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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.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (est. 1891)
Oakville's SMLS continues to be a premier independent school for girls Preschool to Graduating Year since 1891. "Millie" graduates take on the world with confidence and the knowledge that they can do anything. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $19,000 to $29,280 | |
Dearcroft Montessori School (est. 1968)
Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $9,600 to $23,000 | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children (est. 1994)
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, online, or a mix of both. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $17,900 to $33,000 | ||
Sherwood Heights School (est. 1989)
Sherwood Heights School offers Enriched Academic Programmes from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in Mississauga. The Programmes are Enriched and Comprehensive, delivered with Extra Attention and Care. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $12,740 to $15,000 | ||
Toronto French Montessori (est. 2000)
Toronto French Montessori offers French and English programs from pre-school to grade 8 in York Region. Its average class size is 15 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $7,782 to $15,396 |
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.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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The Maples Academy (est. 1989)
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,184 to $10,995 | |
Ashwood Glen (est. 2019)
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,000 to $20,000 | ||
Glenn Arbour Academy (est. 2005)
At Glenn Arbour Academy, we believe that “We Can Make A Difference” in the life of every student who walks through our doors. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,000 | ||
Wildwood Academy (est. 2002)
Wildwood Academy is a special needs private school in Oakville. It offers programs from grades 2 to 8, with an average class size of four to ten students. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $27,000 to $30,000 | ||
Burlington Christian Academy (est. 1975)
BCA is Burlington’s leading Christian Elementary school, with over 150 students in Grades JK - 8. Featuring small class sizes and Signature Programming in the athletics, performing arts, and experiential learning. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,850 to $13,850 | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington (est. 1982)
Fern Hill School provides a calm, engaging & academic program for Preschool to Grade 8. We offer a structured approach that focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence. Maximum class size is 19. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $21,620 to $23,368 | ||
Star Academy (est. 1997)
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] |
| Student-paced | $13,990 to $17,990 | ||
USCA Academy (est. 5)
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $11,000 to $14,000 |
These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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Mississauga Christian Academy (est. 1977)
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,540 to $17,850 | |
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St. Jude's Academy (est. 2006)
St. Jude's Academy is an IB World School that offers programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Mississauga. A university preparatory school with a focus on student life, average class size is 16 to 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,365 to $13,795 | |
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Clanmore Montessori School (est. 1997)
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] |
| Student-paced | $8,925 to $18,900 | |
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Lynn-Rose Schools (est. 1997)
Lynn-Rose Heights Private School offers challenging academic programming from three years old to grade twelve in Mississauga. Lynn-Rose Heights school is an official International Baccalaureate World School. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $15,470 to $20,600 | |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
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] |
| Student-paced | $24,900 to $77,100 | ||
Peel Montessori Private School (est. 1992)
Peel Montessori School offers an enriched, personalized program. Emphasis is on strong academics, and the development of personal excellence (leadership skills, creativity) in a supportive, family-like environment. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $8,500 to $18,500 | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School (est. 1996)
Northstar Montessori offers an authentic Montessori curriculum for 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] |
| Student-paced | $9,800 to $15,400 | ||
Virtual High School (est. 2001)
Virtual High School has been a trusted leader in online secondary education since 2001. We help over 8,000 students springboard to success each year with fully online, self-paced courses and unparalleled student support. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $349 to $729 /course | ||
Newton’s Grove School (est. 1977)
Newton's Grove School offers programs from JK to Gr. 12, located in a newly renovated state-of-the-art facility, backing on to an incredible 100-acre green space. Its average class size ranges between 12 to 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $17,700 to $19,700 | ||
Hamilton District Christian High (est. 1956)
At HDCH, our mission is to cultivate character through learning for a life of service to God. Our vision is to see all HDCH graduates become a faithful presence in the communities that they serve. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,700 to $46,650 | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville (est. 1979)
Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,700 to $24,000 | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington (est. 2015)
Blyth Academy Burlington, located in Village Square in the heart of downtown Burlington, offers not only our outstanding Grades 9–12 program but also a middle years program and facilities for students in Grades 5–8. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,995 to $22,095 | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga (est. 1979)
Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $7,800 to $17,900 | ||
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] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,400 to $55,000 | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga is a flourishing private middle and high school housed in unique heritage buildings. We focus on personalized education, very small class sizes, and experiential learning. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $19,495 to $25,395 | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) (est. 1984)
Oxford Learning Academy – where your child will experience a homeschooling approach with the benefits of socialization in a small classroom environment. This Milton private school runs from K to grade 8. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,000 to $12,895 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School (est. 2008)
Holy Name of Mary College School in Mississauga, is an independent Catholic school for girls in grades 5-12 offering an enriched university preparatory programme. The average class size is 12 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $18,750 | ||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus (est. 2007)
Montessori Country School has provided a first-class academic experience to students in an environment that is distinguished by its compassion, integrity and unwavering commitment to the individual child.
[View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,160 to $13,600 | ||
Brampton Christian School (est. 1977)
Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers JK to Grade 12, with average class sizes from 17 to 19 students and a one-student tuition cost of $10,290. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $11,328 | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) (est. 1982)
Oakville Christian School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Oakville. Its average class size is 22 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $3,409 to $13,645 | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy (est. 1996)
Maranatha Christian Academy is a private Christian School located in Brampton. MCA utilizes the ACE curriculum that focuses on individualized instruction. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $7,000 to $13,000 | ||
King Heights Academy (est. 2004)
With 2 Campuses located in Vaughan, King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade 12 which includes the IB Program. Our new Thornhill Campus offers a Sports Program from grades 1-12 [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,598 to $15,998 | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville (est. 1982)
Fern Hill School is a private independent school for Preschool through Grade 8 offering individualized learning by subject-specific teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $11,177 to $23,368 | ||
GlenOak Academy (est. 2017)
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] |
| Student-paced | $6,500 to $28,700 |
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.
| School Name | Type | Pace | Cost | ||
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TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) (est. 1962)
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Its average class size is 12 to 22 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $11,310 to $28,170 | ||
Meadow Green Academy (est. 1995)
Meadow Green Academy offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Mississauga. Its average class size is 12 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $9,050 to $15,990 | ||
Guiding Light Academy (est. 2007)
Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $9,500 |
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.
| School name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
Lynn-Rose Schools | August 10, 2020 11:00 am | |
Lynn-Rose Schools | August 11, 2020 11:00 am | |
Ashwood Glen | August 12, 2020 10:00 am | |
Lynn-Rose Schools | August 17, 2020 11:00 am | |
Lynn-Rose Schools | August 18, 2020 11:00 am | |
Ashwood Glen | August 19, 2020 10:00 am | |
Lynn-Rose Schools | August 24, 2020 11:00 am | |
Lynn-Rose Schools | August 25, 2020 11:00 am | |
Ashwood Glen | August 26, 2020 10:00 am | |
St. Jude's Academy | November 21, 2020 10:00 am | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | November 28, 2020 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori 4900 Tomken Rd. Mississauga Ontario L4W1J8 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | January 23, 2021 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori 4900 Tomken Rd. Mississauga Ontario L4W1J8 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | February 06, 2021 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori 4900 Tomken Rd. Mississauga Ontario L4W1J8 |
St. Jude's Academy | February 20, 2021 10:00 am | |
St. Jude's Academy | April 17, 2021 10:00 am |
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:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | $9,055 to $10,622 | JK - 8 | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $15,000 to $26,300 | 8% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $19,390 to $28,170 | 7 | ||
Virtual High School | 1% | 9 - 12 | $579 | |
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
Hamilton District Christian High | $12,510 to $16,800 | 9 - 12 | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $17,900 | 3 - 12 | $2,000 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | $17,950 | 10% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
King Heights Academy | $15,598 to $21,998 | 1 - 12 |
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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The Maples Academy | |||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | |||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | |||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | |||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Virtual High School | |||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | |||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | |||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | |||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | |||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | |||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | |||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | |||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||
USCA Academy | |||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | |||||||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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The Maples Academy | 1989 | 80% | 100 | ||
Mississauga Christian Academy | 1977 | 100% | 160 | 16 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 550 | |||
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | 40% | 560 | 37 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 175 | 15 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | 1997 | 100% | 600 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 30 | 3 | |
Peel Montessori Private School | 1992 | 95% | 150 | ||
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | 260 | 22 | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | 100% | 200 | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | 99% | 300 | 23 | |
Virtual High School | 2001 | 100% | 8000 | ||
Glenn Arbour Academy | 2005 | $0 | 100% | 110 | 10 |
Newton’s Grove School | 1977 | 100% | 450 | 30 | |
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | 100% | 60 | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | 100% | 150 | 15 | |
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | 97% | 485 | 121 | |
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | 100% | 170 | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | 100% | 95 | 10 | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | 95% | 700 | 78 | |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | 100% | 180 | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | 2015 | 95% | 0 | 0 | |
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 150 | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
King's Christian Collegiate | 80% | 710 | |||
Star Academy | 1997 | 60 | 5 | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 95% | 0 | |||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | 100% | 65 | ||
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | 100% | 500 | 33 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 230 | ||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | 2007 | 100% | 69 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 675 | ||
USCA Academy | 5 | 150 | 13 | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 260 | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 1996 | $0 | 100% | 60 | 6 |
King Heights Academy | 2004 | 100% | 150 | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | 400 | 36 | ||
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | 85% | 35 | ||
Toronto French Montessori | 2000 | 100% | 110 | 9 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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The Maples Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Partial Integration | Medium integration | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | |||
St. Jude's Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Lynn-Rose Schools | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Peel Montessori Private School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Virtual High School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Newton’s Grove School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 10 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Student-paced | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 | Resource Assistance | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Star Academy | Liberal Arts | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 9 to 12 | No support | |||
Sherwood Heights School | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 9 to 24 | No support | Light integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
USCA Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Light integration | ||
King Heights Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | |||
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | |||
Toronto French Montessori | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Maples Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 80% | ||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | Nov 21, 2020 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
Lynn-Rose Schools | Day: rolling | 100% | Aug 10, 2020 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Peel Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | Aug 12, 2020 | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 100% | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | Nov 28, 2020 | |
Virtual High School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Newton’s Grove School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 2 - 8 | 100% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 97% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 3 - 12 | 100% | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | |||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 5 - 12 | 95% | ||
Meadow Green Academy | Preschool - 8 | 100% | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 80% | ||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 95% | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2019 | 90% | |||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | 100% | ||||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
USCA Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | ||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 90% | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Day: rolling | SK - 8 | 100% | ||
King Heights Academy | 100% | ||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | |||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 85% | ||
Toronto French Montessori | 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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The Maples Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | |||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
Virtual High School | |||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | |||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | 85% | 75% | 75% | 75% | |||||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 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% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | |||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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The Maples Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||||
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Lynn-Rose Schools | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Virtual High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Newton’s Grove School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Wildwood Academy | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Hamilton District Christian High | 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 |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Blyth Academy Burlington | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 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 |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Communicative | Creative | |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | |||||
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
USCA Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King Heights Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | |||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||
Toronto French Montessori | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Social Justice | Pragmatism | 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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Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori |
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. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori |
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.
