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Go to child profileHudson is a place where you can be yourself. Situated on a quiet midtown campus, our school has provided a balanced education since 2003 and reflects the diversity of Toronto. Starting with a Reggio Emilia-inspired program to engage children’s innate curiosity, our Lower School offers an experiential, collaborative learning environment. We promote strong foundational skills in math, language and science, complemented by a curricular approach that interweaves critical thinking, the arts, health and fitness, character education, and community service. The Upper School’s three-semester system carries on this tradition of balance, with students focusing on fewer subjects at a time for deeper learning. Study periods in the first two semesters allow students to seek support during class hours, participate fully in school life, and make time for personal pursuits. Hudson offers consistent, effective teaching and learning both in-person and online, with age-appropriate technology and platforms at every level and a 1:1 laptop program from Grade 9. Extracurricular activities include competitive sports, clubs from robotics to creative writing, camp weeks, and field trips. Our teachers are caring mentors, coaches and leaders, and smaller class sizes ensure that every Hudson student receives the attention needed to grow their confidence and unique strengths.
What learning looks like now: Students can register for synchronous online learning in two-week blocks—all required classwork is available on SeeSaw and Google Classroom. We require all staff and students to wear masks throughout the day (with the option of face shields for younger students when outside) and continually educate students in correct mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing. We have scheduled staggered entry and exit times to limit cohorts, scheduled recess times for each cohort, and speciality teachers visit each class to limit hallway traffic. We have hired additional cleaning staff to clean continuously throughout the day and complete a deep sanitization after students leave, and installed hand sanitizer stations at the entrance and in every room. Our clubs and activities program is currently limited, but as the year goes on we expect to re-introduce many activities and are adapting as many events as possible to continue in a virtual format. Our hot lunch program remains available, with staggered collection to maintain cohorting. We restrict and monitor all visitors, have been assigned a public health nurse, and monitor all updates from Public Health and the Ministry of Education to ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
There are many reasons parents choose to enroll their children at a private school, from family tradition to elite sports. Parents who choose Hudson College, however, are less interested in the extremes at the edges of the private education market, and more interested in the foundational elements of a strong academic program and a positive learning experience: consistent social support, a sense of community, the agility to address student interests, and a consistent approach to curricular development. Jeff Bavington founded the school "to be a place where students with all different interests can come and feel part of a larger community, feel at home, and where students themselves can help create" the school environment. And it is.
here on OurKids.net, is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. Insights were gardnered by visiting the school and interviewing students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
This 50-page review of Hudson College, published as a book and available to read in full,Reggio Emilia programs are offered by some schools at the preschool and elementary level. The approach aims to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of projects (as opposed to activities or lessons): teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. They can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. The philosophy calls for a high degree of parent involvement as well, particularly when forming curricula and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
International curriculum & programs at Hudson College: Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Hudson College offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, Hudson College students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Hudson College | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 51 mins | 56 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 17
Recreational sports: 15
Hudson College offers 23 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day (Domestic) | $18,240 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | 5% |
2nd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 7 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $0 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 6% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
All applications for tuition assistance are collected and reviewed independently by Apple Financial Services, which provides Hudson College with a confidential analysis of each family’s financial ability to contribute towards their child’s education. The Financial Aid Committee reviews all applications and offers bursaries based on the Apple Financial recommendation.
Bursaries are granted on an annual basis; therefore, an Apple Financial application must be submitted each year that assistance is needed. Bursary amounts are strictly confidential, and Hudson College requires that students receiving tuition assistance remain in good academic and behavioural standing.
Apart from offering a variety of Awards and Scholarships to current Hudson students, we also offer Entrance Scholarships to new students who demonstrate excellence in Academics, Athletics, Performing Arts, or Community Service. This is our commitment to assist all talented students in obtaining a fine education, and to achieve their best not only for themselves but also for the wider community.
Hudson applicants who are interested in applying for Entrance Scholarships should complete the Entrance Scholarship Application and submit it together with their Application Form. Our Awards Committee will consider your Scholarship application and notify you of any award given when we respond to your Application.
Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
For more details, visit:http://www.hudsoncollege.ca/entrance-scholarshipsApart from offering a variety of Awards and Scholarships to current Hudson students, we also offer Entrance Scholarships to new students who demonstrate excellence in Academics, Athletics, Performing Arts, or Community Service. This is our commitment to assist all talented students in obtaining a fine education, and to achieve their best not only for themselves but also for the wider community.
Hudson applicants who are interested in applying for Entrance Scholarships should complete the Entrance Scholarship Application and submit it together with their Application Form. Our Awards Committee will consider your Scholarship application and notify you of any award given when we respond to your Application.
Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
For more details, visit:http://www.hudsoncollege.ca/entrance-scholarshipsGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 400 |
Total enrolment | 400 |
Average class size | 15 to 20 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 20% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 30 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 61 | 50 | 30 |
Class Size | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | JK - 9 | |
Entrance Essay | 9 - 12 |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $200
Registration fee: $2,500
Deposit:
$3,000
Please note that requests for financial assistance (Apple Financial) or scholarships must be submitted with your application for admission.
If you need help at any stage in the admissions process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 416-631-0082 extension 106. We look forward to receiving your application!
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | 50 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 100% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 8% |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | N/A |
University of Toronto | 21% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ryerson University | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
York University | 11% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McMaster University | 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of Waterloo | 9% |
Hudson College Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships |
Mentorship Program | N/A |
University counseling |
What Hudson College says:
Alumni Highlights
With more than 35 years’ experience as an educator in schools and universities, Jack Bavington, School Founder & Director, understands the importance of personalizing student programming to meet each learner’s individual needs. Hudson College provides academic and co-curricular programs designed to develop every student’s abilities and successfully transition to the next stage of education and life.
Hudson is a place where dedicated, highly qualified teachers and staff work to see that students at every level are provided with a nurturing, challenging and engaging experience every day. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, the school offers enriching programs that encourage students to strive for the betterment of themselves and the wider community.
Says Bavington: "Some say it’s all about what you learn, I believe it's first about how you're treated and nurtured in that learning environment...only then will successful learning follow."
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