On this page we cover private schools in Richmond Hill, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Elgin Mills, Yongehurst, Richvale, Oak Ridges, Carrville, Quaker, Jefferson, and Temperanceville.
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of gifted programs and assessment, 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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Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. (est. 1993)
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. is a private school for intellectually gifted students in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from grades 1 to 12. Tuition is $13,500. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $14,000 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
Xyna International School (est. 2010)
Xyna International School offers programs from Gr 9 - 12 in Brampton(Co-ed) and 6-12 in Woodbridge(Girls only). At Xyna students have many opportunities to develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $7,000 | ||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare
Rutherford Private School creates an atmosphere of academic excellence, and develops students with a love of learning that provides sound preparation for higher education. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $9,900 to $29,000 | ||
A.I.S. School (est. 2016)
AIS Montessori & Elementary School offers authentic Chinese Immersion program in GTA area.Its average class is 15 students. [View profile] |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | ||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus (est. 2003)
The Prestige School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Richmond Hill. Its average class size is ten students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,000 to $15,500 | ||
Aurora Montessori School (est. 1989)
Aurora Montessori School offers a comprehensive, nurturing and enriched program for Toddler to Grade 8. Our enrolment of 375 day students has an average class size of 15 to 24. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,500 to $16,200 |
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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Century Private School (est. 1994)
Century Montessori Schools in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with class sizes as low as 12 students. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $16,550 to $26,800 | ||
Trinity Montessori School (est. 1999)
Trinity Montessori School offers programs from toddler to grade six in Markham, Ontario. Its average class size is nine students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $1,100 to $1,200 | ||
Vaughan College Private School (est. 2009)
An Ontario ministry inspected private secondary school in Woodbridge, Vaughan. We accept International Students, have small class sizes, low tuition, high university acceptance rate. AP Courses also available! [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $8,900 to $23,500 | ||
Princeton Academy of Canada (est. 2000)
Princeton Academy is a reputable private high school that offers high school credits from grades 9-12 to those who are working towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The average class size is about 8-15 students [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $10,000 to $18,800 |
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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York Montessori School (est. 2007)
York Montessori School in Richmond Hill offers children from 16 months to 6 years old a wholesome Montessori education. Teacher to student ratios of 1:5 - 1:8. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $11,800 to $12,500 | |
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Yip’s Music & Montessori School (est. 1990)
Founded in 1990, Yip's Montessori Program cater to children from 1.5 to 6 years old. Yip's four campuses are located in Markham, Unionville and Thornhill. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $7,650 to $12,650 | |
Richland Academy (est. 2002)
Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for children from 2.5-years to Grade 8. Voted #1 Private School in Richmond Hill 4 years in a row. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $18,000 to $18,800 | ||
The Country Day School (est. 1972)
The Country Day School offers JK-12 in a co-ed, non-denominational environment located on 100 beautiful acres just north of Toronto in King. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $28,850 to $29,850 | ||
Country Garden Montessori Academy (est. 1995)
Situated on seven acres of rolling parkland and gardens, Country Garden Montessori Academy in Newmarket is a co-ed private day school for students in grades PS-12. The school provides a family atmosphere and is committed the intellectual growth and emotional well-being of students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $7,200 to $25,900 | ||
Somerset Academy (est. 1990)
Established in 1974, Somerset Academy is an independent, not-for-profit private school that provides education to students in Grades 1 to 8. Somerset Academy has an average class size of 10 to 18 students. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $12,300 to $13,900 | ||
Toronto District Christian High School (est. 1963)
We believe in project-based learning, enfolding, engaging and empowering students, and fantastic parent-teacher communication. We offer family friendly tuition with transportation included. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $15,500 to $20,190 | ||
Holy Trinity School (est. 1981)
HTS offers a remarkable opportunity for students from JK-12 to shape their own experience through our comprehensive academic and co-curricular programming, lead by our incredible faculty and staff. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $28,075 to $29,300 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | |
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School (est. 1986)
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 20 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $21,000 to $23,500 | ||
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 | ||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus (est. 1988)
For over 25 years, the Montessori Country School provides a first-class accredited curriculum for students 12 months through grade 6. The sprawling 10 acre campus offers a unique indoor and outdoor learning experience. [View profile] |
| Student-paced | $9,000 to $18,000 | ||
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 | ||
Blooming Lives Montessori (est. 2017)
Blooming Lives Montessori celebrates and nurtures the sense of curiosity of each child, supports them in exploring their expanding capabilities and guides them into their thriving potentials. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $5,300 to $16,200 | ||
Aurora Preparatory Academy (est. 1979)
Aurora Preparatory Academy is small by design, a supportive JK-8 community in which students thrive. Affordable tuition and an advanced programme, including all-grade French, music and art, and inclusive sports teams. [View profile] |
| Standard-enriched | $14,100 to $15,600 |
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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Royal Cachet Montessori School (est. 2006)
Royal Cachet Montessori School is a Montessori school that offers programs from nursery to grade three in Markham. Its average class size is five to 15 students. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $6,800 to $12,900 | |
Sunrise Montessori School (est. 1988)
Sunrise Montessori School in Markham offers both English and French Immersion programs from Infant (0 months) to Grade 8. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,500 to $16,500 | ||
Wesley Christian Academy (est. 1988)
Wesley Christian Academy offers programs from Toddler to Grade 8 in Markham. As we are a Christian school, we share our beliefs with all our students but we warmly welcome families from ALL faiths and backgrounds! [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,375 to $13,300 | ||
Trillium School (est. 1991)
Trillium School is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Markham. [View profile] |
| Accelerated | $10,500 to $36,000 | School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto |
Our gifted education guide has advice specific to finding gifted programming. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options), we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school, as well as advice from top education experts. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are a great starting point for finding a school. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. These expos allow you to speak with many private schools, some of which have gifted programs—all in one place. Find a gifted school near you.
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 |
|---|---|---|
The Country Day School | September 21, 2019 10:00 am | Country Day School 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario L7B 1K5 |
The Country Day School | October 10, 2019 9:00 am | Country Day School 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario L7B 1K5 |
Richland Academy | October 10, 2019 10:00 am | Richland Academy 11570 Yonge Street Richmond Hill Ontario L4E 3N7 |
The Country Day School | October 10, 2019 7:00 pm | Country Day School 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario L7B 1K5 |
Holy Trinity School | October 17, 2019 7:00 pm | 11300 Bayview Avenue Richmond Hill Ontario L4S 1L4 |
The Country Day School | October 30, 2019 9:00 am | Country Day School 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario L7B 1K5 |
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | November 03, 2019 11:00 am | Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus 11 Headdon Gate Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 9W9 |
Holy Trinity School | November 14, 2019 7:00 pm | 11300 Bayview Avenue Richmond Hill Ontario L4S 1L4 |
The Country Day School | January 11, 2020 10:00 am | Country Day School 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario L7B 1K5 |
The Country Day School | January 30, 2020 7:00 pm | Country Day School 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario L7B 1K5 |
Wesley Christian Academy | February 01, 2020 12:00 pm | Wesley Christian Academy 22 Heritage Road Markham Ontario L3P 1M4 |
Holy Trinity School | April 08, 2020 10:00 am | 11300 Bayview Avenue Richmond Hill Ontario L4S 1L4 |
Broadly speaking, the cost of gifted schools in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill private schools with gifted programming:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | $10,850 to $11,200 | |||
The Country Day School | $29,850 | |||
Somerset Academy | $13,200 | 5% | 1 - 8 | |
Toronto District Christian High School | $15,050 | 9 - 12 | ||
Holy Trinity School | $28,075 | |||
Aurora Montessori School | 5% | Preschool - 8 | $3,000 |
Legend:
| DS | DC | SE | CC | IS | CL | AC | LI | AP | IB | SN | |
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York Montessori School | |||||||||||
Royal Cachet Montessori School | |||||||||||
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | |||||||||||
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | |||||||||||
Century Private School | |||||||||||
Richland Academy | |||||||||||
The Country Day School | |||||||||||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | |||||||||||
Somerset Academy | |||||||||||
Toronto District Christian High School | |||||||||||
Sunrise Montessori School | |||||||||||
Xyna International School | |||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | |||||||||||
Holy Trinity School | |||||||||||
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | |||||||||||
Wesley Christian Academy | |||||||||||
Trinity Montessori School | |||||||||||
Vaughan College Private School | |||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | |||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | |||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | |||||||||||
Aurora Montessori School | |||||||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||
Blooming Lives Montessori | |||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | |||||||||||
Aurora Preparatory Academy |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
York Montessori School | 2007 | 100% | 150 | 38 | |
Royal Cachet Montessori School | 2006 | 100% | 200 | ||
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | 1993 | 75% | 360 | 30 | |
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | 1990 | 100% | 0 | ||
Century Private School | 1994 | 85% | 0 | 0 | |
Richland Academy | 2002 | 95% | 200 | ||
The Country Day School | 1972 | $65 | 780 | ||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | 1995 | 100% | 105 | ||
Somerset Academy | 1990 | 95% | 0 | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | 1963 | 90% | 401 | 100 | |
Sunrise Montessori School | 1988 | 93% | 200 | 25 | |
Xyna International School | 2010 | 75% | 110 | 16 | |
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | 75% | 150 | |||
Holy Trinity School | 1981 | $6 | 45% | 783 | |
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | 1986 | 600 | |||
Wesley Christian Academy | 1988 | 100% | 350 | ||
Trinity Montessori School | 1999 | 100% | 120 | 120 | |
Vaughan College Private School | 2009 | 95% | 90 | 23 | |
Blyth Academy Thornhill | 95% | 0 | 0 | ||
Trillium School | 1991 | 100% | 330 | ||
A.I.S. School | 2016 | 280 | |||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | 2003 | 90% | 0 | ||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | 1988 | 100% | 0 | 0 | |
Aurora Montessori School | 1989 | 90% | 370 | ||
King Heights Academy | 2004 | 100% | 150 | ||
Blooming Lives Montessori | 2017 | 87 | 22 | ||
Princeton Academy of Canada | 2000 | $0 | 100% | 250 | 63 |
Aurora Preparatory Academy | 1979 | 90% | 110 | 11 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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York Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 24 | Withdrawal Assistance | |||
Royal Cachet Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Supportive | 3 to 8 | No support | |||
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 13 | No support | |||
Century Private School | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | 8 to 16 | No support | Light integration | |
Richland Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | |
The Country Day School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 17 | Resource Assistance | |||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | |||
Somerset Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 13 to 18 | No support | |||
Toronto District Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Sunrise Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 24 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Xyna International School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Holy Trinity School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | |
Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Trinity Montessori School | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | |||
Vaughan College Private School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | Resource Assistance | |||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 8 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Trillium School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | ||||
A.I.S. School | Traditional | Montessori | 10 to 15 | No support | ||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | Traditional | Accelerated | Supportive | 8 to 10 | No support | Medium integration | ||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Aurora Montessori School | Montessori | Reggio Emilia | Accelerated | Supportive | 15 to 24 | No support | ||
King Heights Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Blooming Lives Montessori | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 23 | No support | |||
Princeton Academy of Canada | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 8 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Aurora Preparatory Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 14 | Indirect Support | Medium integration |
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Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Century Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Richland Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Country Day School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Somerset Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto District Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Xyna International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Trinity School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wesley Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vaughan College Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aurora Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blooming Lives Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aurora Preparatory Academy |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
York Montessori School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Royal Cachet Montessori School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 75% | ||
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - SK | 100% | ||
Century Private School | Day: rolling Homestay: May 15, 2016 | 9 - 12 | 85% | ||
Richland Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 95% | Oct 10, 2019 | |
The Country Day School | Day: rolling | 7 - 9 | JK - 12 | Sep 21, 2019 | |
Country Garden Montessori Academy | JK - 12 | 100% | |||
Somerset Academy | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 1 - 8 | 95% | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Sunrise Montessori School | Day: rolling | 93% | |||
Xyna International School | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 75% | ||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 6 - 12 | 75% | ||
Holy Trinity School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 45% | Oct 17, 2019 | |
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | Day: Nov 17, 2020 | Preschool - 8 | |||
Wesley Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% | Feb 1, 2020 | ||
Trinity Montessori School | Day: rolling | Preschool - 6 | 100% | ||
Vaughan College Private School | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Trillium School | K - 12 | 100% | |||
A.I.S. School | |||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | Nov 3, 2019 | |
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | Day: rolling | Preschool - 6 | 100% | ||
Aurora Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 90% | ||
King Heights Academy | 100% | ||||
Blooming Lives Montessori | Nursery/Toddler - SK | ||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Aurora Preparatory Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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York Montessori School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
Royal Cachet Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | 100% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | |||||||||
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Century Private School | |||||||||||||||||
Richland Academy | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||
The Country Day School | |||||||||||||||||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Somerset Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Toronto District Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
Sunrise Montessori School | 100% | 95% | 95% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||
Xyna International School | 75% | 80% | 80% | 75% | |||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | |
Holy Trinity School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 5% | 5% | |||
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | |||||||||||||||||
Wesley Christian Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Trinity Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Vaughan College Private School | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | |||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | |||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||||||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | |||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | |||||||||||||||||
Aurora Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Blooming Lives Montessori | |||||||||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | |||||||||||||||||
Aurora Preparatory Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Country Garden Montessori Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||||
Trillium School | |||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | |||||||||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
York Montessori School | Inquiry | Communicative | We don't offer Fine Arts | |||
Royal Cachet Montessori School | ||||||
Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Yip’s Music & Montessori School | ||||||
Century Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Richland Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Country Day School | ||||||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | ||||||
Somerset Academy | ||||||
Toronto District Christian High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Sunrise Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
Xyna International School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Holy Trinity School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Trinity Montessori School | ||||||
Vaughan College Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Thornhill | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Trillium School | ||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Aurora Montessori School | ||||||
King Heights Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blooming Lives Montessori | ||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Aurora Preparatory Academy | 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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Yip’s Music & Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Richland Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Country Day School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Somerset Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Sunrise Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Xyna International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Trinity School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wesley Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vaughan College Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
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King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blooming Lives Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aurora Preparatory Academy |
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Yip’s Music & Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Century Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Richland Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Country Day School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Country Garden Montessori Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Somerset Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto District Christian High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Xyna International School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford Private School & Daycare | ||||||||||||||||||||
Holy Trinity School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wesley Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trinity Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vaughan College Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Thornhill | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trillium School | ||||||||||||||||||||
A.I.S. School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Montessori Country School - Nobleton Campus | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aurora Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King Heights Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blooming Lives Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Princeton Academy of Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aurora Preparatory Academy |
Make no mistake: gifted kids have different needs than typical students. These learners are often so advanced in their intellectual abilities that they are outliers in the classroom: a normal curriculum and approach won't be enough. When these students don't receive the custom support they need, they can disengage from school -- and even become depressed.
If you know or suspect your child is gifted, you're faced with the following questions:
You can also consider other options, such as language immersion programs, special needs programs, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), 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 the Richmond Hill area (on the north end of Toronto).
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.
