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On this page we cover private schools in Burlington-Hamilton, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Crown Point East and West, Gibson, Roseland, and Millcroft. It also includes schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of private vs. public options, start with our introductory guide.
Private schools are not obligated to support gifted learners with special programs. Many private schools don't—even ones with strong academic reputations. The schools listed on this page, however, do. We organize the schools into groups: dedicated gifted schools, schools with dedicated gifted classes, and schools offering in-class gifted support. Then, in the fourth group, we identify schools that don't offer formal gifted support but have accelerated curricula for all their students.
These are self-contained gifted schools, where 100% of the students are gifted. Teachers and staff can focus on tailoring the environment to gifted students, without compromise.
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"SMLS is the premier independent school for girls west of Toronto.
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 Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Road/Eglinton Avenue "Kendellhurst offers students an enriched curriculum blending project-based, traditional and arts-infused curriculum within a seamless technology program. Our school team supports a positive and safe school experience." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "Ontario-inspected Canadian school offering the globally recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) via AI-Powered platform personalizing education to every student." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/Southdown "Parents can expect higher academic exposure and research-supported learning strategies to develop intellectual, character, and a social-emotional skills for a personal edge. Kindness and respect for others are valued." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "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." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive "Established in 1968, Dearcroft Montessori is Oakville's original Montessori school, offering authentic Montessori programs from Toddler to Junior High in a warm, nurturing environment." —From the school
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 Caledon, Ontario The Gore Road/Old Church "The King's College experience develops in students responsibility, accountability, and ownership of their own learning and a passion for making a difference. Students can attend in person or synchronously online." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Dundas St. E./Trafalgar Crossing "Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing is a thoughtfully prepared learning community grounded in Montessori pedagogy, fostering academic excellence, independence, and holistic child development." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Eglinton Ave W/Ninth Line "Sherwood Heights School is a leading private school in Mississauga, offering a comprehensive K–12 programme where motivated students thrive in a structured, supportive environment with small class sizes." —From the school
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These schools have a separate, dedicated class (or classes) where 100% of the students are gifted. These gifted classes can be either full-time or part-time, and exist in parallel to regular, non-gifted classes.
 Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street "Ashwood Glen, an IB World School from JK to Gr, 1-8, fosters leadership, global citizenship, & a growth mindset. Our warm, inclusive community & personalized approach empower confident, future-ready students to thrive!" —From the school
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 Burlington / Oakville, Ontario North Service Road/King Road "Fern Hill School provides an engaging & rigorous academic program for children from Preschool to Grade 8. Our traditional and structured approach focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence." —From the school
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"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.
—From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Dundas St W./Mississauga Rd. "The Erindale Academy is a Grades 7–12 university preparatory school near the University of Toronto Mississauga, guided by School 2.0 to develop students’ AI Literacy, Hands-on Intelligence, and Social Intelligence." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Ford Drive/Royal Windsor Drive "We believe every child can learn when presented with an environment and instructional practices that meet their needs. Our mission is to facilitate academic success and social emotional well-being for every student." —From the school
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These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
"Inspiring Independent Minds with Purpose and Integrity! Positive school culture begins with passionate educators and a commitment to excellence. At FGMS children are guided with dignity because they are capable of more.
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 Burlington, Ontario Mainway/Appleby Line "Dawncrest Academy is a private school in Burlington where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to thrive through academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth in a nurturing, close-knit environment." —From the school
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 Burlington / Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line "Fern Hill School is a private school for Preschool through Grade 8 providing enriched learning delivered by subject-specific teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada." —From the school
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 Burlington, Ontario Hwy 6/Dundas Street "Laureate’s whole‑brain, cross‑curricular and collaborative project‑based culture, enriched by gifted arts and co‑op programs, offers a forward learning pathway backed by 100% university acceptance rate to date." —From the school
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 Burlington, Ontario Appleby/Britannia "Evergreen Christian Academy redefines education through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration and small classes where children are truly known, challenged, and inspired to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally." —From the school
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"Founded in 1962, TFS offers an exceptional English and French education from 20 months to Grade 12. TFS teaches the curricula of France and Ontario within the International Baccalaureate framework.
—From the school
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 Hamilton, Ontario Main St. W./Longwood Rd. S. "We are Canada’s largest boarding high school (Grades 9–12). - #1 in admission offers from U of T, Waterloo, and McMaster - #1 in total university scholarships awarded to graduates" —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Winston Churchill/Lakeshore Road East "Clanmore Montessori offers a warm, inclusive community where children learn with purpose. Our caring educators and mixed‑age environments help students grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Derry/Millcreek "Lynn-Rose School is a premier private school for grades PK-12 that prepares students to be independent thinkers and lifelong learners. We foster global citizenship, preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving world" —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd "There’s a different energy at SJA. As a leading IB World School and university preparatory school, SJA creates an atmosphere of acceptance that allows us to challenge students to take ownership of their own success." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario "Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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 Milton, Ontario Main St W/Bronte St N "Our Montessori classrooms form vibrant communities where children uncover their learning potential and receive ongoing, personalized support for their academic, social, and emotional development." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave. E "Northstar Montessori offers an accredited Montessori curriculum from Toddler age to Grade 8. Our goal is to develop strong character and contributing citizens who understand that their involvement makes a difference." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Dixie Road/South Service Road "The close-knit community at Star delivers on Learn to Love to Learn™ with passionate, talented educators beginning at Kindergarten. Our Five Pillars of Child Development guide learning experiences at all grade levels." —From the school
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 Etobicoke / Mississauga, Ontario Derry/HWY 27 "Housed in state-of-the-art facilities, we offer a 48-year legacy of providing a perfect learning environment with enriched academic, arts, & athletic programs - inspiring every student to be extraordinary." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore/Third Line "Oakville Christian School is committed to instilling confidence in young lives during their formative years, and cultivating in its students solid Christian character traits and values." —From the school
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 Milton, Ontario "At Oxford Learning Academy, our teachers will use the proven scientific approach of Cognitive Development to teach our students new ways of thinking and understanding what they are learning and how they are learning." —From the school
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 Hamilton, Ontario Rymal Road West/Glancaster Road "HDCH, founded in 1956, is an imaginative, innovative learning environment. Our programs are designed to challenge a wide range of learners. We welcome local and international students into our Christ-Centred community!" —From the school
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 Caledon, Ontario "Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers an academic-based, JK to Grade 12 program at an affordable tuition cost of $12, 650." —From the school
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These schools offer no formal program for gifted students, but have an accelerated baseline curriculum. This means all students—gifted or not—do the work of older peers at other schools. For highly gifted learners (those in the 99th percentile), this alone is likely not enough to support their needs.
 Brampton, Ontario Sunforest Drive/Bovaird Drive E "Rowntree is Brampton's Top Choice Private School year after year. Focusing on excellence, leadership, and inclusivity, each child develops academic strengths in both traditional and 21st Century skills." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore "TFS' West Campus in Mississauga offers the curricula of France and Ontario within the IB framework from PK to Grade 7. Our bilingual, coed, non-denominational environment fosters curious learners and engaged citizens." —From the school
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 Brampton, Ontario Torbram/Clark "Tall Pines School is focused on post education success. As an IB World School, we go beyond academics to nurture character development while developing critical thinkers today that thrive in the uncertainty of tomorrow." —From the school
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Our gifted education guide has advice specific to finding gifted programming. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options), we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school, and check out great expert advice on school-choice. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are a great starting point for finding a school. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. These expos allow you to speak with many private schools, some of which have gifted programs—all in one place. Find a gifted school near you.
Word-of-mouth is another powerful tool in your school-finding arsenal. The Our Kids parent discussion forum allows you to discuss your options and debate topics about gifted education. You can use our community of parents, educational experts, alumni, and school officials to help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.
Attending open houses is a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some general advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to gifted programs, check out our main gifted education guide.
| School name | Date | Location |
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Newton’s Grove School | October 22, 2026 7:00 pm | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | October 24, 2026 9:00 am | FERN HILL SCHOOL 3300 NINTH LINE OAKVILLE ON L6H 7A8 |
Laureate College | October 24, 2026 10:00 am | Laureate College (K-12) 1921 Snake Road Burlington ON L7P 4Y2 |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | October 24, 2026 10:00 am | Rotherglen School 2050 Neyagawa Blvd. Oakville ON L6H6R2 |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | October 24, 2026 10:00 am | Fern Hill School 801 North Service Rd. Burlington ON L7P 5B6 |
Kendellhurst Academy | October 24, 2026 1:00 pm | |
Newton’s Grove School | October 27, 2026 9:30 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
Ashwood Glen | October 27, 2026 9:30 am | Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview st. Burlington ON L7N 2R5 |
Newton’s Grove School | October 27, 2026 7:00 pm | |
Ashwood Glen | October 29, 2026 9:30 am | Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview st. Burlington ON L7N 2R5 |
TFS - Canada's International School | October 29, 2026 9:30 am | TFS 306 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto Ontario M4N 1T7 |
TFS - Canada's International School | October 29, 2026 9:30 am | TFS 306 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto Ontario M4N 1T7 |
TFS - Canada's International School | November 04, 2026 9:30 am | TFS 306 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto Ontario M4N 1T7 |
TFS - Canada's International School | November 05, 2026 6:30 pm | TFS 306 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto Ontario M4N 1T7 |
Newton’s Grove School | November 14, 2026 10:00 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | November 18, 2026 9:30 am | TFS West Camus 1293 Meredith Avenue Mississauga Ontario L5E 2E6 |
TFS - Canada's International School | November 18, 2026 9:30 am | TFS West Campus 1293 Meredith Avenue Mississauga Ontario L5E 2E6 |
Laureate College | December 02, 2026 5:30 pm | Laureate College (K-12) 1921 Snake Road Burlington ON L7P 4Y2 |
Newton’s Grove School | December 08, 2026 9:30 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
Newton’s Grove School | January 12, 2027 7:00 pm | |
Newton’s Grove School | January 14, 2027 7:00 pm | |
Kendellhurst Academy | January 16, 2027 1:00 pm | |
Newton’s Grove School | January 19, 2027 7:00 pm | |
Laureate College | January 23, 2027 12:00 pm | Laureate College (K-12) 1921 Snake Road Burlington ON L7P 4Y2 |
Newton’s Grove School | January 26, 2027 9:30 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
Newton’s Grove School | February 23, 2027 9:30 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
Newton’s Grove School | April 03, 2027 10:00 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
Kendellhurst Academy | April 10, 2027 1:00 pm | |
Laureate College | April 22, 2027 11:00 am | Laureate College (K-12) 1921 Snake Road Burlington ON L7P 4Y2 |
Newton’s Grove School | May 04, 2027 9:30 am | Mississauga Campus 6850 Goreway Drive Mississauga ON L4V1V7 |
Laureate College | May 08, 2027 5:30 am | Laureate College (K-12) Chapel 1921 Snake Road Burlington ON L7P 4Y2 |
Laureate College | May 14, 2027 10:00 am | Laureate College (K-12) 1921 Snake Road Burlington ON L7P 4Y2 |
Broadly speaking, the cost of gifted schools in Burlington and Hamilton reflects private school tuition in general. Private schools can range from $5,000 to over $30,000 per year for day students.
There are quite a few affordable private schools for gifted kids. Inexpensive schools can often provide an excellent education by focusing on the classroom basics. You don't need to spend a fortune on bells and whistles: the key is getting your child individualized support. Having said that, the pricier schools will tend to provide a wider breadth of in-class and extracurricular opportunities. They will also tend to be larger and more established. Nonetheless, for most schools, the largest operating expense is usually teacher salaries.
Many schools offer financial aid (also known as "bursaries", "tuition relief", or "tuition assistance") and scholarships. Financial aid is needs-based, while scholarships are given for some measure of merit (whether it be academic, athletic, or something else). You can read more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide. Generally speaking, the larger and more expensive private schools provide the most aid. Even comfortable middle-class families can be eligible to receive aid, so don't be afraid to ask a school about it—whatever your financial situation.
Below you'll find the range of costs at Burlington and Hamilton private schools with gifted programming:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Laureate College | $12,800 to $27,000 | 10% | 1 - 12 | $5,000 |
TFS - Canada's International School | $26,460 to $45,140 | 7 - 12 | $43,000 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $26,300 to $35,600 | 9% | JK - 12 | |
Hillfield Strathallan College | $19,349 to $32,052 | 10% | JK - 12 | $5,500 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $24,645 to $35,520 | 7 | $36,000 | |
The Erindale Academy | $16,500 to $22,500 | 10% | 7 - 10 | $3,000 |
Star Academy | $16,900 to $19,900 | 5% | Preschool - 8 | $3,000 |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $19,500 to $22,000 | 10% | 2 - 12 | $2,000 |
Hamilton District Christian High | $20,981 | 10% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 |
Legend:
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Laureate College | |||||||||||
Evergreen Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | |||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School | |||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||
Hillfield Strathallan College | |||||||||||
Columbia International College | |||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | |||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | |||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | |||||||||||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | |||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||
The Erindale Academy | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||
Flexi Academy | |||||||||||
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | |||||||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | |||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | |||||||||||
Tall Pines School | |||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | |||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | |||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | |||||||||||
Brampton Christian School |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Fairview Glen Montessori School | 2007 | $0 | 100% | 210 | 19 |
Dawncrest Academy | 2025 | $0 | 100% | 37 | 3 |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | $0 | 404 | 37 | |
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | $0 | 260 | 24 | |
Laureate College | 2012 | $0 | 85% | 97 | 8 |
Evergreen Christian Academy | 2022 | $0 | 95% | 81 | 8 |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | $0 | 80% | 180 | 16 |
TFS - Canada's International School | 1962 | $0 | 30% | 1500 | 94 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | $0 | 74% | 540 | 39 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | 1901 | $0 | 1285 | 80 | |
Columbia International College | 1979 | $0 | 86% | 1700 | 425 |
Kendellhurst Academy | 2004 | $0 | 97% | 258 | 22 |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 185 | 15 |
Lynn-Rose School | 1997 | $0 | 85% | 380 | 27 |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | $0 | 40% | 758 | 51 |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 1969 | $0 | 85% | 500 | 42 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | $0 | 200 | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | $0 | 70% | 700 | 78 |
The Erindale Academy | 2016 | $0 | 180 | 30 | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Flexi Academy | 2018 | $0 | 90% | 1300 | 108 |
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | 1992 | $0 | 95% | 150 | |
Stirling Montessori Academy | 2013 | $0 | 100 | 10 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | $0 | 99% | 300 | 23 |
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | $0 | 90% | 100 | |
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | $0 | 100% | 170 | |
Star Academy | 1997 | $0 | 75% | 60 | 5 |
Newton’s Grove School | 1977 | $0 | 600 | 50 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | $0 | 90% | 305 | 31 |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | $0 | 100% | 65 | 6 |
Tall Pines School | 1987 | $0 | 98% | 380 | 22 |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | $0 | 90% | 94 | 9 |
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | 2023 | $0 | 90% | 130 | 10 |
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | $0 | 85% | 60 | 9 |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | $0 | 100% | 500 | 33 |
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | $0 | 97% | 460 | 115 |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | $0 | 80% | 704 | 50 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Fairview Glen Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Light integration | |||
Dawncrest Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 3 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Laureate College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Evergreen Christian Academy | Montessori | Reggio Emilia | Student-paced | Supportive | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
TFS - Canada's International School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | No support | ||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Kendellhurst Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 12 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Lynn-Rose School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. Jude's Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 25 | No support | Medium integration | |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
The Erindale Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Rigorous | 6 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Flexi Academy | Progressive | 10 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||||
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Stirling Montessori Academy | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
Star Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | 10 to 14 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Newton’s Grove School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 14 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
Tall Pines School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | 14 to 18 | No support | Light integration | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | 12 to 30 | No support | Light integration | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 8 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 to 22 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration |
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Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Columbia International College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Flexi Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Tall Pines School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Fairview Glen Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 6 | 100% | ||
Dawncrest Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | ||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | Oct 27, 2026 | ||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 85% | Oct 24, 2026 | |
Evergreen Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 95% | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 80% | Oct 24, 2026 | |
TFS - Canada's International School | Day: Dec 1, 2026 | 3 - 12 | 30% | Oct 29, 2026 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Nov 5, 2024 | JK - 12 | 74% | ||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | |||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Kendellhurst Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 97% | Oct 24, 2026 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Day: rolling | 4 - 12 | 85% | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 40% | |||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 85% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 2 - 7 | Nov 18, 2026 | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 70% | Oct 24, 2026 | |
The Erindale Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Flexi Academy | 90% | ||||
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Stirling Montessori Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 6 | |||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | 75% | |||
Newton’s Grove School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | Oct 22, 2026 | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Tall Pines School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 4 | 98% | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling | 2 - 12 | 90% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Day: rolling | 90% | |||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling | 2 - 8 | 85% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 97% | |||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Fairview Glen Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Dawncrest Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 95% | 90% | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% | |||||
Ashwood Glen | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Laureate College | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 99% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||
Evergreen Christian Academy | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 90% | 80% | 80% | 0% | 70% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
TFS - Canada's International School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Hillfield Strathallan College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Columbia International College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||
Clanmore Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Lynn-Rose School | 90% | 85% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 85% | 85% | 85% | 95% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
The Erindale Academy | 100% | 100% | 90% | 80% | |||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Star Academy | 75% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
Newton’s Grove School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Tall Pines School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||
Wildwood Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Laureate College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||||
Columbia International College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Fairview Glen Montessori School | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Receptive | |
Dawncrest Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Laureate College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Evergreen Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Traditional | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Equal Balance |
TFS - Canada's International School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Kendellhurst Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Lynn-Rose School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
The Erindale Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Flexi Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Carrington College & Peel Montessori | Traditional Math | |||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Newton’s Grove School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Tall Pines School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Wildwood Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | 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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Make no mistake: gifted kids have different needs than typical students. These learners are often so advanced in their intellectual abilities that they are outliers in the classroom: a normal curriculum and approach won't be enough. When these students don't receive the custom support they need, they can disengage from school—and even become depressed.
If you know or suspect your child is gifted, you're faced with the following questions:
You can also consider other options, like language immersion programs, special needs schools, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), and Montessori schools.
If you're still grappling with these questions, start with our introductory guide to gifted education. Once you're versed in the fundamentals, revisit this page to explore your specific school options in the Burlington-Hamilton area.
Private schools are not required by law to provide support for gifted children—and many don't. On the other hand, some private schools are able to offer highly individualized programs for gifted learners. The term "buyer beware" definitely applies here: it's up to you to make sure schools are properly set up for gifted learners. The list of private schools on this page (above) is a good place to start your search.
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