Allanwood

Bel Pre has a Principal and Vice-Principal that are very dedicated to the children; seek to build a community and parental involvement. The teachers my child has had hace been well prepared, have been responsive to my communication; my child has had a wonderful experience at Bel Pre.

The current administrator instills fear in my children. The school has sadly gone downhill.

Best counselor, I found it the way I was recommended!

The Barrie lower school is exceptional. Strong social-emotional learning, very strong academics in a pressure-free environment, devoted teachers who stay for a long time. Incredible campus and the kids spend lots of time exploring nature, learning about the animals on campus, growing vegetables, etc. Because it stretches from infant to 12th grade, families have multiple kids at the school which helps with their logistics and with a sense of community. Some of the other comments on here have noted that the administration has not always been the strongest. That's been our experience too, but they've now brought in new leadership that seems really energetic and committed.

The teachers are the beating heart of the Upper School and they are amazing! They are dedicated and gifted professionals and almost every one goes above and beyond to make learning engaging, to seek out extra enrichment activities, and to support students when they struggle. I see the care they put into their daily lessons and the emphasis on getting students not just to memorize the "how" and the "what" but to truly understand "why this matters." They are all here because they want to be. I also see my child gaining confidence through interacting with their teachers, learning the give-and-take of seminar discussions, learning how to respectfully advocate for themselves or ask for clarification or even the occasional extension. These skills help prepare them to engage with college professors and future bosses. I am confident my child is getting an individualized and top-notch education and I know they are well-prepared for college.