Montreal Private School Expo Coming in September

Aug. 25, 2010 - PRLog -- Montreal, QC – The Our Kids Private School Expo returns to Montreal for the second year on September 19th. Our Kids has been hosting successful expos across Canada since 2002. These expos allow families in the Montreal area to explore the private school option in the open forum of a consumer expo, where they can meet with a number of schools in a casual environment. Schools from throughout the Montreal area as well as international boarding schools will be represented at the expo.

Our Kids Media’s Private School Expos showcase a variety of French and English private schools offering many alternatives including special needs, advanced studies programs for gifted students, Montessori, Waldorf, single sex and boarding. Free information seminars throughout the day will provide families with important tips and advice on choosing a school, eligibility requirements and special needs support.

Private education has increased in popularity in recent years. Most provinces have seen steady growth in the proportion of students enrolled in private schools over the past two decades.  Statistics Canada reports steady growth of private school enrollment since 1987, and the province of Quebec has the largest percentage of students attending private school. Our Kids Media has been at the forefront of that interest trend. “We’re continuing to see increases in our magazine circulation and Expo attendance. I think it just goes to show that a good education will always be a priority for families,” said Andrew Stawicki, co-founder of Our Kids Media.

Parents who attend private school expos hosted by Our Kids Media are adamant about the value of the experience. As one parent has said: “This is opportunity to see all the different schools in one place and talk to administrators and teachers. It’s pretty valuable. There are a lot of schools here we didn’t even know existed.” Aside from the opportunity to meet schools face to face, parents can also attend and take part in seminars on choosing the right school, the benefits of boarding and advice on how to pay for private school. Schools also love the opportunity to meet families at the expos. "For families seeking a private school alternative, Our Kids Expos provide excellent exposure. We appreciate all that Our Kids does to ensure that families are fully informed of their educational alternatives,” says Dave Bird, principal of Pinehurst School in St. Catharines, Ontario.

The Our Kids Montreal Private School Expo will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 12:00 until 4:00 at The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, 900 de La Gauchetiere W. in Montreal, Quebec.

For more information…
•   Find a complete list of exhibiting schools: www.ourkids.net/expo/exhibiting-schools.php
•   Videos from last year’s events: http://www.ourkids.net/expo/montreal-expo.php
•   For top questions parents ask: www.ourkids.net/expo/prepare-for-the-expo.php
•   For more information on the Montreal Private School Expo, go to: www.ourkids.net/expo/montreal-expo.php

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About Our Kids Media
With over ten years of experience, Our Kids Media has become a leading publisher of magazines and websites dedicated to assisting readers make informed decisions for their families. Started by award-winning journalism, photography and design veterans in 1997, Our Kids now publishes three annual consumer publications — Our Kids Go To School, Our Kids Go To Camp and Comfort Life — and two annual journals, Dialogue and Dialogue+ and over 20 digital properties including http://www.ourkids.net, http://www.camps.ca and comfortlife.ca.

In 2002, Our Kids launched its first annual private education School Expo. In 2010, there are four Private School Expos from September - November. The Expos will provide an expected 2,500 families from the Greater Toronto, Halton, Vancouver, and Montreal areas with even more choice for their children. Coming in 2011, Our Kids Media will launch the first ever Summer Camp Expo in Toronto.