On this page we cover boarding schools that offer the IB program. For a complete guide to boarding, including information about admissions, please see our introductory guide.
These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.
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"This traditional private school in Ottawa offers Grades 4-12 with 100 boarding and 650 day students. Tuition ranges from $38,970 to $84,700. Ashbury excels in academics, co-curriculars, and experiential learning.
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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.
—From the school
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"At Ridley College, an IB World School and one of the largest boarding schools in Canada, our mission is to teach students a foundation of skills and habits to pursue their dreams and build fulfilling careers.
—From the school
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"At Upper Canada College tradition, excellence and innovation meet. UCC inspires boys to lead lives of leadership, service and impact through transformative learning experiences that develop head, heart and humanity.
—From the school
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Shawingan Lake, British Columbia "A close-knit IB school blending flexible pathways with outdoor and hands-on learning. We nurture curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking in a supportive community focused on developing balanced, capable humans." —From the school
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Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario "SJK offers an enriched environment of exploration in a caring and inclusive community. Through its IB curriculum and rich co-curricular programming, SJK guides students to discover their unique talents and passions." —From the school
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Langside St./Westminster Ave. "Recognizing each student's potential in their pursuit of excellence, we encourage progress, we develop opportunities, and we advocate belonging as they create paths that take them into uncharted territories." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dundas St W./Mississauga Rd. "The Erindale Academy is a JK-Grade 12 school located next to the University of Toronto Mississauga. We offer small classes, inquiry-based learning, and strong AI and Leadership programs to prepare students for success." —From the school
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North Vancouver, British Columbia Harbourside Drive/ "A globally oriented university-preparatory day and boarding school combining BC academics, diverse perspectives, and structured pathways that evolve with students from Grades 8–12." —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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Vancouver, British Columbia West Georgia Street/Robson Street "We aim to create the opportunity for students to achieve their learning goals. In collaborative learning spaces, students explore content, ideas and perspectives to better understand the world around them." —From the school
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Rome, Italy Ponte Sublicio/Lungotevere Aventino "An IB World School located in the heart of Rome. A connected community driven by our 5 core values of Scholarship, Integrity, Creativity, Independence, and Care; culturally inspiring students since 1964." —From the school
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North York / Port Hope, Ontario York Mills Rd/Don Mills Rd "We inspire global learners through a rigorous IB & AP programs, nurturing curiosity, confidence, and character. In a small-class setting, each student receives individual attention to excel and lead globally." —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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Summerland, British Columbia "UNISUS blends an IB education with personalized learning, Scholar-Athlete Academie, Enrichment Programs & weekend boarding adventures within a supportive, close-knit community; inspiring growth beyond the classroom." —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 McCowan Road/Denison Road "Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and we have 95.74% of graduates admitted by University of Toronto in 2024." —From the school
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Victoria, British Columbia "Brookes Westshore is an IB World School on Vancouver Island, BC, offering small class sizes, engaging teachers and a caring community to boarding and day students from grades 4 to 12." —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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Our boarding school guide has advice specific to finding boarding schools in Canada. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options) we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are ideal launching pads for your school-finding journey. All expos are held in the fall at a number of centres across Canada. There are three expos hosted in Ontario, one in Toronto, one in Halton-Peel, and one in Ottawa. Expos are also held each fall in Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. All are opportunities to speak with administrators from leading boarding schools within the regions in which the expos are held.
Word-of-mouth is another powerful tool in your school-finding arsenal. The Our Kids private school discussion forum allows you to discuss your options and debate topics around gifted education. You can use our community of parents, educational experts, alumni, and schools to help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.
Attending open houses is obviously a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to boarding programs, refer to our main boarding school hub.
Broadly speaking, the cost of boarding reflects the cost private school tuition in general, though with premiums added to cover housing and meals.
Many 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 IB boarding schools:
| Tuition (boarding school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Ashbury College | 10% | 7 - 12 | $15,000 | |
Branksome Hall | 6% | 7 - 12 | $25,000 | |
Ridley College | $76,600 to $87,500 | 22% | 4 - 12 | $17,630 |
Upper Canada College | $73,700 to $81,100 | 20% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | $53,650 to $65,550 | 5% | 4 - 12 | $10,000 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $86,700 | 8% | 1 - 12 | $8,000 |
Balmoral Hall School | $42,745 to $72,450 | 15% | SK - 12 | $8,333 |
Erindale Academy | $40,000 to $46,000 | 10% | 7 - 10 | $3,000 |
Rothesay Netherwood School | $44,000 to $70,830 | 28% | 6 - 12 | $15,500 |
St. Stephen's School, Rome | 13% | 9 - 12 | $9,996 | |
Globe Cambridge School | $47,300 | 20% | 1 - 12 | $8,000 |
Bishop's College School | $63,750 to $75,710 | 40% | 7 - 12 | $23,800 |
Unisus School | $49,980 to $59,480 | 30% | 1 - 11 | $3,000 |
Luther College High School | $16,800 | 10% | 9 - 12 | $2,500 |
Brookes Westshore | $50,830 to $67,053 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $5,000 |
King's-Edgehill School | $72,500 | 33% | 6 - 12 | $15,000 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Ashbury College | 1891 | $17,000,000 | 70% | 750 | 75 |
Branksome Hall | 1903 | $0 | 30% | 915 | 61 |
Ridley College | 1889 | $0 | 57% | 869 | 62 |
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $150,000,000 | 1277 | 85 | |
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | 2019 | $0 | 235 | 26 | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | $0 | 540 | 39 | |
Balmoral Hall School | 1901 | $3,750,000 | 500 | 33 | |
Erindale Academy | 2016 | $0 | 300 | 50 | |
Bodwell High School | 1991 | $0 | 75% | 400 | 80 |
Rothesay Netherwood School | 1877 | $9,000,000 | 85% | 310 | 44 |
Lowell High School | 2015 | $0 | 80% | 100 | 33 |
St. Stephen's School, Rome | 1964 | $9,036,180 | 50% | 313 | 78 |
Globe Cambridge School | 2018 | $0 | 25% | 50 | 4 |
Bishop's College School | 1836 | $25,000 | 270 | ||
Unisus School | 2018 | $0 | 70% | 165 | 12 |
Luther College High School | 1913 | $0 | 90% | 430 | 108 |
NOIC Academy | 2004 | $0 | 90% | 151 | 38 |
Brookes Westshore | 2009 | $0 | 95% | 300 | 33 |
King's-Edgehill School | 1788 | $0 | 80% | 380 | 54 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | |
Balmoral Hall School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Erindale Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Rigorous | 10 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Bodwell High School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 24 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Rothesay Netherwood School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Lowell High School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Globe Cambridge School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 1 to 15 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |
Bishop's College School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Unisus School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 20 | No support | Heavy 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 | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Brookes Westshore | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Light integration | |
King's-Edgehill School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 17 | No support | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Ashbury College | Day: Dec 1, 2023 Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 70% | ||
Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 1, 2025 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | |
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 57% | ||
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 1, 2025 Boarding: rolling | SK - 11 | |||
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | |||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | |||
Balmoral Hall School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | |||
Erindale Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Bodwell High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 8 - 12 | 75% | ||
Rothesay Netherwood School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Lowell High School | Day: rolling | 10 - 12 | 80% | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Day: Jan 29, 2024 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 50% | ||
Globe Cambridge School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 25% | ||
Bishop's College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Unisus School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 11 | 70% | ||
Luther College High School | Day: Mar 1, 2021 Boarding: Mar 1, 2021 | 90% | |||
NOIC Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Brookes Westshore | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 95% | ||
King's-Edgehill School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 80% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
Branksome Hall | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Ridley College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Upper Canada College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Erindale Academy | 100% | 100% | 90% | 80% | |||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | 85% | 85% | 85% | 75% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||||
Lowell High School | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Globe Cambridge School | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | |||||
Bishop's College School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||
Unisus School | 90% | 0% | 95% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 25% | |||
Luther College High School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||
Ridley College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||
Upper Canada College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Globe Cambridge School | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | |||||||||||
Bishop's College School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||
Unisus School | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 25% | ||||||||||||
Luther College High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Ashbury College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance | |
Ridley College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Upper Canada College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake | Traditional Math | |||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Balmoral Hall School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||||
Erindale Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Bodwell High School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rothesay Netherwood School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Lowell High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | We don't offer Fine Arts |
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Globe Cambridge School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Bishop's College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Unisus School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Luther College High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
NOIC Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Brookes Westshore | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
King's-Edgehill School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | 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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Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Sending your child to a boarding school will offer the academic environment that he or she will need in the International Baccalaureate program. With minimal distraction, students have the opportunity to focus on their studies.
The International Baccalaurete Diploma Programme is one of the most popular university entrance programs recognized throughout the world. Of schools offering the program about half are publicly funded and half are private.
If you have a child enrolled in an International Baccalaureate program in Canada, some courses are recognized as equivalent to university courses. Universities in Canada and the US may award first year credit for courses in the program.
The IB program curriculum consists of study in six subject areas, an essay of up to 4,000 words and at least 50 hours in each area of Creative, Action and Service requirements. Theory of Knowledge is one other important component of the IB curriculum.
Boarding schools may offer International Baccalaureate diplomas or specific programs including the middle years or primary years programs. Consult with each school to learn what depth of programs they offer concerning IB.
The International Baccalaureate is a two-year advanced secondary school curriculum that was founded in 1968 and is now taught in schools in more than 140 countries, including many alternative institutions in Canada.
The IB curriculum was created for students aged 16 to 19. It is intended to provide a well-rounded, high quality, advanced course of study that delivers the basics of high school education while challenging students to apply their knowledge and skills through collaboration, discussion, and communication.
In order to earn an IB diploma students complete a course of study in six core subject areas (language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts) an essay of up to 4000 words, and sit standard, externally assessed exams. In addition to course work, students are also required to complete two formal projects and a minimum of 50 hours of community service.