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Approximately one quarter of our families have come to St. John's from different locations in the international oil industry including the United States, England, Scotland and Norway, among others.






Lakecrest is a member of SEAL Canada, which is the preeminent organization of accredited independent schools in Canada dedicated to educational excellence, school improvement, and organizational leadership.


Lakecrest Testimonials

"My child entered Lakecrest two years ago.  She was not reaching her full potential in her former school and it was clear that she needed smaller class size and enhanced academic challenges.  In Lakecrest she has been provided both.  Her work ethic is now second to none and her capacity for independent thought and work is phenomenal.  Lakecrest's staff and administration are focused on all aspects of a child's development  - academic, social, physical, etc. My child has grown in many ways since attending Lakecrest and I  look forward to her continued success in the coming years within its warm and welcoming environment."



Marie W.


"We decided to find out more about Lakecrest after years of being frustrated with the public school system. The day we arrived to visit the school (over 4 years ago), a young child held the door for us and said "Welcome to Lakecrest". We were sold from that moment and haven't looked back. Lakecrest is like school USED to be…when children respected their teachers and classmates and academic achievement was the priority.

"Our older children went through the public school system, however, our youngest has spent the last 4 years at Lakecrest. We wish we had discovered it 10 years sooner."

Barbara and Dan P.




"Our sons attended Lakecrest during Junior High. We moved from a large public school system in Texas to Lakecrest. We found a warm and nurturing atmosphere led by one of the most caring Head Masters that we have ever met. The quality of education was outstanding and our children really enjoyed the experience. We have since moved to private schools in Western Canada and Venezuela and our sons are excelling as a result of the strong base they built at Lakecrest."

Tim C. , Venezuela




"As we are now living the expat life in the Middle East, we will retain our fond memories of Newfoundland and Lakecrest for life.  Last December our daughter spent her Christmas break in NL and attended lakecrest with her friends.

We will always treasure the close relationships the students had with their teachers and especially the close guidance our son Zack had with Mr. Pellertin to help keep him on the straight and narrow path."

Mark M. , Qatar




"My time at lakecrest, although brief, was one of my most rewarding teaching experiences. I worked along side some of the most outstanding teachers I have ever seen and got to know very wonderful children. I appreciated the camaderie within the staff, the sense of community, and getting to know the children and their families who make Lakecrest such an excellent school. I am so glad for the time I had at Lakecrest!"

April M. (N.W.T.)




"We have found the school life at Lakecrest to be warm ,  personal and enthusiastic. There is a sense of extended family for the children and the parents. From the morning greeting to the after school program, one gets a clear sense of a creative teaching-learning community with a demonstrated value for civility. "


Best Regards

Dennis and Louise




"My child attended Lakecrest from Kindergarten to Grade 9. The benefits of the small class size has paid off in all aspects of her education. She enjoyed the wide variety of extra curricular activities. The extra care of the Lakecrest staff to all students made us feel like family."

Azza H.




"The school encourages each child to reach his/her potential and to develop their confidence. ( through not just the curriculum, but through the active involvement of all teachers in the school)

The school helps the children learn to respect others- their peers, as well as those older and younger.

Rules for behaviour are provided to the children- and they are enforced. This helps the children understand the boundaries for types of behaviour and the consequences of not following the rules."

Gail H.


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