On this page we cover boarding schools in the province of Ontario. For a complete guide to boarding in Canada, including information about admissions, please see our introductory guide.
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Branksome Hall (est. 1903)
Toronto, Ontario Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. View profile |
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$35,700 to $72,500
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Lakefield College School (est. 1879)
Lakefield, Ontario Focussed on Community First, Outdoors Every Day, and Authentic Learning, LCS offers a world-class, individualized, day/boarding program (Grades 9 -12) designed for students to be leaders who care, connect and contribute. View profile |
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$34,700 to $71,800
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Havergal College (est. 1894)
Toronto, Ontario Havergal has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894 through its innovative curriculum and future-ready programming with a focus on wellness and student agency. View profile |
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$35,700 to $65,280
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
Port Hope, Ontario The TCS Signature Journey gives students a strong start on a long and exciting adventure that stretches from our campus to further education and career and carries through the full arc of a life of purpose and service. View profile |
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$26,750 to $72,500
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Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Toronto, Ontario Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. View profile |
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$13,000 to $34,500
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Appleby College (est. 1911)
Oakville, Ontario Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. View profile |
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$40,020 to $79,870
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario St. John's-Kilmarnock School offers enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Discover the possibilities. View profile |
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$18,980 to $71,620
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Toronto, Ontario Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. View profile |
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$35,000 to $68,450
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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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$10,550 to $63,100
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SuOn Academy (est. 2009)
Toronto, Ontario A leading private international secondary boarding school located in Toronto. High university admission rate. Our mission and value is total care, academic excellence, independence, and global citizen. View profile |
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$20,800 to $32,800
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Nancy Campbell Academy (est. 1994)
Stratford, Ontario Stratford, Ontario, Private Secondary School dedicated to inspiring students to achieve their individual potential through academic excellence while fostering a spirit of service to society. View profile |
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$9,750 to $36,325
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Wellandport, Ontario Robert Land Academy, established in 1978, is a private military-inspired boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to experience validation, realize their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. View profile |
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$58,300 to $62,300
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McDonald International Academy (est. 1994)
Toronto, Ontario Located in the heart of Toronto, McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 . Its average class size is 10 to 20 students. View profile |
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$10,000 to $29,300
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The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
Toronto, Ontario The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build the academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $1.6 million available in financial assistance. View profile |
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$34,760 to $65,850
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
Belleville, Ontario We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments. View profile |
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$27,500 to $79,750
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Albert College (est. 1857)
Belleville, Ontario At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 our students experience all 5 of the Albert 'A’ s; Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure programming. View profile |
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$17,800 to $71,500
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Toronto High School (est. 1997)
Richmond Hill, Ontario Inspected, accredited High School with campuses in Toronto and Chatham-Kent, offer high school credit courses in small classes and online, leading to High School Diploma. Our 5 acres Chatham Campus is a boarding school. View profile |
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$475 to $19,000
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Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Fort Erie, Ontario Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. View profile |
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$41,675 to $49,675
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Ridley College (est. 1889)
St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational IB boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. View profile |
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$20,910 to $76,755
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Pickering College (est. 1842)
Newmarket, Ontario Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. View profile |
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$27,860 to $69,955
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School (est. 1993)
Windsor, Ontario JK- 12/IB/AP , inter-faith/R.C.co-ed day, and boarding located in Windsor, ON Family of Schools includes Nursery, Elementary and Secondary Schools, athletic facilities, performing arts wing (music and dance studios). View profile |
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$10,950 to $50,000
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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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Ashbury College (est. 1891)
Ottawa, Ontario This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $30,585 to $71,720. View profile |
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$30,585 to $71,720
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J. Addison School (est. 2002)
Markham, Ontario Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility. View profile |
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$15,000 to $42,450
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Merrick Preparatory School (est. 2012)
Merrickville, Ontario Merrick Preparatory offers grades 9-12 and a University Qualification Year to students preparing for successful admission to degree programs in the world's top universities, in a safe and secure family environment. View profile |
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$16,250 to $58,200
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St. Peter's ACHS College School (est. 1990)
Harrow, Ontario 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 |
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$8,500 to $29,000
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Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. (est. 1984)
Oshawa, Ontario At G.B.MS, D.E.P.S and Durham Academy Secondary school focus is on each individual student and helping them meet their unique potential and goals. We believe in excellent customer service and families have a voice. Throughout the year we enhance our programs through program enhancement and enrichment. We also offer March Break and Summer Camps for working parents. View profile |
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$9,750 to $11,500
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Columbia International College (est. 1979)
Hamilton, Ontario Columbia International College is Canada’s largest private boarding school, offering Grade 9 to 12 programs. #1 in scholarships awarded by universities. The University of Toronto's official Global Partner School. View profile |
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$2,050 to $2,700 /course
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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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$25,000 to $67,585
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Great Lakes College of Toronto (est. 1978)
Toronto, Ontario Reputed Diverse Traditional Day School. 100% of students graduate and move on to excel in their Post Secondary Education and life. Extremely positive, caring, and knowledgeable teaching staff. View profile |
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$1,200 to $27,120
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St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
Aurora, Ontario St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. View profile |
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$38,405 to $71,495
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Great Lakes Christian High School (est. 1952)
Beamsville, Ontario Grade 9-12 students are encouraged to be confident servant-leaders. Student diversity provides a global perspective of life and faith. Great Lakes' graduates are accepted by colleges and universities of their choice. View profile |
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$11,000 to $42,300
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Bronte College (est. 1991)
Mississauga, Ontario Bronte College is a private International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. Our academic programming has attracted students from over 30 countries. View profile |
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$16,500 to $40,000
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Fort Erie International Academy (est. -2019)
Fort Erie, Ontario Our East Meets West environment fosters global awareness and advances our student body into responsible and globally aware citizens who are well-equipped for life beyond academia. View profile |
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$30,000 to $57,875
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Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile (est. 2017)
Windsor, Ontario In a welcoming environment , HFAS assists our exceptional learners to reach their potential and to succeed. We focus on personal responsibility, initiative, independence, organization, self-regulation and time management View profile |
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$20,000 to $65,000
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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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Trillium School (est. 1991)
Markham, Ontario Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. View profile |
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$8,200 to $41,500
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Nile Academy (est. 2005)
Toronto, Ontario Nile Academy offers small class sizes and low student to teacher ratio, while also following the Ontario Curriculum, ensuring our students are well prepared for the rest of their educational pursuits here in Canada. View profile |
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$8,400 to $30,000
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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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London International Academy (est. 2002)
London, Ontario A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. View profile |
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$21,200 to $26,000
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Agate Private School (est. 1983)
St Catharines, Ontario Heuristic & autodidactic, inspired by Sudbury & democratic models. Students are self-directed, holistically empowered. Voluntary attendance, year-round calendar, agency, & consent inspire free learning. View profile |
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$350 to $5,200
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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. View profile |
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$489 to $59,800
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Our boarding school guide has advice specific to finding boarding schools in Canada. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options) we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are ideal launching pads for your school-finding journey. All expos are held in the fall at a number of centres across Canada. There are three expos hosted in Ontario, one in Toronto, one in Halton-Peel, and one in Ottawa. Expos are also held each fall in Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. All are opportunities to speak with administrators from leading boarding schools within the regions in which the expos are held.
Word-of-mouth is another powerful tool in your school-finding arsenal. The Our Kids private school discussion forum allows you to discuss your options and debate topics around gifted education. You can use our community of parents, educational experts, alumni, and schools to help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.
Attending open houses is obviously a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to boarding programs, refer to our main boarding school hub.
| School name | Date | Location |
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Pickering College | October 23, 2021 10:00 am | |
Appleby College | October 23, 2021 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K 3P1 |
Trafalgar Castle School | October 23, 2021 11:00 am | |
The Bishop Strachan School | October 26, 2021 6:00 pm | Online |
Havergal College | October 26, 2021 7:00 pm | |
Branksome Hall | October 28, 2021 12:00 am | |
The Bishop Strachan School | October 28, 2021 6:00 pm | Online |
Branksome Hall | November 02, 2021 12:00 am | |
Trinity College School | November 06, 2021 9:30 am | |
Branksome Hall | November 09, 2021 12:00 am | |
Havergal College | November 16, 2021 8:00 am | |
Trinity College School | November 20, 2021 9:30 am | |
Trinity College School | November 20, 2021 9:30 am | Trinity College School |
Trafalgar Castle School | November 23, 2021 6:00 pm | |
Merrick Preparatory School | November 24, 2021 7:00 pm | Merrick Preparatory School 118 Main Street East MERRICKVILLE Ontario K0G1N0 |
Ridley College | November 27, 2021 9:00 am | |
Ridley College | November 27, 2021 9:00 pm | |
Ridley College | December 02, 2021 6:00 pm | |
Trinity College School | December 04, 2021 12:00 am | |
Pickering College | January 12, 2022 6:30 pm | |
Pickering College | January 15, 2022 10:00 am | |
Ridley College | February 05, 2022 9:00 am | |
Ridley College | February 05, 2022 9:00 pm | |
Pickering College | February 16, 2022 6:30 pm | |
Ridley College | February 23, 2022 7:00 pm | |
Ridley College | March 03, 2022 7:00 pm | |
Ridley College | April 07, 2022 7:30 pm | |
Pickering College | April 14, 2022 6:30 pm |
Broadly speaking, the cost of boarding reflects the cost private school tuition in general, though with premiums added to cover housing and meals.
Many schools offer financial aid, including scholarships and bursaries. Financial aid is needs-based, and financial aid programs are created as a means of broadening the student base and attracting students, independent of means, who will contribute most to the culture of the school. Generally speaking, the larger and more expensive schools provide the most aid.
You can read more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide.
Below you'll find the range of costs at Ontario boarding schools:
| Tuition (boarding school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Branksome Hall | 5% | 7 - 12 | ||
Lakefield College School | $61,400 to $69,700 | 25% | 9 - 12 | |
Havergal College | 7% | 7 - 12 | $16,000 | |
Trinity College School | $45,000 to $68,500 | 33% | 5 - 12 | $20,000 |
Appleby College | $73,650 to $79,870 | 20% | 7 - 12 | $31,250 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $64,750 | JK - 12 | ||
Upper Canada College | $55,060 to $61,560 | 18% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
Rosseau Lake College | $58,400 to $63,100 | 10% | 6 - 12 | $10,000 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | $28,325 to $34,325 | 15% | 9 - 12 | $11,700 |
Robert Land Academy | $58,300 to $62,300 | 5% | 5 - 12 | $10,000 |
The Bishop Strachan School | $62,975 to $65,850 | 8% | 7 - 12 | $21,000 |
Albert College | $54,100 to $71,500 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
Ridley College | $63,950 to $76,755 | 16% | 5 - 12 | $16,000 |
Pickering College | $63,855 to $67,075 | |||
Ashbury College | 8% | 4 - 12 | $6,700 | |
Merrick Preparatory School | 15% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | $27,400 | 35% | 1 - 8 | $6,000 |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | 3% | 1 - 12 | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | $61,770 to $67,585 | 14% | 4 - 12 | |
St. Andrew's College | $63,760 to $70,095 | 26% | 5 - 12 | $11,000 |
Great Lakes Christian High School | $21,800 to $37,300 | 20% | 9 - 12 | $4,500 |
Agate Private School | 2 - 12 | $300 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Branksome Hall | 1903 | 964 | 64 | ||
Lakefield College School | 1879 | 400 | |||
Havergal College | 1894 | $2,637,233 | 30% | 1000 | 67 |
Trinity College School | 1865 | $60,000,000 | 75% | 570 | 71 |
Bond Academy | 1978 | 100% | 550 | 37 | |
Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 803 | 134 | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | 95% | 425 | ||
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $40,000,000 | 1200 | 86 | |
Rosseau Lake College | 1967 | 90% | 135 | 19 | |
SuOn Academy | 2009 | 300 | 75 | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | 1994 | 0 | 0 | ||
Robert Land Academy | 1978 | 80% | 125 | ||
McDonald International Academy | 1994 | $0 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
The Bishop Strachan School | 1867 | $253 | 40% | 938 | 67 |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 30 | 3 | |
Albert College | 1857 | 290 | |||
Toronto High School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 345 | 86 |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 1932 | 85% | 0 | 0 | |
Ridley College | 1889 | 61% | 690 | 49 | |
Pickering College | 1842 | 100% | 440 | ||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 1993 | 95% | 270 | 18 | |
NOIC Academy | 2004 | 90% | 289 | 72 | |
Ashbury College | 1891 | 70% | 700 | 78 | |
J. Addison School | 2002 | 100% | 500 | 36 | |
Merrick Preparatory School | 2012 | 95% | 80 | 20 | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 1990 | 90% | 19 | 2 | |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | 1984 | 98% | 147 | 9 | |
Columbia International College | 1979 | 86% | 1700 | 425 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | 1874 | 100% | 240 | 27 | |
Great Lakes College of Toronto | 1978 | 90% | 1080 | ||
St. Andrew's College | 1899 | $33 | 62% | 650 | 81 |
Great Lakes Christian High School | 1952 | 95% | 110 | 28 | |
Bronte College | 1991 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Fort Erie International Academy | -2019 | 96% | 188 | 27 | |
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | 2017 | 80% | 17 | ||
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 790 | 66 | |
Trillium School | 1991 | $300 | 100% | 400 | 25 |
Nile Academy | 2005 | 90% | 280 | 19 | |
Haven International School | 2018 | 100 | |||
London International Academy | 2002 | 90% | 345 | ||
Agate Private School | 1983 | 237 | 22 | ||
Fulford Academy | 2002 | 97% | 165 | 24 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Bond Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
SuOn Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Toronto High School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 10 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
J. Addison School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 28 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Bronte College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Fort Erie International Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Liberal Arts | 1 to 5 | Special needs school | |||||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Special needs school | Medium integration | |||
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
Nile Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Haven International School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Agate Private School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | Oct 28, 2021 | |
Lakefield College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Havergal College | Day: Dec 1, 2020 Boarding: rolling | 10 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | Oct 26, 2021 |
Trinity College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 75% | Nov 6, 2021 | |
Bond Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 100% | ||
Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2021 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 7 - 12 | 32% | Oct 23, 2021 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 95% | ||
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | SK - 11 | |||
Rosseau Lake College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 90% | ||
SuOn Academy | Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Robert Land Academy | Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 80% | ||
McDonald International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 100% | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | JK - 11 | 40% | Oct 26, 2021 | |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Toronto High School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 61% | Nov 27, 2021 | |
Pickering College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | Oct 23, 2021 | |
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 95% | |||
NOIC Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Ashbury College | Day: Mar 9, 2018 Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 4 - 11 | 70% | ||
J. Addison School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 100% | ||
Merrick Preparatory School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | Nov 24, 2021 | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 8 | 90% | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 98% | ||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Trafalgar Castle School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 100% | Oct 23, 2021 | |
Great Lakes College of Toronto | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 10 - 12 | 90% | ||
St. Andrew's College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | 5 - 11 | 62% | |
Great Lakes Christian High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Bronte College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 100% | |||
Fort Erie International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 96% | |
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 80% | |||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
Nile Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: Jun 30, 2021 | 1 - 12 | 90% | ||
Haven International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
London International Academy | Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Agate Private School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: Feb 1, 2022 | ||||
Fulford Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 97% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Branksome Hall | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 25% | 25% | |||||||||
Trinity College School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||
Upper Canada College | -2% | ||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 65% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 45% | 30% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 25% | 21% | ||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | |||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 76% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 76% | 56% | 50% | ||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
London International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | |||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Branksome Hall | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | 25% | 25% | 25% | ||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | 75% | 75% | 60% | 40% | |||||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% | |||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | -4% | ||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | |||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | 100% | 100% | 90% | 85% | |||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 40% | 75% | 68% | 49% | 43% | 64% | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
London International Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Agate Private School | 92% | ||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | ||||
Lakefield College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | ||
Havergal College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trinity College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Bond Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Appleby College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Communicative | Equal Balance | ||||
Upper Canada College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rosseau Lake College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Creative |
SuOn Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Robert Land Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
McDonald International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Bishop Strachan School | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Albert College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Toronto High School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Ridley College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Pickering College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
NOIC Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Ashbury College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
J. Addison School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Merrick Preparatory School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Receptive |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trafalgar Castle School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Great Lakes College of Toronto | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Receptive |
St. Andrew's College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Great Lakes Christian High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Bronte College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fort Erie International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | ||
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trillium School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Nile Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Haven International School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
London International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Agate Private School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fulford Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
SuOn Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Haven International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy |
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
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NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Haven International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Agate Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy |
Ontario is home to some of the oldest and most storied boarding schools in Canada, as well as some of the newest. Prince Andrew boarded here, as did Filipe VI, the current King of Spain. They join a long list of prominent Canadians whose contributions in public and private life began with a boarding school education.
While there are many excellent schools located within the provinces’ major cities, there are equally excellent boarding schools found throughout the province. Those within urban centres have the benefit of a proximity to a greater range of cultural and educational institutions; those located elsewhere offer other opportunities, including a strong sense of community, a more personal approach, and robust programs of outdoor education.
The Ontario Ministry of Education legally requires all private schools in the province to register and provide annual statistical reports, and they must register yearly with the province in order to be accredited. While private schools in Ontario are considered businesses or non-profit organizations, the ministry inspects all private secondary schools in order to authorize them to award credits toward completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
High school graduation requirements are set by the Ontario Ministry of Education, not the federal government. To earn a high school graduation diploma in Ontario students are required to complete at least 30 credits in grades 9 through 12. A credit represents the completion of an entire course, not a portion of it.
The provincial ministry requires that all students complete 18 mandatory credits which represent the core of the high school curriculum: English, math, science, history, geography, arts, health and physical education, French, career studies, and civics.
The remaining 12 credits are subject to students’ discretion and chosen from a list of recognized courses. These include technology and computer studies, graphic and performing arts, world studies, international languages, social studies, and cooperative education. These discretionary credits allow students to design a course of study that reflects their interests and to prepare for their post-secondary career.
In addition to course work, students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer community service activities over the course of their four-year high school career.
Many boarding schools impose their own graduation requirements in addition to those outlined by the province. At Columbia International College, for example, students must complete 36 credits in order to graduate. At Appleby College, in Toronto, students are required to study at least one international language, that is, a language other than French and English, the two official languages of Canada. Many private schools also choose to exceed the provincial service requirement, over and above the hours of volunteer service than mandated by the provincial board.
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