School Focus: Stanford Lake College

Stanford Lake College prepares learners for the university entrance examinations of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). This examination allows learners entry into local and international institutions of higher learning.

Stanford Lake College prides itself on developing independent thinkers who will have the cognitive skills to access life-long learning. In grades 8 and 9, the academic programme is delivered within the Round Square Discovery Framework where the focus is on teaching skills rather than content alone.

Stanford Lake College students have the opportunity to represent the school in a number of cultural activities annually including a Cultural Extravaganza, two eisteddfods, debating competitions as well as participating in external music and drama examinations.

There is also a weekly culture period where all students choose an activity of their choice each term. The culture options for clubs and societies which include drama, music, percussion, and choir prove to be very popular among the pupils.

Stanford Lake College offers a wide range of traditional as well as adventure sporting opportunities for all students.

Non-traditional sports include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Adventure racing as well as Kayaking and hiking.

Our High Performance centre boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, two squash courts as well as a water based Astro Turf.

The Pastoral Care programme at Stanford Lake College is underpinned by the ethos and values of the school and is designed to provide a support system for our students which will ensure their development and growth during their time with us. Relationship building is at the heart of this process. 

Boarding schools offer a positive platform for social development and individual growth within a secure and structured environment where individuals are recognised and nurtured for who they are. Stanford Lake College boasts a day scholar house and five boarding houses, where each house is supervised by a senior house parent who has a residence attached to the boarding house. International exchange students add a different and distinctive flavour to the boarding houses.

Seventy percent of learners at Stanford Lake College are boarders. The boarding houses are modern and comfortable and every effort is made to ensure that your child’s time at the College is both happy and productive. The day scholar house allows day scholars a place to relax and do homework while waiting for their transport. Stanford Lake College offers both weekly and termly boarding opportunities. Weekend activities are arranged for termly boarders.​

We have a full-time Sanatorium Sister living on campus and a consultant Doctor when required.

One would have to traverse vast distances to discover anything quite like the natural setting which Michaelhouse enjoys and our school capitalizes on a myriad of opportunities to include the environment as a critical part of our learning. The outdoor programme for our E (Grade 8), D (Grade 9) and C Block (Grade 10) boys keys into the major advantages of a Michaelhouse education: fostering curiosity, resilience and belonging.

The additional benefits of environmental awareness, and cultural understanding are fundamental to the journey or personal growth which our boys enjoy while they are challenged physically and mentally miles away from the home comforts of daily school life.

Michaelhouse believes that outdoor education is essential for holistic development, shaping our boys into thoughtful, capable, and environmentally conscious individuals.