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.
Child-specific advice on choosing a boarding school
Read our child-specific insights on choosing the right school, including boarding schools. We explore how choosing the right type of school crucially depends on kids' unique traits, such as their mental and academic focus, social tendencies, and activity level.
To customize over 350 school profiles with insights unique to your child's traits, create a child profile through an Our Kids user account.
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.
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Toronto, Ontario 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 |
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$35,000 to $68,450
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Lakefield College School (est. 1879)
Lakefield, Ontario 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 |
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$34,700 to $71,800
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
Port Hope, Ontario The TCS Signature Journey gives students a strong start on a long and exciting adventure that stretches from our campus to further education and career and carries through the full arc of a life of purpose and service. View profile |
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$26,750 to $72,500
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario 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 |
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$18,980 to $71,620
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Appleby College (est. 1911)
Oakville, Ontario 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 |
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$40,020 to $79,870
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Havergal College (est. 1894)
Toronto, Ontario Havergal has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894 through its innovative curriculum and future-ready programming with a focus on wellness and student agency. View profile |
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$35,700 to $65,280
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Rosseau Lake College (est. 1967)
Rosseau, Ontario Through extraordinary learning opportunities rooted in meaningful outdoor education experiences in our unique natural environment, RLC graduates develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take on any challenge. View profile |
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$22,700 to $66,300
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Branksome Hall (est. 1903)
Toronto, Ontario Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. View profile |
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$35,700 to $72,500
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Toronto, Ontario Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. View profile |
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$13,000 to $34,500
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SPIRE Institute & Academy (est. 2009)
Geneva, Ohio(USA) SPIRE INSTITUTE & ACADEMY is an international, high school and post graduate sports performance training and education academy, located within a world class event and wellness complex. View profile |
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US $42,900 to US $59,900
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Albert College (est. 1857)
Belleville, Ontario At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 our students experience all 5 of the Albert 'A’ s; Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure programming. View profile |
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$17,800 to $71,500
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Wellandport, Ontario Robert Land Academy, established in 1978, is a private military-inspired boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to experience validation, realize their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. View profile |
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$58,300 to $62,300
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McDonald International Academy (est. 1994)
Toronto, Ontario Located in the heart of Toronto, McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 . Its average class size is 10 to 20 students. View profile |
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$10,000 to $29,300
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St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
Victoria, British Columbia St. Margaret's School offers inter-disciplinary and experiential learning from JK3 to Grade 12. Confidence, leadership and academic rigor lead to student success. At SMS, 'She Can'! View profile |
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$17,200 to $69,100
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St. Michaels University School (est. 1906)
Victoria, British Columbia 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 |
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$21,095 to $75,360
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Nancy Campbell Academy (est. 1994)
Stratford, Ontario 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 |
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$15,750 to $37,275
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
Belleville, Ontario 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 |
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$27,500 to $79,750
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The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
Toronto, Ontario 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 |
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$34,760 to $65,850
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Stanstead College (est. 1872)
Stanstead, Quebec An English school in a French milieu, Stanstead College is located on the Quebec-Vermont border, offering rigorous university-prep, Grades 7 to 12, in a secure, family-focused learning environment. View profile |
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$23,900 to $74,900
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Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Fort Erie, Ontario 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 |
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$41,675 to $49,675
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Brookes Westshore (est. 2009)
Victoria, British Columbia Brookes Westshore, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, offers grades 4 to 12 and both day and boarding programmes, with an average class size of 12 students. View profile |
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$9,500 to $52,550
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Bishop's College School (est. 1836)
Sherbrooke, Quebec 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 |
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$30,000 to $75,710
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Alberta Ballet School (est. 1992)
Calgary, Alberta Established in 1991, Alberta Ballet School is recognized as one of Canada’s leading professional dance schools. with an annual enrollment of approximately 100 local, national and international students. View profile |
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$16,400 to $24,415
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Great Lakes College of Toronto (est. 1978)
Toronto, Ontario Reputed Diverse Traditional Day School. 100% of students graduate and move on to excel in their Post Secondary Education and life. Extremely positive, caring, and knowledgeable teaching staff. View profile |
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$1,200 to $27,120
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NOIC Academy (est. 2004)
Markham, Ontario 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 |
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$5,000 to $18,000 /semester
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario 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 |
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$2,000 to $61,413
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Great Lakes Christian High School (est. 1952)
Beamsville, Ontario 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 |
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$11,000 to $42,300
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Brentwood College School (est. 1923)
Mill Bay, British Columbia 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 $31,500 to $59,000. View profile |
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$31,500 to $82,000
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Merrick Preparatory School (est. 2012)
Merrickville, Ontario 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 |
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$16,250 to $58,200
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Luther College High School (est. 1913)
Regina, Saskatchewan 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 |
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$9,530 to $45,180
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Unisus School (est. 2016)
Summerland, British Columbia UNISUS was founded by the leaders of the top Private Schools in BC. Based on IB Education/Innovation/Technology, Entrepreneurship/ Outdoor Education. Boarding, Athletics and Global Partnerships/Opportunities. View profile |
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$11,275 to $53,500
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Bodwell High School (est. 1991)
North Vancouver, British Columbia Bodwell High School in North Vancouver is a boarding school that enrolls 650 students. Tuition starts at $21,500. We provide Education for a Changing World. The school's motto is "Strength in Diversity." View profile |
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$24,500 to $47,575
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Kells Academy (est. 1978)
Montreal, Quebec 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 |
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$21,850 to $42,850
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Shawnigan Lake School (est. 1916)
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Beginning in Grade 8, our unique Shawnigan journey purposefully guides students through a distinct, unparalleled and bold educational experience on our stunning waterfront campus on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. View profile |
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$31,625 to $79,630
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Glenlyon Norfolk School (est. 1913)
Victoria, British Columbia GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day-school in Victoria, BC, that challenges and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life. View profile |
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$19,475 to $69,995
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Rosthern Junior College High School (est. 1905)
Rosthern, Saskatchewan 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 |
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$3,950 to $27,500
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Ashbury College (est. 1891)
Ottawa, Ontario This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $30,585 to $71,720. View profile |
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$30,585 to $71,720
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Rothesay Netherwood School (est. 1877)
Rothesay, New Brunswick Our unique daily Advisor Program ensures every student is surrounded by a strong network of highly qualified, dedicated faculty and staff whose mission is to provide academic, emotional, and social guidance and support. View profile |
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$23,920 to $65,810
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The Sacred Heart School of Montreal (est. 1861)
Montreal, Quebec 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 |
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$17,355 to $62,797
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Pickering College (est. 1842)
Newmarket, Ontario 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 |
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$27,860 to $69,955
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Agate Private School (est. 1983)
St Catharines, Ontario Heuristic & autodidactic, inspired by Sudbury & democratic models. Students are self-directed, holistically empowered. Voluntary attendance, year-round calendar, agency, & consent inspire free learning. View profile |
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$350 to $5,200
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Ridley College (est. 1889)
St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational IB 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 |
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$20,910 to $76,755
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Columbia International College (est. 1979)
Hamilton, Ontario 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. View profile |
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$2,050 to $2,700 /course
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School (est. 1993)
Windsor, Ontario JK- 12/IB/AP , inter-faith/R.C.co-ed day, and boarding located in Windsor, ON Family of Schools includes Nursery, Elementary and Secondary Schools, athletic facilities, performing arts wing (music and dance studios). View profile |
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$10,950 to $50,000
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Balmoral Hall School (est. 1901)
Winnipeg, Manitoba STEAM and experiential learning are at the heart of our program, making learning at BH both dynamic and meaningful. With a focus on post-secondary guidance and internship, BH girls graduate with purpose. View profile |
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$15,450 to $49,440
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Montverde Academy (est. 1912)
Montverde, Florida(USA) Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is an elite college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K3 through post-graduate studies with a distinct student population from over 80 countries worldwide. View profile |
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US $15,315 to US $52,925
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J. Addison School (est. 2002)
Markham, Ontario 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 |
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$15,000 to $42,450
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St. Stephen's School, Rome (est. 1964)
Rome, Since 1964, SSS Rome has provided International Boarding and Day Students with a culturally inspiring and rigorous academic IB education in the heart of Ancient Rome. View profile |
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EUR €25,650 to EUR €39,600
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Bronte College (est. 1991)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$16,500 to $40,000
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Rigaud, Quebec Collège Bourget is a day & boarding school situated between Montreal & Ottawa. The school offers Quebec's french program from Grade 7 till Grade 11 and english program from Grade 10 till Grade 12. View profile |
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$4,700 to $35,000
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King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Windsor, Nova Scotia 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 |
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$19,950 to $63,550
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Nile Academy (est. 2005)
Toronto, Ontario Nile Academy offers small class sizes and low student to teacher ratio, while also following the Ontario Curriculum, ensuring our students are well prepared for the rest of their educational pursuits here in Canada. View profile |
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$8,400 to $30,000
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Mennonite Collegiate Institute (est. 1889)
Gretna, Manitoba Faith is at the center of all we do at MCI- from the court, to the stage, to the classroom. We work to provide a safe space for students to ask questions, dig deeper, grow into who God is calling them to be. View profile |
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$6,285 to $26,435
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Alpine Academy (est. 2001)
Erda, Utah Alpine Academy isn't just a school, it is an experience that prepares young women for life beyond our campus. Students learn to engage in not only academics, but also family, community, and interpersonal relationships. View profile |
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US $120,000
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Haven International School (est. 2018)
Brantford, Ontario At Haven, we equip our students with critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for core values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and compassion. View profile |
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$7,700 to $26,500
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Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile (est. 2017)
Windsor, Ontario In a welcoming environment , HFAS assists our exceptional learners to reach their potential and to succeed. We focus on personal responsibility, initiative, independence, organization, self-regulation and time management View profile |
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$20,000 to $65,000
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Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Whitby, Ontario 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 |
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$26,125 to $70,625
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London International Academy (est. 2002)
London, Ontario 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 |
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$21,200 to $26,000
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Trillium School (est. 1991)
Markham, Ontario Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. View profile |
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$8,200 to $41,500
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Laval, Quebec 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 |
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$13,150 to $20,900
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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (est. 1920)
Wilcox, Saskatchewan 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 |
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$11,000 to $54,600
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Dewey Institute (est. 2016)
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". View profile |
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$6,400 to $28,000
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Queen Margaret's School (est. 1921)
Duncan, British Columbia Queen Margaret's School is a gender inclusive independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC that focuses on preparing young trailblazers...no two journeys are the same. View profile |
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$5,450 to $52,330
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St. John's-Ravenscourt School (est. 1820)
Winnipeg, Manitoba SJR is the world’s leading school in Debating and Public Speaking. It has produced 18 Rhodes scholars and 3 math olympiads. 98% of SJR graduates are accepted to their first choice university program. View profile |
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$23,100 to $63,670
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St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
Aurora, Ontario St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. View profile |
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$38,405 to $71,495
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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.
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Toronto, Ontario Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. View profile |
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$13,000 to $34,500
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Wellandport, Ontario Robert Land Academy, established in 1978, is a private military-inspired boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to experience validation, realize their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. View profile |
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$58,300 to $62,300
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St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
Victoria, British Columbia St. Margaret's School offers inter-disciplinary and experiential learning from JK3 to Grade 12. Confidence, leadership and academic rigor lead to student success. At SMS, 'She Can'! View profile |
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$17,200 to $69,100
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
Belleville, Ontario 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 |
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$27,500 to $79,750
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Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Fort Erie, Ontario 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 |
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$41,675 to $49,675
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario 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 |
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$2,000 to $61,413
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Kells Academy (est. 1978)
Montreal, Quebec 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 |
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$21,850 to $42,850
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King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Windsor, Nova Scotia 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 |
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$19,950 to $63,550
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Alpine Academy (est. 2001)
Erda, Utah Alpine Academy isn't just a school, it is an experience that prepares young women for life beyond our campus. Students learn to engage in not only academics, but also family, community, and interpersonal relationships. View profile |
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US $120,000
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Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Whitby, Ontario 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 |
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$26,125 to $70,625
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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.
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Toronto, Ontario Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. View profile |
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$13,000 to $34,500
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Wellandport, Ontario Robert Land Academy, established in 1978, is a private military-inspired boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to experience validation, realize their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. View profile |
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$58,300 to $62,300
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
Belleville, Ontario 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 |
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$27,500 to $79,750
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Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Fort Erie, Ontario 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 |
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$41,675 to $49,675
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario 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 |
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$2,000 to $61,413
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Kells Academy (est. 1978)
Montreal, Quebec 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 |
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$21,850 to $42,850
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King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Windsor, Nova Scotia 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 |
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$19,950 to $63,550
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Alpine Academy (est. 2001)
Erda, Utah Alpine Academy isn't just a school, it is an experience that prepares young women for life beyond our campus. Students learn to engage in not only academics, but also family, community, and interpersonal relationships. View profile |
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US $120,000
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Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Whitby, Ontario 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 |
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$26,125 to $70,625
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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.
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Bishop's College School (est. 1836)
Sherbrooke, Quebec 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 |
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$30,000 to $75,710
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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (est. 1920)
Wilcox, Saskatchewan 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 |
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$11,000 to $54,600
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Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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Upper Canada College | |||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||
Trinity College School | |||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||
Appleby College | |||||||||||
Havergal College | |||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | |||||||||||
Branksome Hall | |||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||
SPIRE Institute & Academy | |||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | |||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | |||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | |||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | |||||||||||
Stanstead College | |||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | |||||||||||
Bishop's College School | |||||||||||
Alberta Ballet School | |||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | |||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||
Fulford Academy | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||
Brentwood College School | |||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | |||||||||||
Luther College High School | |||||||||||
Unisus School | |||||||||||
Bodwell High School | |||||||||||
Kells Academy | |||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | |||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | |||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | |||||||||||
Ashbury College | |||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | |||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | |||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||
Agate Private School | |||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | |||||||||||
Balmoral Hall School | |||||||||||
Montverde Academy | |||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | |||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||
College Bourget | |||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | |||||||||||
Nile Academy | |||||||||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | |||||||||||
Alpine Academy | |||||||||||
Haven International School | |||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | |||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||
North Star Academy | |||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | |||||||||||
Dewey Institute | |||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | |||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | |||||||||||
St. Andrew's College |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Bond Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
SPIRE Institute & Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Margaret's School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Michaels University School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Stanstead College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 11 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Brookes Westshore | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Bishop's College School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Alberta Ballet School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Indirect Support | Light integration | ||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 28 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Brentwood College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Luther College High School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 23 | No support | Light integration | |
Unisus School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Bodwell High School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Kells Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Rosthern Junior College High School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Rothesay Netherwood School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Agate Private School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Balmoral Hall School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Montverde Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | ||||
J. Addison School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Bronte College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
College Bourget | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Special needs school | ||||
King's-Edgehill School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Nile Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Alpine Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Special needs school | Medium integration | |||
Haven International School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Liberal Arts | 1 to 5 | Special needs school | |||||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
North Star Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
Queen Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | Liberal Arts | Reggio Emilia | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Heavy integration |
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Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
SPIRE Institute & Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Alberta Ballet School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Luther College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unisus School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balmoral Hall School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Montverde Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
College Bourget | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Alpine Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Haven International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College |
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