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Girls' high schools

Find a list of the top all-girls' high schools in Canada

What are girls' high schools and who are they for?

An all-girls high school is a type of private high school that specifically supports young women typically in Grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 18. These schools focus on developing and encouraging girls’ individual interests and passions with a mixture of programs and courses available in a variety of areas that serve the unique learning styles of girls.

Benefits of your daughter attending an all-girls private secondary school
Single-sex secondary schools are ideal for teenage girls who wish to explore their interests in a safe atmosphere where they don’t need to feel self-conscious in ways that they may otherwise be around boys.

At this important time in development when young women are prone to moments of feeling awkward or uncertain, students at an all-girls school are surrounded by strong role models and supported by staff and peers as they continue to build confidence and figure out who they are. Read more

List of all-girls' high schools


St. Clement's School Toronto, Ontario — St. Clement's School's goal is to develop and equip compassionate, courageous, curious, and adaptable learners, empowering them to make impactful contributions in local, national, and global communities. View School Profile. Girls' school, founded in 1901 Enriched and balanced academics at all grade levels Unrivaled Advanced Placement course offerings 100% university acceptance Extensive athletic, arts, and co-curricular programs Grades: 1 to 12 (Girls) Type: Liberal Arts Tuition: $32,850 Living: Day Enrollment: 460 Avg. Class: 16 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	St. Clement's School	32850	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Elmwood School Ottawa, Ontario — Elmwood School is Ottawa's pre-eminent school for girls from PreK to Gr. 12. Our high academic standards, small class sizes and safe, supportive environment ensure that each girl is inspired to reach her full potential. View School Profile. Recognized for academic excellence Welcoming, inclusive and diverse community International Baccalaureate World School (PYP, MYP, DP) Round Square and Apple Distinguished school Merit- and need-based scholarships available Grades: PS to 12 (Girls) Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $15,540 to $29,700 Living: Day Enrollment: 370 Avg. Class: 15 to 17 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Elmwood School	15540	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Branksome Hall Toronto, Ontario — Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. View School Profile. 13-acre downtown campus Athletics and Wellness Centre IB programs: JK to Grade 12 Leadership opportunities Boarding starting in Grade 7 Grades: JK to 12 (Girls) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $35,700 to $72,500 Living: Day/Boarding Enrollment: 964 Avg. Class: 12 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1) Virtual Open House: Oct 10	Branksome Hall	35700	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
featured The Sacred Heart School of Montreal View Profile Montreal, Quebec Atwater/Docteur-Penfield 7 to 12 Girls $17,355 to $62,797 Since 1861, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, the city’s only all girls English Catholic high school, has been graduating exceptional leaders. We offer grades 7 to 12, day school and boarding. Day/Boarding Traditional User Reviews (3)	The Sacred Heart School of Montreal	17355	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Day Girls
featured The Bishop Strachan School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Spadina/St Clair Ave W JK to 12 Girls $34,760 to $65,850 The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build the academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $1.6 million available in financial assistance. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	The Bishop Strachan School	34760	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
featured St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School View Profile Oakville, Ontario PS to 12 Girls $20,000 to $30,160 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. Day Progressive Reggio Emilia	St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School	20000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
featured St. Margaret's School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Girls $17,200 to $69,100 St. Margaret's School offers inter-disciplinary and experiential learning from JK3 to Grade 12. Confidence, leadership and academic rigor lead to student success. At SMS, 'She Can'! Boarding/Day Traditional User Reviews (5)	St. Margaret's School	17200	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
featured Havergal College View Profile Toronto, Ontario Lawrence Avenue West/Avenue Road JK to 12 Girls $35,700 to $65,280 Havergal has been preparing young women to make a difference since 1894 through its innovative curriculum and future-ready programming with a focus on wellness and student agency. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts Our Kids Review User Reviews (5)	Havergal College	35700	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Hawthorn School View Profile Toronto, Ontario York Mills/Leslie NS to 12 Girls/Coed $18,180 to $37,000 Hawthorn School is located in Toronto. We offer a co-ed toddler-SK program and an all girls program for grade 1- grade 12. Our unique mentoring program is tailored to help students reach their full potential. Homestay/Day Liberal Arts	Hawthorn School	18180	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Day Girls Coed
Balmoral Hall School View Profile Winnipeg, Manitoba Langside St./Westminster Ave. PS to 12 Girls $15,450 to $49,440 STEAM and experiential learning are at the heart of our program, making learning at BH both dynamic and meaningful. With a focus on post-secondary guidance and internship, BH girls graduate with purpose. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Balmoral Hall School	15450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
The Study View Profile Westmount, Quebec The Boulevard/Place Braeside K to 11 Girls $22,860 to $25,810 The Study, founded in 1915, is one of Canada's premier all-girls' schools. Dedicated teachers offer a warm and stimulating bilingual mother-tongue environment from kindergarten to grade 11. The World Needs Great Women. Day Progressive	The Study	22860	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Trafalgar Castle School View Profile Whitby, Ontario Garden Street/Hwy. 2 4 to 12 Girls $25,000 to $67,585 Trafalgar Castle offers a close-knit, academically challenging environment where girls feel a strong sense of belonging and discover their unique talents and interests. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts	Trafalgar Castle School	25000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Holy Name of Mary College School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Rd/QEW 5 to 12 Girls $20,215 to $20,940 We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world Day Progressive Our Kids Review	Holy Name of Mary College School	20215	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
London International Academy View Profile London, Ontario Richmond Street/King Street 9 to 12 Coed/Girls $21,200 to $26,000 A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	London International Academy	21200	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Coed Girls
The Linden School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Yonge/St. Clair JK to 12 Girls $19,550 to $26,350 The Linden School is a socially-progressive community where innovative best practices in girls’ education promote and strengthen student voice, well-being, academic excellence, and global engagement. Day Progressive User Reviews (2)	The Linden School	19550	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Sacred Heart School of Halifax View Profile Halifax, Nova Scotia JK to 12 Girls/Boys/Coed $13,290 to $18,620 With a global network of schools around the world, a rich and proud history, and a strong and unique set of core values, Sacred Heart offers not just an education but an experience that is unparalleled in Nova Scotia. Day Traditional User Reviews (3)	Sacred Heart School of Halifax	13290	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Day Girls Boys Coed
Crofton House School View Profile Vancouver, British Columbia JK to 12 Girls $26,200 With over 120 years of excellence in all-girls’ education, our rigorous academic program is complemented by strong arts, design technology and athletic programs. Financial assistance is available. Day Progressive	Crofton House School	26200	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School View Profile Westmount, Quebec Mount Pleasant Avenue/Cedar Avenue K to 11 Girls $19,525 to $23,000 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School offers a Tier 1 education for girls from K-11, located in Westmount, Qc. We develop bold leaders and creative thinkers — equipping each girl to be the entrepreneur of her own future. Day Progressive Our Kids Review	Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School	19525	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls

This type of atmosphere gives girls plenty of opportunities to ask questions and express themselves, empowering and encouraging their passions, and assisting them in meeting their goals at school and as they venture out into the world.

Types of private high schools for girls
Aside from day programs, many private all-girls high schools also offer boarding where girls live in residential facilities, attend extracurricular activities and receive additional support all on campus. Curriculums vary widely by school but many provide a range of humanities and social sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, sports, arts, languages, and social and academic clubs as well as AP or IB programs.

Before and after school tutoring may also be provided along with learning study assistance, career planning services, university counseling and exchange programs among a selection of additional benefits.

Costs of girls' secondary schools
The cost of an all-girls high school will vary depending on a few different factors, including the location and type. Some have tuition fees starting around $5,000 while others vary between $28,000 and $50,000 or higher based on their services, particularly boarding.

However, there are a variety of ways to pay for girls secondary schools, such as scholarships, bursaries and finding financial aid. Learn more about resources that can help you afford this type of school with these 18 tips to pay for private school.

Choosing a high school for your daughter
With so many of school options available for your daughter, it may seem daunting to narrow down a list.

Think about your daughter’s needs first and foremost and get advice from an educational consultant if you feel it will be helpful in determining her individual needs and interests. An advisor can also explain how a certain types of high schools might benefit your child.

Research schools based on those factors that are important to your family and involve your daughter in the process. Check school profiles, visit their websites and attend annual school fairs like the Our Kids Private School Expos, then plan to visit the school for a private tour or during their open houses. Suggest that your daughter join you if possible to get a feel for the atmosphere and consider bringing some questions to ask school officials, current students and even the parents of current students. Develop a shortlist of a few schools your family is interested in from your findings.

Get more information in Choosing a School.

Child-specific advice on choosing an all-girls school
Read our child-specific insights on choosing the right school, including girls' schools. We explore how choosing the right type of school crucially depends on kids' unique traits, such as their mental and academic focus, social tendencies, and activity level.

To get school-choice advice customized to your child's unique traits, create a child profile through an Our Kids user account.

Applying to a girls' high school
Be aware that application deadlines at schools will vary and confirm those dates with the school as well as their application fees. Schools will often ask for copies of printed documents such as transcripts and report cards, among other necessary forms, and your daughter may also be required to take an entrance test or SSAT. Read more about the application process and what you need to know in Applying to Schools.

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Girls' high schools

Find a list of the top all-girls' high schools in Canada