Landmark East School
is for children with learning differences who need a school designed for how they learn.
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Karen Fougere, Head of School
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If your child has started to believe they are not capable, the learning environment needs to change, not your child.
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At Landmark East School, we rebuild foundational skills, restore confidence, and teach students how they learn best. This allows them to move forward with clarity and belief in themselves.
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For nearly 50 years, we have helped students with learning differences rediscover that they are capable.
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Children deserve a school built for the way they learn.
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The right environment can change everything: book a conversation with our Admissions Team.​
Portrait of a Landmark East Student
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Diagnosed with a learning difference.
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Difficulty acquiring literacy (reading and spelling) skills.
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Difficulty with written expression, mathematics, processing information, organization and study skills.
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Are bright and capable but under-performing.
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Has average to above-average cognitive capacity (as shown on a psycho-educational assessment).
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Are anxious about attending class.
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Have lost academic confidence.
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Motivated to participate in the school’s programs and show evidence that they understand their learning disabilities.
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Between the ages of 8 to 19 - grades 3 to 12.
Our Mission
Landmark East is a day and boarding school that empowers students with learning differences to unlock their full potential.
It is a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment with a compassionate professional team.
Our specialised training and small class sizes allow for individualised programming.
We Begin by Understanding How Your Child Learns
At Landmark East School we begin by determining how each student learns. We seek to understand the skills they have developed, their challenges, and where to begin rebuilding confidence.
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Our students are bright and capable. What they may not have received is instruction designed for how they learn.
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We then nurture and teach each student intentionally.
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Small classes of 1 to 10 students.
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Explicit, structured literacy instruction.
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Direct teaching of executive function skills.
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Specially trained teachers who respond in the moment.
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When the instruction matches the learner's needs, progress follows.​
Intentional. Individualized. Proven.
Our program is deliberately designed for students whose academic performance has not reflected their ability.
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Small Classes. Real Attention. With classes sizes of 1 to 10 students, teachers can respond in the moment. They are able to adjust instruction, breaking down complex tasks, and ensuring no student falls thorough the cracks.
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Structured Literacy and Skill Rebuilding. Students with learning differences are often working harder than anyone realizes, that is likely because they have not always been provided the right tools for how they learn.
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At Landmark East School, we explicitly teach:
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How to read with accuracy for comprehension.
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How to write with clarity and organization.
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How to approach and solve complex mathematical problems.
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How to plan, prioritize, and manage time.
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Executive Function Development. At Landmark East School, we intentionally teach students how to plan, organize, and persevere.
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When a student learns how to approach a task, not just complete a task, something shifts and magic happens: They begin to feel and become confident and capable again!
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Students who once felt overwhelmed by large, complex assignments learn how to approach them step by step. Our best example of this is our annual Science Fair Project. Selected students go on to compete in the provincial Science Fair.
Changing Lives: Measurable Growth and Meaningful Change
Where Our Students Go Next
With personalized guidance and preparation, our graduates move forward with direction and confidence.
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85% of our graduates are accepted into the post-secondary program of their choice, including university, community colleges, trades and specialized programs.
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55% attend Community Colleges (NSCC, NBCC, College of North Atlantic, etc.)
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20% attend Universities (Saint Mary's University, Acadia University, Mount Saint Vincent University, McGill University, etc.)
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10% Trades Certification​​
Success Stories: From Struggling to Thriving
Meet Maddy
"We were simply hoping she would earn a diploma."
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Watching our bright, confident daughter become anxious and defeated was heartbreaking. Her previous school said she was "fine". We know she was not.
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In just one year at Landmark East School, everything changed.
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She was seen.
She was challenged.
She was supported.
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She graduated with high grades, stepped into leadership roles, found a part-time job, and rediscovered her voice. She later graduated from college with high honours and is now thriving in her chosen career as a first responder.
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Landmark East School didn't just help her graduate.
They helped her believe in her future again.
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- Julie & Rhys W.
"Landmark East School was a saving grace."
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Our son began mid-year in Grade 6. He graduated as valedictorian.
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He gained academic confidence, personal determination, and the ability to advocate for himself. The staff made him feel capable and valued.
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Today, he is pursuing advanced post-secondary education and working towards a career in conservation.
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Landmark East School gave him more than an education.
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They gave him belief.
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- Lisa H.
Meet Brayden
We Invite You To Reach Out
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make.
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We invite you to reach out to our admissions team to learn how Landmark East School can help your child rebuild skills, confidence, and belief in their own potential.
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Contact our Admissions Team to start a conversation.