b'Those surveyed were primarily university- or college-bound and came from all types of schools, whether independent or public, co-ed or single-sex. Among their findings were the following:Boys and girls reported nearlythe same level of academicconfidence regardless of theschool environment (co-ed vs.single sex) 84% of students attendingindependent co-ed schools feltconfident expressing their viewsin the presence of the opposite sex(that number dropped significantlyin the context of a single-sexschool) Students at co-ed schools makefriends easily with members ofthe same sex (80%) and membersof the opposite sex (72%) (that READ MORE ABOUT SINGLE-SEX latter number drops significantly to VS. CO-GENDER EDUCATION: 58% in the context of a single-sexShould the Sexes be Separated for independent school) Secondary Education? Robinson &Girls at co-ed schools were just as Smithers, 2010.likely as those at single-sex schoolsThe Effects of Single-Sex Compared with to participate in class discussions Coeducational Schooling on StudentsGirls perceptions of their abilities Performance and Attitudes: A Meta-in math and science are not Analysis, Erin Pahlke, Janet Shibley Hyde affected by the gender composition and Carlie M. Allison, Psychological Bulletin 2014, Vol. 140, No. 4, 1042-1072of their schoolsSelecting an Independent SchoolBoys in a co-ed environment are as The Benefits of the Co-educational likely to be engaged in learning as Environment, The Strategic Counsel, 2006boys in a single-sex environmentClick here to watch The Benefits of Co- Students at independent co-ed education, Stephen Box, a talk delivered in schools agree (88%) that their 2012 to The Independent Education school is a safe environment for all Consultants, Future Schools Fair.studentsAt Greenwood, we believe in the many social and academic benefits of mixed-gender education in preparing students for the workplace and postsecondary education. Ultimately, a mixed-gender environment promotes healthy student relationships, fosters effective learning and reflects 21st century realities.For more information, contact the Admissions Team at Greenwood:Email: admissions@greenwoodcollege.orgTelephone: 416 545 5127'