Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to gifted schools in Mississauga—your introduction to programs designed to challenge advanced learners and help them reach their full potential. Gifted schools in Mississauga provide enriched academics, personalized support, and opportunities for students to explore their talents and interests in greater depth, fostering confidence and creativity.
On this page, we cover private schools in Mississauga, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Etobicoke, Erindale, Malton, Meadowvale, Clarkson, Lorne Park, Streetsville, Port Credit, Erin Mills, Hurontario, Sheridan, Erindale, Credit Valley, and Lakeview. We also touch on public schools for gifted children.
For nearly 30 years, OUR KIDS has partnered with schools, educators, and families to share trusted insights into what makes each program unique. On OurKids.net, you’ll find verified school profiles, authentic reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to guide your search. For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of gifted children, programs, and testing, start with our guide to gifted schools.
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.
 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 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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 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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"SMLS is the premier independent school for girls west of Toronto.
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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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 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 Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive "Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. We have three campuses in Oakville, delivering exceptional Montessori Programs." —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.
 Mississauga, Ontario Dundas St W./Mississauga Rd. "The Erindale Academy is a JK-Grade 12 school located next to the University of Toronto Mississauga. We offer small classes, inquiry-based learning, and strong AI and Leadership programs to prepare students for success." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Dundas/Erin Mills "USCA Academy is a leading Canadian international School and private schoo for local and international students The School offers Elementary School Program(Grade1-8), Ontario Secondary School Diploma Program(Grade 9-12)." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "Shining Stars School believes by combining the most conducive, inclusive and safe learning environment and developmentally appropriate curricular supports, our students can succeed!" —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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 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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These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
"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.
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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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 Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Rd/QEW "We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world" —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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 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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 Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore road/Southdown road "Rooted in Christian values, Meadow Green Christian Academy combines academic rigor, personal attention, and a safe, nurturing environment to empower each student’s unique potential." —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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 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 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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 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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 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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 Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairview Street "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." —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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 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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 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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 Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line "Fern Hill School is a private school for Preschool through Grade 8 providing enriched learning that is delivered by passionate teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada." —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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 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 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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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.
 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 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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 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, as well as advice from top education experts. 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.
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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Kendellhurst Academy | October 24, 2026 1:00 pm | |
Kendellhurst Academy | January 16, 2027 1:00 pm | |
Kendellhurst Academy | April 10, 2027 1:00 pm |
Broadly speaking, the cost of a gifted school in Mississauga reflects private school tuition in general. Tuition for day students can range from $5,000 to over $30,000 per year.
There are many affordable private gifted schools for gifted kids. Lower-cost schools often provide an excellent education by focusing on classroom fundamentals. You don’t need to spend a fortune on extras—the key is ensuring your child receives individualized support. That said, higher-priced schools typically offer a wider variety of in-class and extracurricular opportunities. They are often larger and more established. For most schools, teacher salaries remain the largest operating expense.
Many gifted schools also provide financial aid (sometimes called “bursaries,” “tuition relief,” or “tuition assistance”) and scholarships. Financial aid is needs-based, while scholarships are awarded for merit, whether academic, athletic, or other achievements. You can learn more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide. In general, the larger and more expensive private schools provide the most aid. Even comfortable middle-class families may qualify, so don’t hesitate to ask a school about it—regardless of your financial situation.
Below you’ll find the range of costs at gifted school Mississauga with gifted programs:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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TFS - Canada's International School | $24,230 to $40,830 | 7 - 12 | $35,000 | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $20,780 to $30,180 | 7 | $28,000 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | $25,300 to $26,200 | 15% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
Erindale Academy | $16,500 to $22,500 | 10% | 7 - 10 | $3,000 |
Star Academy | $16,900 to $19,900 | 5% | Preschool - 8 | $3,000 |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | $18,490 | JK - 8 | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $26,300 to $35,600 | 9% | JK - 12 | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $19,500 to $22,000 | 10% | 2 - 12 | $2,000 |
Laureate College | $12,800 to $27,000 | 10% | 1 - 12 | $5,000 |
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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Kendellhurst Academy | |||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | |||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | |||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | |||||||||||
Erindale Academy | |||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | |||||||||||
USCA Academy | |||||||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Shining Stars School | |||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | |||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | |||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||
Dawncrest Academy | |||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||
Tall Pines School | |||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | |||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | |||||||||||
Laureate College | |||||||||||
Evergreen Academy | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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TFS - Canada's International School | 1962 | $0 | 30% | 1500 | 94 |
Kendellhurst Academy | 2004 | $0 | 97% | 258 | 22 |
Lynn-Rose School | 1997 | $0 | 85% | 380 | 27 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | $0 | 100% | 200 | |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | $0 | 40% | 758 | 51 |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | $0 | 90% | 170 | 21 |
Erindale Academy | 2016 | $0 | 220 | 37 | |
Peel Montessori School | 1992 | $0 | 95% | 150 | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Star Academy | 1997 | $0 | 75% | 60 | 5 |
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | $0 | 90% | 100 | |
USCA Academy | 2010 | $0 | 200 | 17 | |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | 1995 | $0 | 100% | 101 | 10 |
Shining Stars School | $0 | 100% | 30 | 4 | |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | $0 | 100% | 500 | 33 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | $0 | 99% | 300 | 23 |
Newton’s Grove School | 1977 | $0 | 600 | 50 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | $0 | 74% | 540 | 39 |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 1969 | $0 | 85% | 500 | 42 |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 185 | 15 |
Dawncrest Academy | 2025 | $0 | 100% | 45 | 4 |
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | $0 | 85% | 60 | 9 |
Tall Pines School | 1987 | $0 | 98% | 380 | 22 |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | $0 | 90% | 305 | 31 |
Fairview Glen Montessori School | 2007 | $0 | 100% | 200 | 18 |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | $0 | 80% | 704 | 50 |
Stirling Montessori Academy | 2013 | $0 | 100 | 10 | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | $0 | 95% | 700 | 78 |
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | $0 | 260 | 24 | |
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | 2023 | $0 | 90% | 130 | 10 |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | $0 | 400 | 36 | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | $0 | 90% | 94 | 9 |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | $0 | 100% | 65 | 6 |
Laureate College | 2012 | $0 | 85% | 97 | 8 |
Evergreen Academy | 2022 | $0 | 95% | 81 | 8 |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | $0 | 80% | 180 | 16 |
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | $0 | 100% | 170 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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TFS - Canada's International School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
Kendellhurst Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 12 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
St. Jude's Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 25 | No support | Medium integration | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Erindale Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Rigorous | 10 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Peel Montessori School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Star Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | 10 to 14 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
USCA Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Shining Stars School | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 10 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Newton’s Grove School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | No support | ||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Dawncrest Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 8 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Tall Pines School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | 14 to 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Light integration | |||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Stirling Montessori Academy | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | 12 to 30 | No support | Light integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 14 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
Laureate College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
Evergreen Academy | Montessori | Reggio Emilia | Student-paced | Supportive | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dawncrest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tall Pines School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Evergreen Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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TFS - Canada's International School | Day: Dec 1, 2027 | 3 - 12 | 30% | ||
Kendellhurst Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 97% | Oct 24, 2026 | |
Lynn-Rose School | Day: rolling | 4 - 12 | 85% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 7 | 6 - 7 | 100% | |
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 40% | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2025 | 5 - 12 | 90% | ||
Erindale Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Peel Montessori School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | 75% | |||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
USCA Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Shining Stars School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | ||
Newton’s Grove School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | |||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Nov 5, 2024 | JK - 12 | 74% | ||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 85% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
Dawncrest Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling | 2 - 8 | 85% | ||
Tall Pines School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 4 | 98% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 6 | 100% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Stirling Montessori Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 6 | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 95% | ||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | |||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Day: rolling | 90% | |||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | |||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling | 2 - 12 | 90% | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 85% | ||
Evergreen Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 95% | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 80% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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TFS - Canada's International School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Kendellhurst Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||
Lynn-Rose School | 90% | 85% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Erindale Academy | 100% | 100% | 90% | 80% | |||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 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% | |||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
USCA Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Shining Stars School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||
Newton’s Grove School | 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% | ||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 85% | 85% | 85% | 95% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||
Clanmore Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Dawncrest Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Wildwood Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||
Tall Pines School | 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% | ||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Brampton Christian School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Stirling Montessori Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
Ashwood Glen | 0% | 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% | ||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 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% | ||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Laureate College | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 99% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||
Evergreen 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% | |||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 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% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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TFS - Canada's International School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Kendellhurst Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Lynn-Rose School | 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 |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Erindale Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Peel Montessori School | Traditional Math | |||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
USCA Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Shining Stars School | Discovery Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | We don't offer Fine Arts | |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Newton’s Grove School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 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 |
Dawncrest Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Wildwood Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Tall Pines School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Receptive | |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Stirling Montessori Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Laureate College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Evergreen 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 |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | 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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Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shining Stars School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dawncrest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tall Pines School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Evergreen Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School |
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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St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Erindale Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shining Stars School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dawncrest Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tall Pines School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stirling Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Evergreen Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School |
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 may face the following questions:
You can also explore other options, such as language immersion programs, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), special needs schools, and Montessori schools.
If you’re still considering these questions, start with our introductory guide to gifted education. Once you’re familiar with the fundamentals, return here to explore specific gifted programs and gifted school Mississauga options.
Private schools are not legally required to provide support for gifted children—and many do not. However, some private schools can offer highly individualized programs for gifted kids. The term “buyer beware” applies: it is your responsibility to ensure a school is properly set up for gifted learners. The list of private schools on this page (above) is a helpful starting point for your search.
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