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This city's private schools will provide your child with an atmosphere that is conducive to students' success. Small class sizes especially will ensure that your son or daughter has an environment where he or she can receive individual attention. The classroom is a place where children feel comfortable working together to learn the necessary material.

Beyond small class sizes, Guelph's private schools present many additional benefits. Some of these advantages include:

• You will have input in and control over your child's education through constant communication with his or her instructors.
• Plenty of parents choose private schools on philosophical or religious grounds. By sending your child to one of these schools, you can avoid encountering objectionable curriculum or material.
• Private schools are known for offering more extracurricular activities than other types of schools. These programs guarantee that your son or daughter's education will be well rounded and that he or she will be able to enjoy hobbies outside of class time.

Before you select a private school...

Prior to choosing a private school in Guelph, be sure that you have done the necessary research. Be sure it has accreditation from the Ontario Ministry of Education. In Ontario, only schools that give out courses which count towards a diploma receive accreditation. However, the Ministry deals with complaints about all schools and makes sure that they are safe and appropriate environments for your child.

In addition, you can consult the Fraser Institute's annual school rankings and ratings. While this ranking system is far from perfect, it does offer a good overview of the school's reputation. Guelph's private schools consistently score highly on the Fraser Institute's yearly report cards.

Paying for Private School in Guelph

Private schools are more affordable today than ever. Many institutions offer very reasonable tuition rates, as well as other mechanisms to help you pay for private school. Such assistance might encompass:

• Scholarships and bursaries: The former refers to merit-based grants (i.e. academic, artistic, community involvement, etc.), while the latter is based solely on financial need. Both the schools themselves and charitable organizations (e.g. Children's First) offer scholarships and bursaries. You can review a list of all private school financial aid here at ourkids.net.
• Tax breaks and deductions for private education: If you send your child to a religious private school or a private school for students with special needs (read our guide to special needs school costs), then the province of Ontario might provide you with a tax break.
• Sibling discounts

Be sure to click on the links on this page or search for Ontario Private Schools to find out more about all of the academically rigorous options that you have.