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Hamilton and Burlington Private Schools

Find Hamilton and Burlington schools listed below.

Looking for a private school in Burlington or Hamilton? Consider Fern Hill School - Burlington, a preschool to Grade 8 day school dedicated to graduating students who excel and who possess a strong sense of self-worth and confidence in their talents and abilities.

"Fern Hill deals with all the children on an individual level. They bolster them in areas needing focus and allow them to soar in their strong areas. They find individual strengths and help students realize their potential."
Lisa Quondamatteo, Parent, Fern Hill School - Burlington

Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario offer numerous academically rigorous private schools. This includes schools in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Crown Point East and West, Gibson, Roseland, and Millcroft. Read more

List of Burlington-Hamilton schools


featured Hillfield Strathallan College View Profile Hamilton, Ontario Garth Street/Fennell Avenue West NS to 12 Coed $8,213 to $50,230 Established in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College is one of Canada’s leading co-educational independent schools, offering academic programs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade 12, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Day/Homestay Traditional Montessori User Reviews (1)	Hillfield Strathallan College	8213	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed

featured Columbia International College View Profile Hamilton, Ontario Main St. W./Longwood Rd. S. 9 to 12 Coed $2,700 /course 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. Homestay/Day/Boarding Traditional	Columbia International College	2700	HighSchools Homestay Day Boarding Coed
Ashwood Glen View Profile Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street NS to 8 Coed $14,000 to $20,000 Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies the IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Ashwood Glen	14000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) View Profile Milton, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $12,000 to $12,895 Oxford Learning Academy – where your child will experience a homeschooling approach with the benefits of socialization in a small classroom environment. This Milton private school runs from K to grade 8. Day Traditional	Oxford Learning Academy (Private School)	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus View Profile Milton, Ontario Tremaine Road/Hwy 401 PS to 3 Coed $8,160 to $13,600 Montessori Country School has provided a first-class academic experience to students in an environment that is distinguished by its compassion, integrity and unwavering commitment to the individual child. Day Montessori	The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus	8160	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Burlington Royal Arts Academy View Profile Burlington, Ontario Brant Avenue/Mount Forest Drive 9 to 12 Coed $12,800 Our outstanding faculty fosters learning through small classes, a focus on arts disciplines and introducing unique programs not offered elsewhere (e.g. Animation, Dance, Film & Video and Music & Computers). Day Traditional	Burlington Royal Arts Academy	12800	HighSchools Day Coed
Fern Hill School - Oakville View Profile Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line PS to 8 Coed $11,177 to $23,368 Fern Hill School is a private independent school for Preschool through Grade 8 offering individualized learning by subject-specific teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada. Day Traditional	Fern Hill School - Oakville	11177	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Burlington Christian Academy View Profile Burlington, Ontario King Road/North Service Road JK to 8 Coed $8,850 to $13,850 BCA is Burlington’s leading Christian Elementary school, with over 150 students in Grades JK - 8. Featuring small class sizes and Signature Programming in the athletics, performing arts, and experiential learning. Day Traditional User Reviews (7)	Burlington Christian Academy	8850	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Tapply Binet College View Profile Ancaster, Ontario Garner rd w/Panabaker dr 7 to 12 Coed $5,000 to $25,000 NEW FEATURE! Online credited high school education. The staff at Tapply Binet College are specialists in their discipline. Together, the team strives to balance academics in a caring and supportive environment. Day/eSchool Traditional	Tapply Binet College	5000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day eSchool Coed

Blyth Academy Burlington View Profile Burlington, Ontario Lakeshore Rd/Brant St 5 to 12 Coed $15,995 to $22,095 Blyth Academy Burlington, located in Village Square in the heart of downtown Burlington, offers not only our outstanding Grades 9–12 program but also a middle years program and facilities for students in Grades 5–8. Day Liberal Arts	Blyth Academy Burlington	15995	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Canada eSchool View Profile Hamilton, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $549 to $1,300 /course Canada eSchool, a private secondary school in Hamilton, Ontario, has an enrollment of over 1300 students and costs starting at $529. eSchool Traditional	Canada eSchool	549	HighSchools eSchool Coed
Hamilton District Christian High View Profile Ancaster, Ontario Rymal Road West/Glancaster Road 9 to 12 Coed $12,700 to $46,650 At HDCH, our mission is to cultivate character through learning for a life of service to God. Our vision is to see all HDCH graduates become a faithful presence in the communities that they serve. Day/Homestay Progressive	Hamilton District Christian High	12700	HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
Halton Waldorf School View Profile Burlington, Ontario Appleby Line/Upper Middle Road NS to 12 Coed $9,520 to $16,000 Halton Waldorf school offers an education that fosters confidence, independence and intelligence. Our school is located on five forested acres and has been uniquely designed to support the goals of Waldorf education. Day Waldorf	Halton Waldorf School	9520	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Hitherfield School View Profile Milton-Campbellville, Ontario Highway 401/Guelph Line PS to 8 Coed $11,600 to $15,120 At Hitherfield we believe that every child is unique, and has his or her own strengths and interests. With individualized programs, Hitherfield nurtures growth, success and confidence in all students. Day Traditional	Hitherfield School	11600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Silver Maple Montessori Private School View Profile Milton, Ontario Steeles Ave/Ontario St NS to SK Coed $6,800 to $12,900 Housed in the elegant colonial mansion, Harrop House in the beautiful town of Milton, Ontario. Offering low teacher to child ratios with an emphasis on personal and social development of each child. Day Montessori	Silver Maple Montessori Private School	6800	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Fern Hill School - Burlington View Profile Burlington, Ontario North Service Road/King Road PS to 8 Coed $21,620 to $23,368 Fern Hill School provides a calm, engaging & academic program for Preschool to Grade 8. We offer a structured approach that focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence. Maximum class size is 19. Day Traditional	Fern Hill School - Burlington	21620	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Glenn Arbour Academy View Profile Burlington, Ontario Mainway/Appleby Line JK to 8 Coed $15,000 At Glenn Arbour Academy, we believe that “We Can Make A Difference” in the life of every student who walks through our doors. Day Traditional User Reviews (1)	Glenn Arbour Academy	15000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Trinity Christian School View Profile Burlington, Ontario Upper Middle Road/Appleby Line JK to 8 Coed $8,000 to $20,000 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. Day Traditional	Trinity Christian School	8000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

Schools by Region

Private School Information

Private schools in this region regularly achieve high ranking on the Fraser Institute's annual report cards. While these ratings are far from perfect, they demonstrate the strong reputations of private schools in both Hamilton and Burlington.

Looking for Hamilton and Burlington Private Schools? Recommended

Meet with admissions teams from Hamilton and Burlington Private Schools on Oct 3 virtually and discuss your child’s fit at the Private School Admissions Pathway. Join thousands of parents for a sequence of virtual events providing you with a step-by-step path to finding the right school.

Tuition for these institutions can range from as low as $4,000 per year. There are also strategies to help you cover private education tuition. Some of these include:

Scholarships: There are numerous ways to receive scholarships. Although academic performance is the most common reason, athletic, artistic, community involvement, and other areas might all make your son or daughter worthy of a scholarship. The majority of these grants come from private schools themselves, but other organizations (i.e. corporations) often give out scholarship funds. Essay writing competitions take place regularly.
Financial Aid: If you can show a private school or a charitable organizations that you are in financial need, then they may provide you with a bursary.
Flexible Payment Plans: Many private schools make paying tuition more palatable by allowing you to spread out tuition payments over the year.
Multiple Child Discounts: Many schools offer sibling discounts that improve the more children you send to a given private school.
Tax breaks: Paying the tuition of dual academic and religious curriculum or a school for students with special needs might make you eligible for a tax break in the province of Ontario (read our guide to special needs school costs).

Private schools in Burlington and Hamilton usually have smaller class sizes than do other types of schools. As such, your son's or daughter's teachers will be able to closely monitor his or her performance and areas that require improvement. Instructors can tailor classes to meet the unique needs of your child.

Private institutions also have the capacity to offer excellent facilities, diverse extracurricular programs, extra-help sessions outside of class, and many other important services. Their resources give them the best chance to attract the top teachers in Canada.

Private School Oversight in Ontario

The foremost body that governs private schools in the province is the Ontario Ministry of Education. Although the Ministry does not regulate all schools, it has the power to step in when there are problems. It has the most authority over high schools, as in order to give credits that count toward a high school diploma, a high school must have proper accreditation from the Ministry.

Meet with Burlington and Hamilton's top ranked private schools and the best boarding schools across Canada at the Halton-Peel Private School Expo and Toronto Private School Expo in October. These one-day events are a must for any parent or student considering an alternative education.

When you check through the listings below, you will find video virtual tours, insider stories and much more information about our private schools in the cities of Hamilton, Ancaster, Burlington, and the rest of the area.

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