Below, we cover private Christian schools in Quebec, including in Montreal, Laval, Sherbrooke, Kirkland, and Longueuil. For a more comprehensive discussion of Christian education, including detailed coverage of curricular approaches, focus, and benefits, see 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.
| School Name | Type | Religious affiliation | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal (est. 1861)
Since 1861, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, the city’s only all girls English Catholic high school, has been graduating exceptional leaders. Grade 12 will be offered beginning in 2019-2020. [View profile] |
| Christian | $16,850 to $55,271 | ||
Emmanuel Christian School (est. 1975)
Emmanuel Christian School offers a bilingual program in both Elementary and High School. Our caring, Christ-centered environment enables students to thrive and reach their full potential through a variety of activities. [View profile] |
| Christian | $7,780 to $15,000 | ||
The Priory School (est. 1947)
The Priory School specializes in elementary education. [View profile] |
| Christian | $16,475 to $18,690 |
Private school expos can be an ideal way to find the right school for your child. The Montreal private school expo is one of our biggest. It allows you to speak with lots of different private schools, some of which are Christian schools. Find a Christian school near you.
Another great resource in your school search is the Our Kids parent discussion forum. The forum is an ideal place to discuss options and debate topics related to Christian education.
The cost of Christian schools in Quebec is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Quebec. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Quebec, 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 (including Catholic schools) in Quebec:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | $16,795 to $35,694 | 25% | 7 - 11 | $5,900 |
Emmanuel Christian School | $7,780 to $15,000 | |||
The Priory School | $16,475 to $18,690 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | 1861 | 248 | 50 | ||
Emmanuel Christian School | 1975 | 100% | 300 | 25 | |
The Priory School | 1947 | 75% | 168 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Emmanuel Christian School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 20 to 28 | No support | |||
The Priory School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | 12 to 24 | No support | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 11 | |||
Emmanuel Christian School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
The Priory School | Day: rolling | K - 6 | 75% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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The Priory School | 75% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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The Sacred Heart School of Montreal |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Emmanuel Christian School | Traditional Math | |||||
The Priory School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | 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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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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Private Christian schools in Quebec can be a great option. They have many potential benefits. For starters, they have a challenging dual-track curriculum, one which gives students a strong grounding in both secular and religious studies. They also have many of the same benefits as other types of private schools, including smaller classes and skilled and attentive teachers.
Quebec is the largest province in Canada by area. It's also Canada's second most populous province.
Quebec is a beautiful province, which is home to the Laurentian Mountains and the Saint Lawrence River. Its most populous city is Montreal, an amazing cosmopolitan city that's an economic and cultural hub. Most Quebec residents speak French, and many are bilingual—speaking French and English.
