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Whitby and Oshawa Private Schools

Find the top Oshawa and Whitby schools listed below

Looking for a Montessori program in Whitby? Hatch House Montessori School is Durham Regions's 1st and only private school offering multi-lingual programs.

... education is a journey, not a race."
Zsuzsanna Vigh, Principal, Hatch House Montessori School

Located in Southern Ontario (in the Durham region), east of Pickering and Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby private schools offer both you and your child numerous distinct advantages. This includes schools in Centennial, Kedron, McLaughlin, Vanier, Eastdale Dagmar, Whitby Shores, Meadowcrest, Port Whitby, Williamsburg, and West Lynde. These schools offer a wide range of programs for children of all ages. Read more

List of Whitby and Oshawa schools


Blaisdale Montessori School View Profile Pickering, Ontario 7 campuses/Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Bowmanville NS to 8 Coed $1,195 to $1,400 Blaisdale Montessori School is the premier Montessori school in the Durham area. Offering an outstanding learning environment. Choose from one of 7 campuses in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa and Bowmanville. Day Montessori	Blaisdale Montessori School	1195	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
École Montessori View Profile Pickering, Ontario Kingston/Altona NS to 6 Coed $8,400 to $17,000 École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a BILINGUAL critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student. Day Montessori User Reviews (2)	École Montessori	8400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. View Profile Oshawa, Ontario Wilson Road/Adelaide Ave NS to 12 Coed $9,750 to $11,500 At G.B.MS, D.E.P.S and Durham Academy Secondary school focus is on each individual student and helping them meet their unique potential and goals. We believe in excellent customer service and families have a voice. Throughout the year we enhance our programs through program enhancement and enrichment. We also offer March Break and Summer Camps for working parents. Homestay/Day/Boarding Progressive Montessori	Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S.	9750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Boarding Coed
Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering View Profile Pickering, Ontario NS to 8 Coed $9,000 to $13,000 Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering is a non denominational, inclusive school that offers programs from Pre-school to Grade eight. We acknowledge and celebrate religious and cultural events as part of our cultural program. Day Montessori	Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering	9000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Blyth Academy Whitby View Profile Whitby, Ontario Dundas St. E./Brock St. N. 6 to 12 Coed $15,995 to $22,095 Blyth Academy Whitby is a private school for Grade 7-12 students, conveniently located for students across the Durham Region. Day Liberal Arts	Blyth Academy Whitby	15995	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Hatch House Montessori School View Profile Whitby, Ontario Brock Street South/Dundas Streer West NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $14,000 The Hatch House Montessori School is a very child centered school where each student is respected for his/her uniqueness and is taught accordingly. Ask about our unique, fully bilingual elementary program. Day Montessori	Hatch House Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
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. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts	Trafalgar Castle School	25000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
Cambridge International Academy View Profile Ajax, Ontario 1 to 12 Coed $10,650 to $12,650 Cambridge International Academy offers an enriched curriculum from grades one to twelve in Downtown Ajax. Central to the school’s philosophy is the belief that all students are capable of success. Day Progressive User Reviews (2)	Cambridge International Academy	10650	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Private Schools Near You

Private School Information

Parents in these two cities choose private schools for a multitude of reasons, which include some of the following:

Private schools encourage or allow parents to participate in their son or daughter's education. Parents are often closely involved in the school community and choose schools with the religious or educational perspective they want for their children.
Parents have the freedom to choose from many private school options, as school zones are not a limitation. As such, you can send your child to an institution that shares your values, beliefs or outlook on education. Special needs education and gifted kids' programs are also an option.
Small class sizes ensure that instructors can attend to individual student's needs. Classrooms are easier to monitor.
Private schools have the resources to attract some of the top teachers in the country.

University or college acceptance rates are really high amongst private school graduates, as private schools typically do an exemplary job of preparing students for university or college. Higher education institutions around the world often view private schools in a very high regard.

Whitby and Oshawa are subject to Ontario's provincial regulations. Private high schools in particular have the most stringent standards. To give out credits that can appear on a diploma, they must receive a proper license from the province.

Private School Financing

Private schools have become more affordable today than ever. However, beyond reasonable tuition prices, there are other ways through which you could pay for private school. Here are some such methods:

Merit-based scholarships are offered by schools or external organizations for many different reasons. Academic, artistic, sports, community involvement, and essay writing competition scholarships are all quite common.
Financial aid is available through schools and charitable organizations. Most schools have stringent deadlines for bursary applications, so apply on-time.
Sibling discounts usually increase according to the number of children you send to a school
Ontario offers plenty of private school tax breaks. A religious school tuition may count as a charitable donation, which you will receive a tax break for. And, the province might help you pay for a school for students with special needs (on a medical basis).

To meet in person with representatives from private schools in Whitby and Oshawa, check out one of our annual private school expos, including our GTA school expo.

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From 18 months to 18 years, HSC is where I grow into my best self.
From the moment a student walks onto the 50+ acre campus in Hamilton, Ontario, their journey begins. They grow up in a strong, healthy community whose members share their zest for learning. [Read more]
Teaching girls to change the world
We spoke with Tara Silver about what girls need, how girls learn, and how the Linden School has pioneered in all of that. [Read more]

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At Hillfield Strathallan College, students grow into a sense of their abilities and a sense of themselves.

September 30, 2021
Teaching girls to change the world
After a year in the role of principal of The Linden School—and what a year it’s been—we spoke with Tara Silver about what girls need, how girls learn, and how the Linden School has pioneered in all of that.

August 31, 2021
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Whitby and Oshawa Private Schools