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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.
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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 Preschool 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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$19,000 to $29,280
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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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$10,000
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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 $35,000
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Toronto French Montessori (est. 2000)
Stouffville, Ontario 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 |
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$7,782 to $15,396
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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, online, or a mix of both. View profile |
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$17,900 to $33,000
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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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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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$12,740 to $15,000
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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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Glenn Arbour Academy (est. 2005)
Burlington, Ontario 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 |
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$17,000
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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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$9,184 to $10,995
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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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$11,000 to $14,000
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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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$14,440 to $18,440
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Wildwood Academy (est. 2002)
Oakville, Ontario 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 |
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$27,000 to $30,000
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Burlington Christian Academy (est. 1975)
Burlington, Ontario 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 |
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$8,850 to $13,850
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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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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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$25,500 to $78,750
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Lynn-Rose Schools (est. 1997)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$15,470 to $20,600
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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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$9,250 to $19,500
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St. Jude's Academy (est. 2006)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$9,365 to $13,795
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Peel Montessori Private School (est. 1992)
Mississauga, Ontario Peel Montessori School and Carrington College students are encouraged to be engaged, inquisitive learners who think for themselves, display strengthen of character, and learn to succeed on their own merits. View profile |
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$8,500 to $18,500
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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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$17,100 to $55,000
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Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) (est. 1984)
Milton, Ontario 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 |
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$12,000 to $12,895
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Maranatha Christian Academy (est. 1996)
Brampton, Ontario Maranatha Christian Academy is a private Christian School located in Brampton. MCA utilizes the ACE curriculum that focuses on individualized instruction. View profile |
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$7,000 to $13,000
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The Montessori Country School (est. 1988)
Nobleton, Ontario For 38 years, Montessori Country School has provided a top rated CCMA accredited curriculum for students 15 months through grade 6 on two sprawling campuses, and an integrated virtual classroom for elementary students. View profile |
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$9,000 to $18,000
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Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$19,495 to $25,395
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Hamilton District Christian High (est. 1956)
Ancaster, Ontario 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 |
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$13,335 to $18,355
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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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$18,500 to $37,000
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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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$3,545 to $14,222
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Virtual High School (est. 2001)
Bayfield, Ontario 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 |
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$299 to $579 /course
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Blyth Academy Burlington (est. 2015)
Burlington, Ontario 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 |
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$15,995 to $22,095
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Northstar Montessori Private School (est. 1996)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$9,800 to $15,400
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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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$17,800 to $71,500
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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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$12,980 to $17,850
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King Heights Academy (est. 2004)
Woodbridge, Ontario 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 |
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$15,598 to $15,998
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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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$14,700 to $24,000
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Rotherglen School - Mississauga (est. 1979)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$7,800 to $17,900
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Holy Name of Mary College School (est. 2008)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$18,750
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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, 265. View profile |
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$11,265
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Newton’s Grove School (est. 1977)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$17,700 to $19,700
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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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TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) (est. 1962)
Mississauga, Ontario 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 |
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$20,170 to $29,300
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Meadow Green Academy (est. 1995)
Mississauga, Ontario Meadow Green Academy offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Mississauga. Its average class size is 12 students. View profile |
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$15,990
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Carrey International Education Inc. (est. 2018)
Mississauga, Ontario Carrey Education is one of the top choices for parents as it provides academic programs tailored for individual students. Our goal is to help students build their character and discover new interests through learning. View profile |
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$20,500 to $23,900
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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.
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Albert College | June 04, 2021 9:00 am | |
Albert College | June 04, 2021 2:30 pm |
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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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $15,000 to $26,300 | 8% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $19,390 to $28,170 | 7 | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | $17,100 | 15% | 9 - 12 | |
Meadow Green Academy | $15,990 | |||
Hamilton District Christian High | $12,700 to $16,130 | 9 - 12 | ||
GlenOak Academy | $18,500 to $37,000 | 15% | SK - 8 | $1,500 |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $17,900 | 3 - 12 | $2,000 | |
Virtual High School | 2% | 9 - 12 | $579 | |
Albert College | $17,800 to $28,700 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
Mississauga Christian Academy | $12,540 to $17,850 | JK - 8 | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
King Heights Academy | $15,598 to $21,998 | 1 - 12 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $18,750 | 10% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
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| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||
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Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | |||||||||||
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Star Academy | |||||||||||
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Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||
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| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 30 | 3 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 74% | 550 | ||
Lynn-Rose Schools | 1997 | 100% | 400 | 27 | |
Glenn Arbour Academy | 2005 | $0 | 100% | 110 | 10 |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 175 | 15 |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | 40% | 560 | 37 | |
The Maples Academy | 1989 | 80% | 100 | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | 100% | 200 | ||
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | 260 | 22 | ||
Peel Montessori Private School | 1992 | 95% | 150 | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | 2001 | 70% | 710 | 178 | |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | 100% | 65 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
USCA Academy | 2010 | 200 | 17 | ||
Dewey Institute | 2016 | 90% | 370 | 31 | |
Star Academy | 1997 | 70 | 6 | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 1996 | $0 | 100% | 60 | 6 |
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | 100% | 60 | ||
Toronto French Montessori | 2000 | 100% | 110 | 9 | |
The Montessori Country School | 1988 | 100% | 0 | 0 | |
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 150 | 14 | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 95% | 0 | |||
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | 97% | 540 | 135 | |
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | 75% | 40 | 4 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 260 | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | 100% | 95 | 10 | |
Virtual High School | 2001 | 100% | 8000 | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | 2015 | 95% | 0 | 0 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | 99% | 300 | 23 | |
Albert College | 1857 | 270 | |||
Mississauga Christian Academy | 1977 | 100% | 160 | 16 | |
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | 100% | 150 | 15 | |
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | 100% | 170 | ||
King Heights Academy | 2004 | 100% | 150 | ||
Carrey International Education Inc. | 2018 | 150 | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | 95% | 700 | 78 | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 230 | ||
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 655 | ||
Newton’s Grove School | 1977 | 100% | 450 | 30 | |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | 100% | 800 | 53 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Lynn-Rose Schools | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | |
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
St. Jude's Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
The Maples Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Peel Montessori Private School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 9 to 12 | No support | |||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
USCA Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 10 | No support | |||
Dewey Institute | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 17 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Star Academy | Liberal Arts | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Light integration | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 10 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Toronto French Montessori | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
The Montessori Country School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Virtual High School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Partial Integration | Medium integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
King Heights Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Carrey International Education Inc. | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 1 to 6 | Indirect Support | Light integration | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Newton’s Grove School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration |
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Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrey International Education Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Oct 31, 2020 | Preschool - 12 | 74% | ||
Lynn-Rose Schools | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | ||
The Maples Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 80% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 100% | |
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | |||
Peel Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 70% | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
USCA Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | ||||
Dewey Institute | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 90% | |||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Day: rolling | SK - 8 | 100% | ||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 2 - 8 | 100% | ||
Toronto French Montessori | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
The Montessori Country School | Day: rolling | Preschool - 6 | 100% | ||
Meadow Green Academy | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 95% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 97% | |||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 75% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 90% | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 3 - 12 | 100% | ||
Virtual High School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 5 - 12 | 95% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | ||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | Jun 4, 2021 | ||
Mississauga Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
King Heights Academy | 100% | ||||
Carrey International Education Inc. | Day: rolling | SK - 5 | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2020 | 5 - 12 | 90% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Newton’s Grove School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% |
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 | |||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | |||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
The Maples Academy | |||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | |||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | 70% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
USCA Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori | |||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School | |||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | |||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||
Albert College |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Lynn-Rose Schools | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
The Maples Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | 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 |
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
USCA Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance | ||
Dewey Institute | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Wildwood Academy | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Toronto French Montessori | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Equal Balance |
The Montessori Country School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
GlenOak Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Virtual High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Burlington | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Albert College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Creative |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King Heights Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Carrey International Education Inc. | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Fine Arts |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Newton’s Grove School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | 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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Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrey International Education Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights 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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Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey Institute | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto French Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrey International Education Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights 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'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.
