Some of the best high school football programs across Canada are held in private schools and boarding schools. Football programs in high school encourage and develop enthusiasm for this tough, demanding but rewarding sport. Students are assigned expert coaching staff to ensure individual and team instruction on both offense and defense. Students at football schools have an environment where they can learn and enjoy this and other sports like soccer, hockey and baseball.
The game of football, played throughout the United States and Canada, ranks among the most popular sports in both countries. High school football is the ground where players discover and develop their potential. Canadian football has some slight rule variations from US football bt it essentially develops the same skills.
Football teaches teamwork, self-discipline, consideration and confidence. Football schools help students achieve overall fitness level and advanced skilled position technique training. Football is known for upholding fitness, fair-play and fun. The Football Canada Cup allows students to compete for a National Championship. Football Canada promotes the game of football to Canada’s youth and encourages individuals to participate in football at a high level of competition.
The list of football stars who have attended private schools includes Isaiah Ekejiuba and Jamal Williams, legendary all-around athlete Jim Thorpe and many more.
Private schools offer some of the best sports coaching and facilities imaginable.
Learn more about the high schools’ football programs listed below.
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Toronto Prep School (est. 2009)
Toronto Prep School starts later in order to maximize teen learning. The optimal time for teenagers to learn is late in the morning through to late afternoon. Our classes start at 10:00 am. [View profile] |
$25,250 to $26,250 |
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Trinity College School (est. 1865)
TCS students appreciate that school needs to be more than just reaching their academic potential–it’s about exploring all facets of themselves so that the realization of talents reach far beyond the classroom walls. [View profile] |
$24,750 to $57,750 Our Kids Review User reviews (3) |
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St. Jude's Academy (est. 2006)
St. Jude's Academy is an IB World School that offers programs from junior kindergarten to grade 12 in Mississauga. Its average class size is 16 to 18 students. [View profile] |
$9,265 to $13,695 User reviews (8) |
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Lynn-Rose Heights School (est. 1997)
Lynn-Rose Heights Private School offers challenging academic programming from three years old to grade twelve in Mississauga. Lynn-Rose Heights school is an official International Baccalaureate World School. [View profile] |
$14,970 to $16,970 User reviews (4) |
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Children's Garden Nursery School (est. 1986)
Children's Garden Nursery School located on the corner of Bayview Ave and Broadway Ave, provides high quality programming for toddler, preschool and kindergarten students. [View profile] |
$5,600 to $18,000 User reviews (3) |
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Fieldstone School (est. 1997)
Fieldstone prepares students to be future global leaders. As Canada's Cambridge School, we offer a stimulating curriculum in the context of a small and nurturing environment. [View profile] |
$17,750 to $24,120 |
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Central Montessori Schools - York Mills (est. 1995)
Central Montessori Schools in Toronto offers instruction from nursery to grade six, with enrolment of 900 day students and tuition starting at $5,900. [View profile] |
$8,500 to $19,700 |
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TEAM School (est. 1981)
Team School offers programs from grades 1 to 12 in Mississauga. Its average class size is 8 to 12 students. [View profile] |
$19,055 to $22,000 |
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TMS (est. 1961)
Internationally recognized since 1961,TMS is the leading university preparatory school in Richmond Hill with Montessori & IB frameworks that provide students with the foundation for a life of goodness & excellence. [View profile] |
$16,750 to $29,000 |
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Lynn-Rose College (est. 1997)
Lynn-Rose College is an accredited IB World School that offers a university prep program for students grades 7 to 12.
Our students have the option of advanced study in our reach ahead program. [View profile] |
$15,000 to $19,000 |
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Upper Canada College (est. 1829)
Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. [View profile] |
$32,650 to $64,205 Our Kids Review User reviews (2) |
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Tall Pines School (est. 1987)
Tall Pines School in Brampton provides enhanced Montessori and traditional classes from Infant to Grade Eight, is the longest accredited CCMA Montessori school in Canada, and is a leader in 21st Century education. [View profile] |
$13,921 to $19,988 |
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Villanova College (est. 1999)
Villanova College is York Region's only independent Catholic school offering Grades 4 to 12 in King City, Ontario. Average class size is 18 students. Specialty programs include STEM and AP. [View profile] |
$18,000 to $19,500 User reviews (2) |
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Bishop's College School (est. 1836)
Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. [View profile] |
$24,000 to $55,500 |
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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] |
$9,500 User reviews (1) |
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The Sterling Hall School (est. 1987)
The Sterling Hall School is a leading independent school for boys, JK to Grade 8. We understand how boys learn best and we support each boy in his learning journey. [View profile] |
$29,600 |
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Stanstead College (est. 1872)
Located on the Quebec-Vermont border, Stanstead College offers rigorous university-prep, Grades 7to 12, in a secure, family-focused learning environment. [View profile] |
$21,500 to $63,000 |
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Lycée Français de Toronto (est. 1995)
Lycée Français de Toronto is a French school that offers programs from nursery to grade 12. Its average class size is 17 students. [View profile] |
$16,496 to $19,120 |
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Northmount School (est. 1990)
Northmount School offers an enriched curriculum in Catholic education from junior kindergarten to grade eight in Toronto. Its average class size is eight to 15 students. [View profile] |
$16,000 to $29,900 |
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Fern Hill School - Oakville (est. 1982)
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. [View profile] |
$11,070 to $21,412 |
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North Broward Preparatory School (est. 1957)
North Broward Preparatory School is a K-12 co-educational day and boarding school located in S. Florida located minutes from the beach with IB, AP, and LD classes set on 80 acres with year round hockey. [View profile] |
US $24,200 to US $59,950 |
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Linbrook School (est. 2014)
Linbrook School is Oakville's only all-boys school. This independent, not-for-profit day school fosters and supports each individual students special skills as an athlete, musician, performer, artist, writer or humanitarian. [View profile] |
$21,100 to $24,885 |
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Trafalgar School For Girls (est. 1887)
Based in the heart of downtown Montreal, Trafalgar School for Girls is a diverse school community that challenges and inspires girls to love learning, build confidence and shape a better world. [View profile] |
$18,000 |
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Robbins Hebrew Academy (est. 1957)
Robbins Hebrew Academy (RHA) teaches students to think critically and globally, in a community that builds self-esteem and life-long character. RHA is Toronto’s first Jewish school to be CAIS accredited. [View profile] |
$13,050 to $17,790 |
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Glenburnie School (est. 1985)
Glenburnie School, Oakville, offers enriched, child-centred, responsive, academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8. Class sizes range from 8 to 18 students depending on grade level. [View profile] |
$9,050 to $18,000 |
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Xyna International School (est. 2010)
Xyna International School offers programs from Gr 9 - 12 in Brampton(Co-ed) and 6-12 in Woodbridge(Girls only). At Xyna students have many opportunities to develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills. [View profile] |
$7,000 |
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Sherwood Heights School (est. 1989)
Sherwood Heights School offers Enriched Academic Programmes from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in Mississauga. The Programmes are Enriched and Comprehensive, delivered with Extra Attention and Care. [View profile] |
$11,410 to $15,000 |
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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. [View profile] |
$16,795 to $52,814 |
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Rundle College (est. 1985)
Rundle College is a university preparatory school from Kindergarten-Grade 12 in Calgary, Alberta. Our small class sizes of 12-16 students, gives our students the advantage of and enriched and personalized education. [View profile] |
$12,300 to $17,625 |
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Hitherfield School (est. 1991)
Hitherfield School offers programs from pre-school to grade 8. With an average class size of 14 students, we offer an excellent academic program along with a multitude of outdoor activities. [View profile] |
$11,600 to $14,680 |
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Whytecliff Agile Learning Centres (est. 1993)
Focus Foundation is a world-class educational and therapeutic learning institution, described by Dr. Charles Huffine, former President of the American Association of Community Psychiatrists. [View profile] |
$2,700 to $4,500 |
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St. Andrew's College (est. 1899)
St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. [View profile] |
$35,120 to $63,500 |
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Admiral Farragut Academy (est. 1933)
Admiral Farragut Academy is located in beautiful, sunny, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. Farragut is a military style school offering unique classes such as Aviation, Scuba, and AP Capstone. [View profile] |
US $51,800 |
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Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate (est. 1981)
Our school has two programs: Academy, for students with learning difficulties who have yet to consistently perform at grade level, and Collegiate, for students at or above grade level and looking for new challenges. [View profile] |
$12,610 to $18,885 |
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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (est. 1920)
Notre Dame is a private, independent co-educational high school with an exceptional educational & boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe & caring prairie community. [View profile] |
$10,100 to $49,900 |
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North Point School For Boys (est. 2014)
North Point taps into the natural curiosity and energy of boys as a foundation for life-long learning. A strong academic program is just the beginning - we fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms... [View profile] |
$7,000 to $12,000 |
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St. George's School of Montreal (est. 1930)
St. George's School of Montreal is a bi-lingual private school where students acquire a life-long love of learning as we challenge each student to excel and become confident problem solvers and engaged citizens. [View profile] |
$18,204 to $22,440 |
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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] |
$3,260 to $13,080 User reviews (6) |
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West Island College (Montreal) (est. 1974)
West Island College offers French and French Immersion programs from grades seven to 11 in Montreal. It is a leader in innovative teaching methods. Average class size 22 students. [View profile] |
$12,265 |
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Newton’s Grove School (est. 1977)
Newton's Grove School offers programs from kindergarten to grade 12. Its average class size ranges between 12 to 18 students. [View profile] |
$15,300 to $17,300 |
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Town Centre Private Schools (est. 1986)
Town Centre Montessori Private Schools offers programs from pre-school to grade 12/University Prep and is located in Markham. [View profile] |
$5,100 to $16,050 |
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Villa Maria (est. 1854)
Villa Maria offers programs from grades 7 to 11 in Montreal. Its average class size is 30 to 34 students. [View profile] |
$5,000 to $5,700 |
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Lower Canada College (est. 1909)
Lower Canada College is a coed, K-12 university preparatory school, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. It is the only English school in Quebec offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. [View profile] |
$18,150 to $23,150 |
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The Study (est. 1915)
The Study offers a bilingual mother tongue programme in both English and French from kindergarten to grade 11 in Westmount, Quebec. The average class size is 12 to 18 students. [View profile] |
$20,140 to $22,675 |
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College Prep International (est. 1944)
College Prep International, a traditional private school in Montreal, offers English instruction with partial French immersion, for grades five to twelve. Its average class size range from 12 to 18 Students [View profile] |
$12,500 to $13,500 |
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Crestwood School (est. 1963)
Crestwood School in Toronto offers JK to grade six, with an enrolment of 350 students. Class sizes average 15 students and tuition starts at $17,500. [View profile] |
$18,000 to $29,950 |
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Briercrest Christian Academy (est. 1946)
BCA combines a private Christian school experience with the best of public education and Saskatchewan curriculum. Our small school shares facilities with Briercrest College and Seminary on a campus of 900 students. [View profile] |
$3,075 to $32,155 User reviews (21) |
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St. Michael's College School (est. 1852)
St. Michael's College School offers students in Grades 7-12 an enriched, Catholic, liberal arts education complemented by a diverse co-curricular programme. [View profile] |
$19,500 |
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Randolph-Macon Academy (est. 1892)
There is a power within you. The power to soar above self-imposed limitations, to create something new, to become a leader. Come explore Randolph-Macon Academy, and discover The Power of Rise. [View profile] |
US $14,350 to US $40,525 |
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Kingsway College School (est. 1989)
Kingsway College School offers programs for PK to grade 8 in Etobicoke. Its average class size is 17 to 21 students. [View profile] |
$5,800 to $27,300 |
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Rosthern Junior College (est. 1905)
RJC is a grades 10-12 private, boarding school accredited by the SK Ministry of Education. RJC’s International Student Program focuses on English language immersion, educational excellence, and cultural experience. [View profile] |
$7,435 to $25,350 User reviews (7) |
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Kuper Academy (est. 1987)
Kuper Academy offers programs from pre-school to grade eleven in Kirkland. Its average class size is 22 students. [View profile] |
$5,121 to $14,640 |
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Glenmore Christian Academy (est. 1980)
Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) is a private school in Calgary with specialist educators in academics, arts, and athletics. Our mission is to Teach Truth, Inspire Excellence, Experience Christ and Serve through Love. [View profile] |
$2,650 to $6,260 |
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Lycée Claudel (est. 1962)
Seule école française d'Ottawa admettant des élèves dans un système éducatif cohérent de la maternelle (2 ans 1/2) à l'entrée à l'Université, le Lycée Claudel applique le système et les programmes français. [View profile] |
$10,288 to $14,176 |
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Luther College High School (est. 1913)
Luther students, from many different social and cultural backgrounds, have the opportunity to be part of a tightly woven community of students, parents, teachers, staff, and alumni. [View profile] |
$7,550 to $32,310 User reviews (3) |
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Ashbury College (est. 1891)
This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $23,600 to $58,300. [View profile] |
$26,300 to $64,700 |
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RoyalCrest Academy (est. 2004)
RoyalCrest Academy offers a unique early years and elementary program that encourage children to " Think, Explore & Create" in an environment that support academic and social development. [View profile] |
$14,500 to $15,500 |
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Academie Providence (est. 2002)
Providence Academy is the only Private French Catholic School offering a trilingual program of study in Ontario with classes from nursery to grade eight. Tuition: $8,800-10,300. Extracurricular activities: $600-$650. [View profile] |
$9,000 to $10,500 |
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Trillium School (est. 1991)
Trillium School is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Markham. [View profile] |
$6,900 to $44,500 |
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Princeton Academy of Canada (est. 2000)
Princeton Academy is a reputable private high school that offers high school credits from grades 9-12 to those who are working towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The average class size is about 8-15 students [View profile] |
$10,000 to $18,800 |
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Selwyn House School (est. 1901)
Selwyn House School provides a well-rounded education of exceptional depth and scope for boys from Kindergarten to Grade 11. It is located in Westmount, Quebec. [View profile] |
$18,350 to $23,900 |
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Burlington Christian Academy (est. 1975)
BCA is Burlington’s leading Christian Elementary school. Over 160 students in grades JK through 8 partake in one of the most progressive educational programs in Southern Ontario. [View profile] |
$8,300 to $13,100 User reviews (4) |
