On this page, we discuss and list private Christian schools in Burlington-Hamilton, Ontario. This includes Christian schools in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Crown Point East and West, Gibson, Roseland, and Millcroft.
For a more comprehensive guide to Christian education, including a detailed discussion of curriculum and approach, start with our Christian school guide.
There are lots of private Christian schools in Canada. For instance, there are Christian schools in Toronto, Ontario, Edmonton, and Calgary. These schools vary in terms of their religious curriculum, extracurriculars, and approach to Christian study and Bible study. The schools below reflect this diversity. You can filter them for a wide range of features.
"We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world
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Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Queensway "Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School in Mississauga offers Casa Montessori programs for children a ged 2.5 to 6. Before- and after-school care and summer camps also available." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dundas St. W/Erin Mills Pkwy "We will do whatever it takes to ensure every student has success. With our flexible support and guidance, our students overcome their challenges. They develop the confidence to make mistakes – and learn from them." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore/Third Line "Oakville Christian School is committed to instilling confidence in young lives during their formative years, and cultivating in its students solid Christian character traits and values." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "JJCS' globally-promoted curriculum is designed to help students perform and accelerate at their level and pace. Students are not held back nor passed through the school system beyond their skill level." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Meadow Green Academy provides a strong Christian education in a nurturing environment. Strong academics combined with sports, enriched music, visual arts, and dramatic arts programs provide a well-rounded experience" —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers an academic-based, JK to Grade 12 program, with average class sizes from 18 to 24 students and a one-student tuition cost of $12, 650." —From the school
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Hamilton, Ontario Rymal Road West/Glancaster Road "HDCH, founded in 1956, is imaginative, innovative learning environment. Our programs are designed to challenge a wide range of learners. We welcome local and international students into our Christ-Centred community!" —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario "Redefining high school education: A micro-school that merges the best of homeschooling and private school. Developing wisdom, wonder and well-being. Classical & experiential, conservative, experiences, nature & God." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Burnhamthorpe Rd. W/Neyagawa Blvd. "King’s Christian Collegiate is an independent Christian high school providing superb instruction in a safe, stimulating academic environment. Caring staff set the tone for a positive, up-beat culture." —From the school
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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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"SMLS is a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 since 1891. We give our students the tools to excel in the world—and help shape it.
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Private school expos enable you to research several different private schools, all in the same place. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. Our expos allow you to speak with and learn about private schools, many of which are faith-based or Christian schools. Find a Christian school near you.
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The cost of Christian schools in Burlington-Hamilton is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Burlington-Hamilton. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Burlington-Hamilton, the only public Christian schools are Catholic—schools fully funded by the government.
Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools offer scholarships, which are given based on merit—for instance, in academics or athletics. You can learn more about needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for private Christian schools in Burlington-Hamilton:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Appleby College | $43,090 to $52,310 | 20% | 7 - 12 | $31,250 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $25,180 to $32,310 | 9% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $23,695 to $24,495 | 15% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
Meadow Green Academy | $15,990 | |||
Hamilton District Christian High | $19,350 | 10% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 |
King's Christian Collegiate | $17,100 | 15% | 9 - 12 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 810 | 135 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 74% | 550 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 180 | 23 | |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | 2000 | 100% | 24 | 6 | |
Vianney Academy | 2012 | 55 | 5 | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 300 | 30 | |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 2017 | 7 | |||
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 125 | 11 | |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 670 | 48 | |
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | 97% | 510 | 128 | |
Willowbrook Heights | 10% | 60 | |||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | 2001 | 70% | 710 | 178 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | Standard-enriched | 10 to 15 | No support | |||||
Vianney Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 8 to 12 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional | Indirect Support | ||||||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 to 24 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Willowbrook Heights | Liberal Arts | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Indirect Support | Light integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2022 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 32% | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Oct 31, 2021 | Preschool - 12 | 74% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2022 | 5 - 12 | 90% | ||
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | 100% | ||||
Vianney Academy | Day: rolling | SK - 12 | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Day: Jan 1, 1970 Boarding: Jan 1, 1970 Homestay: Jan 1, 1970 | ||||
Meadow Green Academy | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 97% | |||
Willowbrook Heights | Day: rolling | 7 - 12 | 10% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 70% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
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Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
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Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | 70% | 50% | 40% | 30% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Appleby College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
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Vianney Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
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Meadow Green Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Willowbrook Heights | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Traditional | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's Christian Collegiate | 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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Burlington-Hamilton private Christian schools give students the opportunity to get a broad and deep grounding in the Christian faith. Students read passages from the bible and learn traditional Christian beliefs. These schools also have a demanding secular curriculum, in subjects such as math, science, history, and French.
Burlington is located in the Halton Region of Lake Ontario, in Canada. It's part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is included in the Hamilton Metropolitan Area. It has a number of attractions. These include Canada's largest ribfest, a Sound of Music festival, the Art Gallery of Burlington, and Spencer Smith Park. It also has beautiful biking and hiking trails and a Royal Botanical Garden.
