[4][additional citation(s) needed] Each school was founded by Terry D. Davies, with Jack Grant playing a significant role as well, as fully French immersion (no English stream).

Moss then secured a new campus in the vacant Le Roi Daniels School at a lower rate due to his connections with the Calgary Board of Education.

In 1984 the United Nations, under the banner of "International Youth Year", invited schools and agencies worldwide to interpret the themes of "participation, development, and peace".

On February 17, 2010, The Concordia was knocked down in a squall and subsequently sank, about 550 km from the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[7][8] Class Afloat continues to be a co-educational sailing program that provides high school credit to students while living aboard a tall ship.

Students enrolled can sail for one or two semesters during which time they learn seamanship and work as crew members while earning high school or university credit with help from their on board teachers.

Port programs in the cities visited provide the students with an opportunity to meet and interact with other cultures, giving them an international perspective on their education.

Any student from grades 11, 12, university or gap year may take part in Class Afloat so long as they pass the application process.