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Go to child profileThe Linden School is where girls thrive! We offer a holistic approach to girls’ K-12 education, balancing social and emotional learning with academic achievement. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes us a leader in education for equity. Linden's award-winning teachers have been recognized nationally for innovation in girls’ learning. Our small class sizes and close-knit community provide a safe learning environment at all grades and a strong foundation for success in university and beyond.
What learning looks like now: The Linden School is open to all of our students in JK-Grade 12 for in-person learning. All vaccine-eligible staff and students must be vaccinated to attend/work at The Linden School. Rapid antigen testing may be provided to those with valid exemptions or for non-vaccine eligble students. Our longstanding commitment to small class and outdoor education sizes provides a safer learning environment for students.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Admission for the 2021-2022 School Year: We have a small number of available spaces in most grades and we are accepting applications on a rolling basis as space permits.
Admission for the 2022-2023 School Year: The deadline for admission applications is Monday, December 12, 2022. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as space permits.
Linden girls win many tournaments and bring home many trophies and banners!
Our robust athletics program has no tryouts, because we know every girl can be an athlete.
Athletics at Linden is a well-rounded curriculum of physical education, health class, and daily physical activity.
Girls perform a wide variety of plays throughout the year.
The art room is always the best place for creative expression!
Linden’s music program introduces students to a wide variety of genres, emphasizing theory as well as performance.
Girls thrive at Linden and love their music classes!
Recess on the rooftop.
All Grade 9-12 students bring their own laptops/devices to class.
Our innovative computer studies program that encourages girls to see themselves as creators, rather than just consumers, of digital technology.
Each student receives individual attention from caring teachers.
Linden excels in stimulating confidence in STEM fields.
At Linden every girl is a scientist.
Linden students work collaboratively in groups to ask questions and seek answers.
Students enjoy outdoor activities at camp every fall!
Small classes allow teachers to provide individualized support.
We develop advanced coding and engineering skills in girls from the early years.
All school activities.
The Linden Library: a quiet place to study.
Engaged students.
All schools, to some extent, defy the various stereotypes that the general population might have about private education. Still, the Linden School is a particularly stark example of that. Founded by Diane Goudie and Eleanor Moore in 1993, the school was intended as a needed and necessary alternative to what was happening in public schools, as well as other private institutions. Goudie had butt heads with other educators by demanding that education be based in a sense of equity, especially as girls and women are concerned. The Linden School is the result, and today it does exactly what Goudie and Moore hoped it would: provide an example of a school for girls that will make a difference in the students' lives and, in turn, encourage them to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The goal, as Moore said at an address at York University, is to educate each student to "to speak with courage--[to] be credible, find a community, listen for all voices, change structures, be a leader and above all make a difference." Since they founded the school, Goudie and Moore have lead by example, earning honorary doctorate of law degrees from York University in recognition of their leadership in the field of education. On receiving the doctorate, Goudie addressed the convocation saying "Ask yourselves the tough questions: What do you want to achieve beyond your paycheque? What are you prepared to risk in order to make a difference in your communities or in the global community?" Those are, of course, very tough questions, and the Linden School is structured around them. For the wrong student, it could be overwhelming. For the right student, it can provide a very strong foundation for a lifetime of engagement, leadership, and success.
International curriculum & programs at Linden School: Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use 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 |
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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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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, Linden School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
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Linden School | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
Site Average | 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 | Gr. 2 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 6
Recreational sports: 11
The Linden School offers 22 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $26,050 | $31,850 | $33,350 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | JK to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 20% |
Average aid package size | $6,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 20% |
Total aid available | $250,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
Linden's Commitment to Equity
The Linden School lives up to its values of diversity and inclusivity. Last year, 20% of our students benefited from a Linden education thanks to the school’s generous bursary policy. Bursary awards are based solely upon the family’s demonstrated need, as determined by Linden’s Bursary Committee. While we are unable to provide bursaries that cover full tuition, our Bursary Committee will do its best to meet demonstrated need. We expect that parents, as much as they are able, will bear the primary responsibility for financing their daughter’s education, which can sometimes be at the expense of other discretionary expenditures.
Bursary Application Process
The process to apply for a bursary begins with the submission of an application to Apple Financial Services, a third-party organization that provides an unbiased evaluation of an applicant’s financial resources and ability to fund their private education.
Application deadlines for the 2023-2024 school year:
Returning Families:
Applications must be received by Apple Financial by Friday, November 25, 2025, in order to be prioritized for consideration for the 2023-2024 school year.
New Families:
Applications must be received by Apple Financial by January 6th, 2023 to receive a response by the Common Offer Date, Friday, February 24, 2023.
Applications received after these dates will be evaluated as space and funds allow.
Families who have been awarded bursaries previously must re-apply each year. Awards may be adjusted if family financial circumstances change significantly.
Supporting Linden
We ask recipient families to volunteer their time at the school in various capacities. We value your willingness to share your time and expertise.
Contact Us
Please contact our Admissions Office if you have any questions about your application.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 12 | All girls | Day | 122 |
Total enrolment | 122 |
Average class size | 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 1% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 4 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Class Size | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | 7 - 12 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: December 12, 2022
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $150
Registration fee: $6,000
Deposit:
48%
Admission for the 2021-2022 School Year: We have a small number of available spaces in most grades and we are accepting applications on a rolling basis as space permits.
Admission for the 2022-2023 School Year: The deadline for admission applications is Monday, December 12, 2022. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as space permits.
Admissions Application Guide
Meet Linden students and faculty, and explore our program and philosophy with a personalized virtual tour of the school. An admission application is not necessary for booking a tour. Learn more about booking a virtual tour.
2. Apply
Admission for the 2021-2022 School Year: We have a small number of available spaces in most grades and we are accepting applications on a rolling basis as space permits.
Admission for the 2022-2023 School Year: The deadline for admission applications is Monday, December 13, 2021. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as space permits.
3. Interview & Assessment
4. Admission Offer
5. Experience Linden
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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) | 10 (80%) | 10 (80%) | 4 - 10 (80%) | 4 - 10 (80%) | 4 - 6 (80%) | 4 - 6 (80%) | 4 - 6 (80%) | 4 - 6 (80%) | 12 - 15 (60%) | 12 - 15 (60%) | 6 - 8 (80%) | 6 - 8 (80%) | 6 - 8 (80%) | 6 - 8 (80%) |
Average graduating class size | 15 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 100% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 5% |
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 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of Waterloo | 20% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McGill University | 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of Victoria | 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western University | 10% |
The Linden School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
What Linden School says:
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Alannah Bloch | 2011 | Alannah Bloch is the talented creator and director of a newly minted Fringe show, The Wyrd Sisters which also happens to be a Shakespearean mash-up. More: http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/curtain-up-on-victoria-fringe-theatre-festival-1.2041997#sthash.SIwBjpi2.dpuf |
Emma Ruby-Sachs | 1999 | Emma Ruby-Sachs is Deputy Director at the global advocacy organization Avaaz, and has authored The Water Man’s Daughter, a book which explores activism. More: http://magazine.utoronto.ca/all-about-alumni/emma-rubysachs-novel-water-mans-daughter/ |
Zinta Zommers | 1996 | Zinta Zommers, received the Ontario Rhodes Scholarship for her outstanding academic performance and pursued graduate studies at Oxford University in England. |
Lauren Margison | 2010 | Accomplished singer and song-writer Lauren Margison has shared the stage with Gordon Lightfoot, Rufus Wainwright, Louise Pitre, Sheila McCarthy, the Canadian Tenors and Richard Margison, her world-famous father. More... http://www.timescolonist.com/singing-is-the-margison-family-business-1.1394832 |
Alumni Highlights
The Linden School is where girls thrive! We offer a uniquely holistic approach to girls’ K-12 education, balancing social and emotional learning with academic achievement. For almost 30 years, our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion has given our graduates strong critical thinking skills and an open-minded view of the world. Our award-winning STEM and physical education teachers have been recognized nationally for their creativity and dedication to girls’ learning.
Linden’s small class sizes allow for more teacher-student engagement and a strong sense of community across all grades. Linden’s exceptional physical education program with a no “try-outs” policy fosters confidence, teamwork and resilience in our students. Above all, we strive to instill a life-long love of outdoor activity in girls, whether through team sports, camping or cycling along a trail.
At Linden, we value civic engagement and community-building through a range of experiential learning projects, from environmental stewardship to media arts and citizen journalism. Even the youngest members of our community know that they have the power to create change and make a difference in their communities. As one primary school student exclaimed, “I never knew school could be so much fun!”
As Principal, it is a joy to stay connected to our alumnae and hear about their exciting careers in a range of professions — engineering, computer science, performing arts, international development, and law to name a few. I invite you to learn more by exploring our website and joining us at our upcoming open house events.
July 25, 2021
Athletics Director receives PM’s 2020 Certificate of Achievement!
With 33 championship banners, 90 percent of middle and high school students are on a team...
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July 25, 2021
How Feminist Pedagogy Plays out in Linden’s Senior English Curriculum
Students are challenged to read, annotate, reflect and evaluate texts, and then to create Socratic seminars, essays, presentations and...
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July 25, 2021
Approaching Black History Month Through the Lens of Black Educators
This year’s All-School celebration of Black History and Black Joy intentionally disrupted common-place approaches to the topic...
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