Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ESL program |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Advanced Placement |
| Supervised care before/after school |
MacLachlan's Extended Hours Program provides families with flexible, high-quality care before and after the regular school day in a safe and welcoming environment. • Before Care: 7:30 a.m. until the start of the school day
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
MacLachlan maintains an allergy-aware environment and offers halal and gluten-friendly alternatives. Families of students with food allergies or other dietary restrictions are encouraged to work directly with MAC's food service provider to discuss accommodations and determine how their child's needs can best be supported. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student journalism, health and wellness, music and choir, Math clubs and competitions, school spirit and leadership, Lego and hands-on building, reading and storytelling, arts and crafts, recreational games, robotics and STEM, wellness and mindfulness, language programs, DECA, spirit squad, Round Square, running, band, public speaking and debating, HOSA, sports, film, dance, chess, engineering, book club. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes • Instructional - From student-staff matches to instructional activities, these opportunities promote community, fun, and a lifelong love of movement. • Competitive - For students eager to compete, MAC's inter-school teams provide the perfect stage. Through PSAA (Grades 3–8) and HSSAA (Grades 9–12), athletes gain valuable experience in teamwork, discipline, and school pride - all while wearing the MAC colours. • High Performance - MAC's High Performance Athletics (HPA) program supports elite student-athletes who are committed to excelling in both sport and academics. With expert coaching, dedicated training, and partnerships across the GTA, HPA prepares students for University-level, Provincial, National, and International opportunities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
MacLachlan College is a world-class private school offering the benefits of small class sizes, with highly dedicated and engaged teachers and an internationally recognized curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Always raising the bar on excellence, MacLachlan is an IB World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Lower School and expanding our IB continuum as an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School for Grades 7 and 8. In the Upper School, students benefit from Advanced Placement (AP), preparing them for success at leading universities in Canada and abroad. The International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs are among the most rigorous and highly regarded educational frameworks, fostering inquiry-based learning and internationally minded learners. |