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Canada, Toronto
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The school emphasizes social and emotional development as part of Making Good People. The motto is that students think deeply, act with integrity, and contribute positively to their communities. Empathy and respect are at the heart of the school's vision. Kindness, integrity, and community are embedded in daily practice from Kindergarten onward. Open Minds Open Doors describes how the learning environment helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school supports emotional and mental well-being through a caring and inclusive community. Students are encouraged to feel seen and heard and to develop resilience. Empathy, mutual respect, and kindness guide interactions among students and staff. The school's focus on social and emotional growth complements academic learning. The learning environment is described as fostering growth emotionally as well as academically.
Walden International School in Oakville is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 12 and the Middle Years Programme for ages 11 to 16, creating a continuous IB curriculum. The campus at 2035 Upper Middle Road East in Oakville, Ontario, supports instruction in English and French. It is located on the former Glenburnie School site, with the Perugini family owning the Oakville campus since 2018 after the founder retired, building on a heritage connected to Canadian education. The IB programs emphasize inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary connections, and intercultural understanding across primary and middle years. Extra-curriculars include Varsity Sports, the spring musical, and a concert band, with volunteer opportunities for students in grades 4–8. Wellness and wellbeing are central to school life, fostering resilience, respect, and harmony, while preparing students to imagine, explore, and contribute to a peaceful, sustainable future. An inquiry-driven environment supports lifelong learning.
