About Us

Welcome to North Star Academy Laval, where your children are our priority.

Offering an enriched curriculum for Grades 7-12, North Star Academy Laval combines smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to teaching with a focus on developing global leadership skills. NSAL was established with a clear and compelling mission: to deliver accessible, high-quality education in a nurturing environment where students can excel academically, socially, and personally. When other English private high school options required an arduous daily commute into Montreal, Mme. Josée Pepin, NSAL’s founder and Head of School, saw an opportunity to create a private high school where learning would be engaging, inclusive, and fosters the skills needed for success on a global stage in the heart of Laval.  

Why Choose North Star Academy Laval?

Parents choose North Star Academy Laval because of our dedication to excellence and our innovative, personalized approach to education. We deliver an enriched curriculum designed to meet the needs of each student while fostering academic distinction and personal growth. Central to our philosophy is the "Circle of Success," a collaborative partnership between students, parents, educators, and administrators. This synergy creates an environment where every learner is supported in reaching their highest potential, cultivating future leaders who embody confidence, integrity, and global awareness.

 
Mission

North Star Academy Laval is committed to developing confident, capable and engaged learners through a rigorous academic program and a supportive community environment. The school fosters personal growth, critical thinking and real world readiness so that each student is prepared to succeed in further education, employment and life. Through strong relationships and high expectations, North Star Academy Laval supports students in discovering their strengths, building essential skills and contributing meaningfully to their community.

Vision

Our vision shapes everything we do, guiding students as they grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Our educational philosophy is built on four pillars: Knowledge, Compassion, Strength, and Integrity.

Non scholæ sed vitæ
We learn not only for school, but for life.

Highlights of our approach
  • Personalized Attention: Smaller class sizes ensure no student is left behind.
  • Engaged Learning: Through our innovative programs, NSAL bridges the gap between theory and practice, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
  • An Inclusive Education: As the only English private high school on the North Shore, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds, with no certificate of eligibility required. 
  • Holistic Growth: We focus on academic, social, and personal development.
  • Parent Partnerships: With real-time technology and open communication, we collaborate with families to support student success.
  • Future Readiness: From admissions to graduation, we guide students in setting meaningful goals that lead to success in higher education and beyond.
  • A Safe Environment: We provide a nurturing, secure setting where students are encouraged to explore their potential.
  • Community Engagement: Our programs connect students with their communities, teaching them to make a difference locally and globally.

 

Ministère de l'Éducation (MEQ) Recognized Education

As a private, all-gender school serving grades 7 through 11, NSAL provides a contemporary, MEQ-recognized education leading to the Secondary School Diploma.

 

Your Community, Your School, Your Choice.

NSAL is more than just a school—it’s the best decision you can make for your family. By choosing NSAL, you’re giving your child a supportive, challenging, and enriching environment where they can grow into their best selves.

At North Star Academy Laval, your child’s future starts today. 

 

North Star Academy Laval:

Strategic Plan

In an ever expanding technological and socially connected world, students at NSAL will have the unique experience of developing their competencies in real life situations through community-based connections.

 

Your Success, Our Priority

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