The Sacred Heart School of Montreal Reviews

Gain exclusive insight into life at The Sacred Heart School of Montreal from our carefully curated video and written reviews, including roundtable Q&As, that deliver in-depth insider info from parents, alumni and students.

Our Perspective on The Sacred Heart School of Montreal

The Sacred Heart School of Montreal was founded in 1861, and built around the principles that were at the core of the Society of the Sacred Heart, which was begun by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. Among those principles was to educate girls to take part in society beyond the home or the church. Barat sought to encourage girls to take a transformative role in their communities, something that, it perhaps goes without say, was a unique perspective for the time. Sacred Heart continues to follow that ideal, expressing it within modern curricular and extracurricular programing, including the integration of 21st century literacies and online tutoring. An international gaze, too, is used to inform the program, seen specifically in service trips and international exchanges. The school was unique when it was formed, and it remains at the cutting edge of education today.

Video reviews

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

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Alum, Elena Apostolatos (2021) Watch our alum interview with Elena Apostolatos to learn about the unique experience of attending The Sacred Heart School of Montreal.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Alum, Kennedy Lane (2020) Watch our alum interview with Kennedy Lane to learn about the unique experience of attending The Sacred Heart School of Montreal.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Roundtable Q&A (2020) Watch our The Sacred Heart School of Montreal Q&A discussion with Kennedy Lane (Alum), Tara (Parent), Jennifer Newton (Parent) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,

Written reviews

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

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(5) Alum, Beatrice Mackie (2020) My time at Sacred Heart was brief but memorable. Following the closure of my past high school, ... During my time at Sacred Heart, there was a change in administration which was viewed positively by the students. The administration was very well-respected, but also engaged in a dialogue with the students. The administration... The teaching at Sacred Heart was very well done. Teachers were very responsive to questions and concerns too. I was very happy with the quality of instruction I received because I felt as though it made me well prepared for po... The academic program at Sacred Heart, in my view, was very robust. As a non-STEM student, I appreciated the diversity of non-STEM courses. At the time, there were many arts courses, some AP courses, economics, leadership etc. ... Sacred Heart had many extracurricular opportunities outside of the classroom at the time and, to my knowledge, they have gained some since like Model United Nations participation. Sacred Heart also had various active sports te... The student body at Sacred Heart was small but in the best way possible. I would describe it as being incredibly cozy and community-centric. The student body in my view had a very collaborative sense to it, marked by the House... I believe that the quality of student life at Sacred Heart was really great and I was always excited to attend school. I fondly remember that, every day, there would be a Prefect at the entrance to welcome you. Generally, I wo... I think that the sense of community is where Sacred Heart shines the most. I have remained actively engaged with Sacred since my graduation. I have walked in the St. Patrick's day parade with the school and have attended consu... The school was very centrally located, at the heart of downtown but, despite this, it still felt like an island. The building itself is huge, but so are the school grounds. There is a lot of outdoor space. I never ventured far... My admissions process was slightly different as I was coming to Sacred Heart over halfway into my high school years. I do not remember having any difficulty with my application and, in fact, I remember that the school was very...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Alum, Natasha Vitale (2020) Attending Sacred Heart was the best decision I ever made! The teachers were friendly, approacha... The leadership and administration at The Sacred Heart School of Montreal consists of people with years of experience in the educational sector, ensuring that sound decisions are made with the students and their families at the... The teachers at Sacred Heart have a wealth of knowledge and experience in their area(s) of focus and truly want to share that with the students so that they can learn and grow as individuals. Since there are small class sizes,... The academic program at Sacred Heart is challenging, but very rewarding. Teachers are always up to date with the most recent lessons, so the students really do get the best of the best. You may think that students are competit... Sacred Heart has extracurricular programs for anyone. Whether you are the artsy type, musically-inclined, athletic, or like science, there is an activity for you. Programs range from sports to robotics to band/choir to drama, ... When I was at Sacred Heart, I believe there weren't more than maybe 350 students in the entire school. The small size instilled a great spirit and really allowed everyone to get to know each other. It was a great feeling to wa... As a teenager, you generally don't like to go to school, but when I was a student at Sacred Heart, I woke up every morning wanting to go to school, wanting to see all my friends, wanting to talk to the teachers. Sacred Heart m... Since Sacred Heart instilled in us a sense of community and friendship from an early age, as students, when you become an alum or even a parent, you realize that the bond to the school and to the people is still very strong. O... Sacred Heart is located on the corner of Atwater and Docteur Penfield. While this may seem very close to Downtown Montreal, it is a very safe place and students are only allowed off of school grounds with parental consent. The... The application process is super simple, and the admissions officer works with you every step of the way. They get to know you and your daughter even before they are a student, which is very comforting. They make sure they und...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.3) Parent, Dania Szanajda (2020) The SHS of Montreal has been an incredible experience for my daughter. As parents of a special ... SHS demonstrates leadership at its best. Staff is positive, approachable and efficient. Given the small student population, every student is recognized as an individual and celebrated as such. Unlike other schools our daught... Having worked with my daughter, I have been absolutely impressed. Teachers diligently prepare lectures, with thought-provoking assignments, which requires research, as well as reflection. Sacred Heart students are continuousl... The Academics are challenging, but not impossible. Students who are hand-selected to participate in the program must first perform an entrance exam, as well as an in-person interview with senior staff. Expectations are set f... The Sacred Heart School offers its girls a plethora of choices. Teachers and support staff work together to offer students extracurricular activities, either introducing new venues to explore, or bringing opportunity to contin... The Sacred Heart School prides itself as a small school, with a big heart. As parents, invitations to the school are always welcome to celebrate our daughters' progress and development. Students are respectful and eager to ass... Student life is good, if not extraordinary. Our daughter loves the school, so as parents, we love it too. Administration and staff have created a positive, welcoming atmosphere, working closely with every individual student, ... The Sacred Heart School is quite involved, by requiring its students to participate in volunteering activities in different realms, as part of the academic requirements. With this requirement, the school demonstrates the impor... The Sacred Heart School is located near the heart of downtown Montreal in a beautiful historical building with antiques decorating the building. The school hosts boarding students in dormitories and is self-contained. Student... The admissions process, is similar to other institutions, however, it on a more personal level. Our family met with senior administrative staff and interviewed to understand if there was a fit between the school and our family...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

(5)

Alum, Beatrice Mackie (2020)

My time at Sacred Heart was brief but memorable. Following the closure of my past high school, ...

(5)

Alum, Natasha Vitale (2020)

Attending Sacred Heart was the best decision I ever made! The teachers were friendly, approacha...

(4.3)

Parent, Dania Szanajda (2020)

The SHS of Montreal has been an incredible experience for my daughter. As parents of a special ...

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The Sacred Heart School of Montreal Reviews

Our Perspective on The Sacred Heart School of Montreal

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Alum, Elena Apostolatos (2021)

Alum, Kennedy Lane (2020)

Roundtable Q&A (2020)

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