
Intermediate schools
(Grade 6 - 8)
Intermediate schools, also known as middle schools or junior high schools, serve students in grades 6 to 8. This stage of education acts as a transition between elementary and high school, providing a unique environment that caters to the developmental needs of pre-teens and early teenagers.

Development Support
At this stage, students undergo significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Intermediate schools focus on:
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Skill Development: Critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative work.
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Personal Growth: Encouraging independence, responsibility, and self-management.
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Social Skills: Building relationships and understanding peer dynamics through group projects and extracurricular activities.

Public vs Private
In Canada, families have the option to choose between public and private schools.
Public Schools
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Free for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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Generally larger class sizes.
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Follows a standardized curriculum.
Private Schools
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Tuition fees vary depending on the institution.
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Offers a flexible curriculum tailored to specific educational philosophies.
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Provides more individualized learning opportunities.

Programs and curricullum
Curriculum in the Canadian intermediate school include core subject like Math, English, etc. and provide an opportunity of additional learning through ​classes and clubs. Additional programs might include.
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Arts programs
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P.E. and sport programs
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Computer and coding classes
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program
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Environmental Education​​​
