Lauremont Schulich Experience

The Lauremont Schulich Experience (LSE) offers students an unparalleled opportunity to develop a social entrepreneurial mindset, engage with real-world issues, and prepare for future academic and career success.

The Lauremont Schulich Experience (LSE) is an exclusive program developed through a collaboration between Schulich ExecEd, YSpace at York University, and Lauremont School. Open to all current Grade 9 and 10 students, the LSE integrates seamlessly with their regular coursework, complementing in-class work on design thinking, public speaking, inquiry, and collaboration. This program applies business concepts like branding and market research to social issues, encouraging students to create sustainable social change.

Designed for high-school students in the independent school system, this program helps to develop a social entrepreneurial mindset. Students will have the opportunity to create a learner profile portfolio, earn a Schulich certificate, and connect with academic and industry experts for ongoing learning opportunities.

Skills and experiences gained through the LSE are applicable across various career paths, including healthcare, law, business, STEM, and the arts. Students develop essential soft skills such as collaboration, leadership, and resilience. This program builds on the Lauremont School IB programme, offering a deeper exploration of topics relevant to students with a growth mindset and a commitment to making a positive societal impact.

Program Structure

Running over a six month period, the LSE program is divided into three separate phases: Ideation, Incubation, and Immersion.

Phase 1: Ideation – March

In collaboration with partners from Sculich and YSpace, students will be introduced to the program and the theme for the upcoming year.

Phase 2: Incubation – May-June

Students will form small groups to work on a specific problem and solution, based on their research findings and personal interests.

Phase 3: Immersion – June

The program concludes with two weeks at Schulich and YSpace, where students clarify their problem, iterate and pitch their solutions, through the guided expertise of Schulich instructors, thought leaders, and social activists.

Curriculum and Focus

For 2026, the theme for the Lauremont Schulich Experience is Rethink, Reduce, Reimagine. Students will focus on UN Sustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible consumption and production. This goal aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.