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.
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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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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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$11,350 to $66,300
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario SJK offers an enriched environment of exploration and experiential learning. Through its IB curriculum, SJK provides exciting experiences and guides students to discover their talents and passions. Go beyond at SJK. View profile |
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$19,720 to $73,700
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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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$37,130 to $75,020
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Royal Crown School (est. 2005)
Scarborough, Ontario RCS’s purpose is to unleash the potential in each student and set them on the path for a successful life. We provide rigorous academics with individual attention in a diverse, energizing, and caring environment. View profile |
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$22,800
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
Port Hope, Ontario At TCS, an excellent education means students remain open to learning throughout life and doing something positive with what they have learned. View profile |
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$28,000 to $77,500
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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 View profile |
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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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$36,950 to $68,540
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Toronto, Ontario Located in the heart of Toronto, UCC provides transformational learning experiences with exceptional day and boarding programs. Our highly sought-after graduates are awarded International Baccalaureate and OSSD diplomas. View profile |
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$36,750 to $71,875
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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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$38,600 to $79,200
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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 $2 million available in financial assistance. View profile |
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$35,800 to $69,145
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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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$18,700 to $75,400
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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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$41,030 to $81,870
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SPIRE Academy (est. 2009)
Geneva, Ohio(USA) SPIRE 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 $42,000 to US $65,000
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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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$28,944 to $83,937
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Laureate College (est. 2012)
Burlington, Ontario Our belief is “Forward Learning. Transforming People”. We focus on developing 21st century learning skills through collaborative discussions and inquiry-based thinking to prepare students with global competencies. View profile |
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$9,600 to $44,800
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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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$61,200 to $65,200
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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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$25,130 to $70,830
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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 outstanding preparation for life. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family. View profile |
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$22,150 to $79,130
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The Hill Academy (est. 2006)
Caledon, Ontario The Hill Academy is Canada's premier private school for dedicated student-athletes. Students are challenged in a supportive, environment to explore the boundaries of their academic, athletic and leadership potential. View profile |
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$43,300
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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 . Our average class size is 10 to 20 students. View profile |
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$10,000 to $29,300
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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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$20,840 to $73,145
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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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$25,455 to $79,770
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Nancy Campbell Academy (est. 1994)
Stratford, Ontario Private Secondary School in Stratford, Ontario dedicated to providing a holistic education that values happiness, academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. View profile |
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$9,750 to $37,275
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St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
Victoria, British Columbia St. Margaret's School is a girl-centred day and boarding school, an IB World School (DP Candidate), and Canada’s first all-girls STEM-X school. Leadership skills are a core focus. View profile |
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$18,860 to $72,555
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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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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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$42,425 to $50,425
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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 15 students. View profile |
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$9,500 to $52,000
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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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Brentwood College School (est. 1923)
Mill Bay, British Columbia Brentwood is a leading university prep school that brings to life student choice through its bold tripartite program. We are a true boarding school, not merely a school with boarding, and the ocean is our playground. View profile |
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$25,700 to $66,000
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Agate Private School (est. 1983)
St Catharines, Ontario Heuristic & autodidactic, inspired by Sudbury & democratic models. Students are self-directed, and holistically empowered. Voluntary attendance, year-round calendar, agency, & consent inspire free learning. Also Forest View profile |
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$57 to $10,000
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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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$22,550 to $43,550
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Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (est. 1912)
York, - Set in 220 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate welcomes girls and boys from 3 months old to 19 years, with 81% A*/A achieved at A Level. Fees range from £16,005 to £19,200 per term. View profile |
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$74,000 to $88,000
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning with STEM+A and project based learning as our key emphases. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. View profile |
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$16,600 to $57,885
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King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Windsor, Nova Scotia Benefitting from its 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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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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$4,500 to $32,750
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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 Diploma Programme and Canadian curricula. View profile |
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$30,000 to $75,710
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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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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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$25,250 to $47,725
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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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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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$16,450 to $58,200
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Houghton Academy (est. 1883)
Houghton, New York(USA) A private Christian college prep school with students from 60 countries, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn high academics, faith education and multicultural immersion. View profile |
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US $7,499 to US $43,000
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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 and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. View profile |
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$28,000
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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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Canadian College Italy (est. 1995)
Lanciano, Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity. View profile |
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EUR €42,900
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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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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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$32,110 to $74,230
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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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$14,000 to $45,000
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The Gow School (est. 1926)
South Wales, New York(USA) The Gow School is a college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. View profile |
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US $58,750 to US $80,000
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Nile Academy (est. 2005)
Toronto, Ontario Nile Academy offers small class sizes and a 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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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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$33,205 to $83,615
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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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$29,255 to $72,055
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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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$24,800 to $67,900
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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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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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Balmoral Hall School (est. 1901)
Winnipeg, Manitoba We offer a supportive environment for girls’ learning with a strong sense of community. We encourage the love of learning in a place of belonging that nurtures resilience, inspires creativity, and celebrates diversity. View profile |
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$16,500 to $69,400
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Luther College High School (est. 1913)
Regina, Saskatchewan Luther College High School values excellence in teaching and cares for our students as individuals in our tight-knit community. Our focus in on the whole student - social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual. View profile |
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$9,530 to $45,180
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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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$14,413 to $69,313
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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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Unisus School (est. 2016)
Summerland, British Columbia Unisus empowers global minded citizens and was founded by leaders at the top Independent Schools in BC. The school is rooted in the IB/Innovation/Technology, Entrepreneurship/ Outdoor Education - Offering Day & Boarding. View profile |
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$14,800 to $59,480
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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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$11,500 to $37,500
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St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
Aurora, Ontario With a tradition dating back to 1899, St. Andrew's remains the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. Our 126-acre campus provides our students with an ideal setting for learning and growth. View profile |
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$39,655 to $74,355
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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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$17,500 to $67,500
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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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$16,500 to $40,800
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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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$25,875 to $82,500
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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 preparing girls to change the world. We offer grades 7 to 12, day school and boarding. View profile |
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$17,875 to $61,190
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Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada (est. 2017)
Richmond, British Columbia MLWS-KPU offers a truly unique high school experience. Students receive the support and community of small high school classes along with the academic opportunities of learning within world-class university facilities. View profile |
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$22,000 to $37,950
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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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$3,000 /course
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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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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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$28,944 to $83,937
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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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$61,200 to $65,200
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St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
Victoria, British Columbia St. Margaret's School is a girl-centred day and boarding school, an IB World School (DP Candidate), and Canada’s first all-girls STEM-X school. Leadership skills are a core focus. View profile |
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$18,860 to $72,555
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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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$42,425 to $50,425
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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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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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$22,550 to $43,550
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning with STEM+A and project based learning as our key emphases. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. View profile |
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$16,600 to $57,885
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King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Windsor, Nova Scotia Benefitting from its 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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The Gow School (est. 1926)
South Wales, New York(USA) The Gow School is a college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. View profile |
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US $58,750 to US $80,000
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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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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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$28,944 to $83,937
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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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$61,200 to $65,200
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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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$42,425 to $50,425
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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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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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$22,550 to $43,550
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning with STEM+A and project based learning as our key emphases. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. View profile |
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$16,600 to $57,885
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King's-Edgehill School (est. 1788)
Windsor, Nova Scotia Benefitting from its 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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The Gow School (est. 1926)
South Wales, New York(USA) The Gow School is a college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. View profile |
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US $58,750 to US $80,000
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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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The Hill Academy (est. 2006)
Caledon, Ontario The Hill Academy is Canada's premier private school for dedicated student-athletes. Students are challenged in a supportive, environment to explore the boundaries of their academic, athletic and leadership potential. View profile |
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$43,300
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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 Diploma Programme and Canadian curricula. 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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Many NHLers played hockey in boarding school varsity leagues. Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Brad Richards, Wendel Clark, and many others donned high school hockey jerseys for top prep schools, as a critical component of their development. A number of one-time boarders praise the boarding experience as helping them develop unique leadership skills that helped them develop as players certainly, but also as people. And of course, the integration of boarding school allows you extra rink time you wouldn't have anywhere else, to hone your on-ice skills and give you all the time you want to play the game you love.
Below is a list of boarding schools with exceptionally strong hockey programs, including both varsity play and intramural.
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The Hill Academy (est. 2006)
Caledon, Ontario The Hill Academy is Canada's premier private school for dedicated student-athletes. Students are challenged in a supportive, environment to explore the boundaries of their academic, athletic and leadership potential. View profile |
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$43,300
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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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The Gow School | April 01, 2023 9:30 am | The Gow School 2491 Emery Rd South Wales New York 14139 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | April 03, 2023 9:00 am | Nancy Campbell Academy 45 Waterloo Street South Stratford Ontario N5A 4A8 |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | April 03, 2023 9:00 am | Maple Leaf World School - KPU 8771 Lansdowne Road Richmond British Columbia V6X 3X8 |
Queen Margaret's School | April 06, 2023 2:00 pm | Queen Margaret's School 660 Brownsey Avenue Duncan British Columbia V9L 1C2 |
Haven International School | April 11, 2023 9:00 am | 360 Colborne St Brantford ON N3S 3N3 |
Trafalgar Castle School | April 18, 2023 6:30 pm | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby ON L1N 3W9 |
Rosseau Lake College | April 26, 2023 12:30 pm | Rosseau Lake College 1967 Bright Street Rosseau Ontario P0C 1J0 |
Trinity College School | April 29, 2023 10:00 am | Trinity College School 55 Deblaquire St N Port Hope Ontario L1A 4K7 |
Trinity College School | May 06, 2023 9:00 am | Trinity College School (Virtual) |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | May 12, 2023 9:00 am | Maple Leaf World School - KPU 8771 Lansdowne Road Richmond British Columbia V6X 3X7 |
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate | May 13, 2023 12:00 am | Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate |
Robert Land Academy | May 13, 2023 12:11 am | 6727 South Chippawa Road Wellandport Ontario L3K 4Y6 |
Albert College | May 24, 2023 9:00 am | |
Albert College | May 24, 2023 4:00 pm | Albert College 160 Dundas Street West Belleville Ontario K8P 1A6 |
The Our Kids' Private School Expos allow you to meet face-to-face with representatives and students from boarding schools from across the world. You'll also get a taste of what boarding school is like, as you talk to students attending those schools, now. In face-to-face conversation, they can share with you their personal experience of what it was like to leave home, attend boarding and immerse themselves in some of the richest education experiences in the world. Learn more at ourkids.net/expo/.
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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Rosseau Lake College | |||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||
Branksome Hall | |||||||||||
Royal Crown School | |||||||||||
Trinity College School | |||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | |||||||||||
Havergal College | |||||||||||
Upper Canada College | |||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | |||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||
Appleby College | |||||||||||
SPIRE Academy | |||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||
Laureate College | |||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | |||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | |||||||||||
The Hill Academy | |||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | |||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | |||||||||||
Stanstead College | |||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | |||||||||||
North Star Academy | |||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | |||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||
Brentwood College School | |||||||||||
Agate Private School | |||||||||||
Kells Academy | |||||||||||
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate | |||||||||||
Fulford Academy | |||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | |||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | |||||||||||
Bishop's College School | |||||||||||
Haven International School | |||||||||||
Bodwell High School | |||||||||||
Dewey Institute | |||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | |||||||||||
Houghton Academy | |||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||
Canadian College Italy | |||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | |||||||||||
Ashbury College | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||
The Gow School | |||||||||||
Nile Academy | |||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | |||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | |||||||||||
College Bourget | |||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | |||||||||||
Balmoral Hall School | |||||||||||
Luther College High School | |||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | |||||||||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | |||||||||||
Unisus School | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | |||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | |||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | |||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | |||||||||||
Columbia International College |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Royal Crown School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
SPIRE Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Laureate College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Rothesay Netherwood School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. Michaels University School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
The Hill Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 18 | No support | |||
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Stanstead College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 11 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
St. Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
North Star Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 18 | Indirect 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 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Brentwood College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Agate Private School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Kells Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
King's-Edgehill School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Rosthern Junior College High School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Bishop's College School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 15 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Haven International School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |||
Bodwell High School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Houghton Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | 17 | No support | ||||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Canadian College Italy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 28 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
The Gow School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 4 to 5 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | ||
Nile Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | Liberal Arts | Reggio Emilia | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Heavy integration | |
College Bourget | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Special needs school | ||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Heavy integration | ||
Balmoral Hall School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Luther College High School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 23 | No support | Light integration | |
Queen Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Unisus School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Liberal Arts | 1 to 5 | Special needs school | |||||
J. Addison School | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration |
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Royal Crown School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
SPIRE Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rothesay Netherwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenlyon Norfolk School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stanstead College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brookes Westshore | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brentwood College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kells Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's-Edgehill School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosthern Junior College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bishop's College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Haven International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bodwell High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Houghton Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canadian College Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Stephen's School, Rome | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Gow School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shawnigan Lake School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Ravenscourt School | ||||||||||||||||||||
College Bourget | ||||||||||||||||||||
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balmoral Hall School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Luther College High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Queen Margaret's School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mennonite Collegiate Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unisus School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College |
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