MacLachlan College

What MacLachlan College does

MacLachlan College is a private co-educational independent school operating two campuses in Oakville, Ontario: a Lower School at 337 Trafalgar Road serving Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6, and an Upper School at 2794 South Sheridan Way serving Grades 7 through 12. The institution enrolls approximately 200 students and employs 101-250 staff, indicating a low student-to-staff ratio consistent with its marketed small-class-size model. Curriculum is built around internationally recognized frameworks: IB Primary Years Programme (authorized), IB Middle Years Programme (candidate), and Advanced Placement courses delivered through the College Board. The school is a member of NAIS, Round Square, Dukes Education, and the Oakville Independent Schools consortium, and participates in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

The school derives revenue from two principal streams: recurring tuition and fees for PK-12 enrollment (specific pricing not publicly disclosed), and a summer/PD-day camp portfolio priced transparently between $75/day and $500/two-week blocks. Camp offerings include Mini Mariners, Mariners, Artistic Minds Dance, All Star Performance, RoboThink STEM, Digital Art, Pickleball, Volleyball, Multisport and Rock Climbing, and a Leadership Program, with extended care sold separately. Distribution is direct-to-family through the school's admissions office and the CampBrain registration platform, supplemented by open houses, campus tours, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, X), and email/newsletter communications.

Product portfolio spans the core two-campus PK-12 academic program, a High Performance Athletics vertical (U18 Prep Hockey, Hockey Development, Climbing, Billeting), experiential learning initiatives, and the seasonal camp business. A dedicated international applicants track supports recruitment outside Canada. Governance is internal, with a Foundation Board of Directors overseeing philanthropy and no disclosed parent company or external institutional ownership. The school is currently in a leadership transition, having opened a formal search for its next Head of School.

Name

MacLachlan College

Legal name

MacLachlan College

Website

https://www.maclachlan.ca/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• IB curriculum programs
• Summer camp programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Independent school Oakville

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from tuition charged for PK-12 private school education, including day school programs at both Lower School and Upper School campuses.
2. Summer Camps and Programs: Revenue from summer camp registrations including PD Day Camps ($75/day), Mini Mariners, Mariners ($450/week), Artistic Minds Dance, RoboThink STEM, Digital Art ($495/week), All Star Performance ($475/week), Multisport and Rock Climbing ($480/week), Volleyball ($400/week), and Leadership Program ($500/2 weeks). Extended care services available at additional costs.
3. Extended Care Services: Morning extended care (8:00-9:00am, $35/week) and afternoon extended care (4:30-5:30pm, $65/week) or combined ($100/week) for families requiring additional supervision outside regular camp hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MacLachlan College delivers co-educational private day school education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 across two Oakville campuses (Lower School for PK-Grade 6 and Upper School for Grades 7-12), anchored by an International Baccalaureate curriculum (PYP Authorized and MYP Candidate) and Advanced Placement courses. The school supplements its core academics with experiential learning, high-performance athletics including U18 Prep Hockey, and a portfolio of summer and PD Day camps (sports, dance, robotics, digital art, leadership) for children ages 4-16.

Product overview

MacLachlan College is a world-class private school offering PK-12 education across two campuses in Oakville, Ontario. The school operates as a unified educational institution with internationally recognized curriculum including IB Primary Years Programme (authorized) and IB Middle Years Programme (candidate status), along with Advanced Placement courses. The school provides experiential learning, competitive athletics (including high-performance hockey), and seasonal camp programs for children ages 4-16. The product portfolio consists of core educational programs (Lower School PK-6, Upper School 7-12), academic enrichment (IB and AP programs), athletics, and summer/PD day camps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School Program (PK-Grade 6) Core day school program for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 students, delivered at the Lower School Campus at 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario. Includes the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Authorized curriculum and is designed for families seeking small class sizes and dedicated teachers in the foundational years.
• Upper School Program (Grades 7-12) Core day school program for Grades 7-12 students, delivered at the Upper School Campus at 2794 South Sheridan Way, Oakville, Ontario. Includes the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, candidate status), Advanced Placement courses, and preparation for university matriculation in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme authorized by the IB organization, delivered within the Lower School. Provides an internationally recognized, inquiry-based curriculum framework for students in the primary years.
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (candidate status), delivered within the Upper School for Grades 7-12. Provides an internationally recognized framework bridging Lower School and Advanced Placement upper years.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College Board Advanced Placement courses offered at the Upper School, allowing students to take college-level courses and potentially earn college credit prior to graduation.
• High Performance Athletics Program Competitive athletics programs at the Upper School Campus including U18 Prep Hockey, Hockey Development (girls), Hockey Breakfast Club, Climbing, and billeting support for out-of-area athletes. Designed to develop elite-level athletes while balancing academic demands.
• MAC Summer Camps Portfolio of weekly summer camp programs for children ages 4-16 including Mini Mariners and Mariners ($450/week), Artistic Minds Dance ($495/week), RoboThink STEM ($495/week with WonderSTEM), Digital Art ($495/week with Pen and Tablet), All Star Performance Sports ($475/week), Pickleball ($450/week), Volleyball ($400/week), Multisport and Rock Climbing ($480/week), and the Leadership Program ($500 per 2 weeks). Hot lunch is included. Open to MAC students and the wider community.
• PD Day Camps

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates attend universities across Canada, United States, and Australia

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, unclear and core.

• WonderSTEM (WonderSTEM.ca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWonderSTEM is a partner for the RoboThink STEM Camp program at MacLachlan College. The camp teaches foundational robotics and coding skills through creative problem solving and hands-on engineering challenges for ages 7-12. No experience is required and beginners are encouraged to participate.
• Pen and Tablet (penandtablet.ca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPen and Tablet is a partner for the Digital Art program at MacLachlan College. The program teaches digital illustration and design using professional drawing tools and software, helping campers build portfolio pieces for ages 9-13.
• Dukes Education PartnershipunclearStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacLachlan College is part of the Dukes Education partnership network. Dukes Education is an education group based in the UK. The partnership provides access to educational resources, professional development, and network connections within the independent schools community.
• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRound Square is a worldwide network of schools that shares a commitment to character education and experiential learning based on IDEALS (Inquiry, Discovery, Adventure, Leadership, Service). MacLachlan College's membership provides students with access to international exchanges, service projects, and conferences.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacLachlan College is IB PYP Authorized and MYP Candidate. The International Baccalaureate organization provides the framework for the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, offering internationally recognized curriculum for students ages 3-19.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAIS is a membership organization for independent private schools in the United States and Canada. MacLachlan College's membership provides access to resources, professional development, and advocacy for independent education.
• College Board (Advanced Placement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacLachlan College offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses through partnership with the College Board. AP courses allow students to take college-level courses and potentially earn college credit.
• Duke of Edinburgh's AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacLachlan College is a Duke of Edinburgh's Award delivery partner. The Award is a global youth achievement program that challenges young people to develop skills, physical fitness, volunteering, and adventure experiences.
• Oakville Independent SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMacLachlan College is a member of the Oakville Independent Schools association, a consortium of independent private schools in Oakville, Ontario. This membership provides collective representation and marketing support within the local private school community.
• Camp OnondagaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Onondaga is an outdoor education partner used for Intermediate student trips. Students participate in outdoor activities that encourage teamwork, leadership, and resilience at this camp facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Upper Canada College: Toronto-based independent school for boys (Grades SK-12) with the IB Diploma Programme. Comparable to MacLachlan in offering a university-prep IB curriculum and attracting GTA families seeking premium private education.
• Trinity College School: Port Hope, Ontario-based independent school (Grades 5-12) with boarding and Round Square membership. Comparable to MacLachlan in Round Square affiliation, university placement, and character-based education positioning.
• St. Andrew's College: Aurora, Ontario-based independent school for boys (Grades 5-12) with boarding and a strong athletics tradition including hockey. Comparable to MacLachlan in offering small classes, university preparation, and high-performance athletics.
• Holy Trinity School: Richmond Hill, Ontario-based independent school (JK-12) with IB World School authorization. Comparable to MacLachlan in offering full IB continuum, small class sizes, and university-prep outcomes for GTA families.
• Branksome Hall: Toronto-based independent girls' school (JK-12) and IB World School with boarding. Comparable to MacLachlan in delivering internationally recognized IB curriculum and competing for the same affluent GTA families.
• Havergal College: Toronto-based independent girls' school (JK-12) with IB Diploma Programme. Comparable to MacLachlan in offering IB-aligned programming, small class sizes, and a focus on experiential learning and leadership.
• Appleby College: Independent private school located in Oakville, Ontario, serving Grades 7-12 with boarding and day programs. Most directly comparable peer as it operates in the same town and competes for the same affluent Oakville families with a similar university-prep focus.
• Crescent School: Toronto-based independent boys' school (Grades 3-12) with strong athletics and leadership programming. Comparable to MacLachlan in positioning around character development, small classes, and university placement outcomes.
• Ridley College: St. Catharines, Ontario-based independent school (JK-12) with boarding and IB programmes. Comparable to MacLachlan in offering IB curriculum, Round Square affiliation, and an international student body.

Regional players

• De La Salle College: Toronto-based independent Catholic school for boys (Grades 5-12) with IB programmes. Comparable to MacLachlan in offering IB curriculum and university preparation, though serving a different faith-based market segment within the GTA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/maclachlan_ca
• Facebookfacebook.com/maclachlancollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/maclachlancollege

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Profiles3 records

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Investors

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Investments

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