community is viewed as a family. The Home & School Association plays a major role in supporting the school community, bringing the entire school together to support academic and extracurricular needs and to provide opportunities for families to enjoy themselves. Meetings are held monthly and posted on the Lakecrest Calendar. Home & School projects are varied and rely on parent volunteer time and talent. Parents are invited to get involved throughout the school year, and the Home & School contact is Ms. Carrie Hyde.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Home & School Association is the school's parent-teacher association, organized to support the school community. It coordinates academic and extracurricular needs and creates opportunities for families to participate. Meetings are held monthly, with times and dates posted on the Lakecrest Calendar. Projects run by Home & School are diverse and depend on parent volunteers. Class Parents are assigned for each grade (Kindergarten through Grade 9). To get involved, parents can contact Lakecrest to be connected with Ms. Carrie Hyde at homeandschool@lakecrest.ca.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Lakecrest offers small class sizes with one-on-one attention. The program includes French instruction and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) focus. On campus, spaces include a science laboratory, a full-size gymnasium, and a music room for hands-on learning and enrichment.

Sports Facilities
On campus there is a full-size gymnasium for physical education and on-site sports.

Academic Facilities
The school has a science laboratory and a music room on campus. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and students have access to tablets and laptops for learning; IT supports coding, robotics, and website development as part of the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Lakecrest offers a broad range of extracurricular opportunities including athletic programs after school such as Cross Country Running, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, a K-3 sports skills program, and Track & Field. In addition, clubs include Chess Club, Science Club, Robotics, Library Helpers, Glee Club and Eco-Kids Club. The school year features school-wide activities and events such as the Lakecrest Holiday Concert, Rotary and Kiwanis Music Festivals, Multicultural Day and Public Speaking, along with grade-level cocurricular activities like Science Fair, Heritage Fair, NL Fluvarium visits, and other field experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) enrichment for Kindergarten to Grade 6. Class sizes are small and personalized, enabling deeper exploration of topics within the provincial curriculum and application to international themes. The program emphasizes the development of learning attitudes and behaviors, with the IB learner profile reinforced by teachers and administration. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development, including international workshop opportunities.

Arts & Creative
Music and Art are part of the curriculum. Students engage in music and visual arts as part of daily learning and enrichment, alongside other activities such as sports. The IB framework supports creative inquiry and global perspectives.

Cultural & Language
French instruction is offered. The school is an IB World School with the Primary Years Programme, supporting international-mindedness. The student body includes families from the United States, England, Scotland, Norway, India, Australia, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Egypt, creating a diverse community.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities after school, including competitive and noncompetitive sports such as Cross Country Running, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, and Track & Field. Additional activities include Chess Club, Science Club, Robotics, Library Helpers, Glee Club, and Eco-Kids Club. School-wide activities include Student Council, Multicultural Day, and Public Speaking.

Community & Service
Service to the local community is a cornerstone of Lakecrest's values. Sponsored by the Student Council, service activities are diverse and impactful, including a snowsuit drive, Christmas hampers, gift purchases for single-parent families, and regular contributions to a local soup kitchen.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities include Student Council. Public Speaking is listed as a school-wide activity, providing a platform for leadership development and student presentations.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The program includes Physical Education & Health as part of the curriculum and Athletics as a core part of Student Life. A wide range of after-school athletics includes Cross Country Running, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, and Track & Field. School-wide and grade-level activities promote active participation and wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
The primary language of instruction is English. A core French program is provided for all students to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing in French. The school supports mother tongue language and literacy development, encouraging families to maintain home languages and access materials in languages other than English. Language is taught across the curriculum to build intercultural awareness and global understanding.

Bilingual Teaching
The primary language of instruction is English. The school provides a core French program for all students. Language is taught across the curriculum with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, writing and viewing. Students are encouraged to maintain their mother tongue and to learn other languages.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is privately operated in Newfoundland and Labrador and is accredited by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is a Canadian Accredited Independent School (CAIS) member, and is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. It offers a provincial curriculum from kindergarten to grade nine. The school has a governance structure including a Board of Directors and a Home and School Association.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin the application: To begin the application process, the parent or guardian must complete and submit a Lakecrest Application Form and pay a $250 application fee for each student applying for admission. The fee is non-refundable. For placement beyond Grade One, the two most recent final year report cards must be submitted; for Grade One, Kindergarten final report card must be submitted. Information given during the admissions process will be held in the strictest confidence. If the child can be accommodated, a place will be offered in the appropriate grade. 2. Review and confidentiality: After submission, the application is reviewed. If the school determines it can meet the applicant's needs, the student is considered for placement in the appropriate grade. Parents are contacted with the outcome. Admission is at the sole discretion of the school. 3. Trial days: Any student seeking admission during the academic year may be asked to visit Lakecrest for a trial day. Parents seeking admission for their child may also request a trial visit day. 4. Prioritizing and waitlists: Prioritizing applications is used when class spaces are limited. Applications paid by March 1 are prioritized according to four criteria: (1) applicants who attended the preceding year; (2) applicants with a sibling at Lakecrest; (3) applicants whose tuition is paid or reimbursed by a company at the company rate; (4) date the completed application was received. If a waitlist is generated, it will be created for the grade by the end of the third week of March for the following school year. If space becomes available, the first applicant on the waitlist will be offered placement. New applications for that grade received after March 1 are added to the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. 5. Waitlist outcomes and refunds: If a child is placed on a waitlist and ultimately not offered placement in the year, the parent can request removal from the waitlist and receive a partial refund ($125) of the admission fee after October 1 of the school year; or remain on the waitlist. Space can become available during the school year, and new students can be accepted. For students accepted after October 1, the amount of tuition owed is prorated. 6. Final notes: Admission remains at the sole discretion of the school. If the applicant is deemed eligible and the school can meet their needs, the student will be considered for placement in the appropriate grade.

Scholarships
Lakecrest offers an annual bursary program to assist some families with the cost of tuition. Each year the Board of Directors approve a limited number of bursaries. Bursaries are handled with the strictest confidentiality. Only the Bursary Committee members know who has received a bursary and what the amount has been. Even Board Members are not privy to that information.

Waitlist
Waitlists are used when class spaces are limited and not all acceptable applicants can be accommodated. A waitlist for a grade is generated by the end of the third week of March for the following school year, using priority criteria. Priority criteria are: 1) applicants who attended the preceding year; 2) applicants with a sibling who attended Lakecrest in the preceding year; 3) applicants whose tuition is paid or reimbursed by a company paying the company rate for all students of its employees; 4) the date the completed application was received. If space becomes available, the first applicant on the waitlist will be offered placement. New applications for that grade received after March 1 are added to the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. If a child on the waitlist is not offered placement for the year, a parent can request removal and receive a partial refund of the admission fee ($125) after October 1, or remain on the waitlist. Space may become available during the school year, and students accepted after October 1 will have tuition prorated. Admission is at the sole discretion.
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