The need for boarding

“Boarding has come around again to be exactly what I think a lot of young people need.”
—Innes Van Nostrand, principal, Appleby College

Before the Golden Goal, or the Stanley Cup wins, or the NHL draft, Sidney Crosby was a student at boarding school, something that many Canadians may find surprising. But he was. As a tween, Crosby and his parents recognized that he needed something more than he was getting at home in Cole Harbour, NS. He was excelling in school, yet there were social pressures. In minor league hockey, Crosby was clearly more skilled than his peers, something that may have been celebrated, yet was increasingly resented. On the ice, and in the stands, he was becoming a target of aggression.

All of that—academics, athletic development, social development—were factors that prompted a consideration of options beyond those available locally. For Crosby and his parents, it was less about sending him away than it was recognizing and seeking the support he needed at a critical and decisive time in his life.

He enrolled at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, a boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota. From the moment he arrived he was immersed in a community that would allow him to grow into the person he wished to become. The academics were strong, as was the culture. “I loved the atmosphere,” Crosby later reflected. “You lived together, went to class together, traveled and played together. You got to know each other—everyone—a lot faster and a lot better.”

Athletically the school was exceptional. Renowned coaching attracted like-minded and equally skilled hockey players. Crosby joined others who, like him, were also bound for careers in professional hockey: Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, Kyle Okposo and Jack Johnson. In every way he found what speaker, educator, and author Ken Robinson would describe as his “element”: “the place where the things you love to do and the things that you are good at come together.”

When criticisms are levied against private schooling as elitist or exclusive, Sidney Crosby isn’t the kind of student that critics have in mind. He didn’t intend to become a political leader, a titan of industry, or an academic. He also didn’t come from a family that operated within those rarefied worlds. After graduating he hasn’t made a career within any of the industries that we might feel that boarding school is designed to reflect.

Further, the school he attended doesn’t reflect the images of boarding school that crowd the popular imagination. At Hogwarts a talking hat sorts students into houses; in “The Imitation Game” a young Alan Turing is trapped by bullies beneath the floorboards; in “Dead Poets Society,” Robin Williams stands on the desk and teaches poetry. In books and film, boarding schools are rank with dark halls, oak paneling, and they groan beneath the weight of dust, history, and intrigue.

It may be disappointing to some, but they don’t in life. "Walk into any boarding school today,” says Anne-Marie Kee, Executive Director of CAIS, “and you'll find a vibrant, highly energized student body, housed in first-rate surroundings and engaged in more activities than you can imagine.”

The school Crosby attended is a testament to that. While some of the buildings are old, the school as it exists today is still young. It opened in 1972. It is renowned for its academics, though the focus is less on the liberal arts than in providing a centre of excellence in a few select areas, including bioscience and engineering. Athletics are a focus, though in soccer and hockey, not rowing or polo.

That Crosby considered boarding at all is a reminder that, like any social institution, it has changed over time. Had he been born one hundred years earlier, or just fifty years earlier, he wouldn’t have been a candidate for boarding school, nor would his family presumably have considered it an option. By the same token, the education he found there likely wouldn’t have reflected his needs or his temperament.

Today, however, there are new ideas, new approaches, and a broader range of options. “I think it’s a time of rejuvenation or resurrection,” says Innes van Nostrand, principle of Appleby College in Oakville. After a period of decline, he says, “boarding has come around again to be exactly what I think a lot of young people need. The additional piece that boarding adds,” namely an environment that is supportive and expansive, and which allows for greater independence, “has become a huge priority, or at least it should be, and addresses a big gap in the development of young people.”

For Crosby, boarding school wasn’t only an option, it was a solution. His experience there became an important part of his development as a person, as a student, and as an athlete. It helped him along the road to success by amplifying his strengths and managing his access to the areas of his life that may otherwise have become problematic.

Today, all of that is more typical of boarding school than some people might allow. Likewise, boarding schools reflect a long and rich historical and cultural tradition, though the true basis of that tradition is not necessarily what most people might think. Some of the wood paneling might remain, but even then it’s largely anachronistic. Cold showers, per the ones that Prince Charles bemoaned at Gordonstoun, are a distant memory, as is the thinking behind them. Far more than the tartans or the buildings, the crests or the pranks, is a desire to prepare students for an active role in the world that they will move into after graduation.

Crosby wasn’t seeking a life in the clergy, the military, political life, or business. Rather, he needed a school that would prepare him for the world he intended to live in, namely, the world of professional hockey in the 21st century. Which is exactly what it did.

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featured Upper Canada College View Profile Toronto, Ontario St Clair Ave W/Avenue Rd SK to 12 Boys $33,300 to $61,860 Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Upper Canada College	33300	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
featured Branksome Hall View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bloor Street East/Mount Pleasant Road JK to 12 Girls $33,630 to $66,805 Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Branksome Hall	33630	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
featured Trinity College School View Profile Port Hope, Ontario Ward St/Deblaquire St. N 5 to 12 Coed $25,750 to $59,750 TCS students appreciate that school needs to be more than just reaching their academic potential–it’s about exploring all facets of themselves so that the realization of talents reach far beyond the classroom walls. Day/Boarding Traditional Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) junior school open house: Apr. 18	Trinity College School	25750	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured Lakefield College School View Profile Lakefield, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $33,900 to $69,700 LCS offers world-class programming (Grades 9 -12) designed to meet the strengths of each student while encouraging growth through a school-wide Leadership, Character and Values program and enriched boarding experiences. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	Lakefield College School	33900	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured Unisus School View Profile Summerland, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $16,150 to $51,500 The Unisus School is the Okanagan’s most innovative independent school, offering a pre-K through 12, inquiry-based education that is tailored to each student’s unique abilities and interests. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Unisus School	16150	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured Nancy Campbell Academy View Profile Stratford, Ontario Ontario Street/Waterloo Street South 9 to 12 Coed $13,750 to $34,325 Stratford, Ontario, Private Secondary School dedicated to inspiring students to achieve their individual potential through academic excellence while fostering a spirit of service to society. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts User Reviews (6)	Nancy Campbell Academy	13750	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
featured Robert Land Academy View Profile Wellandport, Ontario 5 to 12 Boys $53,965 to $57,965 Robert Land Academy is a private military-themed boarding school (Gr 5-12) helping boys to achieve their potential and gain admission to post-secondary programs. Boarding Traditional Our Kids Review	Robert Land Academy	53965	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Boys
featured McDonald International Academy View Profile Toronto, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $10,000 to $29,300 McDonald International Academy offers programs for grades 9 to 12 with 2 locations in the heart of Toronto. Its average class size is 10 to 20 students. Day/Boarding Traditional	McDonald International Academy	10000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured SuOn Academy View Profile Toronto, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $20,800 to $32,800 A leading private international secondary boarding school located in Toronto. High university admission rate. Our mission and value is total care, academic excellence, independence, and global citizen. Boarding Traditional	SuOn Academy	20800	HighSchools Boarding Coed
featured Havergal College View Profile Toronto, Ontario Lawrence Avenue West/Avenue Road JK to 12 Girls $35,000 to $64,000 Havergal College is an all-girls school in Toronto for students in JK to Grade 12. Preparing Young Women to Make a Difference Since 1894. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts Our Kids Review User Reviews (5)	Havergal College	35000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
featured Columbia International College View Profile Hamilton, Ontario Main St. W./Longwood Rd. S. 7 to 12 Coed $8,100 to $18,800 /semester Columbia International College is a day and boarding school, offering programs to international students in grades 7 to 12. Day/Boarding Traditional	Columbia International College	8100	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured St. John's-Kilmarnock School View Profile Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario JK to 12 Coed $17,415 to $64,750 St. John's-Kilmarnock School, in Waterloo, offers enriched educational programming for students from JK – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Its average class size is 17. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	St. John's-Kilmarnock School	17415	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
featured Randolph-Macon Academy View Profile Front Royal, Virginia Villa Ave/Academy Drive 6 to 12 Coed US $20,069 to US $54,251 There is a power within you. The power to soar above self-imposed limitations, to create something new, to become a leader. Come explore Randolph-Macon Academy, and discover The Power of Rise. Boarding Traditional	Randolph-Macon Academy	20069	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Coed
featured The Bishop Strachan School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Spadina/St Clair Ave W JK to 12 Girls $32,860 to $62,250 Located in Toronto, The Bishop Strachan School is Canada's oldest independent JK to Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls, welcoming students from Toronto and around the world. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	The Bishop Strachan School	32860	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
featured Pickering College View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue JK to 12 Coed $25,270 to $66,580 Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	Pickering College	25270	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured St. Michaels University School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia Richmond Rd/McRae Ave K to 12 Coed $20,090 to $71,770 Independent K-12 boarding & day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on university prep. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family. Day/Boarding Progressive User Reviews (3)	St. Michaels University School	20090	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured Bond Academy View Profile Toronto, Ontario Ellesmere Rd/Birchmount Rd PS to 12 Coed $13,000 to $34,300 Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts	Bond Academy	13000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
featured Appleby College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road West/Fourth Line 7 to 12 Coed $37,350 to $74,550 Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts Our Kids Review	Appleby College	37350	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning View Profile Belleville, Ontario 1 to 12 Coed $24,500 to $75,900 We are a licensed therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 1-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home environments. Day/Boarding Progressive User Reviews (1)	Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning	24500	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Niagara Christian Collegiate View Profile Fort Erie, Ontario Townline Rd./Niagara Parkway 6 to 12 Coed $33,050 to $41,050 Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students. Homestay/Boarding Traditional	Niagara Christian Collegiate	33050	MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Boarding Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $25,000 to $66,100 Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Bishop's College School	25000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Rosseau Lake College View Profile Rosseau, Ontario Hwy. 141/Bright Street 7 to 12 Coed $10,300 to $59,600 At Rosseau Lake College, teachers work with each student to develop a personalized curricular approach that will enhance their academic competence. One hundred percent of our graduates receive post-secondary admission. Boarding/Day Progressive User Reviews (3)	Rosseau Lake College	10300	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Brookes Westshore View Profile Victoria, British Columbia 6 to 12 Coed $14,400 to $52,550 Brookes School Canada, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, offers grades 6 to 12 for both day and boarding students with an average class size of 12 students. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brookes Westshore	14400	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Stanstead College View Profile Stanstead, Quebec Dufferin Street/Willow Lane 7 to 12 Coed $22,450 to $67,900 Located on the Quebec-Vermont border, Stanstead College offers rigorous university-prep, Grades 7to 12, in a secure, family-focused learning environment. Boarding/Day Traditional User Reviews (3)	Stanstead College	22450	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Merrick Preparatory School View Profile Merrickville, Ontario St. Lawrence Street/Elgin Street 9 to 12 Coed $16,250 to $58,200 Merrick Preparatory School offers grades 9-12 and a University Qualification Year Program to students preparing for successful admission to degree programs in the world's top universities. Includes ESL support, as needed Day/Boarding Traditional	Merrick Preparatory School	16250	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
St. Margaret's School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Girls $14,180 to $65,490 St. Margaret's School (est. 1908) is an independent school in Victoria, BC, offering empowering education for girls from JK to Grade 12. At SMS, girls don't just get equal opportunity; they get every opportunity. Boarding/Day Traditional User Reviews (5)	St. Margaret's School	14180	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
London International Academy View Profile London, Ontario Richmond Street/King Street 9 to 12 Girls/Boys/Coed $11,000 to $41,900 A Canadian Private Secondary Co-ed Boarding school, located in downtown London, Ontario. LIA offers academic courses from Grades 9-12 and is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	London International Academy	11000	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Day Girls Boys Coed
Convoy International Secondary School View Profile Toronto, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $17,000 to $39,800 CISA is a private, co-ed high school offering credit courses and IELTS prep to grade 7 – 12 students (full time/part time/private lessons/online courses available), and extracurricular activities abound. Day/Boarding Traditional	Convoy International Secondary School	17000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
UWC Canada View Profile Victoria, British Columbia 12 Coed $1 to $58,000 The UWC National Committee of Canada and Pearson College UWC represent the United World Colleges in Canada. We are seeking daring young Canadians who aspire to make the world a better place. Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (5)	UWC Canada	1	Boarding Coed
Rosthern Junior College View Profile Rosthern, Saskatchewan 10 to 12 Coed $7,500 to $26,000 RJC is a Grades 10-12 boarding school accredited by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. RJC is student and community-focused all while offering excellent academics and exceptional athletic and fine arts programs. Homestay/Boarding/Day Progressive User Reviews (10)	Rosthern Junior College	7500	Homestay Boarding Day Coed
St. Peter's ACHS College School View Profile Harrow, Ontario Concessions Rd 6 S/Hwy 18 1 to 8 Boys $8,500 to $29,000 St. Peter's ACHS College School in Amherstburg, Ont. is a day/residency school for boys grades 1-8 who love Sports and the Outdoors. Tuition starts at $8,900. and is a member of OFIS. We put "FUN" back into learning. Day/Boarding Traditional Montessori User Reviews (2)	St. Peter's ACHS College School	8500	Elementary MiddleSchools Day Boarding Boys
Rothesay Netherwood School View Profile Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd 6 to 12 Coed $22,770 to $62,630 Rothesay Netherwood School offers programs for grades 6 to 12 in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Its average class size is 16 students and is an outstanding engaged and supportive community. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Rothesay Netherwood School	22770	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Brentwood College School View Profile Mill Bay, British Columbia 9 to 12 Coed $28,000 to $73,300 Brentwood is a truly co-educational, progressive boarding school for Grades 9 to 12 located on an oceanfront campus on Vancouver Island, BC. Tuition runs from $25,700 to $66,000. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review	Brentwood College School	28000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Dewey Institute View Profile Bracebridge, Ontario 7 to 12 Coed $18,000 to $36,950 We uphold and pursue a pragmatic, balanced education with an emphasis on art, sports and music to cultivate talents to lead the new century. Boarding Traditional	Dewey Institute	18000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Coed
Fort Erie International Academy View Profile Fort Erie, Ontario 7 to 12 Coed $30,000 to $61,545 Fort Erie International Academy's East Meets West philosophy empowers our students to take ownership of their learning with a commitment to excellence and enthusiasm for a life of distinction. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts	Fort Erie International Academy	30000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
King's-Edgehill School View Profile Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St 6 to 12 Coed $18,800 to $58,800 King's-Edgehill School offers programs for grades six to 12 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Its average class size is 15 students. Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King's-Edgehill School	18800	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Kells Academy View Profile Montreal, Quebec De Maisonneuve West/Park Row West K to 12 Coed $17,300 to $35,800 Kells Academy is a private school in Montreal which offers Kindergarten to grade 12. Its average class size is 15 students. We offer boarding facilities & separate Elementary,Middle and High School campuses. Boarding/Day Traditional	Kells Academy	17300	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Chamberlain International School View Profile Middleboro, Massachusetts(USA) 6 to 12 Coed US $60,000 to US $160,000 Co-ed therapeutic boarding school in Massachusetts for students 11-22 years. Student support is offered for learning disabilities, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, NLD, ASD, attachment disorder, bipolar disorder and depression. Day/Boarding Traditional	Chamberlain International School	60000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Ridley College View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street JK to 12 Coed $17,850 to $70,000 Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Ridley College	17850	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
The Gow School View Profile South Wales, New York(USA) 6 to 12 Coed US $48,000 to US $68,000 The Gow School is a special needs private school that offers programs for grades seven through 12 in South Wales, New York. Day/Boarding Traditional	The Gow School	48000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
St. Stephen's School, Rome View Profile Rome, RM Ponte Sublicio/Lungotevere Aventino 9 to 12 Coed EUR €25,145 to EUR €39,095 SSS Rome provides students with a culturally diverse and rigorous academic education. Graduates obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma and American High School Diploma to enter renowned universities worldwide. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	St. Stephen's School, Rome	25145	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé View Profile Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix, Quebec Rte 170/Rte 169 7 to 11 Coed $3,580 to $28,570 SMRC is a coed day and boarding high school in French Canada with a warm & relaxed natural campus, modern rooms, enrichment & support, technology enhanced classrooms & labs, 8 cultural & sports programs, 20+ activities Day/Boarding Traditional	Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé	3580	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame View Profile Wilcox, Saskatchewan Railway Ave/Rouleau St 9 to 12 Coed $11,100 to $54,600 Notre Dame is a private, independent co-educational high school with an exceptional educational & boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe & caring prairie community. Boarding/Day Traditional	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	11100	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Trillium School View Profile Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy NS to 12 Coed $10,500 to $36,000 Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. Boarding/Day Montessori	Trillium School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal View Profile Montreal, Quebec Atwater/Docteur-Penfield 7 to 12 Girls $16,850 to $55,271 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	The Sacred Heart School of Montreal	16850	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Day Girls
A.I.S. School View Profile Markham, Ontario Warden/Steeles JK to 12 Coed $10,000 to $25,000 AIS Montessori & Elementary School offers authentic Chinese Immersion program in GTA area.Its average class is 15 students. Homestay/Day/Boarding Traditional Montessori	A.I.S. School	10000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Boarding Coed
North Star Academy View Profile Laval, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $12,700 to $30,200 North Star Academy Laval is the only private English high school in Laval. We offer small classroom sizes for individualized attention. We teach not only for school but for life! Certificate of eligibility not required. Day/Boarding Traditional User Reviews (2)	North Star Academy	12700	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School View Profile New York, New York(USA) Broad St/Exchange Pl PS to 12 Coed US $5,500 to US $93,000 Léman Manhattan - the only boarding school in Manhattan, New York that delivers academic excellence that inspires your child for a lifetime. IB Diploma program and unique internship opportunities offered in the city. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Léman Manhattan Preparatory School	5500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
J. Addison School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Av./Hwy 7 PS to 12 Coed $15,000 to $42,450 Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility. Boarding/Day Traditional Montessori	J. Addison School	15000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Hampshire Country School View Profile Rindge, New Hampshire(USA) Deer Run Ln/Hampshire Rd 3 to 12 Boys US $61,500 A friendly, active boarding school for bright boys who have good intentions but who may be too impulsive, intense, or bothersome for other schools and whose intellectual interests may separate them from their peers. Boarding Liberal Arts	Hampshire Country School	61500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Boys
TAIE International Institute View Profile Toronto, Ontario Church Street/Carlton Street 9 to 12 Coed $35,000 to $46,000 TAIE International Institute offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, University Preparation Courses and English as a Second Language. Flexible schedule and monthly enrolment at the best location in downtown Toronto. Boarding Traditional	TAIE International Institute	35000	HighSchools Boarding Coed
Neuchâtel Junior College View Profile Neuchâtel, NE 12 Coed SF 30,000 to SF 56,000 Neuchâtel Junior College, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, offers Canadian Grade 12 curriculum and AP to students from across Canada and beyond. Boarding Traditional	Neuchâtel Junior College	30000	Boarding Coed
Shawnigan Lake School View Profile Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia 8 to 12 Coed $28,500 to $71,300 Shawnigan Lake School is the largest boarding school in Canada. Located in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, we offer a comprehensive program to 500 young men and women in grades 8-12. Boarding/Day Traditional	Shawnigan Lake School	28500	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. View Profile Oshawa, Ontario Wilson Road/Adelaide Ave NS to 12 Coed $9,700 to $11,500 Our schools offer a maximum class size of 16 students for ages 4 & up. Tours are offered daily and new students are welcome to visit for a day. Homestay/Boarding/Day Progressive Montessori	Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S.	9700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Boarding Day Coed
Luther College High School View Profile Regina, Saskatchewan 9 to 12 Coed $8,560 to $40,760 Luther students, from many different social and cultural backgrounds, have the opportunity to be part of a tightly woven community of students, parents, teachers, staff, and alumni. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Luther College High School	8560	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Fulford Academy View Profile Brockville, Ontario 6 to 12 Coed $14,120 to $58,915 Fulford Academy is a day/boarding school in Brockville, Ontario, offering programs for grade 6-12. The average student/teacher ratio is 7:1, and STEM + Arts is the core of our Academic Programming. Day/Boarding Progressive	Fulford Academy	14120	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
St. Andrew's College View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street 5 to 12 Boys $36,920 to $68,720 St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. Boarding/Day Traditional	St. Andrew's College	36920	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Boys
Queen Margaret's School View Profile Duncan, British Columbia Brownsey Avenue/Government Street PS to 12 Coed $13,000 to $61,750 Queen Margaret's School is an independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC. Boarding/Day Progressive User Reviews (1)	Queen Margaret's School	13000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Day Coed
Everest Academy View Profile Thornhill, Ontario Dufferin/HWY 407 1 to 12 Coed $22,595 to $24,795 Everest Academy is an Independent Co-ed Day and Boarding School for Grades 1-12 & PG in Thornhill. At Everest the Learning is Built Around Each Student. The staff to student ratio is 8:1 and the average class size is 14. Day/Boarding Traditional	Everest Academy	22595	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Briercrest Christian Academy View Profile Caronport, Saskatchewan 9 to 12 Coed $3,135 to $33,061 BCA combines a private Christian school experience with the best of public education and Saskatchewan curriculum. Our small school shares facilities with Briercrest College and Seminary on a campus of 900 students. Boarding/Day Traditional User Reviews (21)	Briercrest Christian Academy	3135	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
St. George's School View Profile Vancouver, British Columbia 8 to 12 Boys $52,570 to $71,490 St. George's School in Vancouver offers university-preparatory program to Canadian and International boarding students from Grade 8 to 12. The School's mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time. Boarding Traditional	St. George's School	52570	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Boys
Bodwell High School View Profile North Vancouver, British Columbia Harbourside Drive/ 8 to 12 Coed $22,500 to $49,375 Bodwell High School in North Vancouver is a boarding school that enrolls 650 students. Tuition starts at $26,575. We provide Education for a Changing World. The school's motto is "Strength in Diversity." Day/Boarding Progressive	Bodwell High School	22500	HighSchools Day Day Boarding Coed
Ashbury College View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield 4 to 12 Coed $27,750 to $66,970 This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $23,600 to $58,300. Homestay/Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Ashbury College	27750	MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Boarding Coed
Toronto High School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Weldrick Road East 9 to 12 Coed $19,000 An inspected and accredited private secondary school offering high school credit courses in small classes or online, leading to high school diploma Day/Boarding/Homestay Traditional Montessori	Toronto High School	19000	HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Trafalgar Castle School View Profile Whitby, Ontario Garden Street/Hwy. 2 4 to 12 Girls $23,450 to $62,490 Located in Whitby, Trafalgar Castle School is an all-girls day and boarding school inspiring students in Grades 4-12. For nearly 150 years, Trafalgar Castle girls have become women of impact. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts	Trafalgar Castle School	23450	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Bronte College View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Bronte College Ct 9 to 12 Coed $16,500 to $19,800 Bronte College is a private International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. Our academic programming has attracted students from over 30 countries. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Bronte College	16500	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Great Lakes Christian High School View Profile Beamsville, Ontario 9 to 12 Boys/Coed $10,300 to $40,400 Great Lakes Christian High School offers programs for grades nine through 12 in Beamsville. It accepts day and boarding students. Boarding/Day/Homestay Liberal Arts User Reviews (3)	Great Lakes Christian High School	10300	HighSchools Boarding Day Boarding Homestay Boys Coed
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie View Profile Montreal, Quebec chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine/Avenue Claude Champagne 7 to 11 Girls $4,950 to $15,400 École secondaire francophone privée pour jeunes filles située à Outremont, Qc. Les frais de scolarité sont de 4 500 $ par année. Elle offre les profils Éducation internationale, Danse-études et Musique-études. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie	4950	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
Blyth Academy London View Profile London, Ontario Ridout/Queen 9 to 12 Coed $15,995 to $20,795 We focus on personalized education, very small class sizes, and experiential learning. Our London campus is conveniently located in historic Ignatia Hall on the banks of the Thames. Homestay/Boarding/Day Liberal Arts	Blyth Academy London	15995	HighSchools Homestay Boarding Day Coed

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