(4.8)
Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — My time at Hudson College holds some of the fondest memories of my life. What stood out most wa... Looking back, what stands out to me about Hudson College’s leadership and administration is the role they played in shaping the overall tone of the school. A school’s atmosphere starts from the top, and Hudson’s administ... The teaching at Hudson College was one of the most meaningful parts of my experience there. Looking back, I can honestly say that I loved every class I took, and that is largely because of the teachers. There was a genuine ene... Hudson College cultivated an academic environment that was ambitious, supportive, and highly individualized. One of the things that stood out most to me was that there was an abundance of high-achieving students, but they were... Hudson College offered a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that allowed students to get involved in areas that genuinely reflected their interests. What I appreciated most was that extracurricular life did not feel l... What stood out to me about the student body at Hudson College was how diverse, driven, and globally minded it felt. Because Hudson also has an international dimension, there were students from many different cultural and natio... School life at Hudson College was one of the happiest and most memorable parts of my school years, and I can honestly say I loved going there. What made the quality of life so strong was not just one thing, but the way so many... What stood out to me about Hudson College’s location was how well it balanced accessibility with atmosphere. It was close enough to the busier St. Clair and Dufferin area to make it very convenient in terms of TTC access, wa... My advice to someone applying to Hudson College would be to approach the process openly and see it as an opportunity to determine whether the school feels like the right fit for you. From what I remember, the admissions proces... What stands out most to me from my time at Hudson College is the atmosphere the school created on a day-to-day basis. I remember genuinely feeling excited to go to school, which is not something every student gets to say. Ther... Looking back now, I appreciate even more how much of a strength Hudson’s size was. As a student, I knew it felt personal, but I do not think I fully understood at the time how valuable that close support and individual atten... One honest piece of advice I would give someone considering Hudson College is to enter with an open mind and a real willingness to invest in the experience. The value of a school like Hudson is not only in what it teaches you ... |
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(4.4)
Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 — A prospective student can expect to join a supportive community at Hudson College. Both teacher... Many teachers were passionate about their subject and would be eager to encourage a similar, genuine interest in us towards the material. They always challenged us to do our best, but made sure to be there to guide us in the p... Although Hudson College encourages students to do their best, it does not create a competitive or stressful environment. Teachers are supportive and happy to walk through your problems together. If you are having trouble with ... Hudson offers plenty of clubs and activities to get involved in, all without the pressure of intense competition. Some of the activities I joined during my time there included the soccer club, track and field events, school pl... Students at Hudson College are hardworking and motivated, yet they maintain a healthy balance without becoming uptight or overly stressed. The school also brings together a diverse community, with a mix of local and internatio... I really enjoyed the location. Hudson College has a large courtyard and nice track for students to hang out in, as well as great off-campus options for lunch or study periods. There are many food places just up the street, whi... When I applied for grade seven, I spent a day in class, completed a diagnostic test, and had an interview. Hudson also offers student mentors who give tours and share what an average day looks like. These measures really help ... I remember the meaningful connections we built with our teachers. Thanks to the small class sizes, each of us had the chance to form a personal relationship with them. They understood the kind of students everyone was and ofte... When I look back on my time at Hudson College, I’m grateful for how it prepared me to do so well academically. As I progressed from middle school to high school at Hudson, I learned how to push myself and work hard for grade... It's good to be ready for and/or stay open to a smaller grade before enrolling! If you are on the fence about whether this is the fit for you, give it a little time, and you may find that it does feel right. For a while during... |
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1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.2)
Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 — During my time at Hudson College, what stands out most is the school's faculty and their suppor... The administration and leadership at Hudson particularly excelled in terms of visibility and accessibility. They made an active effort to be involved in the students' daily school life, especially through building personal and... The teaching at Hudson College was one of the most impactful aspects of my time there. The teaching staff is both knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. The dynamic between students and teachers is approachable, ye... The academic program was well-structured and balanced across all the foundation subjects. Even though students are expected to achieve academic excellence and to take their studies seriously, there was no pressure on our costs... While the school itself isn’t massive, the size felt just right: large enough to meet a wide range of people, but small enough that you could recognize most faces in the halls. That balance really helped me to feel like I be... Looking back, I can genuinely say that I enjoyed my time at Hudson College. While no school experience is ever perfect, the overall quality of student life was very positive. The school environment felt structured but not rigi... The school is located in a neighbourhood that’s both accessible and student-friendly. It’s close to a number of restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores. Being near bus stops and streetcar lines also made commuting simpl... If you’re thinking about applying to Hudson College, my biggest piece of advice is: be yourself (which is quite literally the school slogan). The admission process was clear and straightforward. You are usually required to w... The university counselling program at Hudson College was helpful, especially when it came to the logistics of the application process. The counsellor was approachable and ready to answer questions, whether about program option... |
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1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.6)
JK to Gr. 1 (current), JK to Gr. 3 (current), JK to Gr. 5 (current) — All of my children have had an overall positive experience at Hudson College. They really enjoy... The school's leadership and administration know my children, as they do all the students, which makes them stand out to me. This makes me feel like my children aren’t getting lost in the system and allows me to have meaningf... We have been very happy with the teachers and the quality of instruction at Hudson College. It has always been important to us that our children have fun at school and that it’s a place they want to embrace. The teachers are... The academic program at Hudson College is strong, and it begins in the early grades to prepare students as they move forward to each new grade. There is a deliberate emphasis on developing strong reading, spelling, and arithme... Our experience in the Lower School has been tremendously positive with the student body. The class sizes feel right, which allows my kids to build a relationship with the entire class. I think kids will always gravitate toward... For my kids, the Hudson College community has been integral to their quality of life. They all had amazing teachers who have challenged them to grow in positive ways. They love going to school because of the environment they a... My children are not old enough yet to venture beyond the school grounds, but it certainly is not an island, being located close to St. Clair Ave W and Dufferin St. The school acts as a meeting place for the students, which hel... This is a school that’s worth looking into if you value a well-rounded education and a strong community. My advice would be to meet with the school admissions and ask to speak with some of the parents if you are interested i... |
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(4.9)
Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current), Gr. 1 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 5 (current), JK (current) — Our family has been fortunate to have all four of our children attend Hudson College, and throu... The personal approach to education and community is woven into the school’s culture. Every single teacher and staff member knows their students well, not just academically, but personally too. Many teachers have worked toget... One of the most impressive aspects of teaching at Hudson is the unique skills, passions, and personalities each teacher brings forward. What truly sets them apart is their passion and commitment to going above and beyond to en... We really, truly appreciate Hudson’s strong focus on academics and how much they continue to celebrate all student success. The school truly recognizes and supports kids who work hard and love learning. It’s great to see t... Hudson College is so much more than a school—it’s truly a second home for our family. Over the years, it has played an essential role in shaping our four children into confident, capable, and kind individuals. Each of them... Student life at Hudson College feels truly special to our family. Our children genuinely look forward to going to school every day—not just for the learning, but because of the warmth, joy, and sense of belonging that surrou... Hudson College is nestled within a friendly neighborhood with other schools nearby. Older students often venture out for lunch at nearby shops, giving them a bit of independence. The community feels safe, family-centered, and ... Applying to Hudson was a smooth, welcoming, and even exciting experience for our family. From the very beginning, the admissions process felt thoughtful and well-organized. The online system clearly outlined each step, showed ... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, |
(4.6)
Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 (current) — I am very happy with my choice to join Hudson in Grade 9. It has set me up for my future and ha... I respect all of the Hudson school leaders. They are all very supportive and always there to help you succeed. The teachers are always there to help you and offer extra support. The guidance counsellor helped me tremendously d... I think that the teachers at Hudson are very fair with the work they ask of students. They follow the curriculum they are supposed to and also add in fun activities to help keep students engaged. I think that, for me, success ... I think that, depending on the class, the work differs. I would say that for the majority, if not all, of the classes I took in high school, the work was just right, if not challenging at times. I believe that what I’ve lear... I would describe the students as extremely welcoming and accepting. Since Hudson is a small school, it’s something new that a lot of people have to adapt to. Because of this, it’s easy to make new friends, as many people a... I would take them to see the uniforms first. Right when you step foot into the school, the first thing you see is the uniform. Not only is it the first thing on display, but you also see all the students walking around in it. ... Hudson is in an amazing location—not only convenient for students to go out for lunch, but also easily accessible for people living all around Toronto. Since Hudson is located on St. Clair, there are many different options f... When applying to Hudson, I was in grade 8. I had to do an interview with the head of admissions as well as take a test. I would tell someone applying that it’s okay to be stressed, but don’t let the stress hold you back fr... |
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(3.9)
Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 — My overall experience at Hudson was quite positive. The school allowed me to work part-time at ... Personally, I was very close to the administration during my time at Hudson. Mr. Bavington Sr. (Principal) was extremely helpful and attentive and was more than accommodating to my wishes to change classes at the last minute. ... The teachers were amazing, and I still have a profound level of respect for them and their impact on me to this day. Mr. Capel, Yovanni, and Steve were not only very knowledgeable about their subject area, but they constantly ... The academics were one of the main reasons my parents had decided to switch me to Hudson. The small classes provided much-needed one-on-one support and encouraged individual progression. If I felt I was excelling in one area, ... It’s difficult to answer because there were so many different types of people. It is an extremely diverse school (at least when I attended). No "typical" student garnered more respect over the others. However, like any other... I don't know if I would say I loved going to school there. I mean, what student loves going to high school? However, there were a lot of cool things about going to Hudson and being on St. Clair. I was definitely a more kept-to... The school location was amazing. There are so many amazing, inexpensive food spots to go to that my friends and I would visit for lunch every day. The community is very safe; there aren't many homeless people near the school. ... I honestly do not remember anything from admissions. I was kept quite in the dark about the whole admission process. I don't remember it being stressful; it seemed like quite a fast process from start to end. However, because ... I feel like I was given ample support in applying to university. The counsellor briefed me well and really helped me when it came to scholarships and bursaries. I don't think I utilized the support as much as I could have, how... |
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(4.9)
My daughter has been at Hudson College since Grade 8 and is just finishing grade 10. She came f... As a parent, I have been hugely impressed by the school leadership, both in the elementary school and the high school. Hudson is small enough that the staff -- from the front office to the Principal and everyone in between -- ... We have had an excellent experience with the teachers at Hudson. They take their work seriously and take a great deal of care to be available to any student for extra help or advice on projects. Many (if not all) of the teache... Hudson has a great track record of preparing students to move on to success in University and beyond. While the school is growing, the classes remain small and every student has access to the teacher support they need.
Hud... While the school is growing, Hudson feels like a smaller school. What began from the experience and vision of the Bavington Family continues to have a wonderful family feel, while being run entirely professionally by a well-qu... My daughter is definitely happy at Hudson College. It was absolutely the right decision for our family. I would highly recommend it.
Given the extent to which the pandemic has impacted everyone, I wanted to compliment the ... Hudson College is centrally located right on the St. Clair streetcar line and draws from many Toronto neighbourhoods. As the kids get older in high school, they can easily walk around the neighbourhood, go to a park to get a c... Our admissions process was seamless. We began hearing about Hudson College in our community when our daughter was in Grade 7 and were intrigued. We decided to attend a Saturday Open House at the school, thinking we might want ... |
all_reviews parent |
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(4.5)
What I liked best about Hudson was how inclusive the school is. You are able to be yourself but... I felt that the school leadership and administration was amazing. They were really respectful. They would call you down personally if there was anything wrong or to remind you of something and they would always have morning an... I was really happy with the majority of teachers I had in my Hudson school experience. There was a perfect amount of respect, professionalism and fun between the students and the teachers, when it came to class time and out si... I felt the that academics were pretty good. For the elementary school, it's an eight day schedule, so depending on what day you were on you would have those subjects, except math and english was everyday, all year round. For h... The student body of Hudson has grown a lot since I first started going here in Kindergarten. It has expanded so much that they had to open another floor for elementary here and then open another floor for the high schoolers on... My Hudson school experience was pretty balanced. There were some days where I was super excited to go to school and other times I felt like school was a little bit overwhelming, whether it was with school work. But once I foun... I think that location of Hudson is really good because for high schoolers there are many restaurants and fast food places you can eat at, if you didn't order huskies kitchen. There's a nice convenience store close by that you ... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11, |
(4.7)
In my experience Hudson College is a fantastic school. I love how open and welcoming the school... At Hudson College the leadership here is always looking out for the students to make sure that everyone is having an enjoyable and safe experience. They also go through extensive lengths to help you achieve the grades that you... The teachers at Hudson College are all very nice and caring. In my experience, the teachers here want to see you succeed and move forward. This means that a lot of the teachers stay after school and/or are available during lun... At Hudson College, we follow the government-mandated curriculum. However, I find that the teachers give a good balance of homework where it's enough that you're still practicing the content that you learned in class, but not t... From the moment I first stepped into Hudson College on the first day of grade nine, I have always felt welcomed and part of a special community. And every day since then I have seen everyone come together to help each other th... The school life at Hudson College is really good, because there is a room for everyone here, If you want to relax in between classes there is the Common Room which has couches and coffee tables, for conversing over, table tenn... The location of Hudson College is great because it is in a really nice and friendly neighbourhood with a park nearby that we can utilize for activities and sports. Then there’s St. Clair Avenue West less than a five-minute w... I found the admission process to be very straightforward and overall an easy and well thought out process. The information that you have to fill out is organized into different sections with thorough instructions on what you h... |
all_reviews student |
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(4.9)
My experience at Hudson College has been nothing but wonderful. Coming from a rather large scho... The teaching staff at Hudson have been nothing but supportive since my first day here. My whole life I've struggled with all math and sciences, and had always told myself that once it wasn't required I would no longer take it.... The academics at Hudson represent an amazing balance between social life while getting an education. The work load is heavy, but with Hudson's three semester school system every student is given more than enough time to comple... Since the age of three, I've had several health issues such as type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, and allergies to all nuts. A big concern I always have is finding safe places for me to eat. Hudson is located off of St Clair, wh... The transition moving from my previous school to Hudson College was an extremely easy and stress-free process. I had come for a tour to see what Hudson had to offer and within seconds of entering I was greeted by a staff membe... |
all_reviews student |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, |
(4.4)
It took some time to settle into Hudson, but it was the best feeling when I realized I was talk... I have great respect for the people helping me in my education, because everyone wants the best for you at Hudson. I think that all the teachers and the guidance counsellor are great at motivating the students, and inspiring t... I believe the teachers genuinely care about the students and their success at Hudson. They are always open to helping you whenever they can, and spend a lot of time assisting students even during their breaks. I know a couple ... I am challenged in my everyday classes. The three semester system is also really unique, and allows you to focus on less classes at a time, which I find is much less stressful than balancing eight courses all year. For the sec... I think Hudson is definitely a town rather than a city, but there are still people I don't know. The school has a vibrant community, and I have a couple great international friends that I met here. There aren't many students, ... If I was asked to give a tour, I would take the visitors into the science classrooms or my math classroom. I love all my classes, but science and math are special to me, and what my career goals are. I feel these rooms are dec... The school is located right off of the Dufferin/St. Clair intersection. It is a great location, with a range of lunch options. There are tons of restaurants that my friends enjoy going to, but I prefer staying at school during... I had an ideal admissions process. During the open house, I felt immediately welcomed by the school ambassadors (I didn’t know that at the same time next year, I would be an ambassador as well!), and our tour guide was reall... |
all_reviews student |
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(N/A)
My daughter is in her fifth year at Hudson College (she joined in Grade One from a French Immer... I've found the administration to be very thoughtful and kind. Communication is through email or phone - very friendly and open. They use QuickSchools as well for reports and personal info. The staff know all the children's nam... My daughter has really enjoyed the different approaches each teacher has brought to the curriculum: one teacher was really into sports and technology, using those to bring science and other subjects to life. Another was really... Hudson College uses the Saxon maths program, which includes a lesson plus 30 questions a day. I find that the program works very well for my daughter, as the daily repetition plus additional new skills daily helps keep the con... When you first walk into the school, you get the impression that the students are very polite, opening doors, smiling away. It's a small school, so the kids get to know each other across the grades as well as in class. My daug... When my daughter first went to Hudson - in Grade One - she was quite a clingy girl, having had a hard time in a large public school. Now she's in Grade 5, she runs up the stairs to the school, barely giving me a wave goodbye,... The school is convenient for public transport with a bus and streetcar nearby. Now that my daughter is in Grade 5, she is buddying up with a couple of other kids to take the streetcar in the morning. Parking is tricky around t... I remember going to an open house at Hudson and being really impressed by the Grade 8 student who took us around. She was very friendly and open, and we asked her all sorts of questions about life at Hudson. That's really wort... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, |
(N/A)
It starts every morning when I drop my children (grades 7 &2) off at school in the morning. Th... It starts at the top. The leadership of the school through to the teaching staff and admin team are invested in my children. They know their names, their habits, their strengths and certainly their weaknesses.
They know ... There have been times that I have remarked "I would love to go back to the 7th grade!"
The teachers, while certainly adhering to the curriculum make learning fun, an adventure and give it real world applications and relevan... The academic program is challenging (for our kids anyway). They work hard for the marks they get.
Strong academic performance is not the sole domain of the "mathletes" or nerdy kids. The students view being smart as coo... What is really unique about Hudson as a private school is the complete lack of any sense of elitism or overt displays of wealth or privilege.
It is an inclusive school that is reflective of the make up our our community whe... Our children love going to Hudson.
Their friends who live across the city and come from around the country and across the globe give our children a world view that is preparing them to be engaged and invested in their futur... The location is great for us. We discourage our children to leave the school grounds as there is very little reason to leave the property.
The physical plant isn't very impressive - it is an old TDSB school that Hudson is ...
The process is simple, straightforward and significantly less onerous than other private schools.
Ask questions - there isn't anything the staff, teachers or certainly the students won't answer.
Not every school is rig... |
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