On this page we cover private schools in Burlington-Hamilton, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Crown Point East and West, Gibson, Roseland, and Millcroft.
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of private vs. public options, start with our introductory guide.
Private schools are not obligated to support gifted learners with special programs. Many private schools don't—even ones with strong academic reputations. The schools listed on this page, however, do. We organize the schools into groups: dedicated gifted schools, schools with dedicated gifted classes, and schools offering in-class gifted support. Then, in the fourth group, we identify schools that don't offer formal gifted support but have accelerated curricula for all their students.
These are self-contained gifted schools, where 100% of the students are gifted. Teachers and staff can focus on tailoring the environment to gifted students, without compromise.
"Oakville's SMLS continues to be a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 since 1891. "Millie" graduates take on the world with confidence and the knowledge that they can do anything.
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Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Road/Eglinton Avenue "Kendellhurst offers students an enriched curriculum blending project-based, traditional and arts-infused curriculum within a seamless technology program. Our school team supports a positive and safe school experience." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/Southdown "Peel Montessori and Carrington College div. students learn above grade level for subjects of strength. Individualized curriculum, advanced academic strategies, and character development give students a personal edge." —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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Pickering, Ontario Kingston/Altona "École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a bilingual critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Eglinton Ave W/Ninth Line "Sherwood Heights School offers Enriched Academic Programmes from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in Mississauga. The Programmes are Enriched and Comprehensive, delivered with Extra Attention and Care." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario The Gore Road/Old Church "The King's College experience develops in students responsibility, accountability, and ownership of their own learning and a passion for making a difference. Students can attend in person or synchronously online." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive "Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. We have three campuses in Oakville, delivering exceptional Montessori Programs." —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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These schools have a separate, dedicated class (or classes) where 100% of the students are gifted. These gifted classes can be either full-time or part-time, and exist in parallel to regular, non-gifted classes.
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Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street "Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies the IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dixie Road/South Service Road "The close-knit community at Star delivers on Learn to Love to Learn™ with project-based, cross-curricular and experiential learning. Our Five Pillars of Child Development guide learning experiences for students in K-8." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario North Service Road/King Road "Fern Hill School provides an enriched, engaging & academic program for children in Preschool to Grade 8. Our traditional and structured approach focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence." —From the school
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Hamilton, Ontario Garth Street/Fennell Avenue West "Established in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College is one of Canada’s leading co-educational independent schools, offering academic programs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade 12, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada." —From the school
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These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
"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 "Lynn-Rose's philosophy is to create an environment that is challenging and rewarding; focusing on social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the students development through IB and AP programme offerings." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "At Blyth Academy Mississauga, we know each of our students and through our individualized approach, we can meet their needs and make school a great place to be. We're one of eight Blyth Academy campuses in Ontario." —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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Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd "We are different! As a leading IB World School and university preparatory school with a focus on student life, SJA students are inspired to confidently make their mark in the world." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Winston Churchill/Lakeshore Road East "Clanmore is one of the few schools offering authentic Montessori programming from Toddler - Middle School. Our culture is warm and inviting and our philosophy empowers us to support each child as a unique individual." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave. E "Northstar Montessori offers an accredited Montessori curriculum from Toddler age to Grade 8. Our goal is to develop strong character and contributing citizens who understand that their involvement makes a difference." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario "Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —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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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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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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Milton, Ontario "At Oxford Learning Academy, our teachers will use the proven scientific approach of Cognitive Development to teach our students new ways of thinking and understanding what they are learning and how they are learning." —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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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario QEW/Erin Mills Parkway "GlenOak Academy offers an educational experience as EXTRAORDINARY as your child! Our innovative, engaging approach to teaching and learning focuses on positive relationships, character development and academic success." —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 $11, 780." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line "Fern Hill School is a private school for Preschool through Grade 8 providing enriched learning that is delivered by passionate teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada." —From the school
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These schools offer no formal program for gifted students, but have an accelerated baseline curriculum. This means all students—gifted or not—do the work of older peers at other schools. For highly gifted learners (those in the 99th percentile), this alone is likely not enough to support their needs.
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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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Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore "TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. We are bilingual, coed, non-denominational and and IB World School." —From the school
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Toronto, Ontario Prince Edward Dr N/Bloor Street West "Prince Edward Montessori School offers programs for various grades in Toronto. Its average class size is ten to 16 students. " —From the school
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Our gifted education guide has advice specific to finding gifted programming. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options), we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school, and check out great expert advice on school-choice. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are a great starting point for finding a school. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. These expos allow you to speak with many private schools, some of which have gifted programs—all in one place. Find a gifted school near you.
Word-of-mouth is another powerful tool in your school-finding arsenal. The Our Kids parent discussion forum allows you to discuss your options and debate topics about gifted education. You can use our community of parents, educational experts, alumni, and school officials to help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.
Attending open houses is a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some general advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to gifted programs, check out our main gifted education guide.
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Kendellhurst Academy | April 20, 2024 1:00 pm | Kendellhurst Academy 170 Church Street Mississauga Ontario L5M 2M3 |
Ashwood Glen | April 24, 2024 11:30 am | Ashwood Glen 3430 Fairview St. Burlington ON L7N 2R5 |
Ashwood Glen | April 24, 2024 11:30 am | Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview Street Burlington Ontario L7N 2R5 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | May 02, 2024 5:30 pm | 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton Ontario L9C 1G2 |
Broadly speaking, the cost of gifted schools in Burlington and Hamilton reflects private school tuition in general. Private schools can range from $5,000 to over $30,000 per year for day students.
There are quite a few affordable private schools for gifted kids. Inexpensive schools can often provide an excellent education by focusing on the classroom basics. You don't need to spend a fortune on bells and whistles: the key is getting your child individualized support. Having said that, the pricier schools will tend to provide a wider breadth of in-class and extracurricular opportunities. They will also tend to be larger and more established. Nonetheless, for most schools, the largest operating expense is usually teacher salaries.
Many schools offer financial aid (also known as "bursaries", "tuition relief", or "tuition assistance") and scholarships. Financial aid is needs-based, while scholarships are given for some measure of merit (whether it be academic, athletic, or something else). You can read more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide. Generally speaking, the larger and more expensive private schools provide the most aid. Even comfortable middle-class families can be eligible to receive aid, so don't be afraid to ask a school about it—whatever your financial situation.
Below you'll find the range of costs at Burlington and Hamilton private schools with gifted programming:
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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 |
Lynn-Rose School | $16,950 to $21,550 | 3% | JK - 8 | $800 |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | $20,325 to $24,785 | 4% | 9 - 12 | $6,500 |
Meadow Green Academy | $15,990 | |||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $20,780 to $30,180 | 7 | $28,000 | |
King's Christian Collegiate | $17,100 | 15% | 9 - 12 | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $19,500 to $22,000 | 10% | 2 - 12 | $2,000 |
Hamilton District Christian High | $19,350 | 10% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | $19,349 to $32,052 | 10% | JK - 12 | $4,500 |
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||
Laureate College | |||||||||||
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St. Jude's Academy | |||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | |||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||
Dewey Institute | |||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||
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Prince Edward Montessori School | |||||||||||
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Sherwood Heights School | |||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | |||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | |||||||||||
Hillfield Strathallan College | |||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||
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Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 74% | 550 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 180 | 23 | |
Lynn-Rose School | 1997 | 85% | 380 | 25 | |
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | 260 | 22 | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 95% | 100 | |||
Laureate College | 2012 | 85% | 92 | 23 | |
Kendellhurst Academy | 2004 | 97% | 270 | 23 | |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | 40% | 750 | 50 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 185 | 15 |
Peel Montessori School | 1992 | 95% | 150 | ||
Star Academy | 1997 | 75% | 70 | 6 | |
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 475 | 40 | |
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 125 | 11 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | 99% | 300 | 23 | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | 95% | 700 | 78 | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | 100% | 200 | ||
Prince Edward Montessori School | 1995 | 100% | 100 | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | 80% | 195 | 18 | |
École Montessori | 2014 | 75 | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 309 | 31 | |
King's Christian Collegiate | 2001 | 70% | 710 | 178 | |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | 100% | 500 | 33 | |
Columbia International College | 1979 | 86% | 1700 | 425 | |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | 100% | 65 | 6 | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | 90% | 94 | 9 | |
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | 97% | 510 | 128 | |
Hillfield Strathallan College | 1901 | 1315 | 82 | ||
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | 75% | 40 | 3 | |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 670 | 48 | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | 400 | 36 | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | 100% | 170 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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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 | |||
Lynn-Rose School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Laureate College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Kendellhurst Academy | Progressive | Accelerated | Supportive | 12 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Medium integration | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Peel Montessori School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Star Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | 10 to 14 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
Prince Edward Montessori School | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 16 | No support | ||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
École Montessori | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | No support | Light integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 to 22 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 6 to 10 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration |
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Guiding Light Academy |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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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% | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Day: rolling | 4 - 12 | 85% | ||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | Apr 24, 2024 | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 85% | ||
Kendellhurst Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 97% | Apr 20, 2024 | |
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
Peel Montessori School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | 75% | |||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | |||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 100% | |
Prince Edward Montessori School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 80% | ||
École Montessori | Day: rolling | 2 - 6 | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 70% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling | 2 - 12 | 90% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 97% | |||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | May 2, 2024 | ||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 75% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | |||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | 90% | 85% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||
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Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
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Star Academy | 75% | 90% | 90% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
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Fern Hill School - Burlington | 90% | 80% | 80% | 70% | |||||||||||||
École Montessori | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
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King's Christian Collegiate | 70% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
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Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
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Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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Laureate College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Columbia International College |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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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 |
Lynn-Rose School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Laureate College | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Kendellhurst Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Peel Montessori School | Traditional Math | |||||
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Prince Edward Montessori School | ||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Equal Balance |
École Montessori | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Hillfield Strathallan College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
GlenOak Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Guiding Light Academy | 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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Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
École Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hillfield Strathallan College | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy |
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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Peel Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
École Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hillfield Strathallan College | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy |
Make no mistake: gifted kids have different needs than typical students. These learners are often so advanced in their intellectual abilities that they are outliers in the classroom: a normal curriculum and approach won't be enough. When these students don't receive the custom support they need, they can disengage from school—and even become depressed.
If you know or suspect your child is gifted, you're faced with the following questions:
You can also consider other options, like language immersion programs, special needs schools, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), and Montessori schools.
If you're still grappling with these questions, start with our introductory guide to gifted education. Once you're versed in the fundamentals, revisit this page to explore your specific school options in the Burlington-Hamilton area.
Private schools are not required by law to provide support for gifted children—and many don't. On the other hand, some private schools are able to offer highly individualized programs for gifted learners. The term "buyer beware" definitely applies here: it's up to you to make sure schools are properly set up for gifted learners. The list of private schools on this page (above) is a good place to start your search.
