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Questions from parents

My child has special needs, can a private school help him succeed?
I will be moving to Toronto in January, do you have schools who specialize in certain programs such as sports or music where the curriculum is centered on those activities?
I would like to send my son to a affordable private school and could you please help me to find the best school for him in Mississauga.

Types of Schools

Understanding private education options will help you make the best school choice. Find a list of schools offering the focus you are looking for or learn more about the advantages of each kind of school.


Boarding Schools Living away from home teaches outside of classroom hours. Strong academics surrounded by hours of extracurricular activities, students develop close friendships with classmates from around the world. LEARN MORE › All boarding schools › Top benefits of boarding schools › boarding school myths and truths › video	Montessori Schools Montessori classrooms encourage individual growth and allow children to direct their own learning. LEARN MORE › Montessori schools › WHAT IS MONTESSORI? › The Montessori philosophy › Montessori benefits and features › montessori schools checklist	Faith-based Schools By providing strong academic learning along with spiritual guidance, faith-based schools provide a balanced education. LEARN MORE › Christian schools › Catholic schools


Schools for Special Needs Students with learning or behavioural difficulties benefit greatly from a unique learning environment and small class sizes. LEARN MORE › Customized learning for a bright future › Schools for special needs kids › Schools for troubled teens › Schools with ADHD support › Down Syndrome Schools › Overview of learning & behavioural difficulties › does your child have a learning disability? › Military schools	Advanced Study Programs Academic schools are focused on academic preparation for post-secondary studies with an atmosphere that is truly supportive of students who wish to achieve their full potential. LEARN MORE › advanced study programs › assessing gifted kids › Advanced Placement Schools › Schools with International baccalaureate › Schools for gifted students	Academic Schools Focused on academic preparation for post-secondary studies, focused on helping students achieve their full potential. LEARN MORE › Academic schools › SSAT schools › Robotics schools


Girls Schools An all-girls environment provides strong role models and can increase their confidence to help girls become whoever they want to be. LEARN MORE › All Girls schools › BC girls schools › Ontario girls schools › in Quebec › Top benefits of girls schools › testimonials	Boys Schools Schools that are just for boys offer curriculum and extracurricular activities targeted to their interests—keeping boys academically engaged. LEARN MORE › All Boys schools › Ontario boys schools › in Quebec › Top benefits of boys schools › Testimonials	Coed Schools or Day Schools Conventional schooling: Coed schools mix boys and girls, fostering courtesy and respect. Day school kids return home to their families at the end of classes. LEARN MORE › Coed vs. single-sex › Coed schools › Top benefits of coed schools › Day schools › Top benefits of day schools


Waldorf Schools There are many specialized schools that offer distinctive teaching methods for students with unique learning styles and interests. LEARN MORE › Waldorf schools › Alternative schools	Specialty Schools Schools with a specific focus, which can run the gamut from arts to athletics to science to the environment. LEARN MORE › Benefits of specialty Schools › creative programs › top benefits of creative programs › testimonials	Language Schools & International Schools Learning a second or third language and exploring world cultures opens doors and allows your children to experience the world. LEARN MORE › French language schools › German Language schools › Schools with ESL support › About language schools › top benefits of language schools About international learning › top benefits of international experience

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