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 | $18,000 to $28,430 | |
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 | $11,700 to $15,000 | ||
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 | $8,800 to $21,250 |
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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Kendellhurst Academy (est. 2004)
Kendellhurst offers students an enriched curriculum with a mix of project based, traditional and arts infused curriculum, with digital displays, Macs and PC's in every room and Edwin personal devices for grades 5 to 8. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,000 to $16,000 | |
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The Maples Academy (est. 1989)
The Maples is a private IB school in Orangeville, ON from PS to grade 8. Tuition starts at $8500. The Maples offer daily French instruction starting in PS. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,154 to $10,965 | |
Ashwood Glen (est. 2019)
Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,900 to $18,900 | ||
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 | ||
Burlington Christian Academy (est. 1975)
BCA is Burlington’s leading Christian Elementary school, with over 160 students in Grades JK - 8. Featuring small class sizes and Signature Programming in the athletics, arts, and experiential learning. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,700 to $13,600 | ||
Star Academy (est. 1997)
Star Academy offers programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight in Mississauga. Small class sizes, daily physical education and French for all grades, and academic excellence set us apart. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $13,990 to $17,990 | ||
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 | ||
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 |
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 a superior 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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Clanmore Montessori School (est. 1997)
Clanmore Montessori School in southeast Oakville offers a full spectrum, co-ed Montessori program from Toddler to Middle School. Tuition starts at $8,250. CCMA accredited. Member Oakville Independent Schools. Licenced. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $8,500 to $18,000 | |
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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 | |
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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. Its average class size is 16 to 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,265 to $13,695 | |
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 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (est. 2001)
We are a licensed therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home environments. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $24,500 to $75,900 | ||
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 | $15,800 to $52,000 | ||
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 | $3,342 to $13,407 | ||
King Heights Academy (est. 2004)
Located in Vaughan, King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade eight, which includes the IB Program. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,598 to $18,998 | ||
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 | $13,595 to $20,795 | ||
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 PK to grade 8. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,000 to $12,850 | ||
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 | $5,500 to $6,500 | ||
Newton’s Grove School (est. 1977)
Newton's Grove School offers programs from kindergarten to grade 12. Its average class size ranges between 12 to 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $16,300 to $18,300 | ||
Hamilton District Christian High (est. 1956)
At Hamilton District Christian High we believe exceptional learning is for every student. Our aim is to differentiate learning so that each student can reach their full potential through Project-Based learning. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,510 to $16,800 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga (est. 1979)
Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $6,700 to $16,800 | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville (est. 1979)
Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $13,700 to $22,800 | ||
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 | $16,995 to $23,395 | ||
GlenOak Academy (est. 2017)
GlenOak Academy offers an education as EXTRAORDINARY as your child! We build positive relationships with our students and take an outside-the-box approach to teaching and learning. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $6,500 to $28,700 | ||
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 | $17,950 | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School (est. 1996)
Northstar Montessori offers authentic Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8 in Mississauga. We pride ourselves on strong character development and supporting life long learners! Now, Swim program is now included. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $9,500 to $14,900 | ||
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 | ||
Blyth Academy Thornhill, located 30 minutes from downtown Toronto, focuses on personalized education, small class sizes, and experiential learning. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,995 to $20,795 |
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 | $18,820 to $33,970 | ||
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 | ||
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 | $8,800 to $15,490 |
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 |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | February 01, 2020 10:00 am | 2241 Mississauga Road Mississauga ON L5H 2K8 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | February 01, 2020 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori Private School 4900 Tomken Road Mississauga Ontario L4W 1J8 |
Ashwood Glen | February 06, 2020 9:00 am | Ashwood Glen 3430 Fairview St. Burlington Ontario L7N 2R5 |
Ashwood Glen | February 06, 2020 9:00 am | Ashwood Glen School 3430 Fairview Street BURLINGTON Ontario L7N 2R5 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | February 08, 2020 10:00 am | Lynn-Rose College 7310 Rapistan Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 6L8 |
St. Jude's Academy | February 08, 2020 10:00 am | St. Jude's Academy 2150 Torquay Mews Mississauga Ontario L5N 2M6 |
Clanmore Montessori School | February 08, 2020 10:00 am | Clanmore Montessori School 2463 Lakeshore Road East Oakville Ontario L6J 1M7 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | February 22, 2020 10:00 am | Lynn-Rose 7205 Millcreek Dr. Mississauga Ontario L5N 3R3 |
Sherwood Heights School | February 22, 2020 10:00 am | Sherwood Heights School - Kennedy and Erin Mills Campuses 5870 Kennedy Rd. / 3650 Platinum Dr. Mississauga Ontario L4Z4G6 / L5M0Y7 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | March 07, 2020 10:00 am | Lynn-Rose College 7310 Rapistan Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 6L8 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | April 18, 2020 10:00 am | Lynn-Rose 7205 Millcreek Dr. Mississauga Ontario L5N 3R3 |
St. Jude's Academy | April 18, 2020 10:00 am | St. Jude's Academy 2150 Torquay Mews Mississauga Ontario L5N 2M6 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | May 09, 2020 10:00 am | Lynn-Rose 7205 Millcreek Dr. Mississauga Ontario L5N 3R3 |
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) | $18,820 to $27,340 | |||
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
Hamilton District Christian High | $12,510 to $16,800 | 9 - 12 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $17,950 | 10% | 5 - 12 |
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | |||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | |||||||||||
The Maples Academy | |||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | |||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | |||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | |||||||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | |||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | |||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | |||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | |||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | |||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | |||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | 1977 | 100% | 150 | 15 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 175 | 15 |
Lynn-Rose Schools | 1997 | 100% | 600 | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 550 | |||
Kendellhurst Academy | 2004 | 97% | 270 | 23 | |
The Maples Academy | 1989 | 80% | 100 | ||
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | 40% | 500 | 33 | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | 100% | 200 | ||
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | 260 | 22 | ||
Peel Montessori Private School | 1992 | 95% | 150 | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 30 | 3 | |
King's Christian Collegiate | 80% | 710 | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 250 | ||
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | 100% | 500 | 33 | |
King Heights Academy | 2004 | 100% | 150 | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | 2015 | 95% | 0 | 0 | |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | 100% | 65 | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 1996 | $0 | 100% | 50 | 5 |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | 100% | 180 | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | 100% | 160 | 16 | |
Star Academy | 1997 | 60 | 5 | ||
Newton’s Grove School | 1977 | 100% | 400 | 27 | |
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | 97% | 465 | 116 | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | 400 | 36 | ||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | 2007 | 100% | 69 | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | 95% | 700 | 78 | |
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | 100% | 60 | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | 100% | 170 | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 95% | 0 | |||
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | 85% | 20 | ||
Glenn Arbour Academy | 2005 | $0 | 100% | 106 | 10 |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 230 | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | 99% | 300 | 23 | |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 675 | ||
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 150 | ||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | 95% | 0 | 0 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 18 | Partial Integration | 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 | |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | |||
Kendellhurst Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
The Maples Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 16 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
St. Jude's Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 to 18 | 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 | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Peel Montessori Private School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Sherwood Heights School | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
King Heights Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 12 | No support | |||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Light integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Student-paced | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Star Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Newton’s Grove School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | |||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 9 to 24 | No support | Light integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 10 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 12 | Withdrawal Assistance | |||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 | Resource Assistance | ||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | Feb 8, 2020 | |
Lynn-Rose Schools | Day: rolling | 100% | Feb 8, 2020 | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
Kendellhurst Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 97% | ||
The Maples Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 80% | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | Feb 8, 2020 | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 100% | |
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | Feb 6, 2020 | ||
Peel Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 80% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 90% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | Feb 22, 2020 | |
King Heights Academy | 100% | ||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 5 - 12 | 95% | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Day: rolling | SK - 8 | 100% | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Newton’s Grove School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 97% | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | |||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | 100% | ||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | |||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 2 - 8 | 100% | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 95% | ||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 85% | ||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2018 | 90% | Feb 1, 2020 | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: Feb 10, 2017 | 1 - 8 | 99% | Feb 1, 2020 | |
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Meadow Green Academy | Preschool - 8 | 100% | |||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | Day: rolling | 95% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Mississauga Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | |||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||||
The Maples Academy | |||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | 85% | 75% | 75% | 75% | |||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | |||||||||||||||||
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% | ||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | |||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill |
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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Mississauga Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | 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 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||||
Kendellhurst Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Maples Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
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 | ||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
King's Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King Heights Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Burlington | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | |||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Newton’s Grove School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | |||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Communicative | Creative | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
Wildwood Academy | Equal Balance | Expository | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
GlenOak Academy | ||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | Traditional Math | 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 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill |
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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Mississauga Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose Schools | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwood Glen | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maranatha Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Newton’s Grove School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Milton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Glenn Arbour Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill |
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.
