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Many sources ostensibly offer a list of the best boarding schools. At Our Kids, we're hesitant to do this, because there is no such thing as the top boarding school for any child no matter who that child is. Sources such as The Fraser Institute rank schools based on a variety of criteria. We believe you need to make your own decision about what is best for you and your child, based on your unique needs and considerations. We don't think you should trust anyone else to make that decision for you. That said, we help you prioritize your own needs and find schools that best match your top priorities.
Before you decide on the boarding school, in Canada or elsewhere, that is highest on your list, you need to consider the following ideas from our step by step guide to choosing the right school:
Understand the needs of your child, prioritize these, and decide how important it is that a school matches up with these needs. If your child has a learning disorder that takes priority over many other considerations, for example, many boarding schools have a variety of solutions to that.
Make a list of priorities that includes other considerations such as finances, location, class sizes, size of the school, and other factors that you might think important.
Make a short list of 3 to 5 boarding schools, then begin evaluating which is best for your family's needs. Our Kids' private school expos are the industry leader in helping parents meet face-to-face with schools. If you can attend an expo, this is the best way to learn about the schools you are interested in. It is ideal to narrow your search down to 2 or 3 schools, visit those schools and learn all you can firsthand about them.
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As you move closer to deciding on the boarding school that is best for you, keep in mind this list of other factors:
The environment created by the boarding school. How big is the school?
What is the boarding school's philosophy, and how does that match your own? What is the school's motto? What is the school's policy on bullying? Answers to these and other questions should be important in your final decision.
Extracurricular activities, including sports and others.
Academic placement. This is a huge factor for many parents choosing a boarding school and one of the biggest determining factors in traditional lists of "best boarding schools." You want to know how many alumni have gone on to the best universities and had the most successful careers.
All of that said, boarding schools have a lot to offer. Many of these schools provide terrific special needs support, extracurricular resources, and specialized programming.
Below, easily locate many of the finest boarding schools from across North America and around the world.
Our complete list includes some of the highest quality boarding schools in places as wide-ranging as Vancouver, Toronto, upstate New York, Florida, and elsewhere.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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SuOn Academy (est. 2009)
A leading private international secondary boarding school located in Toronto. High university admission rate. Our mission and value is total care, academic excellence, independence, and global citizen. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $20,800 to $32,800 | |
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Columbia International College (est. 1979)
Columbia International College is a day and boarding school, offering programs to international students in grades 7 to 12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,100 to $18,800 /semester | |
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Robert Land Academy is a private military-themed boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to achieve their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $53,965 to $57,965 | |
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Havergal College (est. 1894)
Havergal College has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $35,000 to $64,000 | |
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Unisus School (est. 2016)
UNISUS (IB World) School simply is the most innovative school. We are based on 4 pillars of IB Education, Innovation and Technology, Entrepreneurship and Outdoor Education; also E-Learning Division and Global Partners. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $11,275 to $51,500 | |
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
St. John's-Kilmarnock School offers enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Discover the possibilities. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $18,094 to $68,275 | |
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $34,135 to $66,835 | |
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Branksome Hall (est. 1903)
Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,630 to $66,805 | |
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McDonald International Academy (est. 1994)
McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 with 2 locations in the heart of Toronto. Its average class size is 10 to 20 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,000 to $29,300 | |
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Randolph-Macon Academy (est. 1892)
There is a power within you. Unique academic programs, unusual opportunities, and a solid leadership education will help you unlock your potential. Come explore Randolph-Macon Academy, and discover The Power of Rise. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $20,595 to US $233,575 | |
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St. Michaels University School (est. 1906)
Independent Kindergarten to Grade 12 boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on university and life preparation. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $20,090 to $82,770 | |
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Pickering College (est. 1842)
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. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $26,535 to $68,580 | |
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Lakefield College School (est. 1879)
Focussed on Community First, Outdoors Every Day, and Authentic Learning, LCS offers a world-class, individualized, day/boarding program (Grades 9 -12) designed for students to be leaders who care, connect and contribute. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,900 to $69,700 | |
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Albert College (est. 1857)
At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-K to Grade 12 our students experience all 5 of the 'A’ s; Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure programming. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,300 to $67,460 | |
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The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build the academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $1.6 million available in financial assistance. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,830 to $64,090 | |
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
TCS students appreciate that school needs to be more than just reaching their academic potential–it’s about exploring all facets of themselves so that the realization of talents reach far beyond the classroom walls. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $25,750 to $68,500 | |
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Appleby College (est. 1911)
Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $38,850 to $77,540 | |
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $16,000 | |
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Nancy Campbell Academy (est. 1994)
Stratford, Ontario, Private Secondary School dedicated to inspiring students to achieve their individual potential through academic excellence while fostering a spirit of service to society. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,750 to $40,065 | |
Stanstead College (est. 1872)
Located on the Quebec-Vermont border, Stanstead College offers rigorous university-prep, Grades 7to 12, in a secure, family-focused learning environment. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,450 to $67,900 | ||
Brookes Westshore (est. 2009)
Brookes School Canada, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, offers grades 4 to 12 for both day and boarding students with an average class size of 12 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,500 to $52,550 | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,566 to $47,555 | ||
Bishop's College School (est. 1836)
Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $26,500 to $69,000 | ||
Rosseau Lake College (est. 1967)
At Rosseau Lake College, teachers work with each student to develop a personalized curricular approach that will enhance their academic competence. One hundred percent of our graduates receive post-secondary admission. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,300 to $59,600 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,900 to $77,100 | ||
Chamberlain International School (est. 1976)
Co-ed therapeutic boarding school in Massachusetts for students 11-22 years. Student support is offered for learning disabilities, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, NLD, ASD, attachment disorder, bipolar disorder and depression. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | US $100,000 to US $185,000 | ||
Bodwell High School (est. 1991)
Bodwell High School in North Vancouver is a boarding school that enrolls 650 students. Tuition starts at $26,225. We provide Education for a Changing World. The school's motto is "Strength in Diversity." [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $26,225 to $50,050 | ||
Dewey Institute (est. 2)
We uphold and pursue a pragmatic, balanced education with an emphasis on art, sports and music to cultivate talents to lead the new century. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $18,000 to $36,950 | ||
Rothesay Netherwood School (est. 1877)
Rothesay Netherwood School offers programs for grades 6 to 12 in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Its average class size is 16 students and it is an outstanding engaged and supportive community -'It's our Nature to Nurture'. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $23,340 to $64,200 | ||
St. Peter's ACHS College School (est. 1990)
St. Peter's ACHS College School in Amherstburg, Ont. is a day/residency school for boys grades 1-8 who love Sports and the Outdoors. Tuition starts at $8,900. and is a member of OFIS. We put "FUN" back into learning. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $8,500 to $29,000 | ||
TAIE International Institute (est. 1998)
TAIE International Institute offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, University Preparation Courses and English as a Second Language. Flexible schedule and monthly enrolment at the best location in downtown Toronto. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $35,000 to $46,000 | ||
Rosthern Junior College (est. 1905)
RJC is a Grades 10-12 boarding school accredited by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. RJC is student and community-focused all while offering excellent academics and exceptional athletic and fine arts programs. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $7,500 to $26,000 | ||
Ridley College (est. 1889)
Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $18,870 to $72,165 | ||
King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Benefitting from it's safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to be more - in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $19,346 to $60,700 | ||
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (est. 2010)
Léman Manhattan - the only boarding school in Manhattan, New York that delivers academic excellence that inspires your child for a lifetime. IB Diploma program and unique internship opportunities offered in the city. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $5,500 to US $93,000 | ||
Everest Academy (est. 2010)
Everest Academy is an Independent Co-ed Day and Boarding School for Grades 5-12 & PG in Vaughan. At Everest, Learning is Built Around Each Student. The student to teacher ratio is 15:1 and the average class size is 14. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,595 to $24,795 | ||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada (est. 2017)
MLWS offers a unique university school model - a high school located on a university campus. We offer university pathway with “Dual acceptance” opportunity, and students share the state-of-the-art university facilities. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,950 to $38,750 | ||
London International Academy (est. 2002)
A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $21,200 to $26,000 | ||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (est. 1920)
Notre Dame is a private, independent co-educational high school with an exceptional educational & boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe & caring prairie community. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $11,100 to $54,600 | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. (est. 1984)
At G.B.MS, D.E.P.S and Durham Academy Secondary school focus is on each individual student and helping them meet their unique potential and goals. We believe in excellent customer service and families have a voice. Throughout the year we enhance our programs through program enhancement and enrichment. We also offer March Break and Summer Camps for working parents. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,700 to $11,500 | ||
J. Addison School (est. 2002)
Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,000 to $42,450 | ||
Hampshire Country School (est. 1948)
A friendly, active boarding school for bright boys who have good intentions but who may be too impulsive, intense, or bothersome for other schools and whose intellectual interests may separate them from their peers. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | US $61,500 | ||
A.I.S. School (est. 2016)
AIS Montessori & Elementary School offers authentic Chinese Immersion program in GTA area.Its average class is 15 students. [View profile] |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | |||
St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
St. Margaret's School (est. 1908) is an independent school in Victoria, BC, offering empowering education for girls from JK to Grade 12. At SMS, girls don't just get equal opportunity; they get every opportunity. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,180 to $65,490 | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College (est. 1956)
Neuchâtel Junior College, in safe and breath-taking Switzerland, offers students Canadian Grade 12 curriculum and AP exams while enjoying being immersed in an authentic French language and Swiss cultural experience. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | SF 30,000 to SF 56,000 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 | ||
Trillium School (est. 1991)
Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $7,600 to $41,500 | ||
Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Trafalgar Castle offers a close-knit, academically challenging environment where girls feel a strong sense of belonging and discover their unique talents and interests. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $24,270 to $65,615 | ||
Blyth Academy London (est. 2013)
We focus on personalized education, very small class sizes, and experiential learning. Our London campus is conveniently located in historic Ignatia Hall on the banks of the Thames. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,995 to $22,095 | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome (est. 1964)
SSS Rome provides students with a culturally diverse and rigorous academic education. Graduates obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma and American High School Diploma to enter renowned universities worldwide. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | EUR €25,145 to EUR €39,095 | ||
Fort Erie International Academy (est. -2019)
Our East Meets West environment fosters global awareness and advances our student body into responsible and globally aware citizens who are well-equipped for life beyond academia. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $30,000 to $57,875 | ||
Ashbury College (est. 1891)
This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $29,130 to $69,290. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $29,130 to $69,290 | ||
Merrick Preparatory School (est. 2012)
Merrick Preparatory offers grades 9-12 and a University Qualification Year to students preparing for successful admission to degree programs in the world's top universities, in a safe and secure family environment. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,250 to $58,200 | ||
Shawnigan Lake School (est. 1916)
Shawnigan Lake School is the largest boarding school in Canada. Located in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, we offer a comprehensive program to 500 young men and women in grades 8-12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $29,780 to $77,850 | ||
North Star Academy Laval is the only private English high school in Laval. We offer small classroom sizes for individualized attention. We teach not only for school but for life! Certificate of eligibility not required. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,900 to $31,500 | ||
UWC Canada (est. 1974)
The UWC National Committee of Canada and Pearson College UWC represent the United World Colleges in Canada. We are seeking daring young Canadians who aspire to make the world a better place. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | Varies | ||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal (est. 1861)
Since 1861, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, the city’s only all girls English Catholic high school, has been graduating exceptional leaders. We offer grades 7 to 12, day school and boarding. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $17,355 to $58,374 | ||
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie (est. 1905)
École secondaire francophone privée pour jeunes filles située à Outremont, Qc. Les frais de scolarité sont de 4 500 $ par année. Elle offre les profils Éducation internationale, Danse-études et Musique-études. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $4,950 to $15,400 | ||
NOIC Academy (est. 2004)
Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and more than 85% of graduates are admitted by University of Toronto. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,000 to $55,000 | ||
Convoy International Secondary School
CISA is a private, co-ed high school offering credit courses and IELTS prep to grade 7 – 12 students (full time/part time/private lessons/online courses available), and extracurricular activities abound. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $17,000 to $39,800 | ||
St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $36,920 to $68,720 | ||
Brentwood College School (est. 1923)
Brentwood is a truly co-educational, progressive day/boarding school for Grades 8 to 12 located on an oceanfront campus on Vancouver Island, BC. Tuition runs from $30,000 to $78,000. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $30,000 to $78,000 | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School (est. 1952)
Grade 9-12 students are encouraged to be confident servant-leaders. Student diversity provides a global perspective of life and faith. Great Lakes' graduates are accepted by colleges and universities of their choice. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,800 to $37,300 | ||
Luther College High School (est. 1913)
Luther students, from many different social and cultural backgrounds, have the opportunity to be part of a tightly woven community of students, parents, teachers, staff, and alumni. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,560 to $40,710 | ||
Bronte College (est. 1991)
Bronte College is a private International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. Our academic programming has attracted students from over 30 countries. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,500 to $40,000 | ||
Queen Margaret's School (est. 1921)
Queen Margaret's School is a co-ed independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $61,750 | ||
St. George's School (est. 1930)
St. George's School in Vancouver offers university-preparatory program to Canadian and International boarding students from Grade 8 to 12. The School's mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $52,570 to $71,490 | ||
Toronto High School (est. 1997)
Inspected, accredited High School with campuses in Toronto and Chatham-Kent, offer high school credit courses in small classes and online, leading to High School Diploma. Our 5 acres Chatham Campus is a boarding school. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $475 to $19,000 | ||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé (est. 1956)
SMRC is a coed day and boarding high school in French Canada with a warm & relaxed natural campus, modern rooms, enrichment & support, technology enhanced classrooms & labs, 8 cultural & sports programs, 20+ activities [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $3,580 to $28,570 | ||
The Gow School (est. 1926)
The Gow School is a special needs private school that offers programs for grades seven through 12 in South Wales, New York. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $48,000 to US $68,000 | ||
Briercrest Christian Academy (est. 1946)
BCA combines a private Christian school experience with the best of public education and Saskatchewan curriculum. Our small school shares facilities with Briercrest College and Seminary on a campus of 900 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $3,383 to $33,569 | ||
Kells Academy (est. 1978)
At Kells, flexibility is the key. We develop programs allowing students to work within their comfort zone, which may be above, below or at grade level. The result is students who outperform even their own expectations. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $19,750 to $40,000 |
Boarding schools attract some of the finest instructors available, including remedial teachers to help students dealing with learning disabilities. Core competencies of schools listed below include strong remedial support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dyslexia, and various other language -based learning disorders.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Robert Land Academy is a private military-themed boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to achieve their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $53,965 to $57,965 | |
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $16,000 | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,566 to $47,555 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,900 to $77,100 | ||
Chamberlain International School (est. 1976)
Co-ed therapeutic boarding school in Massachusetts for students 11-22 years. Student support is offered for learning disabilities, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, NLD, ASD, attachment disorder, bipolar disorder and depression. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | US $100,000 to US $185,000 | ||
King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Benefitting from it's safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to be more - in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $19,346 to $60,700 | ||
St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
St. Margaret's School (est. 1908) is an independent school in Victoria, BC, offering empowering education for girls from JK to Grade 12. At SMS, girls don't just get equal opportunity; they get every opportunity. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,180 to $65,490 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 | ||
The Gow School (est. 1926)
The Gow School is a special needs private school that offers programs for grades seven through 12 in South Wales, New York. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $48,000 to US $68,000 | ||
Kells Academy (est. 1978)
At Kells, flexibility is the key. We develop programs allowing students to work within their comfort zone, which may be above, below or at grade level. The result is students who outperform even their own expectations. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $19,750 to $40,000 |
A number of top boarding schools offer specialized support for ADHD and other special needs. Because they are uniquely positioned economically, and often ahead of the curve in understanding the special needs of students, the schools listed below offer the best support for your child with ADHD and other related learning challenges.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Robert Land Academy is a private military-themed boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to achieve their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $53,965 to $57,965 | |
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $16,000 | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,566 to $47,555 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,900 to $77,100 | ||
Chamberlain International School (est. 1976)
Co-ed therapeutic boarding school in Massachusetts for students 11-22 years. Student support is offered for learning disabilities, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, NLD, ASD, attachment disorder, bipolar disorder and depression. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | US $100,000 to US $185,000 | ||
King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Benefitting from it's safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to be more - in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $19,346 to $60,700 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 | ||
The Gow School (est. 1926)
The Gow School is a special needs private school that offers programs for grades seven through 12 in South Wales, New York. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $48,000 to US $68,000 | ||
Kells Academy (est. 1978)
At Kells, flexibility is the key. We develop programs allowing students to work within their comfort zone, which may be above, below or at grade level. The result is students who outperform even their own expectations. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $19,750 to $40,000 |
Sporting competition is a heavier emphasis at some boarding schools than others. There are Canadian and US boarding schools with a track record of turning out some of the very best athletes in hockey, for example. Other boarding schools excel in producing world-class competitors in canoeing, kayaking, and related water sports. Olympic glory has awaited many alumni of boarding schools that excel in athletics, as listed below.
| School Name | Type | Focus | Cost | ||
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Bishop's College School (est. 1836)
Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. [View profile] |
| Sports-intensive | $26,500 to $69,000 | ||
Everest Academy (est. 2010)
Everest Academy is an Independent Co-ed Day and Boarding School for Grades 5-12 & PG in Vaughan. At Everest, Learning is Built Around Each Student. The student to teacher ratio is 15:1 and the average class size is 14. [View profile] |
| Sports-intensive | $22,595 to $24,795 | ||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (est. 1920)
Notre Dame is a private, independent co-educational high school with an exceptional educational & boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe & caring prairie community. [View profile] |
| Sports-intensive | $11,100 to $54,600 |
Many NHLers played hockey in boarding school varsity leagues. Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Brad Richards, Wendel Clark, and many others donned high school hockey jerseys for top prep schools, as a critical component of their development. A number of one-time boarders praise the boarding experience as helping them develop unique leadership skills that helped them develop as players certainly, but also as people. And of course, the integration of boarding school allows you extra rink time you wouldn't have anywhere else, to hone your on-ice skills and give you all the time you want to play the game you love.
Below is a list of boarding schools with exceptionally strong hockey programs, including both varsity play and intramural.
| School Name | Type | Focus | Cost | ||
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Everest Academy (est. 2010)
Everest Academy is an Independent Co-ed Day and Boarding School for Grades 5-12 & PG in Vaughan. At Everest, Learning is Built Around Each Student. The student to teacher ratio is 15:1 and the average class size is 14. [View profile] |
| Sports-intensive | $22,595 to $24,795 |
When boarding schools offer open houses, this affords families a unique opportunity to check out schools, the grounds, and the environment of the school. If you allow yourself enough time to check out a good selection of schools, you can make a wise, appropriately careful decision, finding the best boarding school for you and your family.
| School name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
North Star Academy | September 26, 2020 11:00 am | |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | September 29, 2020 5:00 pm | 3635 Atwater Montreal Quebec H3H 1Y4 |
The Our Kids' Private School Expos allow you to meet face-to-face with representatives and students from boarding schools from across the world. You'll also get a taste of what boarding school is like, as you talk to students attending those schools, now. In face-to-face conversation, they can share with you their personal experience of what it was like to leave home, attend boarding and immerse themselves in some of the richest education experiences in the world. Learn more at ourkids.net/expo/.
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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SuOn Academy | |||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||
Havergal College | |||||||||||
Unisus School | |||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||
Upper Canada College | |||||||||||
Branksome Hall | |||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | |||||||||||
Randolph-Macon Academy | |||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | |||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | |||||||||||
Trinity College School | |||||||||||
Appleby College | |||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||
Stanstead College | |||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | |||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||
Bishop's College School | |||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | |||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||
Chamberlain International School | |||||||||||
Bodwell High School | |||||||||||
Dewey Institute | |||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | |||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | |||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | |||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College | |||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | |||||||||||
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | |||||||||||
Everest Academy | |||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | |||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | |||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | |||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||
Hampshire Country School | |||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | |||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | |||||||||||
Fulford Academy | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | |||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | |||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||
Ashbury College | |||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | |||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | |||||||||||
North Star Academy | |||||||||||
UWC Canada | |||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | |||||||||||
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | |||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | |||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | |||||||||||
Brentwood College School | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||
Luther College High School | |||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | |||||||||||
St. George's School | |||||||||||
Toronto High School | |||||||||||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé | |||||||||||
The Gow School | |||||||||||
Briercrest Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Kells Academy |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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SuOn Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Unisus School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | |
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Randolph-Macon Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 17 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Michaels University School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | 15 | No support | ||||
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Bond Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Stanstead College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 13 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Brookes Westshore | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Bishop's College School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Chamberlain International School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 12 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | ||
Bodwell High School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | ||
Rothesay Netherwood School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
TAIE International Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Rosthern Junior College | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
King's-Edgehill School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Everest Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 12 | No support | |||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
J. Addison School | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | |
Hampshire Country School | Liberal Arts | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
A.I.S. School | Traditional | Montessori | 10 to 15 | No support | ||||
St. Margaret's School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Blyth Academy London | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Fort Erie International Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
North Star Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
UWC Canada | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 16 | Indirect Support | ||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 33 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Convoy International Secondary School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | |||
Brentwood College School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 28 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Luther College High School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 23 | No support | Light integration | |
Bronte College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Queen Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. George's School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 22 | No support | |||
Toronto High School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 10 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 20 to 30 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
The Gow School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 4 to 5 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | ||
Briercrest Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 25 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Kells Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration |
Legend:
SuOn Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unisus School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Randolph-Macon Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Chamberlain International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Everest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hampshire Country School | ||||||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
UWC Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Luther College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. George's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Gow School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Briercrest Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy |
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