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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Havergal College (est. 1894)
Toronto, Ontario Havergal has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894 through its innovative curriculum and future-ready programming with a focus on wellness and student agency. View profile |
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$36,950 to $68,540
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Royal Crown School (est. 2005)
Scarborough, Ontario RCS’s purpose is to unleash the potential in each student and set them on the path for a successful life. We provide rigorous academics with individual attention in a diverse, energizing, and caring environment. View profile |
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$18,000 to $42,800
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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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$35,700 to $75,400
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School (est. 1993)
Windsor, Ontario JK- 12/IB/AP , inter-faith/R.C.co-ed day, and boarding located in Windsor, ON Family of Schools includes Nursery, Elementary and Secondary Schools, athletic facilities, performing arts wing (music and dance studios). View profile |
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$10,950 to $50,000 View profile |
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Branksome Hall (est. 1903)
Toronto, Ontario Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. View profile |
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$37,130 to $75,020
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Rosseau Lake College (est. 1967)
Rosseau, Ontario Through extraordinary learning opportunities rooted in meaningful outdoor education experiences in our unique natural environment, RLC graduates develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take on any challenge. View profile |
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$11,350 to $66,300
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Albert College (est. 1857)
Belleville, Ontario At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 our students experience all 5 of the Albert 'A’ s; Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure programming. View profile |
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$18,700 to $75,400 View profile |
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario SJK offers an enriched environment of exploration and experiential learning. Through its IB curriculum, SJK provides exciting experiences and guides students to discover their talents and passions. Go beyond at SJK. View profile |
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$19,720 to $73,700
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Appleby College (est. 1911)
Oakville, Ontario Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. View profile |
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$41,030 to $81,870
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
Port Hope, Ontario At TCS, an excellent education means students remain open to learning throughout life and doing something positive with what they have learned. View profile |
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$28,000 to $77,500
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The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
Toronto, Ontario The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build the academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $2 million available in financial assistance. View profile |
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$35,800 to $69,145
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Toronto, Ontario Located in the heart of Toronto, UCC provides transformational learning experiences with exceptional day and boarding programs. Our highly sought-after graduates are awarded International Baccalaureate and OSSD diplomas. View profile |
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$36,750 to $71,875
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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 $37,275
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McDonald International Academy (est. 1994)
Toronto, Ontario Located in the heart of Toronto, McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 . Our average class size is 10 to 20 students. View profile |
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$10,000 to $29,300
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The Hill Academy (est. 2006)
Caledon, Ontario The Hill Academy is Canada's premier independent school for dedicated student-athletes. Students are challenged in a supportive, environment to explore the boundaries of their academic, athletic and leadership potential. View profile |
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$24,500 to $53,000
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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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$64,200 to $68,200
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
Belleville, Ontario We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments View profile |
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$28,944 to $83,937
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Laureate College (est. 10)
Burlington, Ontario Our belief is “Forward Learning. Transforming People”. We focus on developing 21st century learning skills through collaborative discussions and inquiry-based thinking to prepare students with global competencies. View profile |
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$9,600 to $40,300
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Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Fort Erie, Ontario Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. View profile |
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$42,425 to $50,425
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Merrick Preparatory School (est. 2012)
Merrickville, Ontario Merrick Preparatory offers grades 9-12 and a University Qualification Year to students preparing for successful admission to degree programs in the world's top universities, in a safe and secure family environment. View profile |
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$16,450 to $58,200
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Trillium School (est. 1991)
Markham, Ontario Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. View profile |
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$11,500 to $37,500
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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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$11,300 to $39,400
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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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$2,025 to $2,700 /course
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Nile Academy (est. 2005)
Toronto, Ontario Nile Academy offers small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, while also following the Ontario Curriculum, ensuring our students are well prepared for the rest of their educational pursuits here in Canada. View profile |
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$8,400 to $30,000
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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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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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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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$22,950 to $79,815
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J. Addison School (est. 2002)
Markham, Ontario Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility. View profile |
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$16,500 to $40,800
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Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile (est. 2017)
Windsor, Ontario In a welcoming environment , HFAS assists our exceptional learners to reach their potential and to succeed. We focus on personal responsibility, initiative, independence, organization, self-regulation and time management View profile |
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$17,500 to $67,500
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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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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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Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Brockville, Ontario Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. View profile |
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$2,000 to $61,413
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Ashbury College (est. 1891)
Ottawa, Ontario This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $30,585 to $71,720. View profile |
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$32,110 to $74,230
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Great Lakes 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 With a tradition dating back to 1899, St. Andrew's remains the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. Our 126-acre campus provides our students with an ideal setting for learning and growth. View profile |
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$39,655 to $74,355
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NOIC Academy (est. 2004)
Markham, Ontario Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and more than 85% of graduates are admitted by University of Toronto. View profile |
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$5,000 to $18,000 /semester
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Canadian College Italy (est. 1995)
Lanciano, Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity. View profile |
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EUR €39,000
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Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Whitby, Ontario Trafalgar Castle offers a close-knit, academically challenging environment where girls feel a strong sense of belonging and discover their unique talents and interests. View profile |
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$26,125 to $70,625
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London International Academy (est. 2002)
London, Ontario A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. View profile |
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$25,600 to $32,000
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Pickering College (est. 1842)
Newmarket, Ontario Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. View profile |
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$29,255 to $72,055
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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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Albert College | August 31, 2022 3:00 pm | Albert College 160 Dundas Street West Belleville Ontario K8P 1A6 |
Albert College | October 04, 2022 9:00 am | |
Appleby College | October 15, 2022 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K3P1 |
Havergal College | October 18, 2022 12:00 am | 460 Rosewell Ave. Toronto ON M4R 2H5 |
Havergal College | October 19, 2022 12:00 am | 1451 Avenue Rd. Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Appleby College | October 22, 2022 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K3P1 |
Trafalgar Castle School | October 22, 2022 10:00 am | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby ON L1N 3W9 |
Albert College | October 24, 2022 10:00 am | Albert College 160 Dundas Street West Belleville Ontario K8P 1A6 |
Albert College | October 24, 2022 4:00 pm | Albert College 160 Dundas Street West Belleville Ontario K8P 1A6 |
The Bishop Strachan School | October 25, 2022 5:00 pm | The Bishop Strachan School Warren Road Entrance Toronto Ontario M4V 1X2 |
The Bishop Strachan School | October 26, 2022 5:30 pm | The Bishop Strachan School Russell Hill Entrance Toronto Ontario M4V 1X2 |
Fulford Academy | November 19, 2022 9:00 am | 280 King Street E Brockville Ontario K6V 2L6 |
Trafalgar Castle School | November 22, 2022 6:30 pm | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby ON L1N 3W9 |
Albert College | January 31, 2023 9:00 am | |
Albert College | January 31, 2023 4:00 pm | Albert College 160 Dundas Street West Belleville Ontario K8P 1A6 |
Trafalgar Castle School | February 04, 2023 10:00 am | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby ON L1N 3W9 |
Albert College | March 07, 2023 9:00 am | |
Albert College | May 24, 2023 9:00 am | |
Albert College | May 24, 2023 4:00 pm | Albert College 160 Dundas Street West Belleville Ontario K8P 1A6 |
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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Havergal College | $67,560 to $68,540 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $16,000 |
Royal Crown School | $42,800 | 7 - 12 | ||
Lakefield College School | $61,400 to $69,700 | 25% | 9 - 12 | |
Branksome Hall | 5% | 7 - 12 | ||
Rosseau Lake College | $61,300 to $66,300 | 10% | 6 - 12 | $10,000 |
Albert College | $66,200 to $75,400 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $64,750 | 8% | JK - 12 | $8,000 |
Appleby College | $73,650 to $79,870 | 20% | 7 - 12 | $31,250 |
Trinity College School | $45,000 to $68,500 | 33% | 5 - 12 | $20,000 |
The Bishop Strachan School | $66,125 to $69,145 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $21,000 |
Upper Canada College | $66,620 to $71,875 | 18% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | $32,275 to $37,275 | 15% | 7 - 12 | $11,700 |
Robert Land Academy | $58,300 to $62,300 | 5% | 5 - 12 | $10,000 |
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Merrick Preparatory School | 15% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 | |
Great Lakes Christian High School | $23,100 to $39,400 | 20% | 9 - 12 | $4,500 |
Ridley College | $63,950 to $76,755 | 16% | 5 - 12 | $16,000 |
Ashbury College | 8% | 4 - 12 | $6,700 | |
St. Andrew's College | $63,760 to $70,095 | 26% | 5 - 12 | $11,000 |
Trafalgar Castle School | $64,550 to $70,625 | 14% | 4 - 12 | |
Pickering College | $63,855 to $67,075 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Havergal College | 1894 | $2,637,233 | 30% | 1000 | 67 |
Royal Crown School | 2005 | 300 | 50 | ||
Lakefield College School | 1879 | 425 | |||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 1993 | 95% | 250 | 17 | |
Branksome Hall | 1903 | 30% | 960 | 64 | |
Rosseau Lake College | 1967 | 85% | 120 | 17 | |
Albert College | 1857 | 303 | 20 | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | 470 | 34 | ||
Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 785 | 131 | |
Trinity College School | 1865 | $60,000,000 | 75% | 570 | 71 |
The Bishop Strachan School | 1867 | $253 | 40% | 1000 | 71 |
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $1,300,000 | 1200 | 86 | |
Nancy Campbell Academy | 1994 | 80% | 0 | 0 | |
McDonald International Academy | 1994 | $0 | 100% | 230 | 58 |
The Hill Academy | 2006 | 100% | 250 | ||
Robert Land Academy | 1978 | 80% | 125 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 35 | 3 | |
Laureate College | 10 | 92 | |||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 1932 | 85% | 0 | 0 | |
yini test | 1234 | $300,010,000 | 255% | 458 | 27 |
Merrick Preparatory School | 2012 | 95% | 110 | 28 | |
Trillium School | 1991 | $300 | 100% | 400 | 25 |
Great Lakes Christian High School | 1952 | 95% | 110 | 28 | |
Columbia International College | 1979 | 86% | 1700 | 425 | |
Nile Academy | 2005 | 90% | 235 | 16 | |
Agate Private School | 1983 | 237 | 22 | ||
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 790 | 66 | |
Ridley College | 1889 | 61% | 711 | 51 | |
J. Addison School | 2002 | 100% | 500 | 31 | |
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | 2017 | 80% | 17 | ||
Haven International School | 2018 | 100 | |||
Bronte College | 1991 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Fulford Academy | 2002 | 97% | 165 | 24 | |
Ashbury College | 1891 | 70% | 747 | 83 | |
Great Lakes College of Toronto | 1978 | 90% | 1080 | ||
St. Andrew's College | 1899 | $33 | 62% | 648 | 81 |
NOIC Academy | 2004 | 90% | 289 | 72 | |
Canadian College Italy | 1995 | 95% | 80 | 20 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | 1874 | 100% | 240 | 27 | |
London International Academy | 2002 | 90% | 345 | ||
Pickering College | 1842 | 100% | 485 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Royal Crown School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Rosseau Lake College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 15 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | 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 | |
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
The Hill Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 18 | No support | |||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Laureate College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | 6 to 12 | Indirect Support | ||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
yini test | Liberal Arts | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 22 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | |
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trillium School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 28 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Nile Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Agate Private School | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
J. Addison School | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Liberal Arts | 1 to 5 | Special needs school | |||||
Haven International School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Bronte College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium 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 | ||
NOIC Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 6 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Canadian College Italy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Pickering College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Havergal College | Day: Dec 1, 2022 Boarding: rolling | 10 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | Oct 18, 2022 |
Royal Crown School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Lakefield College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 95% | |||
Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | |
Rosseau Lake College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | Aug 31, 2022 | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | |||
Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2021 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 32% | Oct 15, 2022 | |
Trinity College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 75% | ||
The Bishop Strachan School | Day: Dec 1, 2022 Boarding: rolling | JK - 11 | 40% | Oct 25, 2022 | |
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 1, 2021 Boarding: rolling | SK - 11 | |||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 80% | ||
McDonald International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 100% | ||
The Hill Academy | 100% | ||||
Robert Land Academy | Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 80% | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Laureate College | 9 - 12 | ||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 85% | ||
yini test | Day: Oct 29, 2021 | 255% | |||
Merrick Preparatory School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Nile Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: Jun 30, 2021 | 1 - 12 | 90% | ||
Agate Private School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: Feb 1, 2022 | ||||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 61% | ||
J. Addison School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 100% | ||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 80% | |||
Haven International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Bronte College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 100% | |||
Fulford Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 97% | Nov 19, 2022 | |
Ashbury College | Day: Mar 9, 2018 Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 4 - 11 | 70% | ||
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% | |
NOIC Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
Canadian College Italy | 95% | ||||
Trafalgar Castle School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 100% | Oct 22, 2022 | |
London International Academy | Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Pickering College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Havergal College | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 25% | 25% | |||||||||
Royal Crown School | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
Branksome Hall | 100% | ||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
Trinity College School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 65% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 45% | 30% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 25% | 21% | ||||
Upper Canada College | -2% | ||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||||||||
yini test | 12% | 5% | |||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Agate Private School | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% | |||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | |||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 76% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 76% | 56% | 50% | ||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Pickering College |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Havergal College | 25% | 25% | 25% | ||||||||||||||
Royal Crown School | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
Branksome Hall | |||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% | |||||||||||||
Trinity College School | 75% | 75% | 60% | 40% | |||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | -4% | ||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% | |||||||||||
McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
The Hill Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Robert Land Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||||||||||
yini test | |||||||||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||||||||
Nile Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Agate Private School | 92% | ||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Great Lakes College of Toronto | 100% | 100% | 90% | 85% | |||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 40% | 75% | 68% | 49% | 43% | 64% | |||||||||||
NOIC Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian College Italy | 100% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Pickering College |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Havergal College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Royal Crown School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Lakefield College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | ||
Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | ||||
Rosseau Lake College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Creative |
Albert College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance | |||
Appleby College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Trinity College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
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 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
McDonald International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Hill Academy | ||||||
Robert Land Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Laureate College | ||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
yini test | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Receptive |
Merrick Preparatory School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Receptive |
Trillium School | Equal Balance | 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 |
Columbia International College | 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 |
Agate Private School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ridley College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
J. Addison School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | ||
Haven International School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Bronte College | 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 |
Ashbury College | Traditional Math | 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 |
NOIC Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Canadian College Italy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
Trafalgar Castle School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
London International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Pickering College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | 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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Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Bronte College | ||||||||||||||||||||
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London International Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pickering College |
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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Pickering College |
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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