"Braemar House School is more than a school. It is a community where curiosity thrives, character is shaped, and potential is unlocked. Our strong academics, small classes, and dedicated teachers create a nurturing environment where every child feels seen and supported. With vibrant extracurriculars, leadership opportunities, and a focus on character education, we inspire well-rounded learners who grow into confident, compassionate students prepared for future success in high school and beyond."
Braemar House School offers an enriched education in a non-denominational community. This is realized through our delivery of the curriculum, educational resources (ex. Chromebooks, manipulatives, modern technology & other resources), citizenship programming and extracurricular activities like sports and clubs. We are more than a house, we are a home. Our classrooms & school have a feeling of community; there is a real sense of school spirit. We deliver excellent educational programming in a caring environment.
We continue to prioritize small class sizes and straight grades to ensure we maintain our commitment to knowing our students and we are able to program for them. As well, focusing on the specific grade curriculum and developing well-rounded students who have been exposed to academics, arts, citizenship, and S.T.E.A.M. to name a few. We also provide a vibrant character education program and leadership opportunities. This adds to our caring and home-like, intimate feeling and is an integral part of our culture. We offer an academic program in a caring environment.
Braemar, founded in 1996 by a group of parents looking for an alternative educational experience for their children, was incorporated, and obtained not-for-profit status in 1997.
We moved to our current location in August 1997 and bought the building in 2001. We added 4 modular classrooms in two phases (2007 & 2011). Over the years we've renovated classrooms, added a school food garden, an outdoor classroom and cooling systems in classrooms.
Strategically we have evolved our programming; arts (ex. annual musical, music lessons & art show), early learning (Pre and Junior Montessori & Prep One), citizenship , and Information Technology. Braemar received the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award in Technology in May 2014 and the program continues to evolve to include smart TVs , Chromebooks, Google Classroom & STEAM.
Coming soon: the IDEA Space (Fall 2026), where students will innovate, discover, explore & aspire using modern technology, creativity and collaboration.
Students must be willing learners who like to be academically challenged. They enjoy a variety of subjects and embrace leadership opportunities, get involved and are active participants in school life. They are also kind, patient, tolerant and respectful. When students appreciate education and understand the opportunity their parents have provided them, that leads to a positive experience.
A positive home-school partnership is important. It is critical that parents understand and support our program and policies.
We are an academic school running a traditional program. We do offer hands-on learning, manipulatives, and S.T.E.A.M. programming, but we are not a Waldorf or outdoor education school. Students need a high level of independence and interest in academics to successfully and independently navigate our our program. We do not offer 1:1 programming for students.
What we hear from parents: they are looking for small class sizes, strong academic programming, enrichment, citizenship and the feeling of a school community. They want their children to love school and have an overall positive and well-rounded experience. Our students find comfort and support in our caring environment.
We receive a lot of compliments about our students when they are on field trips or are volunteering in the community. They are friendly, courteous and demonstrate their knowledge, curiosity and interest in participating. They are great ambassadors for themselves and the school.
The school culture is something that can be overlooked. At Braemar, we offer an enriched academic program in a nurturing environment. Our caring culture is unique and we purposively work to cultivate it. There is a community feeling at Braemar and a sense of everyone pulling together. This culture is valuable for student learning and social-emotional development.
Once families join Braemar, they experience how the school community is emphasized. Everyone takes care of everyone. They experience what small classes allow – a chance for students to have time with their teacher and their teacher to get to know them. Families also truly see the dedication of teachers and staff. Our staff work hard to offer wonderful programming, a well-rounded educational experience and a caring, nurturing environment.
In 2021 the school celebrated its 25th Anniversary! A commemorative book was created to mark this milestone. We also hosted a large Family Fun Fest, to celebrate. This event has now become an annual tradition.
During the 2022-2023 school year, the Braemar Legacy Trust invested in smart TVs for the Grade 5-8 classrooms, and a new 3D printer. Continuing our commitment to technology and STEAM.
In June 2024 we celebrated 25 Years of Braemar Graduates with a reunion for all Braemar Graduates. We welcomed the opportunity to connect with alumni.
Over the summer of 2024, new flooring was laid in Grades 7/8, finishing off the refreshing of flooring in the extension. Lighting in the gym was changed, by adding LED lightbulbs.
Coming soon: the IDEA Space (Fall 2026), where students will innovate, discover, explore & aspire using modern technology, creativity and collaboration.
We are creating an IDEA Space - Innovate, Discover, Explore and Achieve - to inspire creativity, problem-solving and experiential learning for all students. Since Spring 2023, STEAM programming has been actively running for Grade 1-8 with strong student engagement and ongoing investment in hands-on materials to support this programming. This additional space will allow for broader curricular integration. The IDEA Space supports holistic, project-based learning that mirrors the complexity of life beyond school.
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