On this page we cover private schools in Oakville, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Old Oakville, Uptown Core, College Park, Palermo, River Oaks, Glen Abbey, and Clearview.
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of private vs. public options, start with our introductory guide.
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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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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (est. 1891)
Oakville, Ontario Oakville's SMLS continues to be a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 since 1891. "Millie" graduates take on the world with confidence and the knowledge that they can do anything. View profile |
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$25,180 to $32,310
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Peel Montessori School (est. 1992)
Mississauga, Ontario Peel Montessori School and our Carrington College division students are encouraged to be engaged, inquisitive learners who think for themselves, display character strength, and learn to succeed on their own merits. View profile |
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$8,500 to $18,500
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Guiding Light Academy (est. 2007)
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. View profile |
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$11,000
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Dewey Institute (est. 2016)
Bracebridge, Ontario Dewey’s educational goals follow the philosophies of John Dewey, preparing students through “student-centred learning" and "learning by doing", while emphasizing the cultivation of the "three New Liberal Arts". View profile |
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$6,400 to $28,000
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King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children (est. 1994)
Caledon, Ontario 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. View profile |
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$19,500 to $22,000
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Sherwood Heights School (est. 1989)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$12,870 to $16,150
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Dearcroft Montessori School (est. 1968)
Oakville, Ontario Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. View profile |
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$9,900 to $23,900
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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.
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The Maples Academy (est. 1989)
Amaranth, Ontario The Maples is an established private IB World School in Orangeville, Ontario providing exemplary education for students (Pre-School to Grade 8). Daily French instruction in PS and Kindergarten with an academic focus. View profile |
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$9,895 to $11,745
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Star Academy (est. 1997)
Mississauga, Ontario The close-knit community at Star delivers on Learn to Love to Learn™ with project-based, cross-curricular and experiential learning. Our Five Pillars of Child Development guide learning experiences for students in K-8. View profile |
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$16,100 to $19,200
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Ashwood Glen (est. 2019)
Burlington, Ontario Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies the IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum. View profile |
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$14,000 to $20,000
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USCA Academy (est. 2010)
Mississauga, Ontario 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). View profile |
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$12,000 to $14,000
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Fern Hill School - Burlington (est. 1982)
Burlington, Ontario Fern Hill School provides an enriched, engaging & academic program for Preschool to Grade 8. We offer a structured approach that focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence. View profile |
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$23,735 to $25,655
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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.
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School (est. 1993)
Windsor, Ontario JK- 12/IB/AP , inter-faith/R.C.co-ed day, and boarding located in Windsor, ON Family of Schools includes Nursery, Elementary and Secondary Schools, athletic facilities, performing arts wing (music and dance studios). View profile |
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Albert College (est. 1857)
Belleville, Ontario At Albert College, every student is an 'A' student. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 our students experience all 5 of the Albert 'A’ s; Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure programming. View profile |
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$18,700 to $75,400
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Lynn-Rose School (est. 1997)
Mississauga, Ontario Lynn-Rose's philosophy is to create an environment that is challenging and rewarding; focusing on social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the students development through the International Baccalaureate program. View profile |
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$17,700 to $22,000
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Northstar Montessori Private School (est. 1996)
Mississauga, Ontario 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. View profile |
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$10,500 to $16,350
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Laureate College (est. 2012)
Burlington, Ontario Our belief is “Forward Learning. Transforming People”. We focus on developing 21st century learning skills through collaborative discussions and inquiry-based thinking to prepare students with global competencies. View profile |
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$9,600 to $44,800
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GlenOak Academy (est. 2017)
Mississauga, Ontario GlenOak Academy offers an educational experience as EXTRAORDINARY as your child! Our innovative, engaging approach to teaching and learning focuses on positive relationships, character development and academic success. View profile |
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$19,500
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St. Jude's Academy (est. 2006)
Mississauga, Ontario We are different! As a leading IB World School and university preparatory school with a focus on student life, SJA students are inspired to confidently make their mark in the world. View profile |
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$10,095 to $14,395
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Clanmore Montessori School (est. 1997)
Oakville, Ontario Clanmore is one of the few schools offering authentic Montessori programming from Toddler - Middle School. Our culture is warm and inviting and our philosophy empowers us to support each child as a unique individual. View profile |
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$10,000 to $20,000
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
Belleville, Ontario We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments View profile |
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$30,750 to $89,180 /program
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Rotherglen School - Mississauga (est. 1979)
Mississauga, Ontario Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students. View profile |
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$14,900 to $20,315
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King Heights Academy (est. 2004)
Thornhill, Ontario King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade 12 which includes the IB Program. Preschool, Pre- Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary, Intermediate & Secondary Programs offered. View profile |
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$18,598 to $24,998
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Rotherglen School - Oakville (est. 1979)
Oakville, Ontario Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students. View profile |
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$17,650 to $27,560
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Oakville Christian School (OCS) (est. 1982)
Oakville, Ontario 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. View profile |
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$15,383
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King's Christian Collegiate (est. 2001)
Oakville, Ontario King’s Christian Collegiate is an independent Christian high school providing superb instruction in a safe, stimulating academic environment. Caring staff set the tone for a positive, up-beat culture. View profile |
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$17,600
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Mississauga Christian Academy (est. 1977)
Mississauga, Ontario We are proud to offer families Private elementary school education where God and His Word are central to the curriculum. Our faculty of qualified teachers is committed to loving and teaching each child. View profile |
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$14,602 to $18,760
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Holy Name of Mary College School (est. 2008)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 View profile |
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$23,695 to $24,495
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Fern Hill School - Oakville (est. 1982)
Oakville, Ontario 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. View profile |
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$23,735 to $25,655
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Mississauga, Ontario At Blyth Academy Mississauga, we know each of our students and through our individualized approach, we can meet their needs and make school a great place to be. We're one of eight Blyth Academy campuses in Ontario. View profile |
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$20,325 to $24,785
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Brampton Christian School (est. 1977)
Caledon, Ontario Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers an academic-based, JK to Grade 12 program, with average class sizes from 18 to 24 students and a one-student tuition cost of $11, 780. View profile |
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$11,780
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Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) (est. 1984)
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. View profile |
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$12,000 to $13,895
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Virtual High School (est. 2001)
Bayfield, Ontario After 20 years of teaching courses online, VHS is unrivaled in experience, credibility, and expertise. Our student-centred model provides a world-class educational experience for thousands of Ontario students each year. View profile |
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$299 to $939 /course
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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.
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Prince Edward Montessori School (est. 1995)
Toronto, Ontario Prince Edward Montessori School offers programs for various grades in Toronto. Its average class size is ten to 16 students. View profile |
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$7,325 to $14,934
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TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) (est. 1962)
Mississauga, Ontario TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. View profile |
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$12,130 to $30,180
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Meadow Green Academy (est. 1995)
Mississauga, Ontario Meadow Green Academy provides a strong Christian education in a nurturing environment. Strong academics combined with sports, enriched music, visual arts, and dramatic arts programs provide a well-rounded experience View profile |
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$9,300 to $16,490
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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 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 ideal launching pads for your school-finding journey. The Halton-Peel private school expo allows you to speak with 30+ of the leading Halton-Peel private schools — all in one place. We also host an expo for Toronto, where schools from Toronto and the GTA exhibit. 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.
Broadly speaking, the cost of gifted schools in Oakville 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 Oakville private schools with gifted programming:
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Albert College | $18,700 to $36,900 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $25,180 to $32,310 | 9% | ||
Laureate College | $15,800 to $23,800 | 9 - 12 | ||
King Heights Academy | $15,598 to $21,998 | 1 - 12 | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $19,500 to $22,000 | 10% | 2 - 12 | $2,000 |
King's Christian Collegiate | $17,100 | 15% | 9 - 12 | |
Mississauga Christian Academy | $14,602 to $18,760 | JK - 8 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $23,695 to $24,495 | 15% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | $20,325 to $24,785 | 4% | 9 - 12 | $6,500 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $20,780 to $30,180 | 7 | $28,000 | |
Virtual High School | 2% | 9 - 12 | $579 | |
Meadow Green Academy | $15,990 |
Legend:
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Meadow Green Academy |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 1993 | 95% | 250 | 17 | |
Albert College | 1857 | 303 | 19 | ||
Lynn-Rose School | 1997 | 85% | 600 | 40 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | 99% | 300 | 23 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 74% | 550 | ||
Laureate College | 2012 | 92 | |||
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | 75% | 55 | 4 | |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | 40% | 560 | 37 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 185 | 15 |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 35 | 3 | |
Peel Montessori School | 1992 | 95% | 150 | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
King Heights Academy | 2004 | 100% | 175 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 790 | 66 | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | 90% | 74 | 7 | |
Prince Edward Montessori School | 1995 | 100% | 100 | ||
The Maples Academy | 1989 | 80% | 100 | ||
Star Academy | 1997 | 70 | 6 | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | 95% | 700 | 78 | |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | 100% | 500 | 33 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 300 | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | 100% | 170 | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | 2001 | 70% | 710 | 178 | |
Mississauga Christian Academy | 1977 | 100% | 168 | 17 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 200 | 25 | |
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | 260 | 22 | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | 400 | 36 | ||
USCA Academy | 2010 | 200 | 17 | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 95% | 100 | |||
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 670 | 48 | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | 100% | 200 | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | 100% | 65 | ||
Virtual High School | 2001 | 100% | 8000 | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | 80% | 195 | 18 | |
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 125 | 11 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Laureate College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 6 to 12 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | 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 | |
King Heights Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | |||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 9 to 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Prince Edward Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 16 | No support | |||
The Maples Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Star Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | 10 to 14 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Partial Integration | Medium integration | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
USCA Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 10 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 9 to 12 | No support | |||
Virtual High School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration |
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Meadow Green Academy |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 95% | |||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
Lynn-Rose School | Day: rolling | 4 - 12 | 85% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Oct 31, 2021 | Preschool - 12 | 74% | ||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | |||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 75% | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Peel Montessori School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
King Heights Academy | 100% | ||||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 90% | |||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling | 2 - 12 | 90% | ||
Prince Edward Montessori School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
The Maples Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 80% | ||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | |||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 70% | ||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2022 | 5 - 12 | 90% | ||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | |||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | |||
USCA Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 100% | |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Virtual High School | 100% | ||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 80% | ||
Meadow Green Academy | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | 95% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||||||||
Prince Edward Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | 75% | 90% | 90% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | 70% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Virtual High School | |||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 90% | 80% | 80% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Académie Ste-Cécile International School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Albert College | 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 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Laureate College | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
GlenOak Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Peel Montessori School | Traditional Math | |||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
King Heights Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Prince Edward Montessori School | ||||||
The Maples Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
USCA Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||
Virtual High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional Math | 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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Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy |
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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Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy |
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, such as language immersion programs, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), special needs schools, 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 Oakville 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.
