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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 | ||
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McDonald International Academy (est. 1994)
McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 with 2 locations in the heart of Toronto. Its average class size is 10 to 20 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,000 to $29,300 | |
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Havergal College (est. 1894)
Havergal College is an all-girls school in Toronto for students in JK to Grade 12. Preparing Young Women to Make a Difference Since 1894. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,850 to $61,900 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
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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 | $13,750 to $34,325 | |
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Lakefield College School (est. 1879)
LCS offers world-class programming (Grades 9 -12) designed to meet the strengths of each student while encouraging growth through a school-wide Leadership, Character and Values program and enriched boarding experiences. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,100 to $67,000 | |
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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 $34,300 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
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Appleby College (est. 1911)
Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $37,350 to $74,550 | School Expo Exhibitor - Halton-Peel |
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $33,300 to $61,860 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
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The Bishop Strachan School (est. 1867)
Located in Toronto, The Bishop Strachan School is Canada's oldest independent JK to Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls, welcoming students from Toronto and around the world. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $32,860 to $62,250 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
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Branksome Hall (est. 1903)
Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,630 to $66,805 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
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St. John's-Kilmarnock School (est. 1972)
St. John's-Kilmarnock School, in Waterloo, offers enriched educational programming for students from JK – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Its average class size is 17. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $17,415 to $64,750 | |
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
TCS students appreciate that school needs to be more than just reaching their academic potential–it’s about exploring all facets of themselves so that the realization of talents reach far beyond the classroom walls. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $25,750 to $59,750 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
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Columbia International College (est. 1979)
Columbia International College is a day and boarding school, offering programs to international students in grades 7 to 12. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,100 to $18,800 /semester | |
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Pickering College (est. 1842)
Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $25,270 to $66,580 | |
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Robert Land Academy (est. 1978)
Robert Land Academy is a private military-themed boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to achieve their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $53,965 to $57,965 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto, Halton-Peel |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a licensed therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,500 to $75,900 | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate (est. 1932)
Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $33,050 to $41,050 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto, Halton-Peel, Vancouver, Ottawa | |
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 graduates receive post-secondary admission. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,300 to $59,600 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | |
Toronto High School (est. 1997)
An inspected and accredited private secondary school offering high school credit courses in small classes or online, leading to high school diploma [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $19,000 | ||
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 | ||
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 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | ||
Ashbury College (est. 1891)
This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $23,600 to $58,300. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $27,750 to $66,970 | School Expo Exhibitor - Ottawa | |
Trillium School (est. 1991)
Trillium School is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Markham. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,500 to $36,000 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | |
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 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | |
St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $36,920 to $68,720 | ||
Merrick Preparatory School (est. 2012)
Merrick Preparatory School offers grades 9-12 and a University Qualification Year Program to students preparing for successful admission to degree programs in the world's top universities. Includes ESL support, as needed [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,250 to $58,200 | School Expo Exhibitor - Ottawa | |
Bronte College (est. 1991)
Bronte College is a private International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. Our academic programming has attracted students from over 30 countries. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,000 to $37,500 | ||
Ridley College (est. 1889)
Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $17,850 to $70,000 | School Expo Exhibitor - Halton-Peel, Ottawa | |
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 | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. (est. 1984)
Our schools offer a maximum class size of 16 students for ages 4 & up. Tours are offered daily and new students are welcome to visit for a day. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,700 to $11,500 | ||
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 | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School (est. 1952)
Great Lakes Christian High School offers programs for grades nine through 12 in Beamsville. It accepts day and boarding students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $10,300 to $40,400 | ||
Dewey Institute (est. 2)
We uphold and pursue a pragmatic, balanced education with an emphasis on art, sports and music to cultivate talents to lead the new century. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $18,000 to $36,950 | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College (est. 1956)
Neuchâtel Junior College, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, offers Canadian Grade 12 curriculum and AP to students from across Canada and beyond. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | SF 30,000 to SF 56,000 | ||
Fulford Academy (est. 2002)
Fulford Academy is a day/boarding school in Brockville, Ontario, offering programs for grade 6-12. The average student/teacher ratio is 7:1, and STEM + Arts is the core of our Academic Programming. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,120 to $58,915 | ||
Blyth Academy London (est. 2013)
We focus on personalized education, very small class sizes, and experiential learning. Our London campus is conveniently located in historic Ignatia Hall on the banks of the Thames. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,995 to $20,795 | ||
Trafalgar Castle School (est. 1874)
Located in Whitby, Trafalgar Castle School is an all-girls day and boarding school inspiring students in Grades 4-12. For nearly 150 years, Trafalgar Castle girls have become women of impact. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $23,450 to $62,490 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | |
London International Academy (est. 2002)
A Canadian Private Secondary Co-ed Boarding school, located in downtown London, Ontario. LIA offers academic courses from Grades 9-12 and is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $11,000 to $41,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Trinity College School | October 19, 2019 10:00 am | Trinity College School 55 Deblaquire Street North Port Hope Ontario L1A 4K7 |
Lakefield College School | October 19, 2019 10:00 am | Lakefield College School 4391 County Road 29 Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0 |
Appleby College | October 19, 2019 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K 3P1 |
Appleby College | October 19, 2019 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville Ontario L6K 3P1 |
Havergal College | October 22, 2019 9:00 am | Havergal College Junior School 460 Rosewell Ave. Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Upper Canada College | October 24, 2019 9:30 am | Upper Canada College 220 Lonsdale Road Toronto ON M4V 2X8 |
Upper Canada College | October 24, 2019 9:30 am | Upper Canada College 220 Lonsdale Road Toronto Ontario |
Upper Canada College | October 24, 2019 6:30 pm | Upper Canada College 220 Lonsdale Road Toronto ON M4V 2X8 |
Merrick Preparatory School | October 25, 2019 8:00 am | Merrick Preparatory School 118 Main St East MERRICKVILLE ON K0G1N0 |
Upper Canada College | October 25, 2019 1:30 pm | Upper Canada College 220 Lonsdale Road Toronto ON M4V 2X8 |
Pickering College | October 26, 2019 10:00 am | Pickering College 16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4X2 |
Appleby College | October 26, 2019 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K 3P1 |
Pickering College | October 26, 2019 10:00 am | Pickering College 16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4X2 |
Havergal College | October 29, 2019 7:45 am | Havergal College 1451 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Havergal College | October 29, 2019 1:00 pm | Havergal College 1451 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario M5N 2H9 |
Trafalgar Castle School | November 02, 2019 10:00 am | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby Ontario L1N 3W9 |
Ridley College | November 15, 2019 8:30 am | Ridley College 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines Ontario L2R 7C3 |
Appleby College | November 16, 2019 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K 3P1 |
Branksome Hall | November 19, 2019 9:00 am | Branksome Hall 2 Elm Avenue Toronto Ontario M4W 1N4 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | November 19, 2019 10:00 am | St. John's-Kilmarnock School 2201 Shantz Station Road Waterloo Region (Breslau) Ontario N0B 1M0 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | November 21, 2019 6:00 am | St. John's-Kilmarnock School 2201 Shantz Station Road Waterloo Region (Breslau) Ontario N0B 1M0 |
Merrick Preparatory School | November 29, 2019 8:00 am | Merrick Preparatory School 118 Main St East MERRICKVILLE ON K0G1N0 |
Pickering College | January 14, 2020 6:30 pm | Pickering College 16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4X2 |
Ridley College | January 17, 2020 8:30 am | Ridley College 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines Ontario L2R 7C3 |
Pickering College | January 18, 2020 10:00 am | Pickering College 16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4X2 |
Merrick Preparatory School | January 31, 2020 8:00 am | Merrick Preparatory School 118 Main St East MERRICKVILLE ON K0G1N0 |
Ridley College | January 31, 2020 8:30 am | Ridley College 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines Ontario L2R 7C3 |
Trafalgar Castle School | February 01, 2020 10:00 am | Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street Whitby Ontario L1N 3W9 |
Appleby College | February 08, 2020 10:00 am | Appleby College 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K 3P1 |
Pickering College | February 19, 2020 6:30 pm | Pickering College 16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4X2 |
Pickering College | April 14, 2020 6:30 pm | Pickering College 16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4X2 |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Havergal College | 7% | 7 - 12 | $16,000 | |
Nancy Campbell Academy | $28,325 to $34,325 | 15% | 9 - 12 | $11,700 |
Lakefield College School | $58,400 to $65,400 | 25% | 9 - 12 | |
Appleby College | $68,750 to $74,550 | 18% | 7 - 12 | $27,500 |
Upper Canada College | $55,060 to $61,560 | 18% | 5 - 12 | $15,000 |
The Bishop Strachan School | $59,530 to $62,250 | 7% | 7 - 12 | $15,000 |
Branksome Hall | 5% | 7 - 12 | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | $64,750 | JK - 12 | ||
Trinity College School | $43,250 to $65,250 | 33% | 5 - 12 | $20,000 |
Pickering College | $63,855 to $67,075 | |||
Robert Land Academy | $52,650 to $55,650 | |||
Rosseau Lake College | $27,200 to $59,600 | 5% | 7 - 12 | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | $27,400 | 35% | 1 - 8 | $6,000 |
Ashbury College | 8% | 4 - 12 | $6,700 | |
St. Andrew's College | $58,175 to $63,500 | 26% | 5 - 12 | $11,000 |
Merrick Preparatory School | 15% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 | |
Ridley College | $61,000 to $70,000 | 16% | 5 - 12 | $16,000 |
Great Lakes Christian High School | $20,100 to $39,300 | 9 - 12 | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College | 20% | $20,000 | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | $57,115 to $62,490 | 4 - 12 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McDonald International Academy | 1994 | $0 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
Havergal College | 1894 | $2,637,233 | 30% | 950 | 63 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | 1994 | 0 | 0 | ||
Lakefield College School | 1879 | 375 | |||
Bond Academy | 1978 | 100% | 550 | ||
Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 765 | 128 | |
Upper Canada College | 1829 | $40,000,000 | 33% | 1170 | 84 |
The Bishop Strachan School | 1867 | $253 | 40% | 900 | 64 |
Branksome Hall | 1903 | 100% | 900 | 60 | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 1972 | 95% | 400 | ||
Trinity College School | 1865 | $50,000,000 | 75% | 590 | 74 |
Columbia International College | 1979 | 100% | 1700 | ||
Pickering College | 1842 | 100% | 440 | ||
Robert Land Academy | 1978 | 80% | 125 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 30 | ||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | 1932 | 85% | 0 | 0 | |
Rosseau Lake College | 1967 | 90% | 109 | 18 | |
Toronto High School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 65 | 16 |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 1990 | 90% | 19 | 2 | |
A.I.S. School | 2016 | 280 | |||
Ashbury College | 1891 | 70% | 700 | 78 | |
Trillium School | 1991 | 100% | 330 | ||
J. Addison School | 2002 | 100% | 500 | 36 | |
St. Andrew's College | 1899 | 62% | 620 | 78 | |
Merrick Preparatory School | 2012 | 95% | 80 | 20 | |
Bronte College | 1991 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Ridley College | 1889 | 61% | 690 | 49 | |
TAIE International Institute | 1998 | 400 | 100 | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | 1984 | 98% | 135 | 8 | |
Convoy International Secondary School | 100% | 250 | 63 | ||
Great Lakes Christian High School | 1952 | 95% | 210 | 53 | |
Dewey Institute | 2 | 130 | 11 | ||
Neuchâtel Junior College | 1956 | 75 | 75 | ||
Fulford Academy | 2002 | 97% | 150 | ||
Blyth Academy London | 2013 | 95% | 82 | 21 | |
Trafalgar Castle School | 1874 | 100% | 230 | ||
London International Academy | 2002 | 90% | 300 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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McDonald International Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Havergal College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Nancy Campbell Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Lakefield College School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Bond Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Upper Canada College | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
The Bishop Strachan School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Branksome Hall | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Trinity College School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | 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 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Light 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 | ||
Toronto High School | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 10 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
A.I.S. School | Traditional | Montessori | 10 to 15 | No support | ||||
Ashbury College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | No support | Medium integration | |
Trillium School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | ||||
J. Addison School | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Light integration | |
St. Andrew's College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | No support | |||
Merrick Preparatory School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Bronte College | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Ridley College | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |
TAIE International Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Light integration | ||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Convoy International Secondary School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 28 | Indirect Support | |||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Special needs school | Heavy integration | |
Neuchâtel Junior College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Fulford Academy | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Blyth Academy London | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
London International Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 18 | No support | Medium integration |
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London International Academy |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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McDonald International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 100% | ||
Havergal College | Day: Dec 3, 2019 Boarding: rolling | 8 - 11 | JK - 12 | 30% | Oct 22, 2019 |
Nancy Campbell Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Lakefield College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Oct 19, 2019 | |||
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% | Oct 19, 2019 |
Upper Canada College | Day: Dec 2, 2016 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 11 | SK - 11 | 33% | Oct 24, 2019 |
The Bishop Strachan School | Day: Dec 3, 2019 Boarding: rolling | JK - 11 | 40% | ||
Branksome Hall | Day: Dec 4, 2015 Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | JK - 12 | 100% | Nov 19, 2019 |
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 95% | Nov 19, 2019 | |
Trinity College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 75% | Oct 19, 2019 | |
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Pickering College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | Oct 26, 2019 | |
Robert Land Academy | Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | 80% | ||
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% | ||
Toronto High School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 8 | 90% | ||
A.I.S. School | |||||
Ashbury College | Day: Mar 9, 2018 Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 4 - 11 | 70% | ||
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
J. Addison School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 100% | ||
St. Andrew's College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 11 | 5 - 11 | 62% | |
Merrick Preparatory School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | Oct 25, 2019 | |
Bronte College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Ridley College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 5 - 12 | JK - 12 | 61% | Nov 15, 2019 |
TAIE International Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 98% | ||
Convoy International Secondary School | 100% | ||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | ||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | Boarding: rolling | ||||
Fulford Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 97% | ||
Blyth Academy London | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Trafalgar Castle School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 4 - 12 | 100% | Nov 2, 2019 | |
London International Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Havergal College | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 25% | |||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | 40% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 20% | |||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 25% | 50% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 25% | 25% | 15% | |||||
Branksome Hall | 80% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 80% | 90% | 100% | 100% | ||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||
Trinity College School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Columbia International College | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||||||||
Rosseau Lake College | 80% | 80% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Toronto High School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 76% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 76% | 56% | 50% | ||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
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% |
Convoy International Secondary School | |||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | |||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
London International Academy |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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McDonald International Academy | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||
Havergal College | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
Nancy Campbell Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Lakefield College School | |||||||||||||||||
Bond Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% | |||||||||||||
Upper Canada College | 33% | 33% | 33% | ||||||||||||||
The Bishop Strachan School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||||||||||
Branksome Hall | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% | 90% | 100% | |||||||||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Trinity College School | 75% | 75% | 60% | 40% | |||||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||||||||
Pickering College | |||||||||||||||||
Robert Land 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% | |||||||||||
St. Peter's ACHS College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||||||||
Ashbury College | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
J. Addison School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Andrew's College | 40% | 75% | 68% | 49% | 43% | 64% | |||||||||||
Merrick Preparatory School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Bronte College | |||||||||||||||||
Ridley College | |||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | |||||||||||||||||
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | |||||||||||||||||
Convoy International Secondary School | |||||||||||||||||
Great Lakes Christian High School | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | |||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | |||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | |||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | |||||||||||||||||
London International Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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McDonald International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Havergal 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 |
Lakefield College School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | 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 |
Upper Canada College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Bishop Strachan School | Traditional Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
Branksome Hall | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | ||||
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Communicative | Equal Balance | ||||
Trinity College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | 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 |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | 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 |
Toronto High School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
St. Peter's ACHS College School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
A.I.S. School | ||||||
Ashbury College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trillium School | ||||||
J. Addison School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Andrew's College | Equal Balance | |||||
Merrick Preparatory School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Receptive |
Bronte College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ridley College | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
TAIE International Institute | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Convoy International Secondary School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Great Lakes Christian High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | ||
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance |
Neuchâtel Junior College | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Fulford Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy London | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Trafalgar Castle School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
London International Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | 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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Ridley College | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAIE International Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Great Lakes Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Neuchâtel Junior College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fulford Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy London | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy |
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Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Trafalgar Castle School | ||||||||||||||||||||
London International Academy |
Ontario is home to some of the oldest and most storied boarding schools in Canada, as well as some of the newest. Prince Andrew boarded here, as did Filipe VI, the current King of Spain. They join a long list of prominent Canadians whose contributions in public and private life began with a boarding school education.
While there are many excellent schools located within the provinces’ major cities, there are equally excellent boarding schools found throughout the province. Those within urban centres have the benefit of a proximity to a greater range of cultural and educational institutions; those located elsewhere offer other opportunities, including a strong sense of community, a more personal approach, and robust programs of outdoor education.
The Ontario Ministry of Education legally requires all private schools in the province to register and provide annual statistical reports, and they must register yearly with the province in order to be accredited. While private schools in Ontario are considered businesses or non-profit organizations, the ministry inspects all private secondary schools in order to authorize them to award credits toward completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
High school graduation requirements are set by the Ontario Ministry of Education, not the federal government. To earn a high school graduation diploma in Ontario students are required to complete at least 30 credits in grades 9 through 12. A credit represents the completion of an entire course, not a portion of it.
The provincial ministry requires that all students complete 18 mandatory credits which represent the core of the high school curriculum: English, math, science, history, geography, arts, health and physical education, French, career studies, and civics.
The remaining 12 credits are subject to students’ discretion and chosen from a list of recognized courses. These include technology and computer studies, graphic and performing arts, world studies, international languages, social studies, and cooperative education. These discretionary credits allow students to design a course of study that reflects their interests and to prepare for their post-secondary career.
In addition to course work, students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer community service activities over the course of their four-year high school career.
Many boarding schools impose their own graduation requirements in addition to those outlined by the province. At Columbia International College, for example, students must complete 36 credits in order to graduate. At Appleby College, in Toronto, students are required to study at least one international language, that is, a language other than French and English, the two official languages of Canada. Many private schools also choose to exceed the provincial service requirement, over and above the hours of volunteer service than mandated by the provincial board.
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