Looking for a truly Canadian boarding school experience? Take a look at Brentwood College School on Vancouver Island, BC.
There are plenty of great boarding schools in Canada. This includes boarding high schools and elementary schools. It also includes Canadian boarding schools for both Canadians and international students. Here we provide a list of the top boarding schools in Canada, and discuss some of their unique features. For more comprehensive coverage of boarding schools, see our main guide.
“I’d never seen teachers like this. ... They were so inspired and exuberant about the teaching, what my son was learning, and how he was doing.”
"At TCS, an excellent education means students remain open to learning throughout life and doing something positive with what they have learned.
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"RCS’s purpose is to unleash the potential in each student and set them on the path for a successful life. We provide rigorous academics with individual attention in a diverse, energizing, and caring environment.
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"Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience.
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"Havergal has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894 through its innovative curriculum and future-ready programming with a focus on wellbeing and student agency.
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"Confident Learners. Inspiring Leaders. Creating a thriving world.
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"Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls in JK-Grade 12, developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age.
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"SJK offers an enriched environment of exploration and experiential learning. Through its IB curriculum, SJK provides exciting experiences and guides students to discover their talents and passions. Go beyond at SJK.
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"Focussed on Community First, Outdoors Every Day, and Authentic Learning, LCS offers a world-class, individualized, day/boarding program (Grades 9 -12) designed for students to be leaders who care, connect and contribute.
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"No other high school in the world has developed more Elite, Junior, Collegiate, USPORT, NCAA, National, Olympic or Pro athletes with over 215 in the NHL alone. ND graduates attend top ranked universities worldwide.
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"Located in the heart of Toronto, UCC provides transformational learning experiences in a supportive, caring environment. Our highly sought-after graduates are awarded International Baccalaureate and OSSD diplomas.
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Caledon, Ontario Hwy 10/Old School Road "The Hill Academy is Canada's premier independent school for students in K-12/PG. Students are challenged in a supportive environment to explore the boundaries of their academic, athletic and leadership potential." —From the school
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Belleville, Ontario "We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 3-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments" —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Hwy 6/Dundas Street "Our belief is “Forward Learning. Transforming People.” We focus on STEAM collaborative project learning, 21st-century skills, and inquiry-based thinking to prepare students with global competencies." —From the school
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Langside St./Westminster Ave. "Parents trust us to personalize the educational experience of each girl, to care for each girl, to challenge her to grow, to build a supportive community around her, and, most importantly, to prepare her for the future." —From the school
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Toronto, Ontario "Located in the heart of Toronto, McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 . Our average class size is 10 to 20 students." —From the school
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Mill Bay, British Columbia "Brentwood is a leading university prep school that brings to life student choice through its bold tripartite program. We are a true boarding school, not merely a school with boarding, and the ocean is our playground." —From the school
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Victoria, British Columbia Richmond Rd/McRae Ave "Independent Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on outstanding preparation for life. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family." —From the school
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Stratford, Ontario Ontario Street/Waterloo Street South "Private Secondary School in Stratford, Ontario dedicated to providing a holistic education that values happiness, academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility." —From the school
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Victoria, British Columbia "GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, that empowers and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life." —From the school
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Toronto, Ontario Spadina/St Clair Ave W "The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build the academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $2 million available in financial assistance." —From the school
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Victoria, British Columbia "Brookes Westshore is an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, offering grades 4 to 12 in both day and boarding programmes (from grade 8 for boarding). We have an average class size of 15 students." —From the school
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Wellandport, Ontario "Robert Land Academy, established in 1978, is a private military-inspired boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to experience validation, realize their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs." —From the school
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Fort Erie, Ontario Townline Rd./Niagara Parkway "Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students." —From the school
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North Vancouver, British Columbia Harbourside Drive/ "Bodwell High School emphasizes a well-rounded education with strong student support. The school's motto, "Strength in Diversity," pays homage to the 40+ countries students come from. Bodwell offers AP and IB courses." —From the school
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Stanstead, Quebec Dufferin Street/Willow Lane "An English school in a French milieu, Stanstead College is located on the Quebec-Vermont border, offering rigorous university-prep, Grades 7 to 12 (including AP options), in a secure, family-focused learning environment." —From the school
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London, Ontario Richmond Street/King Street "A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme." —From the school
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Sherbrooke, Quebec "Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme and Canadian curricula." —From the school
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Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd "Our unique, daily Advisor Program ensures every student is surrounded by a strong network of highly qualified, dedicated faculty and staff whose mission is to provide academic, emotional, and social guidance and support." —From the school
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Hamilton, Ontario Main St. W./Longwood Rd. S. "Columbia International College is Canada’s largest private boarding school, offering Grade 9 to 12 programs. #1 in scholarships awarded by universities. The University of Toronto's official Global Partner School." —From the school
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St. Catharines, Ontario Ontario St./Welland Ave. "Heuristic & autodidactic, inspired by Sudbury & democratic models. Students are self-directed, and holistically empowered. Voluntary attendance, year-round calendar, agency, & consent inspire free learning. Also Forest" —From the school
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Bracebridge, Ontario "Dewey’s educational goals follow the philosophies of John Dewey, preparing students through “student-centred learning" and "learning by doing", while emphasizing the cultivation of the "three New Liberal Arts"." —From the school
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Rosseau, Ontario Hwy. 141/Bright Street "Through extraordinary learning opportunities rooted in meaningful outdoor education experiences in our unique natural environment, RLC graduates develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take on any challenge." —From the school
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Markham, Ontario Woodbine Av./Hwy 7 "Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility." —From the school
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Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St "Benefitting from its safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to Be More – in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond." —From the school
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Montreal, Quebec Atwater/Docteur-Penfield "Since 1861, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, the city’s only all-girls English Catholic high school, has been preparing girls to change the world. We offer grades 7 to 12, day school and boarding." —From the school
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Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield "This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $33,720 to $76,830." —From the school
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Regina, Saskatchewan "Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers who go on to create a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world. Luther College is the only IB World School in southern Saskatchewan." —From the school
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Markham, Ontario "Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and more than 85% of graduates are admitted by University of Toronto." —From the school
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Merrickville, Ontario St. Lawrence Street/Elgin Street "Whether your child is excelling or not reaching their potential, our inclusive, safe, diverse and caring community, with individualized academic attention will improve academic standing, confidence and self-esteem." —From the school
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Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue "Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future." —From the school
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Summerland, British Columbia "Looking for an education that's out of the ordinary? Unisus School is a Pre - K to Grade 12 day and boarding school in Canada's Okanagan, offering the International Baccalaureate program + the B.C. Diploma (Dogwood)." —From the school
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Kimberley, British Columbia "Grateful. Mindful. Purposeful. Successful. At Purcell Collegiate School, we will prep you--for university and for life. Learn more about the u.prep@pcs suite of extra-curricular programs on our website." —From the school
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Whitby, Ontario Garden Street/Hwy. 2 "Trafalgar Castle offers AP programming and an academically challenging environment rooted in future-ready competencies that prepare students for a world yet to be imagined." —From the school
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Belleville, Ontario "At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, our students experience all 5 of the Albert 'A’ s: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active citizenship and Adventure programming." —From the school
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Fort Erie, Ontario Central Avenue/Wintemute Street "FEIA's environment fosters global awareness and advances our student body into responsible and globally aware citizens who are well-equipped for life beyond academics." —From the school
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Laval, Quebec "NSAL is the only private English high school on Montreal's North Shore. We offer small classroom sizes and an enriched curriculum. We teach not only for school but for life! Certificate of eligibility not required." —From the school
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Montreal, Quebec De Maisonneuve West/Park Row West "At Kells, flexibility is the key. We develop programs allowing students to work within their comfort zone, which may be above, below or at grade level. The result is students who outperform even their own expectations." —From the school
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Toronto, Ontario Finch Avenue/Islington Avenue "Nile Academy offers small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, while also following the Ontario Curriculum, ensuring our students are well prepared for the rest of their educational pursuits here in Canada." —From the school
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Lanciano, Italy "Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity." —From the school
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Rigaud, Quebec Rue Saint-Pierre/Rue Bourget "Collège Bourget is a day & boarding school located between Montreal and Ottawa. French and English high school programs are offered. Bourget aims to foster personal autonomy, academic development, and perseverance." —From the school
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Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia "Beginning in Grade 8, our unique Shawnigan journey purposefully guides students through a distinct, unparalleled and bold educational experience on our stunning waterfront campus on Canada’s beautiful West Coast." —From the school
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Duncan, British Columbia Brownsey Avenue/Government Street "Queen Margaret's School is a gender inclusive independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC that focuses on preparing young trailblazers...no two journeys are the same." —From the school
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Rosthern, Saskatchewan "RJC is a Grades 10-12 boarding school accredited by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. RJC is student and community-focused all while offering excellent academics and exceptional athletic and fine arts programs." —From the school
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Winnipeg, Manitoba South Dr/North Dr "SJR is the world’s leading school in Debating and Public Speaking. It has produced 18 Rhodes scholars and 3 math olympiads. 98% of SJR graduates are accepted to their first choice university program." —From the school
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Gretna, Manitoba "Faith is at the center of all we do at MCI- from the court, to the stage, to the classroom. We work to provide a safe space for students to ask questions, dig deeper, grow into who God is calling them to be." —From the school
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Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street "With a tradition dating back to 1899, St. Andrew's remains the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. Our 126-acre campus provides our students with an ideal setting for learning and growth." —From the school
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Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy "Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten." —From the school
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Toronto, Ontario Yonge/Sheppard "A STEM-oriented private high school in North York, catering to local and international students both in-person and virtual classes. We take pride in our students' impressive university placement achievements." —From the school
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St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street "Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational IB boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society." —From the school
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Brantford, Ontario Colborne/Clarence "At Haven, we equip our students with critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for core values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and compassion." —From the school
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| School name | Date | Location |
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Trinity College School | April 28, 2024 10:00 am | Trinity College School 55 Deblaquire Street N Port Hope Ontario L1A 4K7 |
Queen Margaret's School | May 03, 2024 9:00 am | Queen Margaret's School 660 Brownsey Avenue Duncan British Columbia V9L 1C2 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | May 04, 2024 7:00 pm | Stratford Performing Arts Academy 3550 Main St Stratford ON |
Trafalgar Castle School | May 14, 2024 6:30 pm | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby ON L1N 3W9 |
Glenlyon Norfolk School | May 15, 2024 9:00 am | Glenlyon Norfolk School 1701 Beach Drive Victoria BC V8R 6H9 |
Glenlyon Norfolk School | May 15, 2024 6:00 pm | |
Robert Land Academy | June 01, 2024 12:00 am | Robert Land Academy 6727 S. Chippawa Rd. Wellandport Ontario L0R 2J0 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | June 07, 2024 7:00 pm | Stratford Performing Arts Academy 3550 Main St Stratford ON |
Broadly speaking, the cost of boarding schools in Canada reflects the cost private school tuition in general, though with premiums added to cover housing and meals.
Many Canadian boarding schools offer financial aid, including scholarships and bursaries. Financial aid is needs-based, and financial aid programs are created as a means of broadening the student base and attracting students, independent of means, who will contribute most to the culture of the school. Generally speaking, the larger and more expensive schools provide the most aid.
You can read more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide.
Below you'll find the range of costs at private Canadian boarding schools:
| Tuition (boarding school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Trinity College School | $57,000 to $83,000 | 33% | 5 - 12 | $20,000 |
Royal Crown School | 7 - 12 | |||
Appleby College | $79,280 to $85,970 | 20% | 7 - 12 | $31,250 |
Havergal College | $75,905 to $79,905 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $16,000 |
St. Margaret's School | $54,000 to $69,100 | |||
Branksome Hall | 5% | 7 - 12 | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $75,840 | 8% | JK - 12 | $8,000 |
Lakefield College School | $73,500 to $82,400 | 30% | 9 - 12 | $30,000 |
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | $23,100 to $53,550 | 30% | 8 - 12 | $10,000 |
Upper Canada College | $66,620 to $71,875 | 18% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
The Hill Academy | $44,600 to $49,600 | 40% | 7 - 12 | $2,500 |
Balmoral Hall School | $38,625 to $49,440 | 15% | SK - 12 | $8,333 |
Brentwood College School | $68,000 to $96,300 | 27% | 9 - 12 | $20,000 |
St. Michaels University School | $57,595 to $75,360 | 20% | K - 12 | $11,685 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | $32,275 to $37,275 | 15% | 7 - 12 | $11,700 |
Glenlyon Norfolk School | $57,260 to $73,145 | 15% | SK - 12 | $2,000 |
The Bishop Strachan School | $66,125 to $69,145 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $21,000 |
Brookes Westshore | $47,000 to $62,000 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $5,000 |
Robert Land Academy | $61,200 to $65,200 | 5% | 5 - 12 | $10,000 |
Stanstead College | $63,795 to $79,770 | 30% | 7 - 12 | $22,000 |
Bishop's College School | $63,750 to $75,710 | 40% | 7 - 12 | $23,800 |
Rothesay Netherwood School | $44,000 to $70,830 | 28% | 6 - 12 | $15,500 |
Rosseau Lake College | $61,300 to $66,300 | 10% | 6 - 12 | $10,000 |
King's-Edgehill School | $58,800 | 33% | 6 - 12 | $15,000 |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | $45,116 to $65,828 | 30% | 7 - 11 | $8,300 |
Ashbury College | 10% | 7 - 12 | $15,000 | |
Luther College High School | $32,030 to $42,910 | 10% | 9 - 12 | $2,500 |
Merrick Preparatory School | 15% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 | |
Pickering College | $70,235 to $73,520 | |||
Unisus School | $49,980 to $59,480 | 30% | 1 - 11 | $3,000 |
Trafalgar Castle School | $71,487 to $78,215 | 14% | 4 - 12 | |
Albert College | $64,200 to $85,500 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
North Star Academy | $24,000 to $31,500 | 7 - 11 | $2,000 | |
Canadian College Italy | 9 - 12 | |||
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Shawnigan Lake School | $90,000 | 30% | 8 - 12 | |
Queen Margaret's School | $62,880 to $79,230 | 25% | SK - 12 | $3,000 |
Rosthern Junior College High School | $15,000 to $32,750 | 30% | 10 - 12 | $2,500 |
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | $50,700 to $72,000 | 10% | 6 - 12 | $15,000 |
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | $11,535 to $26,435 | 25% | 9 - 12 | $1,997 |
St. Andrew's College | $69,595 to $77,070 | 26% | 5 - 12 | $11,000 |
Ridley College | $74,745 to $82,975 | 21% | 5 - 12 | $15,892 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Trinity College School | 1865 | $60,000,000 | 75% | 570 | 71 |
Royal Crown School | 2005 | 300 | 50 | ||
Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 785 | 131 | |
Havergal College | 1894 | $2,637,233 | 30% | 1050 | 70 |
St. Margaret's School | 1908 | 85% | 285 | 20 | |
Branksome Hall | 1903 | 30% | 900 | 60 | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | 520 | 37 | ||
Lakefield College School | 1879 | $41,751,462 | 432 | 108 | |
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | 1920 | $3,000,000 | 90% | 310 | 62 |
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $1,300,000 | 1220 | 87 | |
The Hill Academy | 2006 | 100% | 235 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 45 | 4 | |
Laureate College | 2012 | 85% | 92 | 23 | |
Balmoral Hall School | 1901 | $3,750,000 | 550 | 37 | |
McDonald International Academy | 1994 | $0 | 100% | 230 | 58 |
Brentwood College School | 1923 | $20,000,000 | 553 | 111 | |
St. Michaels University School | 1906 | $17,000,000 | 1003 | 77 | |
Nancy Campbell Academy | 1994 | 80% | 425 | 106 | |
Glenlyon Norfolk School | 1913 | $1,000,000 | 72% | 854 | 57 |
The Bishop Strachan School | 1867 | $253 | 40% | 1010 | 72 |
Brookes Westshore | 2009 | 95% | 251 | 28 | |
Robert Land Academy | 1978 | 80% | 100 | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 1932 | 85% | 110 | 16 | |
Bodwell High School | 1991 | $0 | 60% | 560 | 112 |
Stanstead College | 1872 | 72% | 260 | 43 | |
London International Academy | 2002 | 90% | 345 | 86 | |
Bishop's College School | 1836 | $25,000 | 270 | ||
Rothesay Netherwood School | 1877 | $9,000,000 | 85% | 310 | 44 |
Columbia International College | 1979 | 86% | 1700 | 425 | |
Agate Private School | 1983 | 261 | 24 | ||
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 475 | 40 | |
Rosseau Lake College | 1967 | 85% | 135 | 19 | |
J. Addison School | 2002 | 100% | 350 | 22 | |
King's-Edgehill School | 1788 | 80% | 380 | 54 | |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | 1861 | 227 | 38 | ||
Ashbury College | 1891 | 70% | 730 | 81 | |
Luther College High School | 1913 | 90% | 410 | 103 | |
NOIC Academy | 2004 | 90% | 289 | 72 | |
Merrick Preparatory School | 2012 | 95% | 110 | 28 | |
Pickering College | 1842 | 100% | 510 | ||
Unisus School | 2018 | 70% | 130 | 9 | |
Purcell Collegiate School | 60 | ||||
Trafalgar Castle School | 1874 | 100% | 245 | 27 | |
Albert College | 1857 | 300 | 19 | ||
Fort Erie International Academy | -2019 | 96% | 188 | 27 | |
North Star Academy | 86% | 205 | 41 | ||
Kells Academy | 1978 | 95% | 370 | 28 | |
Nile Academy | 2005 | 90% | 235 | 16 | |
Canadian College Italy | 1995 | 95% | 100 | 25 | |
College Bourget | 1850 | 2010 | |||
Shawnigan Lake School | 1916 | $13,500,000 | 60% | 540 | 108 |
Queen Margaret's School | 1921 | 80% | 553 | 35 | |
Rosthern Junior College High School | 1905 | $0 | 100% | 100 | 33 |
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | 1820 | 70% | 890 | 68 | |
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | 1889 | 90% | 60 | 15 | |
St. Andrew's College | 1899 | $33 | 62% | 831 | 104 |
Trillium School | 1991 | $300 | 100% | 400 | 25 |
Rutherford Private School | 2011 | 75% | 275 | 18 | |
Ridley College | 1889 | 61% | 797 | 57 | |
Haven International School | 2018 | 100 | 17 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Trinity College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Royal Crown School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Margaret's School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | |
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | |
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Heavy integration | ||
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | No support | Heavy integration | |
The Hill Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 18 | No support | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Laureate College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Balmoral Hall School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Brentwood College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Michaels University School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Brookes Westshore | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Light integration | |
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 13 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Bodwell High School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | |
Stanstead College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 11 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Bishop's College School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Rothesay Netherwood School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Agate Private School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
J. Addison School | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
King's-Edgehill School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Luther College High School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 23 | No support | Light integration | |
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Unisus School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Purcell Collegiate School | Progressive | 12 to 20 | No support | |||||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Fort Erie International Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
North Star Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 13 to 19 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Kells Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Nile Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Canadian College Italy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
College Bourget | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Resource Assistance | ||||
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Queen Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Rosthern Junior College High School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | Liberal Arts | Reggio Emilia | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
Rutherford Private School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 9 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Haven International School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration |
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Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Royal Crown School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balmoral Hall School | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Luther College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unisus School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Purcell Collegiate School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canadian College Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||
College Bourget | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Haven International School |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 75% | Apr 28, 2024 | |
Royal Crown School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2022 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 32% | ||
Havergal College | Day: Dec 1, 2022 Boarding: rolling | 10 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | |
St. Margaret's School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 85% | ||
Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 1, 2023 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | |||
Lakefield College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | SK - 11 | |||
The Hill Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 85% | ||
Balmoral Hall School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | ||||
McDonald International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 100% | ||
Brentwood College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
St. Michaels University School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | K - 12 | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 80% | May 4, 2024 | |
Glenlyon Norfolk School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 72% | May 15, 2024 | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Day: Dec 1, 2022 Boarding: rolling | JK - 11 | 40% | ||
Brookes Westshore | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 95% | ||
Robert Land Academy | Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 80% | Jun 1, 2024 | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Bodwell High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 8 - 12 | 60% | ||
Stanstead College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 72% | ||
London International Academy | Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Bishop's College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Rothesay Netherwood School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Agate Private School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: Apr 15, 2023 | ||||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Rosseau Lake College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
J. Addison School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | K - 12 | 100% | ||
King's-Edgehill School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 80% | ||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Ashbury College | Day: Dec 1, 2023 Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 70% | ||
Luther College High School | Day: Mar 1, 2021 Boarding: Mar 1, 2021 | 90% | |||
NOIC Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Merrick Preparatory School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Pickering College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Unisus School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 11 | 70% | ||
Purcell Collegiate School | Day: Jan 1, 1970 Boarding: Jan 1, 1970 Homestay: Jan 1, 1970 | ||||
Trafalgar Castle School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 100% | May 14, 2024 | |
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
Fort Erie International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 96% | |
North Star Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 86% | ||
Kells Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | K - 11 | 95% | ||
Nile Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: Jun 30, 2021 | 1 - 12 | 90% | ||
Canadian College Italy | 95% | ||||
College Bourget | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Shawnigan Lake School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 8 - 12 | 60% | ||
Queen Margaret's School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 80% | May 3, 2024 | |
Rosthern Junior College High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 10 - 12 | 100% | ||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | Day: Jan 26, 2024 Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 70% | ||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
St. Andrew's College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | 5 - 11 | 62% | |
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
Rutherford Private School | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 8 - 12 | 75% | ||
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 61% | ||
Haven International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Royal Crown School | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
Havergal College | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 25% | 25% | |||||||||
St. Margaret's School | |||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | |||||||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | |||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | 72% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 80% | 72% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 90% | |||
The Bishop Strachan School | 65% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 45% | 30% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 25% | 21% | ||||
Brookes Westshore | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | |||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | |||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | |||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | 85% | 85% | 85% | 75% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||||
Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | |||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
Luther College High School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Unisus School | 90% | 95% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 25% | ||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 90% | 95% | 90% | 90% | ||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
College Bourget | |||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | |||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | |||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | 80% | 50% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 70% | 40% | 25% | 70% | 50% | 40% | 25% | ||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | 100% | 90% | 90% | 75% | |||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 76% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 76% | 56% | 50% | ||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 75% | |
Ridley College |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | 75% | 75% | 60% | ||||||||||||||
Royal Crown School | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% | |||||||||||||
Havergal College | 25% | 25% | 25% | ||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | |||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | |||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | 75% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | |||||||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | |||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | |||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||||||||||
Bodwell High School | |||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | |||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | |||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | 92% | ||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Luther College High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Unisus School | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 25% | ||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | 95% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Canadian College Italy | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||||||||
College Bourget | |||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | |||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | |||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | 100% | 90% | 90% | 75% | |||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 40% | 75% | 68% | 49% | 43% | 64% | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||||
Ridley College |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Royal Crown School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Appleby College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Havergal College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Margaret's School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Lakefield College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Upper Canada College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Hill Academy | ||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Laureate College | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Balmoral Hall School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||||
McDonald International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Brentwood College School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
St. Michaels University School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Nancy Campbell Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Glenlyon Norfolk School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
The Bishop Strachan School | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
Brookes Westshore | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Robert Land Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Bodwell High School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Stanstead College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
London International Academy | Discovery Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Bishop's College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rothesay Netherwood School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Agate Private School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rosseau Lake College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Creative |
J. Addison School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's-Edgehill School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Ashbury College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Luther College High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
NOIC Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Merrick Preparatory School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Receptive |
Pickering College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Unisus School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Purcell Collegiate School | ||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Albert College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fort Erie International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
North Star Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Kells Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Nile Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Canadian College Italy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
College Bourget | Traditional Math | |||||
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | ||
Queen Margaret's School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Rosthern Junior College High School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
St. Andrew's College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trillium School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rutherford Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Fine Arts |
Ridley College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Haven International School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Royal Crown School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balmoral Hall School | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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There are many affordable boarding schools in Canada, many of which have an international reputation. Whether a Canadian citizen or international student, these schools offer a specialized educational system devoted to the social and intellectual advancement of their students.
Some Canadian boarding schools are prep schools, in that they prepare students well for university and post-secondary education. Some also cater to specific kinds of students, including troubled youth (or teens), special needs, learning disabilities, and ADHD students. And, of course, there are boarding schools in Canada for high school, middle school, and elementary school students.
Boarding schools in Canadian provinces
Each province in Canada is governed by a ministry of education. Therefore it's important when choosing a boarding school in Canada that you consider this before applying. For example, language requirements will differ between Quebec and Saskatchewan, while the compulsory age of schooling is until 17 years of age in Manitoba and 18 in New Brunswick.
Canadian boarding schools normally have extensive facilities for academic, artistic, and athletic learning, depending on their type and in what subject they specialize in.
Operating hours of these facilities cater to the students attending the school, making them not only more accessible to them, but also safer than those that are off premises. And being a country that embraces advancements in technology, the latest computers and the availability of other modern technical equipment is standard in all schools.
But what if the Canadian boarding school you're considering lacks a specific facility that you're looking for? No problem! With the leadership of the faculty and in organized field trips, students can continue learning beyond the walls of the classroom, as they partake in all the natural and cultural splendor Canada has to offer.
Across Canada, high school graduation requirements, for boarding schools and other schools, are set by the provincial boards, not the federal government. Therefore, graduation requirements vary between provinces based on provincial criteria and curricula. Provinces also define the elements of those criteria, including what a "credit" represents, which can make a direct comparison of degree requirements difficult. For example, in BC a credit represents 30 hours of in-class instruction; in Ontario a credit represents the completion of an entire course, not a portion of it. Therefore, in order to graduate, students in Ontario are required to complete 30 credits in grades 9 through 12. In British Columbia 80 credits are required in grades 10 through 12.
Despite what the numbers might seem to suggest, the reality is that graduation requirements vary only superficially between the provinces. All require that students study English/French, mathematics, science, Canadian history, geography, and health. In addition to those core subjects, all provinces offer optional courses for credit, and students are free to choose among them. These include courses in technology and computer studies, graphic and performing arts, world studies, international languages, social studies, and cooperative education.
In addition to classwork, students must demonstrate an involvement in community service beyond the campus, though many boarding schools choose to exceed provincial guidelines there as well. Students enrolled at a school offering the International Baccalaureate Programme, for example, are required to complete 50 hours of volunteer service in order to graduate, exceeding the baseline in all provinces.
Many Canadian boarding schools formally require participation in athletics, courses international languages, or participation in extracurricular programs, such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Often, these too are included as requirements in order to graduate. All diploma requirements imposed in addition to provincial requirements are at the discretion of the individual schools and do not affect the receipt of the provincial diploma. Any additional requirements made by private institutions are imposed to reflect the core values of the school as they pertain to diversity, service, leadership, and academics.
Many of the best-known Canadian boarding schools were founded in the late 19th century: Pickering College, 1842; Bishop Strachan School, 1867; Stanstead College, 1872; Ashbury College, 1891; St. Andrew's College, 1899. Life there, at least in the early days, was spartan and challenging in ways that no boarding school is today. At Upper Canada College, Frederick Hutt, a student in the 1830s, wrote to his brother, "I hope you will send plenty of nuts and cakes as I can hardly subsist on what we get."
There was a strong association with the military. The Cadet Corps of Upper Canada College was begun in 1869, and through its 127-year history it remained an integral part of school life. Students took part in regular drills and exercises, including those with active rounds. Boys were expected be prepared for deployment at any time, as occasionally they were. During the Fenian Raids of 1866 UCC students were mobilized to guard military buildings and the port in Toronto.
In time, however, the cadet programs began to feel less relevant, more relics of an earlier time, as did some of the other traditions that Canadian boarding schools, and indeed all schools, followed. Pickering College, despite a long history, was an early adopter of a more open, less punitive, more collaborative approach to education. In 1930, Joseph McCully, headmaster of Pickering College wrote "we have realized that it is impossible to force boys to become educated; long hours of fatiguing drill and arduous driving on the part of the staff may succeed in cramming the heads of small boys with a vast collection of heterogeneous and unrelated facts, but such a result is not education." Instead, he goes on, the goal of education should be to provide mentorship, and in providing an opportunity to develop talents and resiliency. Taylor Statton, head of character development at Pickering College, wrote in 1930 that:
The 'habit of obedience' forced upon the impressionable nature of a child does not develop judgment and will, but does develop that fatal facility in following other people's wills, which tends to make us a hopeless mob & dash;mere sheep, instead of wise, free, strong individuals. The habit of submission to authority, the long, deeply impressed conviction that to 'be good' is to 'give up';that there is virtue in the act of surrender;this is one of the sources from which we continually replenish human weakness … Those who know no other way of modifying a child's behaviour than through 'making him mind' suppose that if he were not make to mind he must be utterly neglected. … the rich years of childhood should be passed in the acquiring the habits of self-direction.
You'd be hard pressed to find a better description of what boarding in Canada, in the decades since, has become.
"Boarding school is not just a school where people live," says Clayton Johnson, "it is a way of life." Johnson is admissions director at Brentwood College School on Vancouver Island, in BC. "Boarding is all encompassing and life altering. It is the totality of this experience that is the 'value added' of boarding."
Because of how we discuss it, it's easy to focus on living arrangements. However, students don't attend boarding school because they need somewhere to live. Rather, the living arrangements are a necessity of the kind of instruction that Canadian boarding schools intend. "When you're operating within an independent school, in a smaller community, you can focus on values more, developing character and allowing kids to find their own place," says Innes van Nostrand, principal of Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario. "And boarding is a hothouse that allows that to happen." As such, boarding is less about what it is—schools where students and instructors live together on campus—than the kind of education that living on site, within a community of peers and mentors, can provide.
While we tend to evaluate schools through objective measures—size, testing results, university placement—a student's fit within a school, and ultimately their academic success, is often dependent on less tangible things, such as feel and culture. For some students, simply joining an academic community, one that respects learning, can itself transformative. When he enrolled at a boarding school, author John Green says, for the first time in his life, "I became a learner. And I became a learner because I found myself in a community of learners. I found myself surrounded by people who celebrated intellectualism and engagement … I started to learn, because learning was cool."
While a majority of the earliest schools began as boys' schools, or with an overt religious affiliation, in time many become co-ed and adapted their curricula to serve a more diverse student population. Bishop's College School, for example, was founded in 1836 as an Anglican boys' school serving the families of the Golden Square Mile, an Anglophone enclave of Montreal. The contrast between then and now couldn't be more stark—today the student population is drawn from more than a dozen countries and the full range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Of course, that's true of all boarding schools in Canada today. "Walk into any boarding school today," says Anne-Marie Kee, Executive Director of CAIS, "and you'll find a vibrant, highly energized student body, housed in first-rate surroundings and engaged in more activities than you can imagine."
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