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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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 $59,750 | |
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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 $60,000 to US $160,000 | |
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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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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 | |
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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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St. Michaels University School (est. 1906)
Independent K-12 boarding & day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on university prep. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $19,260 to $68,810 | |
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Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Located in Whitby, Trafalgar Castle School is an all-girls day and boarding school inspiring students in Grades 4-12. For nearly 150 years, Trafalgar Castle girls have become women of impact. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $23,450 to $62,490 | |
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Brookes Westshore (est. 2009)
Brookes School Canada, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, offers grades 6 to 12 for both day and boarding students with an average class size of 12 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,400 to $52,550 | |
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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 | $33,300 to $61,860 | |
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
St. John's-Kilmarnock School, in Waterloo, offers enriched educational programming for students from JK – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Its average class size is 17. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $17,415 to $64,750 | |
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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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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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Neuchâtel Junior College (est. 1956)
Neuchâtel Junior College, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, offers Canadian Grade 12 curriculum and AP to students from across Canada and beyond. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | SF 30,000 to SF 56,000 | |
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
This traditional private school in Toronto offers preschool to grade 12 with average class sizes of 15 students. Facilities include a double gym and more. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $34,300 | |
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Lakefield College School (est. 1879)
LCS offers world-class programming (Grades 9 -12) designed to meet the strengths of each student while encouraging growth through a school-wide Leadership, Character and Values program and enriched boarding experiences. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,100 to $67,000 | |
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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 | $37,350 to $74,550 | |
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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 | |
Rosseau Lake College (est. 1967)
Rosseau Lake College - The Personalized Learning Community [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,300 to $59,600 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a licensed therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,500 to $75,900 | ||
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 | $25,400 to $66,500 | ||
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 | $21,500 to $63,000 | ||
Buffalo Seminary (est. 1851)
Independent day and boarding school for college-bound girls. Our STEAM curriculum is unique, and creative, independent thinking is valued. Located in Buffalo, NY, girls access the best of city living. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | US $21,900 to US $52,750 | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome (est. 1964)
SSS Rome provides students with a American high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate (IBDP) which allows students to enter universities worldwide. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | EUR €25,145 to EUR €39,095 | ||
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 | ||
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 $23,600 to $58,300. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $27,750 to $66,970 | ||
Kells Academy (est. 1978)
Kells Academy is a private school in Montreal which offers Kindergarten to grade 12. Its average class size is 15 students. We offer boarding facilities & separate Elementary,Middle and High School campuses. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $15,300 to $38,000 | ||
Landmark East School (est. 1979)
Landmark East School offers exceptional programming for LD students from grade 3 to 12. The average class size is 5 students. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $27,900 to $64,900 | ||
Havergal College (est. 1894)
Havergal College is an all-girls school in Toronto for students in JK to Grade 12. Preparing Young Women to Make a Difference Since 1894. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,850 to $61,900 | ||
Rosthern Junior College (est. 1905)
RJC is a grades 10-12 private, boarding school accredited by the SK Ministry of Education. RJC’s International Student Program focuses on English language immersion, educational excellence, and cultural experience. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $7,500 to $26,000 | ||
King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
King's-Edgehill School offers programs for grades six to 12 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Its average class size is 15 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $18,800 to $58,800 | ||
Collège Bourget is a day & boarding school situated between Montreal & Ottawa, that exceeds Quebec curriculum guidelines & ensures our students grow through different spheres: arts, sports, community service & science. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $4,700 to $35,000 | ||
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 | ||
North Broward Preparatory School (est. 1957)
North Broward Preparatory School is a K-12 co-educational day and boarding school located in S. Florida located minutes from the beach with IB, AP, and LD classes set on 80 acres with year round hockey. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | US $24,200 to US $59,950 | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School (est. 1952)
Great Lakes Christian High School offers programs for grades nine through 12 in Beamsville. It accepts day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,300 to $40,400 | ||
Class Afloat - West Island College International (est. 1984)
Class Afloat - West Island College International offers leading experiential education opportunities for Grade 11, 12, University and GAP year students. Students attend classes aboard a majestic tall ship, exploring over 20 ports of call worldwide. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $52,000 | ||
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 | ||
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 | $12,700 to $30,200 | ||
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 | $8,040 to $37,590 | ||
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 | ||
The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
Located in Toronto, The Bishop Strachan School is Canada's oldest independent JK to Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls, welcoming students from Toronto and around the world. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $32,860 to $62,250 | ||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare
Rutherford Private School creates an atmosphere of academic excellence, and develops students with a love of learning that provides sound preparation for higher education. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,900 to $29,000 | ||
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] |
| Accelerated | $20,000 to $35,000 | ||
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 | $2,980 to $28,570 | ||
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 | $17,850 to $70,000 | ||
A+ World Academy (est. 2015)
A+ World Academy is an international boarding school on a Ship. 62 students in grades 11-12 and gap year live and sail on the 90 year old Tall Ship, ‘Sørlandet’, while they take AP classes and travel the world. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | EUR €62,900 | ||
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 | ||
Trillium School (est. 1991)
Trillium School is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Markham. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,500 to $36,000 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Randolph-Macon Academy (est. 1892)
There is a power within you. The power to soar above self-imposed limitations, to create something new, to become a leader. Come explore Randolph-Macon Academy, and discover The Power of Rise. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $14,350 to US $40,525 | ||
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 | $33,050 to $41,050 | ||
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 | $25,270 to $66,580 | ||
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. Grade 12 will be offered beginning in 2019-2020. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,850 to $55,271 | ||
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 | $15,995 to $20,795 | ||
Princeton Academy of Canada (est. 2000)
Princeton Academy is a reputable private high school that offers high school credits from grades 9-12 to those who are working towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The average class size is about 8-15 students [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $10,000 to $18,800 | ||
Montverde Academy (est. 1912)
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] |
| Accelerated | US $7,875 to US $51,350 | ||
Brentwood College School (est. 1923)
Brentwood is a truly co-educational, progressive boarding school for Grades 9 to 12 located on an oceanfront campus on Vancouver Island, BC. Tuition runs from $25,700 to $66,000. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $28,000 to $73,300 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Fulford Academy is a day/boarding school in Brockville, Ontario, offering programs for grade 6-12. The average student/teacher ratio is 7:1, and STEM + Arts is the core of our Academic Programming. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 to $58,915 | ||
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 is an outstanding engaged and supportive community. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,770 to $62,630 | ||
Queen Margaret's School (est. 1921)
Queen Margaret's School is an independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $4,800 to $49,300 | ||
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 | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. (est. 1984)
Our schools offer a maximum class size of 16 students for ages 4 & up. Tours are offered daily and new students are welcome to visit for a day. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,700 to $11,500 | ||
Admiral Farragut Academy (est. 1933)
Admiral Farragut Academy is located in beautiful, sunny, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. Farragut is a military style school offering unique classes such as Aviation, Scuba, and AP Capstone. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | US $51,800 | ||
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 | ||
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 | $3,135 to $33,061 | ||
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 | $28,500 to $71,300 | ||
London International Academy (est. 2002)
A Canadian Private Secondary Co-ed Boarding school, located in downtown London, Ontario. LIA offers academic courses from Grades 9-12 and is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $11,000 to $41,900 | ||
Bodwell High School (est. 1991)
Bodwell High School in North Vancouver is a boarding school that enrolls 650 students. Tuition starts at $26,575. We provide Education for a Changing World. The school's motto is "Strength in Diversity." [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,500 to $49,375 | ||
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 | $15,000 to $37,500 |
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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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 $60,000 to US $160,000 | |
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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)
This traditional private school in Toronto offers preschool to grade 12 with average class sizes of 15 students. Facilities include a double gym and more. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $34,300 | |
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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 | |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a licensed therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,500 to $75,900 | ||
Kells Academy (est. 1978)
Kells Academy is a private school in Montreal which offers Kindergarten to grade 12. Its average class size is 15 students. We offer boarding facilities & separate Elementary,Middle and High School campuses. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $15,300 to $38,000 | ||
Landmark East School (est. 1979)
Landmark East School offers exceptional programming for LD students from grade 3 to 12. The average class size is 5 students. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $27,900 to $64,900 | ||
King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
King's-Edgehill School offers programs for grades six to 12 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Its average class size is 15 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $18,800 to $58,800 | ||
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] |
| Accelerated | $20,000 to $35,000 | ||
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 | ||
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 | $33,050 to $41,050 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Fulford Academy is a day/boarding school in Brockville, Ontario, offering programs for grade 6-12. The average student/teacher ratio is 7:1, and STEM + Arts is the core of our Academic Programming. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 to $58,915 |
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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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 $60,000 to US $160,000 | |
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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)
This traditional private school in Toronto offers preschool to grade 12 with average class sizes of 15 students. Facilities include a double gym and more. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $34,300 | |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a licensed therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,500 to $75,900 | ||
Kells Academy (est. 1978)
Kells Academy is a private school in Montreal which offers Kindergarten to grade 12. Its average class size is 15 students. We offer boarding facilities & separate Elementary,Middle and High School campuses. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $15,300 to $38,000 | ||
Landmark East School (est. 1979)
Landmark East School offers exceptional programming for LD students from grade 3 to 12. The average class size is 5 students. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $27,900 to $64,900 | ||
King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
King's-Edgehill School offers programs for grades six to 12 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Its average class size is 15 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $18,800 to $58,800 | ||
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 | ||
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 | $33,050 to $41,050 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Fulford Academy is a day/boarding school in Brockville, Ontario, offering programs for grade 6-12. The average student/teacher ratio is 7:1, and STEM + Arts is the core of our Academic Programming. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 to $58,915 |
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 | $25,400 to $66,500 | ||
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 |
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 |
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Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | August 28, 2019 12:30 pm | Durham Academy Secondary School 900 King Street East Oshawa Ontario L1H 1H2 |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | August 29, 2019 10:00 am | Great Beginnings Montessori School and Durham Elementary Private School 505 Adelaide Ave East Oshawa Ontario L1G 2A4 |
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | September 21, 2019 10:00 am | Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie 628, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine Montreal Quebec H2V 2C5 |
Havergal College | October 22, 2019 9:00 am | Havergal College Junior School 460 Rosewell Ave. Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Havergal College | October 29, 2019 7:45 am | Havergal College 1451 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Havergal College | October 29, 2019 1:00 pm | Havergal College 1451 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Ridley College | November 15, 2019 8:30 am | Ridley College 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines Ontario L2R 7C3 |
Stanstead College | November 29, 2019 8:30 am | Stanstead College 450 Dufferin Street Stanstead Quebec J0B 3E0 |
Stanstead College | December 06, 2019 8:30 am | Stanstead College 450 Dufferin Street Stanstead Quebec J0B 3E0 |
Ridley College | January 17, 2020 8:30 am | Ridley College 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines Ontario L2R 7C3 |
Stanstead College | January 20, 2020 8:30 am | Stanstead College 450 Dufferin Street Stanstead Quebec J0B 3E0 |
Ridley College | January 31, 2020 8:30 am | Ridley College 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines Ontario L2R 7C3 |
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Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | |||||||||||
Chamberlain International School | |||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | |||||||||||
St. George's School | |||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | |||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | |||||||||||
Upper Canada College | |||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||
Branksome Hall | |||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | |||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||
Appleby College | |||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | |||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | |||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||
Bishop's College School | |||||||||||
Stanstead College | |||||||||||
Buffalo Seminary | |||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | |||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | |||||||||||
Ashbury College | |||||||||||
Kells Academy | |||||||||||
Landmark East School | |||||||||||
Havergal College | |||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College | |||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | |||||||||||
College Bourget | |||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | |||||||||||
North Broward Preparatory School | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||
Class Afloat - West Island College International | |||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | |||||||||||
North Star Academy | |||||||||||
Luther College High School | |||||||||||
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | |||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | |||||||||||
Dewey Institute | |||||||||||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé | |||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||
A+ World Academy | |||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||
Hampshire Country School | |||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | |||||||||||
The Gow School | |||||||||||
Randolph-Macon Academy | |||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | |||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | |||||||||||
Montverde Academy | |||||||||||
Brentwood College School | |||||||||||
Fulford Academy | |||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | |||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | |||||||||||
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | |||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | |||||||||||
Admiral Farragut Academy | |||||||||||
UWC Canada | |||||||||||
Briercrest Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | |||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||
Bodwell High School | |||||||||||
Bronte College |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Chamberlain International School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 12 | Special needs school | |||
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. George's School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 22 | No support | |||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
St. Michaels University School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Brookes Westshore | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Neuchâtel Junior College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Bond Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Margaret's School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium 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 | Light integration | ||
Bishop's College School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Stanstead College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 13 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Buffalo Seminary | Liberal Arts | Accelerated | Rigorous | 9 to 1 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Kells Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Landmark East School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 1 to 5 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Rosthern Junior College | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
King's-Edgehill School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
College Bourget | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Special needs school | ||||
TAIE International Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
North Broward Preparatory School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | |
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 28 | Indirect Support | |||
Class Afloat - West Island College International | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 10 | No support | |||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
North Star Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Luther College High School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 23 | No support | Light integration | |
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 33 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Waldorf | Accelerated | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Special needs school | ||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 20 to 30 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
A+ World Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
J. Addison School | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | |
Trillium School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | ||||
Hampshire Country School | Liberal Arts | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | |||
The Gow School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 4 to 5 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | ||
Randolph-Macon Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 17 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Blyth Academy London | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Princeton Academy of Canada | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Montverde Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | Indirect Support | ||||
Brentwood College School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Rothesay Netherwood School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Queen Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Admiral Farragut Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | 15 to 17 | No support | Medium integration | |||
UWC Canada | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 16 | Indirect Support | ||
Briercrest Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 25 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Bodwell High School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Bronte College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration |
Legend:
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Chamberlain International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. George's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Buffalo Seminary | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Landmark East School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | ||||||||||||||||||||
College Bourget | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Broward Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Afloat - West Island College International | ||||||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Luther College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
A+ World Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hampshire Country School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Gow School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Randolph-Macon Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | ||||||||||||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Montverde Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Admiral Farragut Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
UWC Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Briercrest Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College |
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