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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
The Hill Academy

Grades JK TO Gr. 12 — Caledon, ON (MAP)
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The Hill Academy:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
REPORT CONTENTS:

Pages in this report:

  • Grades
    JK — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    6 — 18 students
  • Tuition
    $13,500 to 49,600/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    CAIS
  • Enrolment
    150 day students, 75 boarding students, 10 homestay students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 20490 Porterfield Road, Caledon, Ontario, L7K1T2 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

Hill Academy offers bus transferring. Service options offered are airport pick-up, regular rider, occasional rider.

The regions Hill Academy offers busing from are:

  • Burlington
  • Oakville
  • Milton
  • Scarborough
  • Mississauga
  • Vaughan
  • Beeton
  • Fergus
  • Guelph
  • Erin
  • Markham
  • Kleinburg
  • Schomberg
  • Brampton

Our Perspective

How we see The Hill Academy

It’s perhaps easy to wonder why Hill Academy isn’t more widely known, though perhaps for those involved in high school sports in Canada and the US, it is. Which, frankly, is appropriate. It’s a high school program based in the values, dedication, and energy associated with sport, with the daily schedule organized in order to allow students to excel in both academics and athletics. The lessons overlap, and students compete in math contests as successfully as they do sporting events. The ideal student is one looking to grow in both areas, and to do it alongside peers of a like mind, approach, and ability. The school’s success is evident in the careers—again, both academic and athletic—of its alumni, who operate at the top of their fields not only on Ontario, but throughout North America.  

School's Perspective

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How The Hill Academy sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"The Hill Academy is Canada's premier independent school for students in JK- Grade 12/Post Graduate. The 134-acre Caledon campus offers outdoor education, bright classrooms & elite training facilities. The Hill provides a transformational experience and exceptional academic/athletic programs that focus on individual attention, character growth, leadership development & physical literacy. With small class sizes & dedicated staff, our Graduates are prepared for the demands & rigor of post secondary education."

  • Full Day Kindergarten in quaint log cabin with maximum 1 teacher to 8 student ratio
  • Number One Lacrosse Program in the Country
  • 100% Graduation Rate
  • Small Class Sizes with Dedicated, Passionate Teachers
  • Expansive campus allowing for extensive Outdoor Education opportunities
  • Boarding, Homestay and Day Student options
  • Transportation available

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"Our forest campus, offers day/boarding/homestay students a serene environment to excel academically with our small class sizes, dedicated, caring staff & bright classrooms. Daily character development & outdoor education benefits students physically, emotionally, and socially as they set the foundation for lifelong wellness & good health. Access to physical education backed by Sports Science, ensures athletes can reach their post secondary aspirations of playing a sport at the next level."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"While students are engaged in an outstanding academic program, they are working at a level of athletic training normally available only at the College/University level. The Hill provides the foundation for academic, athletic, & personal development enabling each individual to maximize their full potential to succeed at the next level. Athletic & academic scheduling is completely integrated to ensure that each student-athlete is achieving excellence academically & athletically all under one roof"

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"The relationships formed between our teachers/coaches & students is something we pride our school on. It is these bonds and family connections truly make The Hill Academy a FAMILY and make a difference in the lives, and experience that our students have during their time at The Hill."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"Teachers, Coaches & Staff at The Hill truly care about every Hill student & family. With intimate class sizes & direct one-on-one communication, meaningful relationships are formed that last a lifetime. It is these relationships that help students excel academically & athletically through daily accountability, social-emotional development, leadership opportunities, and high expectations for every member of The Hill Community."

Summer camps and programs

The Hill Academy operates summer camps and programs. Click here to learn about .

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see The Hill Academy

Written reviews of The Hill Academy

(4.8)

Parent, Sam Kane (2024)

Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — Our Son Matt, recalls his experience at The Hill Academy as a moulding experience but in a spectacul...

(5)

Parent, Brenda Burman (2023)

Gr. 9 (current),Gr. 7 (current) — Both our sons have had a terrific experience since starting at The Hill Academy. The opportunity for...

(5)

Parent, Caren Morrison (Elson) (2023)

Gr. 8 (current) — My daughter just completed grade 8 and said it was "The best year of her life". Being part of a scho...

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Peter Merrill, Founder and CEO
BPHE, Med

 

The Hill Academy is a unique academic and athletic platform to enable dedicated student athletes to get to the next level. Respect and Prepare are the core values of this platform, and are enforced on a daily basis in order to achieve academic excellence, athletic excellence and personal growth. In an athlete-centered approach, every phase of the student-athlete’s experience at the school is designed to fully prepare them to succeed at the next level.

The Hill Academy student-athletes pursue their dreams and goals with the full support of classmates, teachers, coaches and administrative staff. Our goal is to help student-athletes reach their academic and athletic goals as well as experience personal growth. The Hill Academy dedicates all of its resources to ensuring the success of its student-athletes, in a positive and energizing environment. 

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