The Sterling Hall School Reviews

Gain exclusive insight into life at The Sterling Hall School 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 Sterling Hall School

Boys' schools often state that they know boys, or are boy-friendly, though too often those statements aren't qualified. The Sterling Hall School, thankfully, defines what they mean: energy, curiosity, and exploration. Certainly, boys from JK to Grade 8 typically have those in abundance, and the program at Sterling Hall is intended to focus things a bit, channeling those natural attributes toward higher order growth and understanding. Confidence, resilience, motivation, goals—we think that boys naturally have these, but they don't. That Sterling Hall places those kinds of values out front is telling of the overall instructional approach. The ideal student is one who can thrive in a structured, challenging, collaborative, and close-knit learning environment. Parent involvement in the life the of the school is both welcome and encouraged.

Video reviews

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

All (8) Parent (2) Alum (4) Roundtable Q&A (2)


Alum, Jack Garbedian (2024) Gr. 3 to Gr. 8 — Watch our alum interview with Jack Garbedian to learn about the unique experience of attending The Sterling Hall School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Alum, Caleb McLeod (2024) Gr. 3 to Gr. 8 — Watch our alum interview with Caleb McLeod to learn about the unique experience of attending The Sterling Hall School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Alum, David Niddam-Dent (2022) Watch our alum interview with David Niddam-Dent to learn about the unique experience of attending The Sterling Hall School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Alum, Tolu Fadeyi (2022) Watch our alum interview with Tolu Fadeyi to learn about the unique experience of attending The Sterling Hall School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Roundtable Q&A (2021) Watch our The Sterling Hall School Q&A discussion with Shelly (Parent), Nate (Student), Jack (Alum) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,
Roundtable Q&A (2020) Watch our The Sterling Hall School Q&A discussion to gain fresh insight into the school's culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,
Parent, Nicol Domingues (2021) Watch our parent interview with Nicol Domingues to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend The Sterling Hall School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Parent, Beth-Anne Jones (2020) Watch our parent interview with Beth-Anne Jones to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend The Sterling Hall School.	all_videos parent_videos	,

Written reviews

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

All (2) Parent (1) Alum (1) Student (0)


(4.8) Parent, Michelle Goldman (2024) Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 — As our son completes his final year at Sterling Hall, I look back in awe at the growth and deve... We are fortunate to have such an incredible leadership team. They welcome feedback, encourage conversation and continuously foster a positive environment. They listen to parents and are willing to take feedback to course c... I can't say enough about the Teachers at Sterling Hall. They love what they do and are happy to be part of the community. They go over and above the subjects they teach and instill values. One of the cornerstone's of SHS ... We were very happy with the academic program. The already small classes are broken into smaller groups where more focused learning takes place. Each group works closely with a teacher to master the subject. Groups work ... Our son loved the school clubs and extracurriculars offered. There are loads of options from sports teams to arts. Each term the students select their clubs of choice. Some clubs are only offered for one term while others... The beauty of Sterling Hall is its small size. The student body is ~ 320 boys and it allows for a space for all boys to get to know each other regardless of their grade. It also allows for teachers and parents across grades ... Our son loved his experience at Sterling Hall. He graduated this past year and often says, "I wish SHS had a high school." He was very involved in school life. He participated in the annual talent show and school plays an... Sterling Hall is an extraordinary place and represents the community in every sense of the word. Each boy, each family, and each faculty member make up a special piece of our community. Our connection begins shortly afte... Due to its location, Sterling Hall is a destination school and doesn't pull from the surrounding neighbourhood. Students come from across the city. The school offers a hot lunch program. Students don't leave for lunch. ... While the admission process can often be stressful, it is important to just be yourself! Finding the right fit is so important for both the family and the school. As a prospective family, you are interviewing the school as...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.7) Alum, Elliott Ingram (2024) JK to Gr. 8 — During my ten years at Sterling Hall, I grew exponentially as a person and a student thanks to ... The administration at the school sets a strong example of Sterling Hall's core values and what it expects from its students. At times some leadership can feel intimidating, but it also shows how much attention and care is dedi... The teachers at Sterling Hall made a lasting, positive impact on who I am both as a student and an individual. Something that I always find amazing about the educators at SHS is that they care about who you are as a human and ... The academics at Sterling Hall never felt too challenging. What I appreciated was that it felt like a challenge, but one that was manageable and could be navigated with the assistance of teachers and extra support, if needed. ... Extracurriculars were a major aspect of the Sterling Hall experience. I can remember having to sadly decide which clubs to not be a part of because I kept double-booking myself after class, that's how many clubs there were! It... The students at Sterling Hall all have very different interests and are able to each pursue their passions at the school. The students that I was classmates with and got to know all shared the same love and school spirit, stay... School life at Sterling Hall is definitely an essential aspect of the school's essence and community. Students were very involved in their community and encouraged to be active participants at all school events and contribute ... Being a part of the alumni community at SHS means that you are never disconnected from the school. I have found that even after going through the pandemic and now coming out the other side, many alumni are eager to meet up aga... Where Sterling Hall is situated can make it difficult for students to venture off-campus or have access to nearby opportunities, however, I never found it to be a hindrance in my experience as at that age, venturing out of cam... Because I arrived at the school in JK, I don't remember the admissions process for myself. However, when I was Head Boy in grade 8 I was able to lead tours for prospective students and show them around the school. The experien...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

(4.8)

Parent, Michelle Goldman (2024)

Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 — As our son completes his final year at Sterling Hall, I look back in awe at the growth and deve...

(4.7)

Alum, Elliott Ingram (2024)

JK to Gr. 8 — During my ten years at Sterling Hall, I grew exponentially as a person and a student thanks to ...

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