On this page we cover boarding schools in the province of Ontario. For a complete guide to boarding in Canada, including information about admissions, please see our introductory guide.
"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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 |
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 |
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 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 Ontario 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 | |||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $75,840 | 8% | JK - 12 | $8,000 |
Appleby College | $79,280 to $85,970 | 20% | 7 - 12 | $31,250 |
Havergal College | $75,905 to $79,905 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $16,000 |
Branksome Hall | 5% | 7 - 12 | ||
Lakefield College School | $73,500 to $82,400 | 30% | 9 - 12 | $30,000 |
Upper Canada College | $66,620 to $71,875 | 18% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
The Bishop Strachan School | $66,125 to $69,145 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $21,000 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | $32,275 to $37,275 | 15% | 7 - 12 | $11,700 |
The Hill Academy | $44,600 to $49,600 | 40% | 7 - 12 | $2,500 |
Robert Land Academy | $61,200 to $65,200 | 5% | 5 - 12 | $10,000 |
Pickering College | $70,235 to $73,520 | |||
Albert College | $64,200 to $85,500 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
Merrick Preparatory School | 15% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | $71,487 to $78,215 | 14% | 4 - 12 | |
Canadian College Italy | 9 - 12 | |||
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 |
Rosseau Lake College | $61,300 to $66,300 | 10% | 6 - 12 | $10,000 |
Ashbury College | 10% | 7 - 12 | $15,000 |
| 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 | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | 520 | 37 | ||
Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 785 | 131 | |
Havergal College | 1894 | $2,637,233 | 30% | 1050 | 70 |
Branksome Hall | 1903 | 30% | 900 | 60 | |
Lakefield College School | 1879 | $41,751,462 | 432 | 108 | |
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $1,300,000 | 1220 | 87 | |
The Bishop Strachan School | 1867 | $253 | 40% | 1010 | 72 |
McDonald International Academy | 1994 | $0 | 100% | 230 | 58 |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 45 | 4 | |
Nancy Campbell Academy | 1994 | 80% | 425 | 106 | |
Laureate College | 2012 | 85% | 92 | 23 | |
The Hill Academy | 2006 | 100% | 235 | ||
Robert Land Academy | 1978 | 80% | 100 | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 1932 | 85% | 110 | 16 | |
NOIC Academy | 2004 | 90% | 289 | 72 | |
Pickering College | 1842 | 100% | 510 | ||
Albert College | 1857 | 300 | 19 | ||
Agate Private School | 1983 | 261 | 24 | ||
Merrick Preparatory School | 2012 | 95% | 110 | 28 | |
London International Academy | 2002 | 90% | 345 | 86 | |
Rutherford Private School | 2011 | 75% | 275 | 18 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | 1874 | 100% | 245 | 27 | |
J. Addison School | 2002 | 100% | 350 | 22 | |
Canadian College Italy | 1995 | 95% | 100 | 25 | |
St. Andrew's College | 1899 | $33 | 62% | 831 | 104 |
Ridley College | 1889 | 61% | 797 | 57 | |
Haven International School | 2018 | 100 | 17 | ||
Columbia International College | 1979 | 86% | 1700 | 425 | |
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 475 | 40 | |
Nile Academy | 2005 | 90% | 235 | 16 | |
Rosseau Lake College | 1967 | 85% | 135 | 19 | |
Ashbury College | 1891 | 70% | 730 | 81 | |
Trillium School | 1991 | $300 | 100% | 400 | 25 |
Fort Erie International Academy | -2019 | 96% | 188 | 27 |
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 | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | 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 | ||
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | No support | Heavy integration | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Laureate College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
The Hill Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 18 | No support | |||
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 | ||
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Agate Private School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Rutherford Private School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 9 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
J. Addison School | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Canadian College Italy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | 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 | ||
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
Nile Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
Fort Erie International Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Trinity College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 75% | Apr 28, 2024 | |
Royal Crown School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 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% | |
Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 1, 2023 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | |
Lakefield College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | SK - 11 | |||
The Bishop Strachan School | Day: Dec 1, 2022 Boarding: rolling | JK - 11 | 40% | ||
McDonald International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 100% | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 80% | May 4, 2024 | |
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 85% | ||
The Hill Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Robert Land Academy | Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 80% | Jun 1, 2024 | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
NOIC Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Pickering College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
Agate Private School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: Apr 15, 2023 | ||||
Merrick Preparatory School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
London International Academy | Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Rutherford Private School | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 8 - 12 | 75% | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 100% | May 14, 2024 | |
J. Addison School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | K - 12 | 100% | ||
Canadian College Italy | 95% | ||||
St. Andrew's College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | 5 - 11 | 62% | |
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 61% | ||
Haven International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Nile Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: Jun 30, 2021 | 1 - 12 | 90% | ||
Rosseau Lake College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Ashbury College | Day: Dec 1, 2023 Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 70% | ||
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
Fort Erie International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 96% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Trinity College School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
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Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
Havergal College | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 25% | 25% | |||||||||
Branksome Hall | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
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The Bishop Strachan School | 65% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 45% | 30% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 25% | 21% | ||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
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Nancy Campbell Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||
Laureate College | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||||||||||
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Agate Private School | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | |||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
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Rutherford Private School | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 75% | |
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St. Andrew's College | 76% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 76% | 56% | 50% | ||||||||||
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Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
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Trinity College School | 75% | 75% | 60% | ||||||||||||||
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Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% | |||||||||||||
Havergal College | 25% | 25% | 25% | ||||||||||||||
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The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
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Nancy Campbell Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% | |||||||||||
Laureate College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||||
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Niagara Christian Collegiate | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||||||||||
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Agate Private School | 92% | ||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
London International Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||||
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Canadian College Italy | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 40% | 75% | 68% | 49% | 43% | 64% | |||||||||||
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Columbia International College | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
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Fort Erie International Academy |
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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 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | 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 |
Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance | |
Lakefield College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Upper Canada College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Bishop Strachan School | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
McDonald International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Nancy Campbell Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Laureate College | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
The Hill Academy | ||||||
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 |
NOIC Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Pickering College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Albert 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 |
Merrick Preparatory School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Receptive |
London International Academy | Discovery Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Rutherford Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Fine Arts |
Trafalgar Castle School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
J. Addison School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Canadian College Italy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
St. Andrew's College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
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 |
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Nile Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rosseau Lake College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Creative |
Ashbury 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 |
Fort Erie International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
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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Ontario is home to some of the oldest and most storied boarding schools in Canada, as well as some of the newest. Prince Andrew boarded here, as did Filipe VI, the current King of Spain. They join a long list of prominent Canadians whose contributions in public and private life began with a boarding school education.
While there are many excellent schools located within the provinces’ major cities, there are equally excellent boarding schools found throughout the province. Those within urban centres have the benefit of a proximity to a greater range of cultural and educational institutions; those located elsewhere offer other opportunities, including a strong sense of community, a more personal approach, and robust programs of outdoor education.
The Ontario Ministry of Education legally requires all private schools in the province to register and provide annual statistical reports, and they must register yearly with the province in order to be accredited. While private schools in Ontario are considered businesses or non-profit organizations, the ministry inspects all private secondary schools in order to authorize them to award credits toward completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
High school graduation requirements are set by the Ontario Ministry of Education, not the federal government. To earn a high school graduation diploma in Ontario students are required to complete at least 30 credits in grades 9 through 12. A credit represents the completion of an entire course, not a portion of it.
The provincial ministry requires that all students complete 18 mandatory credits which represent the core of the high school curriculum: English, math, science, history, geography, arts, health and physical education, French, career studies, and civics.
The remaining 12 credits are subject to students’ discretion and chosen from a list of recognized courses. These include technology and computer studies, graphic and performing arts, world studies, international languages, social studies, and cooperative education. These discretionary credits allow students to design a course of study that reflects their interests and to prepare for their post-secondary career.
In addition to course work, students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer community service activities over the course of their four-year high school career.
Many boarding schools impose their own graduation requirements in addition to those outlined by the province. At Columbia International College, for example, students must complete 36 credits in order to graduate. At Appleby College, in Toronto, students are required to study at least one international language, that is, a language other than French and English, the two official languages of Canada. Many private schools also choose to exceed the provincial service requirement, over and above the hours of volunteer service than mandated by the provincial board.
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