On this page, we discuss and list private Christian schools in Burlington-Hamilton, Ontario. This includes Christian schools in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Crown Point East and West, Gibson, Roseland, and Millcroft.
For a more comprehensive guide to Christian education, including a detailed discussion of curriculum and approach, start with our Christian school guide.
There are lots of private Christian schools in Canada. For instance, there are Christian schools in Toronto, Ontario, Edmonton, and Calgary. These schools vary in terms of their religious curriculum, extracurriculars, and approach to Christian study and Bible study. The schools below reflect this diversity. You can filter them for a wide range of features.
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Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School (est. 2000)
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School in Mississauga offers Casa Montessori programs for children a ged 2.5 to 6. Before- and after-school care and summer camps also available. [View profile] |
| Christian | $6,800 to $11,500 | |
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Mississauga Christian Academy (est. 1977)
We are proud to offer families a superior elementary school education where God and His Word are central to the curriculum. Our faculty of qualified teachers is committed to loving and teaching each child. [View profile] |
| Baptist | $12,540 to $17,850 | |
Brampton Christian School (est. 1977)
Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers JK to Grade 12, with average class sizes from 17 to 19 students and a one-student tuition cost of $10,290. [View profile] |
| Christian | $11,328 | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy (est. 1996)
Maranatha Christian Academy is a private Christian School located in Brampton. MCA utilizes the ACE curriculum that focuses on individualized instruction. [View profile] |
| Christian | $7,000 | ||
Hamilton District Christian High (est. 1956)
At Hamilton District Christian High we believe exceptional learning is for every student. Our aim is to differentiate learning so that each student can reach their full potential through Project-Based learning. [View profile] |
| Christian | $12,510 to $16,800 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School (est. 2008)
Holy Name of Mary College School in Mississauga, is an independent Catholic school for girls in grades 5-12 offering an enriched university preparatory programme. The average class size is 12 students. [View profile] |
| Christian | $17,950 | ||
Guiding Light Academy (est. 2007)
Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station. [View profile] |
| Christian | $9,500 | ||
Trinity Christian School (est. 1964)
At Trinity Christian School, your child will be taught Christian values in a safe, caring environment, while receiving excellent instruction in all subject areas by fully qualified teachers. [View profile] |
| Christian | $8,000 to $20,000 | ||
Meadow Green Academy (est. 1995)
Meadow Green Academy offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Mississauga. Its average class size is 12 students. [View profile] |
| Christian | $8,800 to $15,490 | ||
King’s Christian Collegiate is an independent Christian high school providing superb instruction in a safe, stimulating academic environment. Caring staff set the tone for a positive, up-beat culture. [View profile] |
| Christian | $15,800 to $52,000 | ||
Burlington Christian Academy (est. 1975)
BCA is Burlington’s leading Christian Elementary school, with over 160 students in Grades JK - 8. Featuring small class sizes and Signature Programming in the athletics, arts, and experiential learning. [View profile] |
| Christian | $8,700 to $13,600 | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) (est. 1982)
Oakville Christian School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Oakville. Its average class size is 22 students. [View profile] |
| Christian | $3,342 to $13,407 |
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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] |
| Anglican | $37,350 to $74,550 | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (est. 1891)
Oakville's SMLS continues to be a premier independent school for girls Preschool to Graduating Year since 1891. "Millie" graduates take on the world with confidence and the knowledge that they can do anything. [View profile] |
| Anglican | $18,000 to $28,430 | |
Glenn Arbour Academy (est. 2005)
At Glenn Arbour Academy, we believe that “We Can Make A Difference” in the life of every student who walks through our doors. [View profile] |
| Christian | $17,000 |
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| School name | Date | Location |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | April 24, 2020 12:00 am | Holy Name of Mary College School 2241 Mississauga Road Mississauga ON L5H 2K8 |
The cost of Christian schools in Burlington-Hamilton is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Burlington-Hamilton. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Burlington-Hamilton, the only public Christian schools are Catholic—schools fully funded by the government.
Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools offer scholarships, which are given based on merit—for instance, in academics or athletics. You can learn more about needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for private Christian schools in Burlington-Hamilton:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Appleby College | $37,350 to $45,350 | 18% | 7 - 12 | $27,500 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $15,000 to $26,300 | 8% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | $12,510 to $16,800 | 9 - 12 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $17,950 | 10% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
Trinity Christian School | JK - 8 | |||
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Appleby College | 1911 | 32% | 765 | 128 | |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | 2000 | 100% | 24 | 6 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 550 | |||
Mississauga Christian Academy | 1977 | 100% | 150 | 15 | |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 675 | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 1996 | $0 | 100% | 60 | 6 |
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | 97% | 465 | 116 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 230 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
Trinity Christian School | 1964 | $2 | 240 | 22 | |
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 150 | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | 80% | 710 | |||
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | 100% | 160 | 16 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 250 | ||
Glenn Arbour Academy | 2005 | $0 | 100% | 105 | 10 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | Montessori | Standard-enriched | 10 to 15 | No support | ||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | |||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Partial Integration | Medium integration | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Light integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | ||
Trinity Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 20 | No support | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 | Resource Assistance | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2019 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 7 - 12 | 32% | |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | 100% | ||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Day: rolling | SK - 8 | 100% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 97% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2019 | 90% | Apr 24, 2020 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Trinity Christian School | Day: rolling | ||||
Meadow Green Academy | Preschool - 8 | 100% | |||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 80% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 90% | ||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
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Mississauga Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
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Maranatha Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
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King's Christian Collegiate | 85% | 75% | 75% | 75% | |||||||||||||
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Glenn Arbour Academy |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Appleby College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | ||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | |||||
Trinity Christian School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Burlington-Hamilton private Christian schools give students the opportunity to get a broad and deep grounding in the Christian faith. Students read passages from the bible and learn traditional Christian beliefs. These schools also have a demanding secular curriculum, in subjects such as math, science, history, and French.
Burlington is located in the Halton Region of Lake Ontario, in Canada. It's part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is included in the Hamilton Metropolitan Area. It has a number of attractions. These include Canada's largest ribfest, a Sound of Music festival, the Art Gallery of Burlington, and Spencer Smith Park. It also has beautiful biking and hiking trails and a Royal Botanical Garden.
