{"id":4979,"date":"2025-12-05T15:17:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T20:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenniffleadership.com\/?p=4979"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:59:02","slug":"head-of-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenniffleadership.com\/en\/head-of-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Michel Lafrance &#8211; Head of School &#8211; West Island College"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">West Island College (WIC)<\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 1974 in the West Island of Montreal, West Island College (WIC) is home to two schools under one roof where students coexist in perfect harmony: a fully French-language school and an English-language school with a strong French immersion program. Both offer enriched curricula and mother-tongue language courses, creating an optimal bilingual learning experience.<\/p>\n<p>For over 50 years, WIC has been at the forefront of educational innovation, integrating technology and forward-thinking pedagogy to foster personal excellence and a passion for learning. Anchored in the core values of belonging, growth and integrity, the WIC journey\u2014from Junior School to Senior School\u2014equips students to thrive in an ever-evolving world.<\/p>\n<p>At WIC, our teachers and professionals are more than educators\u2014they are mentors, coaches and role models.\u00a0 Through academic engagement, extracurricular activities, and our House system, they build meaningful connections with students and nurture essential qualities like curiosity, courage, and self-awareness.<\/p>\n<p>We believe in a holistic approach to education &#8211;\u00a0 one that emphasizes real-world learning, personal growth, and strong community ties. 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