ABOUT HIGHLAND ACADEMY
Location
Highland Academy of Canada is located 30 minutes from downtown Toronto in the City of Vaughan at the Lebovic Campus.
Vaughan is the fifth-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area, and the 17th largest city in Canada. Our location ensures that our students have access to the best facilities available.
The Lebovic Campus represents the finest in community planning, building, and development. Already surpassing expectations, the Lebovic Campus is home to a network of health and wellness, fitness and social service agencies guaranteed to fulfill the extensive needs of an eclectic and diversified student community.
State of the Art Classrooms
Providing an effective learning environment is one of the most critical objectives of the classroom, and a good lighting system is essential. With bright, open and exciting halls and classrooms, we inspire and support students' active learning. Modern communications technology backs our academic environment and reflects the latest research in class configuration and design.
On-Site Cafeteria
Food is conveniently available in the lounge before school, at recess, and during lunch. A well-balanced selection of food is available at reasonable prices, as part of the healthy food choices initiative.
On-Site Medical Services
The onsite medical services provided by Mount Sinai Hospital are one of the many services ensuring the proper health and wellness of our students. With all the resources available in the form of trained personnel as well as equipment, Mt Sinai offers students the assurance of prompt medical aid.
Ceramics Art Studio
We can offer a unique learning experience in our large ceramics studio, equipped with wheels, kilns, and an area for preparation of glazes. Create original functional sculptural or decorative pieces with hand- making techniques and wheel skills
Dance Studio
Dance helps encourage a healthy lifestyle and incorporates fitness as a natural, fun part of children’s lives. Dance classes are held in high-quality teaching and performance spaces with hardwood floor areas with stretching bars and wall mirrors.
Aquatics
3 saltwater pools (2 indoor and 1 outdoor). Many hours of dedicated lane swimming in the 25-meter lap pool and access to leisure swim. Just to name a few.
Fitness and Health
10,000 square foot cardiovascular and weight training centre. Sports Gymnasiums for basketball, ballhockey, badminton and more. The teenage years are important in terms of both mental and physical development, and staying fit during adolescence can have benefits that are both physical and psychological. The fitness habits our students develop during their time at NuThink! are likely to last a lifetime, and studies have shown that exercise can be beneficial to a teen's overall health while promoting a positive body image.