Aurora, in York-region, Ontario, offers a wide range of excellent private schools. This includes schools in Bayview Wellington, Bayview North East, Aurora Village, and Aurora Grove. There are also great private schools in the nearby areas of King City, Richmond Hill, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and Newmarket. Read more
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TMS is a leading, accredited independent school that offers a unique design of Montessori and International Baccalaureate programmes. Our students thrive in academics while building a foundation of Significance for life.
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Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. is a private school for intellectually gifted students in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from grades 1 through 12.
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Villanova College is York Region's only independent Catholic school offering Grades 4 to 12 in King City, Ontario. Average class size is 18 students. Specialty programs include STEM and AP.
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Century Private School in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with small class ratio to ensure best learning for our students.
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Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio-inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Authorized and MYP Candidate School for children from JK to Grade 8.
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Prestige School offers individualized programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Richmond Hill with an average class size of ten students.
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Aurora Preparatory Academy is small by design, a supportive JK-8 community in which students thrive. Affordable tuition and an advanced programme, including all-grade French, music and art, and inclusive sports teams.
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Richmond Hill Montessori Private School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 20 students.
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Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity.
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We have two main programs we offer throughout the school year, our half day enriched preschool program for children ages 3-6yrs, and our educational before and after school program for children ages 4-12yrs.
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Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future.
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Aurora Montessori offers an enriched Montessori program for students, Toddler to Grade 8, with an option of an OSSD credit in Grade 9 Math. A unique Mindfulness and Technology program develops key 21st-century skills!
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Our goal at AGMS is to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of global citizens. We provide a pristine, child-centered and supportive learning environment for each child to reach their full potential.
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Flexible, techy environment. Freedom of choice. ALL ABILITIES welcome and no ideals taught outside the scope of academia. We are a COMMUNITY of incredible future leaders with innate creative genius!
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HTS offers a remarkable opportunity for students from JK-12 to shape their own experience through our comprehensive academic and co-curricular programming, lead by our incredible faculty and staff.
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With a tradition dating back to 1899, St. Andrew's remains the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. Our 126-acre campus provides our students with an ideal setting for learning and growth.
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Situated on seven acres of rolling parkland and gardens, Country Garden Montessori Academy in Newmarket is a co-ed private day school for students in grades PS-12. The school provides a family atmosphere and is committed the intellectual growth and emotional well-being of students.
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ABA based curriculum and individualized approach targets not only academic success but also emotional, social, vocational and life skills that are the core skills of life-long success of each student.
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Christ is the center of Richmond Hill Christian Academy. To know Him and to make Him known is our mission while at the same time, preparing the next generation for academic excellence in His service is our goal!
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Girls at St. Anne's will thrive in an inspirational and progressive learning environment. The school’s focus on STEM/STEAM, community giving, leadership, and wellness will develop well-rounded, global-minded citizens.
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From PK to grade twelve, Aurora private schools tailor education toward meeting the unique needs of your child. The cost of an independent school in Aurora ranges from $6,474 to $46,850 for some boarding schools. Many private school costs offer scholarships and bursaries or other financial aid.
Private schools in Aurora usually score well on the Fraser Institute's annual Ontario school rankings. While these ratings are subjective and don't account for your son or daughter's specific learning styles, they also show you that private schools here are well respected.
Private schools in Aurora, like those from across the country, foster many of the best minds in local business, industry, politics, and other sectors. Enrolling your child in a private school will provide him or her with the educational programs or perspectives that suit his or her aptitudes. Many private schools offer smaller class sizes than do other types of schools, as well as extra attention outside of class. Your child need not fall behind.
All Ontario schools, including Aurora private schools, fall under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of Education. All private schools must file a yearly Notice of Intention to Operate a Private School with the ministry, which also inspects private secondary schools that wish to offer credits towards the OSSD. Teachers at Ontario's private schools don't need to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), although many private school teachers have OCT certification.
Before you choose a private school for your child, think about such things as:
To learn more, read our guide to private school questions. If you would like to meet face-to-face with representatives from private schools in Aurora, come to our annual private school expo in Toronto.
How many Aurora private schools are there?
There are 20 Aurora private schools that are Our Kids trusted members.
How much is tuition at Aurora private schools?
Tuition fees for Aurora private schools range from $500 to $70,095 per year with an average tuition of $22,641 per year.
What’s the largest school?
Of the Aurora private schools, the largest is TMS with 850 students in Grades PS to 12.
Are Aurora private schools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Aurora private schools on this page.
Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Aurora private schools?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.
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Questions to ask high schools
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Questions to ask elementary schools
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The Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators
Promoting standards of excellence in Montessori education (August 22, 2022)
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“Not only did I come (to Albert) as a staff member, I was also a parent.” (August 2, 2022)
Profile of John Liggett, Head of School, The Country Day School
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