High School Reimagined
The Miniversity
Grades 10-12
Our Miniversity Program began in 2016. It was created to prepare students to succeed in every way in University and life, following the publication of research about mental wellbeing among university students and surprising statistics about drop-out rates.
It is why our students leave us knowing who they are, knowing how to learn, grateful for their school experience, and ready to add value to our world.
Resilient, Skilled, Independent & Purposeful
We do our best to enable our students to be ready for life after school, and to know themselves.
To assist and guide them, each student has a Mentor or Tutor who remains with them through the Minversity Program.
Students learn responsibility and time-management, so they have greater flexibility in the use of the school day. They can take breaks, schedule music lessons, enjoy a fitness class, a walk, or immerse themselves in an hour of Art, writing, reading or thinking.
MVP At a Glance
Students study one course at a time for a period of 15 eight-hour days
A course is worth 4 credits distributed among the subjects. Some courses are single subjects, while some may be several subjects connected to a single theme
Each course is followed by an Interval, dedicated time for revision, relaxation, inviting guest speakers, visting galleries, museums, and universities, taking driving tests or helping teachers of younger grades
20% of the learning is delivered through whole-class instruction, and 80% is spent reading, researching, coaching, assessing, and discussing
Students learn to be scholars-learners who are responsible for their own progress, and can manage their own time
With a flexible schedule, students and teachers, are not constrained by a traditional timetable
Students are given opportunities for leadership and character development
Students can spend ‘A Block Abroad’ in one of our partner schools
Hear what our Grade 12 Students have to say
