361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada
5820 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1X8, Canada
5,776.6 km
4,943.0 km
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1849
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510
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JK to 12
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Boys, Coed, Girls
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Day
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English, French, Spanish
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Academic
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Traditional
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15 to 20
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$15,990 to $22,410
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Yes
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14%
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None
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$7,500
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34
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0%
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78%
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JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Rolling
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Yes: grades JK - 12
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No
"Founded in 1849, Sacred Heart School of Halifax teaches the whole child — mind, body, and spirit. Our iconic campus in the heart of Halifax offers a diamond model of education — co-ed in Grades JP-6 and Grades 10-12 and single-gender in Grades 7-12. Sacred Heart has earned a stellar reputation for the quality of our academics, the strength of our community, and the meaningful contributions our students and alumni make. As part of a global network, we have a strong and unique Mission guided by our Five Goals."
"Our Goals and Criteria are sacrosanct at Sacred Heart School of Halifax, and we live them authentically and passionately. There is no other school in this region guided by such an intentional mission, and it means our families know exactly who we are and what we stand for. We also have a unique model — we are the only school that offers single-gender education on a co-ed campus and a full slate of courses through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, which allows our students to tailor their university path to the subjects they’re most interested in. Our unique history, heritage, and traditions give us a special character unlike any other school in the country."
"Our model is more complicated and expensive because we have Religious Studies, a Campus Ministry, and single-gender classes. This model and our overall focus on faith and spirituality do not appeal to every family. As a result, we have sacrificed higher enrollment numbers to keep our model and Mission strong."
"There are several milestones in our long and storied history, beginning in 1800 when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat started the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) in France and began the first Sacred Heart school for girls. In 1818, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne brought the Society and the Sacred Heart model to North America. Our School was founded in 1849 when Sr. Hardey took up residence in downtown Halifax, and in 1851, the school moved to our present location. The school originally operated as the Convent of the Sacred Heart until 1985, when it was reincorporated and named Sacred Heart School of Halifax. In 2005 a boys’ high school division was created and housed in temporary quarters until 2010, when it became a permanent part of our campus. Through all these milestones, Sophie’s belief in the power of education to transform society and her philosophy of educating the whole child — spiritual, intellectual, moral, and social — have always been a distinct part of our experience."
"Students interested in a Sacred Heart education should be motivated and willing to work for an education and experience that will fundamentally change their lives. Beyond their academic pursuits, they should also be open-minded and interested in being part of a vibrant community through which they can explore their interests — whether that’s art, music, athletics, or something else entirely —develop leadership skills, and raise their voices for the causes and issues they believe in."
"If a family does not value faith or spirituality or the student is not interested in academics and working hard, Sacred Heart might not be the right school for them. Otherwise, we are very inclusive and welcoming."
"We know our families choose our School for two primary reasons: our legacy of academic excellence and our welcoming community that feels, for so many, like an extended family."
"Given our iconic history and location, we are extremely well-known in Halifax. And, according to our market research, we have a very positive reputation in Halifax. Strong word-of-mouth from our families has helped us earn that reputation and is just one of the reasons we see so many multi-generational families here at Sacred Heart."
"Our diversity. Halifax’s population has changed dramatically over the past few decades and our school makeup has changed with it. For example, in the 2024-25 Academic Year, almost 40% of our students came from a diverse background which means more and more of our families can see themselves reflected in our school."
"Many people don’t know that we offer a highly-coveted international program that brings students from around the world to our campus for short or long-term stays and who take part in our Homestay Program where local families welcome them to live as part of their family. These students are looking to improve their language skills, experience a Sacred Heart education, and live like locals in Nova Scotia. Our local students benefit from having the unique voices, perspectives, and cultures of these international students and it makes for a more robust and distinctive on-campus experience for both."
"The three most recent changes are a move to a diamond model of education whereby we offer co-ed education in Elementary School and Senior High in Grades 10-12, but have retained our single-gender model in Junior High in Grades 7-19. This allows us to offer the right education at the right time. We offer a new Enrichment Program in the Elementary School that includes differentiated teaching and learning and Enrichment Clusters, thoughtfully designed experiences that broaden students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities. And, we offer a bilingual program in Grades 1 and 2 with a half day of learning in French and a half day of learning in English. In the Senior School, we recently renovated our science labs and equipped them with the latest in resources and technology. We did the same with our Lunch Room, which is now a more modern, dynamic, and accessible space for gathering and learning."
"We are working within the vision of our three-year strategic plan focused on Academics, DEI, Innovative Mindset, and Sustainability. Within those four core areas, we have a number of initiatives that we are working on that will be implemented over the lifespan of the Plan. We encourage prospective families to visit our webisite to learn more."
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361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada
5820 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1X8, Canada