So it's a historical connection on the property and that was one of the interesting pieces that came together," he said.The school is expected to open in 2020, starting with Grade 9 students. A consortium led by Canadian businessman Edward Farren will build Gordonstoun Nova Scotia, a 250-acre campus in Annapolis County
"But McNeil said the province is looking at the Municipal Government Act to see if it's possible for fiscally stable municipalities to borrow money from the Nova Scotia Municipal Finance Corporation "to be able to invest in things that they believe are in the best interest of the people they represent. "Gordonstoun is one of the, if not the premiere, private school in the world," John Ferguson, Annapolis County's CAO, said at the announcement on Saturday.The exact location of the school, which will offer Grade 9-12 and cost about $67,000 a year, has yet to be determined, but Ferguson said it has been narrowed down to three sites between Annapolis Royal and Bridgetown. "I believe it's the right one for building on international students coming to Nova Scotia. "Edward Farren and other members of the project team have visited Gordonstoun many times and we were also delighted to welcome Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia (who was born in Annapolis County), to Gordonstoun.
Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Phone: (902) 532-2331/825-2005 Fax: (902) 532-2096 Public Works Emergency Phone: (844) 944-4074. "McNeil said the project would be "a tremendous economic boost" to Annapolis County and could be a way to retain more international students for Nova Scotia universities.At the public announcement, those in attendance were told there is currently no provincial or municipal money committed to the project.No one from Gordonstoun was at the announcement, but Ferguson said school officials have been in Nova Scotia.CBC News contacted school officials via email and phone on Saturday, but they could not immediately be reached for comment.Anjuli Patil is a reporter and occasional video journalist with CBC Nova Scotia's digital team.To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Plans to build a $62-million elite private boarding school with a royal connection in Annapolis County, N.S., were announced Saturday in Bridgetown, N.S. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to ourIt is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered onA $62M Grade 9-12 private school would attract students from Asia, Europe and North America and create economic spinoff for area, Annapolis County CAO says. "We don't do loan guarantees," McNeil said. Gordonstoun Nova Scotia Press Release . Congratulations to our hard-working councillors for their procurement of this opportunity. It will be a franchise of the Gordonstoun School in Scotland.
Municipality of the County of Annapolis Incorporated 1879 752 St. George Street, PO Box 100 Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0. "The school will be opened with the co-operation of the local government.
It will be built in phases to eventually accommodate 600 students, most expected to come from Asia, Europe and North America, Ferguson said.He said funding for the school is coming primarily from European investors.Ferguson said the school will give the local area a boost economically. Gordonstoun Nova Scotia Project The Municipality of the County of Annapolis with Gordonstoun Nova Scotia, a member of the Gordonstoun, Morayshire, Scotland family of schools is seeking a Net Zero Energy efficiency architectural design team for its campus on … "I was very straightforward. A consortium led by Canadian businessman Edward Farren will build Gordonstoun Nova Scotia, a 250-acre campus in Annapolis CountyThe main building, Gordonstoun House, was originally owned by Sir Robert Gordon who was the first Baronet of Nova Scotia and granted 16,000 acres on the coast of Nova Scotia for the Barony of Nova Scotia in 1625.Gordonstoun principal Lisa Kerr said: “This agreement will pave the way for more children to benefit from an education based on Gordonstoun’s unique ethos, which combines high academic achievement with exhilarating outdoor experiences and a strong commitment to service to the community. "It doesn't matter if you're Amazon locating whether in Atlanta or Toronto, or some small or large business wanting to locate in this county, they want to know that they're wanted.
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