The oldest private schools in Canada

Here, we present a list of the oldest private schools in Canada. If a school has been around for a long time, it has prestige and will have established a strong reputation with universities across Canada and worldwide. 

There’s far more to evaluating a school than its age or history, though. Age does not make it the best for your child. You also want to look at a school’s cost, community, culture, programs, and academics, among other things. Ultimately, find a school that’s the right fit for your child and family.

To help you out, we list schools by location and type. While combing through these lists, which can be filtered using our advanced search, make sure to check out our comprehensive school profiles. You can also compare schools in terms of various metrics, like academics, admissions, course pedagogies, special needs support, and more. Finally, we provide an invaluable advice guide, which contains detailed articles on different types of schools, choosing a school, applying to schools, and many other topics.