This document provides information about MacLachlan College, an independent school located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It describes the school's facilities, curriculum, and programs for international students. MacLachlan offers an integrated English as a Second Language program to help international students develop English proficiency alongside the standard curriculum. It hosts an orientation for new international students to assess their English level and determine course placement.

1. February
2015
MacLachlan College
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT
INFORMATION
PACKAGE

2. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
OUR
SCHOOL
Located
in
the
heart
of
the
town
of
Oakville,
Ontario,
Canada,
MacLachlan
College
is
an
independent
university
preparatory
school
for
300
girls
and
boys,
Pre-­‐Kindergarten
to
Grade
12.
MacLachlan
was
founded
in
1978
on
the
vision
of
a
school
that
embraces
solid
concepts
of
academic
excellence
within
a
stimulating,
dynamic
environment
that
nurtures
the
joy
of
learning.
Students
study
through
meaningful
engagement
with
each
other
and
the
world.
MacLachlan's
caring
and
expert
teachers
provide
a
learning
process
guided
by
inquiry,
critical
thinking
and
collaboration.
MacLachlan
is
an
IB
World
School
proudly
offering
the
Primary
Years
Programme,
the
only
private
school
in
Oakville
with
this
prestigious
designation.
FACILITIES
Located
on
the
shores
of
Lake
Ontario,
Oakville
is
situated
halfway
between
Toronto
and
Hamilton.
The
benefits
of
the
big
city
are
available
to
the
community,
while
the
town
itself
remains
quiet
and
picturesque.
The
college
is
located
in
a
heritage
mansion
that
was
built
in
1856.
As
a
small
private
school,
MacLachlan
College’s
average
class
size
is
16
students,
however,
in
order
to
better
provide
personalized
attention
for
each
student,
class
sizes
are
often
smaller.
In
addition
to
two
libraries,
two
art
studios,
a
science
lab
and
a
music
room,
MacLachlan
features
a
gymnasium
which
supports
basketball,
volleyball,
floor
hockey,
and
badminton.
There
are
also
outdoor
facilities
used
for
soccer,
handball,
tetherball
and
a
running
track.
The
school's
stadium
field
turf
allows
for
year
round
outdoor
activities.
Off-­‐campus
facilities
are
used
for
squash,
golf,
racquetball,
tennis
and
weight
training.
State
of
the
art,
multi-­‐media
facilities
throughout
the
school
ensure
abundant
access
to
fully
networked,
desktop
and
wireless
computers
for
students.
The
wide
variety
of
extracurricular
activities
available
at
MacLachlan
demonstrates
the
breadth
of
experience
offered
to
students
at
the
college.
Wilderness
adventure
including
canoeing,
hiking
and
winter
camping
are
amongst
the
outdoor
activities
available
through
the
Duke
of
Edinburgh
programme.
Students
also
take
part
in
academic
competitions
such
as
the
Fulford
Debating
League,
the
Nora
McRae
Public
Speaking
Tournament,
the
MacLachlan’s
Word
Festival
and
the
University
of
Waterloo
Mathematics
Competitions.

3. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
CURRICULUM
OVERVIEW
MacLachlan
College
believes
in
maintaining
an
enriching
curriculum
and
a
high
standard
of
academic
achievement.
Students
are
given
the
opportunity
to
strive
for
their
highest
aspirations.
Our
students
develop
positive
self-­‐esteem
by
being
in
an
engaging
and
encouraging
environment.
MacLachlan
College
prepares
students
for
the
challenges
they
will
face
in
a
post-­‐secondary
institution.
In
order
to
graduate,
students
must
meet
the
requirements
set
out
by
the
Ontario
Ministry
of
Education.
Graduating
students
receive
the
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma
(OSSD)
qualifying
them
for
university
entrance.
The
curriculum
consists
of
courses
from
a
wide
variety
of
subject
areas,
including
English,
Mathematics,
French,
Canadian
Geography,
Physical
and
Health
Education,
Communication
Technology,
Visual
Art,
Music,
Business,
Media
Studies,
History,
Social
Studies,
Dramatic
Arts,
Biology,
Physics,
Chemistry,
Law,
Accounting,
Economics
and
Marketing.
English
as
a
Second
Language
(ESL)
courses
are
available
and
range
from
pre-­‐level
ESL,
for
students
with
limited
English
proficiency,
to
higher-­‐level
courses
designed
to
prepare
students
for
post-­‐secondary
education.
At
the
beginning
of
the
school
year,
an
English
Proficiency
Test
is
conducted
to
determine
the
appropriate
ESL
level
for
students
based
on
their
prior
acquisition
of
English
skills.
INTERNATIONAL
ESL
TESTING
MacLachlan
College
hosts
an
Orientation
Day
prior
to
the
commencement
of
the
new
school
year
for
new
and
returning
International
students.
This
is
an
opportunity
to
meet
the
Director
of
International
Studies,
the
ESL
teachers
and
become
familiar
with
the
school
environment
and
procedures.
During
this
initial
meeting
students
will
be
given
the
English
Proficiency
Test
to
determine
their
appropriate
placement
for
the
school
year.
Please
note
that
some
students
with
limited
English
skills
may
require
an
introductory
year
where
they
audit
classes
while
gaining
English
skills.
Some
additional
fees
may
be
required
if
further
tutorials
and/or
direct
instruction
is
required.
INTEGRATED
ESL
PROGRAMME
MacLachlan
College’s
Integrated
ESL
Programme
occurs
within
the
school
year
from
September
to
June
and
is
supported
by
an
optional
4
week
Summer
ESL
programme.
Our
International
students
attend
the
majority
of
their
courses
integrated
with
Canadian
students
and
are
withdrawn
from
the
core
programme
for
ESL
classes.
All
ESL
courses
at
MacLachlan
College
will
provide
opportunities
for
students
to
develop
English
proficiency
in
the
four
basic
language
skills;
listening,
speaking,
reading
and
writing.
In
addition,
students
will
gain
knowledge
of
their
new
environment
necessary
for
successful
integration
into
the
school
and
community.
In
grades
9
to
12
students
who
successfully
complete
ESL
courses
are
eligible
to
earn
up
to
5
credits
towards
their
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma.
In
general,
International
students
will
be
exempted
from
the
compulsory
credit
in
French.

4. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
SUBJECTS
Students
in
grades
JK
to
3
attend
integrated
classes
during
the
school
day
and
receive
in-­‐class
support
in
addition
to
ESL
group
tutorials
based
on
individual
needs.
Students
in
grades
4
–
8
also
attend
integrated
classes
for
most
of
the
school
day
and
receive
six
40
minute
periods
of
ESL
instruction
per
six
day
cycle.
For
students
in
grades
9
to
12
integrated
classes
will
generally
constitute
a
minimum
of
75%
of
the
school
day.
When
ESL
is
required,
students
are
withdrawn
from
some
core
subjects
and
attend
ESL
classes
for
up
to
80
minutes
per
day.
There
are
5
levels
of
ESL
courses
offered
at
MacLachlan
College
based
on
the
Ontario
Curriculum.
Course
description
can
be
found
in
the
school’s
Upper
School
Course
Calendar.
Students
are
placed
in
one
of
these
leveled
courses
based
on
their
results
of
the
English
Proficiency
Test
conducted
at
the
start
of
the
school
year.
Modifications
in
programming
and
evaluation
will
be
made
on
an
individual
basis
to
meet
the
academic
needs
of
all
students
in
the
ESL
core
subject
courses.
Subject
teachers
and
ESL
teachers
consult
regularly
to
discuss
student
progress
and
programming.
EVENING
ESL
CLASSES
(3:45
PM
TO
4:45
PM)
International
students
in
grades
6
–
12
will
attend
extra
ESL
classes
outside
of
regular
class
time.
These
extra
classes
occur
two
evenings
a
week
from
3:45
pm
to
4:45
pm.
This
additional
programme
places
a
strong
emphasis
on
developing
listening,
speaking
and
oral
presentation
skills
in
a
less
formal
environment.
Homework
support
is
also
provided
to
assist
with
the
student’s
core
subjects.
SUMMER
SCHOOL
ESL
PROGRAMME
MacLachlan
College’s
Summer
School
ESL
Programme
is
designed
for
students
aged
12
to
18.
Qualified
teachers
in
a
structured,
small
group
setting
teach
an
intensive
programme
of
English
as
a
Second
Language.
Within
the
classroom
and
during
weekly
field
trips,
summer
ESL
courses
provide
the
student
opportunities
to
continue
developing
English
proficiency
in
the
four
basic
language
skills;
listening,
speaking,
reading
and
writing.
Grade
9
–
12
students
who
successfully
complete
the
summer
ESL
programme
may
be
eligible
for
one
credit
towards
their
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma.
Students
new
to
MacLachlan
College
are
strongly
encouraged
to
enrol
in
the
Summer
School
ESL
Programme
to
gain
familiarity
with
the
school
environment
and
to
broaden
their
English
skills
prior
to
the
start
of
the
school
year.
TOEFLIBT
PREPARATION
International
students
who
require
a
TOEFLiBT
score
for
post-­‐secondary
admission
must
advise
the
Director
of
International
Studies
who
will
assist
students
in
arranging
enrollment
in
TOEFLiBT
Preparation
Classes.

5. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
ONTARIO
SECONDARY
SCHOOL
LITERACY
TEST
PREPARATION
Successful
completion
of
the
Ontario
Secondary
School
Literacy
Test
(O.S.S.L.T.)
is
a
requirement
to
graduate
from
high
school
in
Ontario.
The
O.S.S.L.T.
is
written
in
late
March
or
early
April
each
school
year.
All
students
are
prepared
for
the
test
throughout
the
school
year.
In
addition,
students
write
a
“mock”
literacy
test
in
preparation
for
the
O.S.S.L.T.
If
a
student
does
not
pass
the
O.S.S.L.T
after
two
attempts,
then
the
Ontario
Secondary
School
Literacy
Course
(O.S.S.L.C)
must
be
successfully
completed
prior
to
graduation.
UNIVERSITY
ADVANCED
PLACEMENT
PROGRAMME
Grade
11
and
12
students
have
the
option
of
taking
Advanced
Placement
(AP)
courses.
An
AP
course
is
equivalent
to
a
first-­‐year
university
course,
and
successful
students
may
receive
academic
credit
or
advanced
standing
at
participating
universities
in
Canada,
the
United
States
and
abroad.
Advanced
Placement
courses
are
administered
by
the
College
Board
and
are
taught
in
over
15,000
schools
worldwide.
The
Advanced
Placement
Programme
is
synonymous
with
educational
excellence
and
is
an
important
academic
enhancement
to
MacLachlan
College.
Educational
research
shows
that
the
most
accurate
predictor
of
success
in
university
is
the
rigour
of
a
student’s
high
school
curriculum.
Students
who
undertake
the
challenging
AP
curriculum
will
be
better
prepared
to
achieve
this
academic
success
in
university.
For
further
information
about
the
Advanced
Placement
Programme
please
review
our
Upper
School
Course
Calendar
or
visit
www.ap.ca.
The
only
cost
involved
in
participating
in
MacLachlan
College’s
Advanced
Placement
Programme
is
the
examination
fee.
(Approximately
$90
USD
per
examination).
AP
classes
that
are
offered
at
MacLachlan
College
include
English
Literature
&
Composition,
French
Language
&
Culture,
Physics
1,
Biology,
European
History,
Calculus
AB,
and
Studio
Art.
RIGOROUS
AP
STANDARDS
Experienced
AP
teachers
and
university
faculty
from
all
over
the
world
mark
AP
examinations
each
June.
The
AP
examination
is
given
an
overall
grade
on
a
five-­‐point
scale:
5
–
Extremely
well
qualified
4
–
Well
qualified
3
–
Qualified
2
–
Possibly
qualified
1
–
No
recommendation

6. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
THE
GUIDANCE
AND
CAREER
EDUCATION
PROGRAMME
The
Guidance
Programme
at
MacLachlan
is
designed
to
facilitate
the
process
of
helping
students
gain
a
better
understanding
of
themselves
in
order
for
them
to
take
advantage
of
their
opportunities
and
to
meet
their
social
responsibilities.
Educational
and
career
planning
are
emphasized,
assuring
students
access
to
accurate
information
resources
and
the
personal
assistance
necessary
to
make
informed
and
thoughtful
decisions.
Through
fostering
students'
awareness
and
understanding
of
themselves,
the
Guidance
Department
will
help
them
clarify
their
educational
options
and
career
alternatives.
The
Intermediate
programme
consists
of
planned
units
of
instruction
in
conjunction
with
individual
and
group
counseling.
At
the
senior
level,
opportunities
for
students
to
meet
with
representatives
of
various
colleges
and
universities
are
provided,
as
well
as
visits
to
major
college
and
university
fairs.
A
Parents’
Evening
is
held
in
the
fall
term
by
the
Guidance
Department
to
explain
the
college
and
university
application
process
and
to
provide
information
and
counseling
with
regard
to
programme
selection.
SCHOOL
SUPPORT
SERVICES
AND
RESOURCES
Computers
For
students
wishing
to
use
the
school’s
computers
to
complete
computer
class
assignments
or
to
facilitate
other
homework,
MacLachlan
College
provides
stand
alone
computers
in
several
locations
throughout
the
school
such
as
the
library,
Everest
Centre
and
various
classrooms.
School
Library
The
School
Library
is
open
throughout
the
school
day
for
students
needing
to
do
research
or
to
study
quietly.
The
school’s
librarian
and
parent
volunteers
will
be
happy
to
assist
you
and
answer
your
questions.
Remedial
Assistance
As
part
of
the
school’s
commitment
to
achieving
academic
success
for
all
students,
all
MacLachlan
College
teachers
in
each
subject
area
are
available
to
meet
with
students
after
school
until
4:00
p.m.
Students
needing
extra
help
to
remediate
any
academic
concerns
will
be
encouraged
to
meet
with
their
subject
teachers
to
receive
extra
tutoring.
Where
circumstances
warrant,
teachers
will
require
students
to
participate
in
remedial
sessions
after
school
or
during
recesses.
Three
subject
areas:
Mathematics,
English
and
Science,
run
lunchtime
drop-­‐in
clinics
for
students
requiring
additional
assistance.
Mathematics
Clinics
In
order
to
help
students
experiencing
difficulties
in
mathematics,
the
school
offers
a
Peer
Math
Clinic
for
40
minutes,
4
days
per
cycle
during
the
lunch
period.
In
addition,
an
evening
Math
Clinic
is
offered
once
a
week
from
3:35
–
4:30.
Members
of
the
Mathematics
Department
take
turns
staffing
the
Clinics
and
providing
any
student
with
assistance.

7. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
SCHOOL
SUPPORT
SERVICES
AND
RESOURCES
CONTINUED…
English
Clinic
Members
of
the
English
Department
will
be
available
to
provide
students
with
support
for
writing
assignments
for
40
minutes,
2
days
per
cycle
during
the
lunch
period.
Science
Clinic
A
member
of
the
Science
Department
is
available
to
provide
students
with
science
support
for
40
minutes,
1
day
per
cycle
during
the
lunch
period.
THE
EVEREST
CENTRE
"It
is
not
the
mountain
we
conquer,
but
ourselves."
~Sir
Edmund
Hillary
Uniqueness
is
ubiquitous!
It
is
a
distinctive
human
condition.
Different
minds
learn
differently
and
learning
patterns
manifest
in
a
rich
variety
of
ways.
The
exciting
task
for
teachers
is
to
learn
to
understand
this
and
explore
the
ways
that
their
students
can
best
achieve
success.
In
the
true
fashion
of
Sir
Edmund
Hillary,
the
Everest
Centre
has
been
developed
and
implemented
to
enhance
and
build
on
the
MacLachlan
College
belief
that
all
students
are
unique.
Programmes
under
the
Everest
Centre
are
designed
to
complement
and
enhance
MacLachlan's
curriculum.
Some
are
incorporated
in
the
school
curriculum
framework.
Other
programmes
may
require
a
more
intense
application
for
a
specific
period
of
time.
Everest
programmes
include:
Enriched
programme
units
for
Gifted
Students;
Elite
Athlete
Programmes;
Direct
Instruction
Modules;
Advanced
Placement
Courses
for
University
credit;
Academic
Coaches;
and
Tutoring
Services.
Some
of
these
programmes
are
offered
at
an
additional
fee.
There
are
a
myriad
of
ways
in
which
young
minds
differ
and
the
deeply
committed
and
creative
faculty
members
of
MacLachlan
College
subscribe
to
the
heartfelt
belief
that
children
learn
best
in
an
environment
which
values
these
differences.
The
Everest
Centre
is
the
affirmation
of
these
beliefs.

8. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
MACLACHLAN
HOMESTAY
PROGRAMME
MacLachlan
College
has
retained
the
services
of
International
Student
Guardianship
Canada
(ISGC)
to
provide
homestay
services
for
our
international
students
wishing
to
live
with
a
Canadian
family.
Students
will
benefit
from
a
friendly,
family
style
living
arrangement
with
Canadian
families
who
reside
in
Oakville
and
the
surrounding
area.
Homestay
families
are
carefully
screened
and
take
a
personal
interest
in
the
students
who
are
in
their
care.
Friendly
relationships
between
homestay
families
and
international
students
often
continue
long
after
the
student
has
graduated
from
MacLachlan
College.
Homestay
students
thrive
within
the
warmth
of
a
family
home
and
the
richness
of
a
new
cultural
experience.
Homestays
are
governed
by
clear
rules
and
curfews
that
are
monitored
by
the
school
and
ISGC.
DETAILS
OF
PROGRAMME
The
cost
of
the
Homestay
programme
is
$1,000
per
month.
This
amount
covers
accommodations,
24
hour
adult
supervision,
24
hour
ISGC
emergency
phone
number,
3
balanced
meals
a
day
plus
snacks,
own
room
with
bed,
linens,
closet
and
desk.
Students
will
have
access
to
the
telephone,
cable
and
internet.
Students
are
responsible
for
all
charges
relating
to
student
use
of
the
telephone,
including
the
installation
of
a
private
phone
line.
In
addition
students
will
be
held
financially
accountable
for
any
additional
fees
incurred
monthly
from
bandwidth
overage.
It
is
mandatory
that
all
students
participating
in
the
programme
have
International
Student
Guardianship
Canada
(ISGC)
as
their
Guardian.
See
MacLachlan
College
Guardianship
Information
Package
for
further
details
and
fees.
There
will
be
a
$350
(plus
13%
HST)
one
time
Homestay
Registration
Fee
for
each
student
participating
in
the
programme.
There
will
be
no
reduction
in
homestay
fees
when
a
student
is
away
from
the
homestay
for
holidays
during
the
school
year.
“My
host
family
showed
me
many
beautiful
places
I’ve
only
known
from
hearing
or
television...
(they)
have
given
me
the
chance
to
explore
Ontario
from
the
inside
and
to
let
me
live
here.”
“My
homestay
family
was
incredible,
they
quickly
made
me
feel
like
a
part
of
the
family,
and
I
think
I
have
made
great
friends
for
life
in
them.
I
still
like
to
think
back
about
my
time
at
MacLachlan
because
it
was
so
far
the
best
year
of
my
life.”

9. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
The
Role
of
the
Homestay
Family
• Provide
the
student
with
support
and
assistance
with
cultural
transitions
• Consider
the
student
to
be
a
member
of
the
family
• Provide
a
safe
and
clean
home
environment
• Provide
a
warm
and
positive
family
environment
while
creating
an
opportunity
for
the
student
to
embrace
new
cultural
experiences
• Ensure
that
the
student
has
three
meals
provided
per
day
including
fresh
fruit,
vegetables,
beverages
and
snacks
• Ensure
student
has
arranged
transportation
to
school
(financial
responsibility
of
the
student)
• Assist
the
student
with
access
to
health
care
when
necessary
(financial
responsibility
of
the
student)
• Encourage
the
student
to
speak
English
but
not
deny
use
of
mother
tongue
• Include
the
student
on
family
outings,
special
events
and
activities
promoting
cultural
growth
• Provide
the
student
with
clean
household
laundry
and
access
to
laundry
for
personal
clothing
• Provide
the
student
with
reasonable
responsibility
of
cleaning
own
room
although
housekeeping
duties
should
not
to
be
exclusive
to
student
Homestay
Student
Responsibilities
• Participate
in
family
activities
when
asked;
politely
decline
if
you
do
not
want
to
participate
• Show
consideration
and
tolerance
to
host
family
members
including
children
• Respect
household
rules
including
family
curfews
• If
you
go
out
always
tell
your
host
family
where
you
will
be
going
and
how
you
will
be
getting
there
• Inform
the
family
if
you
will
not
be
home
for
a
meal
or
if
you
will
arrive
home
late
in
the
evening
• Do
not
invite
friends
to
the
home
without
the
knowledge
and
permission
of
your
host
family
• Consult
the
host
family
before
using
household
appliances
or
electronics
to
ensure
you
are
using
them
properly
• Do
not
use
the
telephone
for
unreasonable
lengths
of
times,
ask
permission
to
make
long
distance
calls
and
please
make
these
calls
collect
or
using
a
calling
card
• Do
not
place
or
receive
calls
after
10
p.m.
• Do
not
download
music
or
movies
to
your
computer
in
your
host
family’s
home.
You
will
be
charged
additional
fees
if
you
do
so.
• Clean
up
after
yourself
in
the
home;
be
tidy.
Don’t
leave
your
room
or
bathroom
in
a
mess
for
the
host
family
to
clean
up
when
you
leave
• Do
not
enter
host
bedrooms,
private
rooms,
or
the
bathroom
• Do
not
borrow
money
from
host
family
members;
please
call
ISGC
if
you
need
anything
• Do
not
resort
to
abusive,
aggressive
or
inappropriate
behavior.
Exercise
consideration
and
good
judgment
• If
the
families
internet
usage
is
over
the
limit
at
the
end
of
the
month
due
to
SKYPE,
music/movie/tv
downloads
that
you
are
responsible
for
additional
payment
may
be
required

10. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
GUARDIANSHIP
SERVICES
MacLachlan
College
requires
that
each
international
student
have
a
local
Canadian
Guardian
while
attending
school.
The
Guardian
provides
the
necessary
support
system
for
the
student
and
acts
as
a
contact
for
the
school.
The
Guardian
must
be
English
speaking,
a
Canadian
Citizen
or
Permanent
Resident
over
the
age
of
21
and
must
reside
in
Ontario
If
you
do
not
have
a
Canadian
Guardian
MacLachlan
College
has
retained
the
professional
services
of
International
Student
Guardianship
Canada
(ISGC).
This
service
is
mandatory
for
all
students
participating
in
the
MacLachlan
College
Homestay
Programme.
See
MacLachlan
College
Guardianship
Information
Package
for
further
details
and
fees.
TRANSPORTATION
Getting
around
Oakville
is
very
easy
and
there
are
a
few
options
for
traveling
to
and
from
school.
Public
Transportation
is
readily
available
in
the
city
of
Oakville
and
includes
Oakville
Transit,
GO
Transit
and
local
taxi
companies.
We
ask
that
both
the
student
and
family
decide
which
mode
of
transport
the
student
will
use
to
get
to
and
from
school
each
day.
Most
homestay
students
use
the
Oakville
Transit
system
finding
it
both
simple
and
inexpensive.
School
Bus
Service
MacLachlan
College
offers
students
an
optional
school
bus
service.
The
average
annual
cost
for
this
service
is
approximately
$2,700.
School
bus
fees
are
not
included
in
the
tuition
fees
and
are
invoiced
separately
in
October
of
the
new
school
year.
Please
note
students
taking
the
school
bus
who
are
enrolled
in
the
twice-­‐
weekly
evening
ESL
classes
must
make
their
own
transportation
arrangements
on
these
two
evenings.
For
further
information
about
busing
please
contact
the
school
office
at
(905)
844-­‐0372.
Oakville
Transit
is
connected
to
GO
Transit,
Mississauga
Transit
and
Burlington
Transit.
Please
visit
www.oakvilletransit.com
for
detailed
information
about
routes
and
schedules.
There
is
an
Oakville
Transit
bus
stop
within
a
5
minute
walk
from
MacLachlan.
The
cost
for
a
monthly
student
pass
is
approximately
$60.
GO
Transit
is
an
interregional
transit
system
created
and
funded
by
the
Ontario
provincial
government.
The
GO
train
station
is
a
10
minute
walk
from
MacLachlan
College
and
services
the
greater
Toronto
area
including
Burlington,
Oakville,
Mississauga
and
Toronto.
Visit
www.gotransit.com
for
complete
schedules
and
fares
for
trains
and
buses.
Oakville
Taxi
Cab
Firms
Oakville
United
Taxi
www.oakvilleunitedtaxi.com
Telephone:
905-­‐338-­‐0044
Halton
Taxi
Service
www.aaahaltontaxi.ca
Telephone:
905-­‐844-­‐4300

11. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT
APPLICATION
PROCEDURES
The
following
procedures
and
documents
must
be
completed
and
accompany
all
applications
for
admission.
Upon
approval,
an
acceptance
letter
will
be
issued
without
delay.
The
school
will
reserve
a
place
for
the
student
upon
receipt
of
the
full
tuition
fees.
Please
note
that
all
documentation
must
be
translated
into
English.
• Application
form
completed
and
signed
by
parent/guardian
along
with
application
fee
of
$250
CAD
• Confidential
School
Reference
(MacLachlan
College
document)
from
current
school.
In
addition,
for
those
enrolled
with
English
as
a
second
language,
please
provide
an
English
subject
reference
• Copy
of
most
recent
and
the
last
two
year’s
final
report
cards
• Personal
interview
and
MacLachlan
English
Proficiency
Test
• Copy
of
passport
showing
date
of
birth
• Completed
immunization
record
in
English
• 2
recent
photographs
of
the
student
• Copy
of
student
visa/authorization
and
date
of
entry
to
Canada
• Copy
of
Canadian
Guardianship
documents
Admission
is
based
on
a
review
of
the
student’s
report
cards
and
the
personal
interview.
If
a
personal
interview
is
not
possible,
the
reference
from
the
current
school
will
be
used
in
its
place.
The
MacLachlan
English
Proficiency
Test
will
be
administered
during
the
Orientation
Day
prior
to
the
start
of
the
school
year
or
upon
the
student’s
arrival
in
Canada.
If
vacancies
cannot
be
confirmed
at
the
time
of
the
application,
the
student’s
name
will
be
placed
on
the
waiting
list
in
numerical
order.
The
school
will
notify
the
student
when
space
is
available
and
fees
must
be
paid
in
full
at
that
time
to
reserve
the
space.
Vacancies
will
be
assigned
in
order
from
the
waiting
list.

12. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT
PROGRAMME
–
FEE
STRUCTURE
Academic
Year
September
2015
–
June
2016
Full
Year
Half
Year
Tuition
Fee
–
With
ESL
$27,500
$13,750
Tuition
Fee
–
No
ESL
$23,500
$11,750
New
Student
Enrollment
Fee
(i)
$2,000
$2,000
Homestay
$10,000
$5,000
Homestay
Registration
Fee
(one
time
fee)
$350
(plus
13%
HST)
$350
(plus
13%
HST)
Full
Guardianship
Package
(ii)
$2,500
(plus
13%
HST)
$1,250
(plus
13%
HST)
Basic
Guardianship
Package
(ii)
$1,500
(plus
13%
HST)
$750
(plus
13%
HST)
School
Bus
Service
(iii)
$2,700
$1,350
Health
Insurance
(iii)
$931
$466
Summer
ESL
Programme
(iii)
$2,700
All
fees
listed
are
in
Canadian
dollars
The
MacLachlan
College
tuition
fees
include
the
following
charges:
technology
fee,
all
textbooks
&
field
trip
costs.
Some
field
trips
may
be
exceptions
as
well
as
all
overnight
trips.
A
non-­‐refundable
application
fee
of
$250
must
accompany
each
application.
i. A
one-­‐time,
non-­‐refundable
enrollment
fee
of
$2,000
is
payable
when
the
offer
of
admission
is
accepted.
Fees
are
used
for
capital
purposes
at
the
discretion
of
the
Board
of
Governors
ii. Students
participating
in
the
MacLachlan
College
Homestay
Programme
must
obtain
guardianship
services
through
International
Guardianship
Canada
Inc.
See
the
MacLachlan
College
Guardianship
Information
package
for
more
details.
Subject
to
change.
iii. Approximate
costs,
subject
to
change
REFUND
POLICY
No
refund
policy
is
applicable,
unless
the
student’s
visa
application
is
denied.
Documentation
is
required.

13. MacLachlan College
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT AT
905-844-0372 EXTENSION 235, EMAIL admissions@maclachlan.ca OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.maclachlan.ca 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3H3
FEES
AND
RULES
OF
THE
SCHOOL
FEES
Fees
are
payable
in
full
in
advance
and
re-­‐registration
fees
are
due
in
full
by
February
15th
of
the
current
year.
The
responsibility
for
parents
or
guardians
for
payment
of
all
tuition
fees
for
a
full
academic
year
is
unconditional.
No
portion
of
fees
paid
or
outstanding
will
be
refunded
or
cancelled
in
the
event
of
absence,
withdrawal
or
dismissal
of
any
student
from
the
school.
No
refund
policy
is
applicable,
unless
the
student’s
visa
application
is
denied.
Documentation
is
required.
SCHOOL
YEAR
The
school
year
is
divided
into
three
terms:
the
first
term
from
the
opening
of
school
in
September
until
the
end
of
December;
the
second
term
from
January
until
mid
winter
break
and
the
third
term
from
mid
winter
break
until
summer
vacation.
DURATION
OF
ATTENDANCE
When
a
student
is
admitted
to
the
school,
the
original
application
for
admission
will
be
considered
to
apply
on
a
continuing
basis
to
the
grades
appropriate
to
the
needs
of
the
student.
A
place
will
therefore
be
reserved
each
new
school
year
until
the
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma
is
completed,
or
notice
of
withdrawal
is
received,
or
until
the
student
fails
to
re-­‐register
by
February
15th
immediately
preceding
the
next
school
year.
GENERAL
SUPERVISION
The
school
has
no
facilities
for,
nor
can
it
undertake
to
provide
any
form
of
guidance
or
exercise
any
form
of
control
or
supervision
upon
any
student
outside
school
activities.
REMOVAL
The
school
reserves
the
right
to
expel,
suspend
or
remove
any
student
who
does
not
adhere
to
the
conduct
expectations
as
outlined
in
the
school’s
Code
of
Behaviour.
If
a
student
is
suspended,
expelled,
removed
or
withdraws
there
will
be
no
rebate
of
fees.
APPLICATION
FOR
ADMISSION
Application
should
be
made
to
the
school
on
the
forms
provided
and
well
in
advance
of
desired
date
of
entry.
A
non-­‐refundable
application
fee
of
$250
for
International
students
must
accompany
each
application
form.
A
one-­‐time,
non-­‐refundable
enrollment
fee
of
$2,000
is
payable
when
the
offer
of
admission
is
accepted.
Fees
received
are
used
for
capital
purposes
at
the
discretion
of
the
Board
of
Governors.
Fees
are
due
in
full
upon
notice
of
acceptance
and
it
is
this
payment
of
fees
which
confirms
a
place
in
the
school.