The Hill Academy Reviews

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Our Perspective on The Hill Academy

It’s perhaps easy to wonder why Hill Academy isn’t more widely known, though perhaps for those involved in high school sports in Canada and the US, it is. Which, frankly, is appropriate. It’s a high school program based in the values, dedication, and energy associated with sport, with the daily schedule organized in order to allow students to excel in both academics and athletics. The lessons overlap, and students compete in math contests as successfully as they do sporting events. The ideal student is one looking to grow in both areas, and to do it alongside peers of a like mind, approach, and ability. The school’s success is evident in the careers—again, both academic and athletic—of its alumni, who operate at the top of their fields not only on Ontario, but throughout North America.

Written reviews

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

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(4.8) Parent, Sam Kane (2024) Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — Our Son Matt, recalls his experience at The Hill Academy as a moulding experience but in a spec... The school leadership and administration at The Hill Academy have a strong focus on character development and personal growth, which will help student-athletes become well-rounded individuals who are ready to take on the chall... The quality of instruction at The Hill Academy is very high, and the teachers and coaches are passionate about their subjects and about educating their students. They are knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest developments... The Hill Academy’s academic program is rigorous and challenging, with a focus on preparing the student-athletes for post-secondary education. The school’s small class sizes allow for individualized attention and support fr... There are a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities available at The Hill Academy, including both competitive and non-competitive options. The school has teams in various sports, as well as clubs and organizations for st... The student body at The Hill Academy is relatively small around 250 students with class sizes of up to about 14 per class, which creates a close-knit and supportive atmosphere schoolwide. Students are encouraged to form friend... The overall quality of student-athlete's life at The Hill Academy is balanced and oriented. They follow a certain routine whereby The Hill Academy dedicates all of its resources to ensuring the success of its student-athletes,... The parent community at The Hill Academy is very involved and supportive. The school values parent involvement and provides many opportunities for parents to be involved in the school community. Parents are more than welcome a... The surrounding neighbourhood and community had a big positive impact on Matt's experience at the Hill. The community was a source of support and inspiration and also provided opportunities for him to get involved and make a d... I would advise any prospective student-athlete to first research The Hill thoroughly: Make sure you understand their mission, values, and academic programs to ensure it's a good fit for you. So it's always a good idea to tour ... As a parent, I found the university counseling program at The Hill Academy to be extremely supportive and communicative. Our counselor was always available to answer our questions and provide updates on Matt's progress. We app...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(5) Parent, Brenda Burman (2023) Gr. 9 to Gr. 10 (current), Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 (current) — Both our sons have had a terrific experience since starting at The Hill Academy. The opportunit... The Hill Academy puts out a weekly newsletter that gives families updates on the past week and schedules for the upcoming week. In addition, teachers and coaches reach out with updates throughout the school year on how your st... The teachers at The Hill Academy are fantastic! We have been part of the Junior school program and the High School program with the age of our sons. The teachers use all different instructional tools to engage the students inc... The academic programming was a priority for us when making a decision for our sons to go to The Hill Academy. We have high expectations for our sons that they work just as hard on their academics as they do on their lacrosse t... The student-athletes have opportunities for fun days, activities, and events, that are not focused on their athletic goals. The Hill Academy sets up opportunities for older high school students to mentor the junior school stud... The opportunity for a student-athlete to attend The Hill Academy means they are coming into a space with other young people who have athletic goals and are focused on training to their highest potential. The school environment... The Hill Academy location is the perfect back drop for student-athletes to focus on their goals, training and academics. The students have full days at school and spend time outside as often as possible. The teachers use the n... The parent community is wonderful and very welcoming. It has been terrific to get to know parents from all over who have children at The Hill Academy. Throughout the year, there are different opportunities for parents to come... The Hill Academy has day students and boarding students which means day students get to know other students from all over the world and act as hosts in the local community for international students boarding at The Hill Academ... Making the decision to move our sons to a private school meant a lot of questions for the school admissions office and coaches, equally important to us was a strong academic program and a lacrosse training program that would t...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Parent, Caren Morrison (Elson) (2023) Gr. 8 to Gr. 9 (current) — My daughter just completed grade 8 and said it was "The best year of her life". Being part of a... At The Hill, strong communication between staff, students, and parents is very important. The teachers and coaches communicate to the parents on a very regular basis, I would often receive a weekly email or phone call providin... My daughter thrived in the classroom at The Hill, the class sizes were small and they were very interactive. There were no issues in the class, the students are there to learn and are focused. I think one of the differentiator... Children and young adults attending The Hill are referred to as student-athletes. The student comes first. The school emphasizes academic greatness and you don't often hear a coach at The Hill recognize a player's achievements... The staff at The Hill is always creating ways for students to take part in extracurricular activities. They also encourage students to take initiative and plan days and events to bring students together for some fun and compet... The entire school feels like one team - the teams and classes that make up the school are comprised of very bonded groups of students. There are a lot of natural leaders at the school, some from day one join as strong leaders ... My daughter loves going to school every day at The Hill, she said they have such a great time. They train hard, they work hard in the classroom and the days can be long and exhausting but that is intentional and it drives the ... The Hill Academy encourages community involvement and support. Parents are involved in the school and are always welcome to call and speak to the coaches and teachers, however, parents of Hill students also understand that our... The school is located in a beautiful part of Caledon, Ontario. There are multiple buildings on campus, a lake a cabin. There is a new state-of-the-art field, basketball courts, and the rink is a short drive away. The beautiful... The admission process was straightforward, and there was a lot of support. The admissions team spoke to me and they also spent a lot of time talking to my daughter which was very important to have her involved in the process. ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

(4.8)

Parent, Sam Kane (2024)

Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — Our Son Matt, recalls his experience at The Hill Academy as a moulding experience but in a spec...

(5)

Parent, Brenda Burman (2023)

Gr. 9 to Gr. 10 (current), Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 (current) — Both our sons have had a terrific experience since starting at The Hill Academy. The opportunit...

(5)

Parent, Caren Morrison (Elson) (2023)

Gr. 8 to Gr. 9 (current) — My daughter just completed grade 8 and said it was "The best year of her life". Being part of a...

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