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The Bishop Strachan School, Toronto, ON - The OUR KIDS Feature Review

The 50-page review of The Bishop Strachan School is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.

Bishop Strachan School (BSS) offers girls pathways to develop leadership skills and cultivate confident voices through enriched academics, arts, athletics, and service.
BSS combines historic tradition with forward-looking, inquiry-based pedagogy, enriching the Ontario curriculum with interdisciplinary projects, advanced placements, coding, and financial literacy.
A circle of care—faculty, wellness professionals, counsellors, and peer networks—creates a supportive community nurturing resilience, belonging, and lifelong personal growth.

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Get crucial behind-the-scenes information about The Bishop Strachan School from video interviews with probing questions that we recorded live with parents, current students, and recent alumni.

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The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Nikki Kumar Gr. 6 to Gr. 11 — Watch our alum interview with Nikki Kumar to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Lia MacLeod Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Lia MacLeod to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Haley Dinel JK to Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Haley Dinel to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Noa Gafni Gr. 2 to Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Noa Gafni to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Yvonne Rao Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 — Watch our alum interview with Yvonne Rao to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Monika Steger Watch our alum interview with Monika Steger to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Wendy Sun Watch our alum interview with Wendy Sun to learn about the unique experience of attending The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Parent Review from Candice Braun Watch our parent interview with Candice Braun to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Parent Review from SONA SHAH Watch our parent interview with SONA SHAH to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend The Bishop Strachan School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Q&A 2022 Watch our The Bishop Strachan School Q&A discussion to gain fresh insight into the school's culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,
The Bishop Strachan School: Q&A 2021 Watch our The Bishop Strachan School Q&A discussion with Ashley (Alum), Stephanie (Alum), Vanessa (Parent) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,

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Dive deeply into the real culture of The Bishop Strachan School with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.

All (5) Parent (1) Alum (3) Student (1)


(4.7) Student, Ava Comisarow (2025) Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 (current) — Arriving at BSS on my first day of Grade 7 was nerve-wracking. I didn't know my classmates, was... Getting involved in school life—more specifically, different clubs throughout the school—has given me some good insight into BSS's leadership, faculty, and school leaders. I understand the hard and passionate work they put... Throughout my years at BSS, I can confidently say that I have enjoyed my teachers. They have been supportive, accommodating, and keen on making the effort to develop individual relationships with me and my peers. They understa... From a personal standpoint, I believe that BSS academics are one of the key factors in my love for the school. In my middle school years, they offered a wide breadth of classes, encouraging exploration and curiosity. As I move... My experience in various clubs and extracurricular opportunities, I feel, prepares me very well to speak on this subject. I have played 3 sports, been a part of 5 student-run organizations, 1 academic team, and 3 student union... With BSS’s population of just over 1,000 students, it is safe to say that the community is fairly tight-knit. However, that doesn’t mean that there isn't a friend for everyone. There are people who like sports, there are p... If I were to give a tour of the school to a group of visitors, I would take them to the atrium. The atrium is a point of entry to the building, mainly used by Middle School and High School students. To me, the atrium is the he... BSS most definitely feels like home to me. At BSS, I enter an environment where I know I am supported and cared for. My friends and peers are excited to engage with me, and they are eager to check in. The faculty want to know ... BSS's campus is truly like no other. Located in Forest Hill in Toronto, the area around the school feels bright, safe, and beautiful. Going to school in a residential neighbourhood brings a sense of relaxation every day, and, ... I am sure the admissions process has changed slightly since my process in Grade 6; however, I can say with confidence that BSS has truly figured it out. The online written supplementary, the in-person interview, and the exam, ...	all_reviews student	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.9) Alum, Allison D. (2024) JK to Gr. 12 — BSS was always a nurturing place for me. From JK to grade 12 I felt supported by my peers and t... The leadership at BSS was fantastic during my time at school. Whenever I walked through the halls and encountered members of the leadership team, I always received a warm smile and a friendly hello. They would genuinely ask m... The teachers at BSS demonstrated great enthusiasm for their subjects and showed a deep commitment to their students' success. In courses with more challenging content, teachers would go above and beyond to offer extra help ses... When I attended BSS, the academic program was robust and diverse, offering a wide range of classes across different disciplines, from English and the Creative Arts to Math and Science. Each department was supported by a strong... When I attended BSS, participating in extracurricular activities was highly encouraged, and it was truly one of the highlights of my time at the school. BSS offered a broad range of extracurricular options, allowing students w... The student body at BSS was small, fostering a close-knit community. While there was some cliquiness, the overall atmosphere remained friendly and inclusive, with most students being kind and supportive. The typical BSS studen... I loved my time at BSS. During senior school, I often found myself counting down the days until summer break ended because I couldn’t wait to return and see my friends and teachers. Like everyone, I experienced both academic... The BSS community is incredibly welcoming. While I was at the school, my mom was actively involved in parent rep initiatives, and both she and my dad felt warmly embraced by the BSS community. After graduating, I went to schoo... BSS is situated in Forest Hill which is a very safe area surrounded by quiet streets and family homes. The school is also very close to both the St. Clair Street Car and St. Clair West subway station making it easy for student... I applied to BSS when I was three years old and started attending the school in JK. The only memory I have from my application process was playing with Clifford in a boardroom which seemed to help me get into the school but I ... I felt well-supported by both the guidance department and my teachers during the university application process. Throughout high school, the guidance team arranged for university representatives to speak with students about th...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(4.7) Parent, Jeffrey B. (2024) Gr. 5 to Gr. 12 (current) — Our daughter has truly enjoyed her time at BSS and we have seen tremendous growth in both her a... BSS does a great job communicating with families. A weekly News You Can Use email goes out to parents providing an overview of news and upcoming events at the school in each division. It's all the news you want, in one email... We have been really happy with the teaching quality at BSS. Through the years, our daughter has received tremendous support from her teachers whether it be quick replies to her emails, extra help sessions before or after scho... BSS offers a rigorous academic program, including AP courses, and we feel confident that our daughter will be very well prepared for both her post-secondary studies and beyond. In addition to traditional course offerings like... From our experience, I believe that there are many co-curriculars offered at BSS and have always felt that the school does a good job at encouraging students to get involved and try different clubs and teams. Throughout her J... BSS is a big school and a small school at the same time. Our daughter's cohort has obviously grown quite a lot since she started in Junior School, but it still has the same small school feel that we loved when we chose BSS fo... I think the quality of student life at The Bishop Strachan School is really great. Our daughter is going on year 7 of her journey at BSS and she still loves going to school every day. I think it's because BSS is a safe and ... I feel that BSS has a lot of opportunities for parents to be involved and they are widely advertised in the weekly News You Can Use newsletter so everyone knows what is happening at school. My involvement has been more around ... BSS is located in Forest Hill and is easily accessible by bus and subway. We feel good about our daughter taking public transportation to and from school, and she is often surrounded by other students doing the same. We love... We had a really positive experience applying to BSS for our daughter. I remember the admissions staff being really welcoming and doing a great job answering all of our questions and making our daughter feel very comfortable t... Our daughter has had a great relationship with her university counsellor and we appreciate just how available she has been to help our daughter make some big choices in terms of course selection. I think she has really gotten...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(3.8) Alum, Joanne A. (2024) Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 — My 6 years at BSS were filled with incredible opportunities both academically and personally. I... School leadership changed hands a few times during my BSS experience. Deryn Lavell stands out as an exceptional leader who treats students with compassion and understanding. Kim Gordon as well was very well-liked and even play... The teaching was exceptional. Mr. Stewart remains the best teacher I've ever encountered throughout all my levels of education. His passion for Canadian history was electric and he deeply cared for his students. He encourag... I felt I got an exceptional education at BSS. I learned key skills across all disciplines that have helped me significantly in my career as a graduate student as well as as a historian. I was challenged to improve and grow... 10/10. I thrived in the extracurricular world at BSS. I played sports - which included multiple OFSAA trips both for soccer and swimming, I played French Horn in the senior band where I met one of my best friends, I was co... The student body at any high school is an interesting challenge. My class at BSS was largely very inclusive, but like at any all-girls school, there was no shortage of drama and hurt feelings as we were all growing into adults... I loved going to school at BSS. The best part about BSS was the ability to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that challenged me to explore my diverse interests. In each of these areas, I made friends with ... I think that the BSS alumni community has only improved. The school does a great job engaging its alumni network - and I think it is so wonderful that alumni volunteer their time to speak to students about their career choices... The location of the school worked well for me and my family. The surrounding neighbourhood made the school feel much more local, and the proximity of the Forest Hill village provided a nice little escape for us as older studen... This was a long time ago for me - 2003 - so my memories are cloudy on what it was like. I do remember enjoying my tour of BSS, enjoying meeting with an administrator, and choosing BSS because of its athletic strengths. At the ... I didn't make too much use of the BSS university counselling - it was not overly helpful to me as I knew where I wanted to attend university. The system is fairly easy to figure out and I didn't feel as if I needed any extra s...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(4.8) Alum, Allison Smith (2018) I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at The Bishop Strachan School. BSS has a strong academic... The individuals who manage the school administration are extremely strong at what they do. I am involved with the alumnae association and have had the opportunity to see how the school leaders respond to different issues that ... The quality of teachers and instruction at Bishop Strachan School is quite impressive. I am still in touch, twenty years later, with some of my teachers, even after they have retired. This speaks to the dedication of the teach... The academic programming and facilities are excellent. After graduating Bishop Strachan School I felt prepared for studying independently at university, business school and law school. Being put under some pressure in high sch... There were many opportunities for extracurricular activities for students who are inclined towards athletics, arts or education. It is a good balance. I focused on art, as opposed to athletics or academic competition, in high ... My cohort was very friendly and welcoming. There were approximately 220 students in our graduating class, I believe, and everyone knew each other by name. This is thanks to the school holding different class events that mixed ... There is a community for everyone to fit into at BSS - students who are athletic, acandemic, into the arts, etc. It is a positive environment and the students are generally happy. I enjoyed being a part of the BSS community... There is a strong community at BSS. I am still friends with many of my high school friends and am involved actively with the schools alumnae association. The schools makes it easy to get involved as a student or graduate by pr... The school is in a community/ neighbourhood which is unique from the other girl private schools in Toronto, which are in busy areas of the city. It feels extremely safe. There is a small village of stores located a few block...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,

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The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Nikki Kumar

The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Lia MacLeod

The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Haley Dinel

The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Noa Gafni

The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Yvonne Rao

The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Monika Steger

The Bishop Strachan School: Alumni Review from Wendy Sun

The Bishop Strachan School: Parent Review from Candice Braun

The Bishop Strachan School: Parent Review from SONA SHAH

The Bishop Strachan School: Q&A 2022

The Bishop Strachan School: Q&A 2021

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(4.7)

Student, Ava Comisarow (2025)

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Alum, Allison D. (2024)

(4.7)

Parent, Jeffrey B. (2024)

(3.8)

Alum, Joanne A. (2024)

(4.8)

Alum, Allison Smith (2018)

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