Town of Lunenburg

Education

Lunenburg Day Care Centre

Provides appropriate play experience to build an important foundation for the future. Full and part day rates available for children 3 months - 12 years. Special needs children accepted. Nutritional meals and snacks provided.
Lunenburg Academy and Jr. & Sr. High Schools

The Lunenburg Academy

For Grades Primary to Five, and Lunenburg Jr. and Sr. High, for Grades 6-12, ensure that students can obtain complete primary and secondary education in Lunenburg. Most students are within walking distance of the schools.

Classes in both schools are not large, allowing teachers to provide individual attention. Primary and elementary students have the opportunity to attend music classes, physical education and special projects throughout the school year. The Jr. and Sr. High School offers students extensive extra-curricular activities in sports, special events, European travel and carnivals. General academic and university preparatory studies are offered in high school. The semester system is offered in Sr. High. The High School is proud of its musical band, the Home Economics, Industrial Arts and Computer programs. More than 40% of graduating students continue with a higher education.

Schools are operated by the Southwest Regional School Board. This system ensures that students with special needs are bused to schools offering those services

Nova Scotia Community College

Lunenburg Campus in Bridgewater is one of 18 campuses in the Province. The college offers Advanced Education and Job Training in the trades, technical, technological and applied arts fields. Courses are designed to assist trainees acquire the skills and knowledge, and develop the attitudes and habits necessary to enter and make progress in their chosen occupations.

Universities

The Province of Nova Scotia is well known for its many universities. Lunenburg is a one hour drive from Halifax and Dartmouth where universities, colleges, institutes and private schools can meet most education needs. Nova Scotia Universities offer distance education courses in Lunenburg County.