Private School Admissions Pathway
Oct 3, 2020
Welcome to Our Kids.
We’re here to help you find the right school, the right way.
For more than 20 years we’ve worked with leading education and child development experts to explore and improve the school-choice process. The result is a robust suite of tools—used by over 2.6 million families every year—which enable you to choose your best-fit school among the 350+ profiled on this site.
We’re your virtual school-placement consultant: your personal guide to discovering, evaluating, and choosing the right school for your child.
To connect with hundreds of private schools, set up one-on-one meetings with them, and discuss your child’s fit, register for our October 3rd Private School Admissions Pathway.
Looking for a boarding school in Ontario? Consider Columbia International College, Canada's largest boarding school and among the leading private schools.
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.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Branksome Hall (est. 1903)
Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $34,650 to $69,850 | |
|
The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build the academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $1.6 million available in financial assistance. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,830 to $64,090 | |
|
Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $34,135 to $66,835 | |
|
Trinity College School (est. 1865)
TCS students appreciate that school needs to be more than just reaching their academic potential–it’s about exploring all facets of themselves so that the realization of talents reach far beyond the classroom walls. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $25,750 to $68,500 | |
|
McDonald International Academy (est. 1994)
McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 with 2 locations in the heart of Toronto. Its average class size is 10 to 20 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,000 to $29,300 | |
|
Lakefield College School (est. 1879)
Focussed on Community First, Outdoors Every Day, and Authentic Learning, LCS offers a world-class, individualized, day/boarding program (Grades 9 -12) designed for students to be leaders who care, connect and contribute. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,900 to $69,700 | |
|
Pickering College (est. 1842)
Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $26,535 to $68,580 | |
|
Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Robert Land Academy is a private military-themed boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to achieve their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $53,965 to $57,965 | |
|
Albert College (est. 1857)
At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-K to Grade 12 our students experience all 5 of the 'A’ s; Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure programming. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,300 to $67,460 | |
|
Havergal College (est. 1894)
Havergal College has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $35,000 to $64,000 | |
|
St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
St. John's-Kilmarnock School offers enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Discover the possibilities. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $18,094 to $68,275 | |
|
Columbia International College (est. 1979)
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $2,700 /course | |
|
Bond Academy (est. 1978)
Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,000 to $16,000 | |
|
Appleby College (est. 1911)
Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $38,850 to $77,540 | |
|
SuOn Academy (est. 2009)
A leading private international secondary boarding school located in Toronto. High university admission rate. Our mission and value is total care, academic excellence, independence, and global citizen. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $20,800 to $32,800 | |
|
Nancy Campbell Academy (est. 1994)
Stratford, Ontario, Private Secondary School dedicated to inspiring students to achieve their individual potential through academic excellence while fostering a spirit of service to society. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,750 to $40,065 | |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,900 to $77,100 | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,566 to $47,555 | ||
Rosseau Lake College (est. 1967)
At Rosseau Lake College, teachers work with each student to develop a personalized curricular approach that will enhance their academic competence. One hundred percent of our graduates receive post-secondary admission. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,300 to $59,600 | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School (est. 1952)
Grade 9-12 students are encouraged to be confident servant-leaders. Student diversity provides a global perspective of life and faith. Great Lakes' graduates are accepted by colleges and universities of their choice. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,800 to $37,300 | ||
Merrick Preparatory School (est. 2012)
Merrick Preparatory offers grades 9-12 and a University Qualification Year to students preparing for successful admission to degree programs in the world's top universities, in a safe and secure family environment. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,250 to $58,200 | ||
Everest Academy (est. 2010)
Everest Academy is an Independent Co-ed Day and Boarding School for Grades 5-12 & PG in Vaughan. At Everest, Learning is Built Around Each Student. The student to teacher ratio is 15:1 and the average class size is 14. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,595 to $24,795 | ||
Fort Erie International Academy (est. -2019)
Our East Meets West environment fosters global awareness and advances our student body into responsible and globally aware citizens who are well-equipped for life beyond academia. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $30,000 to $57,875 | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. (est. 1984)
At G.B.MS, D.E.P.S and Durham Academy Secondary school focus is on each individual student and helping them meet their unique potential and goals. We believe in excellent customer service and families have a voice. Throughout the year we enhance our programs through program enhancement and enrichment. We also offer March Break and Summer Camps for working parents. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,700 to $11,500 | ||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada (est. 2017)
MLWS offers a unique university school model - a high school located on a university campus. We offer university pathway with “Dual acceptance” opportunity, and students share the state-of-the-art university facilities. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $22,950 to $38,750 | ||
Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Trafalgar Castle offers a close-knit, academically challenging environment where girls feel a strong sense of belonging and discover their unique talents and interests. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $24,270 to $65,615 | ||
St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $37,655 to $70,095 | ||
London International Academy (est. 2002)
A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $21,200 to $26,000 | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College (est. 1956)
Neuchâtel Junior College, in safe and breath-taking Switzerland, offers students Canadian Grade 12 curriculum and AP exams while enjoying being immersed in an authentic French language and Swiss cultural experience. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | SF 30,000 to SF 56,000 | ||
Ridley College (est. 1889)
Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $18,870 to $72,165 | ||
Dewey Institute (est. 16)
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $6,400 to $35,000 | ||
Convoy International Secondary School
CISA is a private, co-ed high school offering credit courses and IELTS prep to grade 7 – 12 students (full time/part time/private lessons/online courses available), and extracurricular activities abound. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $17,000 to $39,800 | ||
St. Peter's ACHS College School (est. 1990)
St. Peter's ACHS College School in Amherstburg, Ont. is a day/residency school for boys grades 1-8 who love Sports and the Outdoors. Tuition starts at $8,900. and is a member of OFIS. We put "FUN" back into learning. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $8,500 to $29,000 | ||
J. Addison School (est. 2002)
Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,000 to $42,450 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 | ||
NOIC Academy (est. 2004)
Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and more than 85% of graduates are admitted by University of Toronto. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $5,000 to $18,000 /semester | ||
A.I.S. School (est. 2016)
AIS Montessori & Elementary School offers authentic Chinese Immersion program in GTA area.Its average class is 15 students. [View profile] |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | |||
Bronte College (est. 1991)
Bronte College is a private International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. Our academic programming has attracted students from over 30 countries. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,500 to $40,000 | ||
Ashbury College (est. 1891)
This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $29,130 to $69,290. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $29,130 to $69,290 | ||
Toronto High School (est. 1997)
Inspected, accredited High School with campuses in Toronto and Chatham-Kent, offer high school credit courses in small classes and online, leading to High School Diploma. Our 5 acres Chatham Campus is a boarding school. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $475 to $19,000 | ||
Trillium School (est. 1991)
Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $7,600 to $41,500 | ||
TAIE International Institute (est. 1998)
TAIE International Institute offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, University Preparation Courses and English as a Second Language. Flexible schedule and monthly enrolment at the best location in downtown Toronto. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $35,000 to $46,000 | ||
Blyth Academy London (est. 2013)
We focus on personalized education, very small class sizes, and experiential learning. Our London campus is conveniently located in historic Ignatia Hall on the banks of the Thames. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,995 to $22,095 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Dewey Institute | October 23, 2020 5:00 pm | 119 Wellington Street Bracebridge Ontario P1L 1E2 |
Dewey Institute | October 24, 2020 1:00 pm | 119 Wellington Street Bracebridge Ontario P1L 1E2 |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | 5% | 7 - 12 | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | $59,530 to $62,250 | 7% | 7 - 12 | $15,000 |
Upper Canada College | $55,060 to $61,560 | 18% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
Trinity College School | $43,250 to $65,250 | 33% | 5 - 12 | $20,000 |
Lakefield College School | $61,400 to $69,700 | 25% | 9 - 12 | |
Pickering College | $63,855 to $67,075 | |||
Robert Land Academy | $52,650 to $55,650 | |||
Albert College | $53,790 to $67,460 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
Havergal College | 7% | 7 - 12 | $16,000 | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $64,750 | JK - 12 | ||
Appleby College | $68,750 to $74,550 | 18% | 7 - 12 | $27,500 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | $28,325 to $34,325 | 15% | 9 - 12 | $11,700 |
Rosseau Lake College | $27,200 to $59,600 | 5% | 7 - 12 | $10,000 |
Great Lakes Christian High School | $21,800 to $37,300 | 20% | 9 - 12 | $4,500 |
Merrick Preparatory School | 15% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 | |
Everest Academy | ||||
Trafalgar Castle School | $59,970 to $65,615 | 10% | 4 - 12 | |
St. Andrew's College | $58,175 to $63,500 | 26% | 5 - 12 | $11,000 |
Neuchâtel Junior College | 20% | $20,000 | ||
Ridley College | $63,495 to $72,165 | 16% | 5 - 12 | $16,000 |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | $27,400 | 35% | 1 - 8 | $6,000 |
Ashbury College | 8% | 4 - 12 | $6,700 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | 1903 | 100% | 964 | 64 | |
The Bishop Strachan School | 1867 | $253 | 40% | 920 | 66 |
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $40,000,000 | 33% | 1170 | 84 |
Trinity College School | 1865 | $50,000,000 | 75% | 570 | 71 |
McDonald International Academy | 1994 | $0 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
Lakefield College School | 1879 | 375 | |||
Pickering College | 1842 | 100% | 440 | ||
Robert Land Academy | 1978 | 80% | 125 | ||
Albert College | 1857 | 305 | |||
Havergal College | 1894 | $2,637,233 | 30% | 950 | 63 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | 95% | 400 | ||
Columbia International College | 1979 | 100% | 1600 | 400 | |
Bond Academy | 1978 | 100% | 550 | 37 | |
Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 779 | 130 | |
SuOn Academy | 2009 | 300 | 75 | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | 1994 | 0 | 0 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 30 | 3 | |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 1932 | 85% | 0 | 0 | |
Rosseau Lake College | 1967 | 90% | 119 | 17 | |
Great Lakes Christian High School | 1952 | 95% | 132 | 33 | |
Merrick Preparatory School | 2012 | 95% | 80 | 20 | |
Everest Academy | 2010 | 210 | |||
Fort Erie International Academy | -2019 | 96% | 188 | 27 | |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | 1984 | 98% | 140 | 9 | |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | 2017 | 75% | 121 | 40 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | 1874 | 100% | 230 | 26 | |
St. Andrew's College | 1899 | 62% | 651 | 81 | |
London International Academy | 2002 | 90% | 345 | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College | 1956 | 75 | 75 | ||
Ridley College | 1889 | 61% | 690 | 49 | |
Dewey Institute | 16 | 90% | 370 | 31 | |
Convoy International Secondary School | 100% | 250 | 63 | ||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 1990 | 90% | 19 | 2 | |
J. Addison School | 2002 | 100% | 500 | 36 | |
Fulford Academy | 2002 | 97% | 165 | 24 | |
NOIC Academy | 2004 | 90% | 289 | 72 | |
A.I.S. School | 2016 | 280 | |||
Bronte College | 1991 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Ashbury College | 1891 | 70% | 700 | 78 | |
Toronto High School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 345 | 86 |
Trillium School | 1991 | $300 | 100% | 410 | 26 |
TAIE International Institute | 1998 | 400 | 100 | ||
Blyth Academy London | 2013 | 95% | 82 | 21 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | 15 | No support | ||||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | 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 | ||
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 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 28 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Everest Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 12 | No support | |||
Fort Erie International Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | |||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Neuchâtel Junior College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Convoy International Secondary School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
J. Addison School | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | |
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
A.I.S. School | Traditional | Montessori | 10 to 15 | No support | ||||
Bronte College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Toronto High School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 10 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
TAIE International Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Blyth Academy London | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration |
Legend:
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
SuOn Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Everest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 4, 2015 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | 100% | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Day: Dec 3, 2019 Boarding: rolling | JK - 11 | 40% | ||
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 2, 2016 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 11 | SK - 11 | 33% | |
Trinity College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 75% | ||
McDonald International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 100% | ||
Lakefield College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | ||||
Pickering College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Robert Land Academy | Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 80% | ||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Havergal College | Day: Dec 1, 2020 Boarding: rolling | 8 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 95% | ||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Bond Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 100% | ||
Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2019 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 7 - 12 | 32% | |
SuOn Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Rosseau Lake College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 90% | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Merrick Preparatory School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Everest Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | |||
Fort Erie International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 96% | |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 98% | ||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 10 - 12 | 75% | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 100% | ||
St. Andrew's College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | 5 - 11 | 62% | |
London International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College | Boarding: rolling | ||||
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | JK - 12 | 61% | |
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 90% | Oct 23, 2020 | ||
Convoy International Secondary School | 100% | ||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 8 | 90% | ||
J. Addison School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 100% | ||
Fulford Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 97% | ||
NOIC Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
A.I.S. School | |||||
Bronte College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Ashbury College | Day: Mar 9, 2018 Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 4 - 11 | 70% | ||
Toronto High School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
TAIE International Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Blyth Academy London | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | 80% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 80% | 90% | 100% | 100% | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 25% | 50% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 25% | 25% | 15% | |||||
Upper Canada College | 40% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 20% | |||||||||||
Trinity College School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 25% | |||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||
Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
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% |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | 75% | ||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 76% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 76% | 56% | 50% | ||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
Toronto High School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% | 90% | 100% | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | 33% | 33% | 33% | ||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | 75% | 75% | 60% | 40% | |||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% | |||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | |||||||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | 75% | 75% | 75% | ||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 40% | 75% | 68% | 49% | 43% | 64% | |||||||||||
London International Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | |||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | ||||
The Bishop Strachan School | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
Upper Canada 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 |
McDonald International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Lakefield College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | ||
Pickering College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Robert Land Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Albert College | Equal Balance | |||||
Havergal College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Communicative | Equal Balance | ||||
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | 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 |
SuOn Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Rosseau Lake College | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Traditional | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Great Lakes Christian High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Merrick Preparatory School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Receptive |
Everest Academy | ||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | Equal Balance | 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 | |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trafalgar Castle School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Andrew's College | Equal Balance | |||||
London International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Neuchâtel Junior College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Ridley College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Convoy International Secondary School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
J. Addison School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fulford Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
NOIC Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
A.I.S. School | ||||||
Bronte College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ashbury College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Toronto High School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Trillium School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
TAIE International Institute | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Blyth Academy London | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
SuOn Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Everest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London |
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Branksome Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Havergal College | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | ||||||||||||||||||||
SuOn Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Everest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Erie International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOIC Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London |
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.
Web-guides
