The Independent and Private School Directory Fall 2021

Founded in 1961, TMS is a leading accredited independent school in Richmond Hill, Ont., that offers a uniquely designed framework combining the Montessori (toddler to Grade 6) and International Baccalaureate (Grades 7 to 12) Programmes. Its co-ed student population of over 800 thrives in academics while developing the life-changing mindsets of entrepreneurial thinking, positivity and resilience that build a foundation for significance at university and in life.

Grades

Toddler to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Montessori and International Baccalaureate, co-educational

Average Class Size

Varies

Total enrolment

810

Tuition

$18,185-$32,600

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Information Sessions

Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. (lower school) Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. and Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. (upper school) Please register online at tmsschool.ca

8569 BAYVIEW AVE. AND 500 ELGIN MILLS RD. E.

LCS is strengthened by its richly diverse community of students from seven provinces and territories and more than 44 countries worldwide. Both challenging and personalized, LCS programs provide authentic learning experiences focused on the unique potential of each individual student. With one of the largest waterfront campuses among Canadian boarding schools, its programs leverage the benefits of being outside every day, including a deepened connection with—and responsibility to—nature, increased personal wellbeing and better academic performance.

Grades

Grades 9-12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational day and boarding school, Harkness/AP Capstone liberal arts curriculum, with a focus on community-minded leadership, environmental responsibility and character education

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

400

Tuition

$34,700 (day), $62,900 (boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Open House Dates

Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 at 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

In-Person Open House Dates

Feb. 5 at 9 a.m.

4391 COUNTY RD. 29 LAKEFIELD

Crescent School has been a leader in boys’ education since 1913. Its mission, Men of character from boys of promise, drives core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion. Its lower, middle and upper schools are committed to mentoring and relational learning, which bring out the best in boys. Crescent cultivates excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics and offers state-of-the-art learning technology, libraries, athletic facilities and a professionally equipped theatre.

Grades

Grades 3 to 12

Type/curriculum

All boys

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

785

Tuition

$36,090 (2021-2022)

Financial assistance available

Available for students in Grades 5 to 12

Virtual Open House Dates

Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. (lower school, Grades 3-6) Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. (middle and upper schools, Grades 7-12) Register online at crescentschool.org/visit

2365 BAYVIEW AVE.

Situated on a 4.5-acre midtown campus, Hudson’s non-denominational, co-ed community reflects the diversity of Toronto. Starting with a Reggio Emilia approach, its Lower School emphasizes foundational skills in math, language and science, while interweaving the arts and character education. The Upper School’s three-semester system allows students to focus on fewer courses and access support during daily study periods. With wide-ranging extracurriculars, smaller classes and a caring culture, Hudson challenges students to develop their unique strengths.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic

Average Class Size

16-20

Total enrolment

400

Tuition

$18,250

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Oct. 23 at 12 p.m. (junior kindergarten to Grade 12) Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. (Grades 9 to 12) Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. (junior kindergarten to Grade 8)

21 ASCOT AVE.

Metro Prep Academy was founded on the idea that educators with the right attitude, providing a supportive yet challenging academic environment, can profoundly impact a student’s life. Since 1982, it’s offered top-quality education, small class sizes and a real- world atmosphere for students in grades 7 to 12. Metro Prep’s new campus is located seconds from the 401 at Leslie. Book a private tour to see the campus and speak with an admissions representative.

Grades

Grades 7 to 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, university preparation, co-ed

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

250

Tuition

$23,960

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Open House Dates

Please book an appointment for a private evening tour and meeting with an Admission Representative

1 DUNCAN MILL RD.

Park Street Education is a non-profit school for elementary school and high school students. It offers experience-based, online and in-person education taught by best-in-class subject-specialized teachers. Its individualized, progressive approach allows each child to develop a love for learning. Park Street is committed to accessibility and equity and strives to remove all barriers to children’s education. Believing that tuition is not one-size-fits-all, Park Street works with families to determine a cost that is feasible within their needs.

Grades

Full-time studies: Grades 4 to 10 Evening courses: Grades 9 to 12 Supplemental courses: Grades 4 to 8

Type/curriculum

Progressive, co-ed

Average Class Size

15

Total Enrolment

45

Tuition

$7,500-$14,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

10 ALCORN AVE.

Holy Name of Mary College School (HNMCS) is an independent Catholic school for girls in Grades 5 to 12. Set on a picturesque seven-acre setting in Mississauga, Ont., HNMCS empowers young women to transform the world through intellectual curiosity and personal growth as grounded in the Catholic traditions of the Felician Sisters and Basilian Fathers. HNMCS provides a high-achieving university preparatory programme, and is committed to preparing young women to meet the challenges and uncertainties of a constantly changing global future with a good moral compass.

Grades

Grades 5 to 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, all girls

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

205

Tuition

$19,315

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates (EST)

Oct. 30 and Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.

2241 MISSISSAUGA RD.

Northmount is founded in the teaching of the Catholic church. However, all faiths (or no faith), are very welcome. Enriched academic programming focuses on the needs of boys ensuring they develop the academic skills to find success in high school and beyond. It offers strong co- curriculars with offerings in the arts, athletics and club environments after school. Northmount develops leaders of tomorrow who are faith-filled, know right from wrong and recognize the need to help one’s neighbour.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

All boys, enriched academics, liberal arts, Catholic tradition (all faith backgrounds welcome)

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

140

Tuition

$19,000 to $23,900

Open House Dates

Dates pending—please check website. Personal tours always welcome by appointment

26 MALLARD RD.

Founded in 2002, J. Addison School is Canada’s pre-eminent private day and boarding school. Located in the picturesque city of Markham, the school has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s premier private high schools for its unique approach to education. At J. Addison School, the educators endeavor to provide an inclusive environment that fosters intelligence, creativity and innovation through cooperative learning. Most importantly, students are inspired to reach new academic heights and achieve positive character development.

Grades

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, Ontario curriculum, co-ed

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

300

Tuition

Starts at $15,000 for day programs

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

By appointment only

2 VALLEYWOOD DR.

East York Montessori School (EYMS) acknowledges that the first years of a child’s life are the most sensitive in developmental growth. For that reason, it strives to provide an environment where each child feels loved, nurtured and content. Children are natural learners and EYMS recognizes that it is exceedingly important to fulfill all aspects of cognitive development during these critical periods growth. EYMS supports children being competent, capable, curious and rich in potential by creating a safe and nurturing environment where children have the freedom to learn and explore. Through its academically enriched and advanced Montessori program, each child will begin to lay the groundwork for their academic career.

Grades

18 months to 6 years old

Type/curriculum

Montessori with advanced academics

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

45-50

Tuition

$17,000

Open House Dates

Please contact the school for a tour

484-486 COSBURN AVE.

The York School is a co-educational, independent day school offering a challenging and progressive learning experience in an inspiring environment with flexible learning spaces. As the first school in Canada to offer the International Baccalaureate programme for students from junior kindergarten to Grade 12, The York School prepares globally minded students who will travel, work and live all over the world to pursue their passions with confidence. While The York School offers an internationally recognized educational programme, it also pays equal attention to the social, emotional and physical development of its students. Through its innovative curricular and extra-curricular offerings, The York School develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people. With such an engaged and diverse community, an education at The York School cultivates supportive friendships that last a lifetime.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, balanced, progressive, International Baccalaureate, standard-enriched, experiential, hands-on

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

735

Tuition

$33,750

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Info Sessions (EST)

Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m. (junior school) Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. and Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. (middle school) Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. (senior school)

1639 YONGE ST. AND 1320 YONGE ST.

St. Clement’s School (SCS) is evolving and redefining what it means to really learn and thrive in a world where the only certainty is change. They want their students to see disruption as opportunity and possibility; to seize change with agility and imagination; and to tackle the complex world of tomorrow with confidence and character. SCS students’ educational journeys will be marked by academic rigour and a renewed curriculum that continually challenges and assesses the act of learning in an inclusive and safe environment.

Grades

Grades 1 to 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, all girls

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

460

Tuition

$32,850

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Oct. 15 from 9-10 a.m. Nov. 19 from 9-10 a.m. Visit www.scs.on.ca/open-house to register, or for more details of these and other virtual fall and spring open houses

21 ST. CLEMENTS AVE.

St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School has a proud history of educational excellence for girls and young women. From day one, the school has been a pioneer in women’s education, delivering a well-rounded curriculum of rigorous academic studies, global citizenship, competitive sport, healthy active living and community service. The tradition of inspiring and empowering women continues to be the hallmark of St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School today.

Grades

Preschool to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls

Average Class Size

Varies

Total enrolment

560

Tuition

$20,000-$30,160

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 26. To RSVP or to find more information, please visit www.smls.on.ca/apply/visit-smls

1080 LINBROOK RD.

Offering an innovative, advanced curriculum and exciting extra-curricular enrichments, Unionville Montessori, seeks to inspire, guide and challenge its students. The school provides students the latest in innovation and collaboration in current technology through its STEAM lab, Chromebook/iPad programs, 3D printers and coding, machine learning and robotics courses. Along with a comprehensive music department and athletics program, UMS’s dedicated teachers provide safe, welcoming environments, for all needs, including those of the gifted and talented.

Grades

Preschool (20 months) to Grade 9

Type/curriculum

Montessori Kindergarten program and year-ahead elementary program following the Ontario Curriculum for Grades 1-9. Gifted and Talented Education Program offered from Grades 4-8

Average Class Size

18-24

Total enrolment

1000

Tuition

$9,050-$15,750

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

Oct. 20 (Casa), Oct. 21 (Elementary) Parents can register online at: unionvillemontessori.com/admissions

4486 16TH AVE.

An independent school for diverse learners. WillowWood has a long tradition of delivering targeted, personal education that considers each student’s needs, inclinations and strengths. This individualized approach ensures that students are able to discover and embrace their strengths, address their weaknesses and maintain their dignity. Classes are small, the atmosphere is warm and the pedagogical approach is holistic.

Grades

Foundations 1 and 2, Grades 3 to 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, co-ed, university prep

Average Class Size

10-15

Total enrolment

250

Tuition

$19,150-$24,600

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

Oct. 5 and Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.

55 SCARSDALE RD.

UCC was founded in 1829 and is an IB Continuum World School, enrolling 1,200 students in senior kindergarten through Grade 12, including 88 boarders from around the world. Located in central Toronto on 35 acres of green space, UCC’s mission to deliver transformational learning experiences is supported by expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities and wide-ranging co-curricular offerings. Approximately 20 per cent of students receive financial assistance from the school’s sector-leading program, with more than $5 million available annually to Canadian students.

Grades

Senior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

IB Continuum World School, all boys

Average Class Size

20

Total enrolment

1,200

Tuition (Day)

SK-Grade 5: $35,000 Grades 6-10: $36,500 Grades 11-12: $38,000

Tuition (Boarding)

Grades 8-10: $61,950 (domestic) Grades 11-12: $64,950 (domestic) Grades 8-10: $65,450 (international) Grades 11-12: $68,450 (international)

Financial assistance available

Yes (for Canadian students)

Virtual Open House Dates

Oct. 13 at 4 p.m.

200 LONSDALE RD.

Montcrest School is a welcoming community that specializes in cultivating incredible young people. Montcrest believes in small class sizes and unparalleled student-teacher relationships. It believes individuality is something to protect, not suppress. And it believes in meeting students with ideal supports—and perfect challenges—for each age and stage, so they emerge as secure, self-directed young people who excel in academics and life. Simply put, Montcrest helps children become who they’re meant to be.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Progressive

Average Class Size

8-15

Total enrolment

338

Tuition

$27,150-$44,160

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Open House Dates

October 2021, April 2022

658 BROADVIEW AVE.

Blyth Academy is a network of private schools for Grades 4 to 12. With nine campuses across Ontario (five in the GTA), a live virtual campus (Blyth Academy Orbit) and Ontario’s top online high school (Blyth Academy Online), students have a variety of flexible yet rigorous study options. Small class sizes and dedicated guidance and support staff ensure students receive the attention they need to be successful in university and beyond.

Grades

Grades 4 to 12

Type/curriculum

Co-ed elementary and high school academics, elite athletic training

Average Class Size

10

Total enrolment

12,000

Tuition

$18,700-23,800

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit blytheducation.com to book a private in-person tour at any of its nine campuses across Ontario

160 AVENUE RD.

Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Its IB Advantage for Girls program sparks students’ curiosity and passion for new challenges through a unique combination of outstanding academics, wellbeing, international mindedness and strong focus on innovation. The inquiry-based liberal arts curriculum is enriched by the school’s four core values: community, inclusiveness, creativity and making a difference. Branksome offers more than $1 million in student financial assistance each year, as well as an immersive study-abroad program. Its graduates are welcomed by leading universities in Canada and around the world, most with scholarships. Branksome continues to set the pace for innovation in girls’ education, ensuring today’s students are well-prepared to solve tomorrow’s complex problems.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

International Baccalaureate, all girls

Average Class Size

14-24

Total enrolment

910

Tuition

$35,700-$39,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Oct. 28 at 9-10 a.m. (junior school) Nov. 2 at 7-8 p.m. (middle school) Nov. 9 at 7-8 p.m. (senior school)

10 ELM AVE.

The Academy for Gifted Children—P.A.C.E. is devoted entirely to meeting the needs of identified intellectually gifted students from senior kindergarten to Grade 12. Through a differentiated curriculum built on greater depth and breadth of instruction, its mission is to enhance the abilities of its students, while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs. P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children need high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth.

Grades

Senior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Curriculum is designed specifically for students who have been identified as intellectually gifted

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

340

Tuition

$15,500

Financial assistance available

No

Open house Dates

By appointment only. Please call the school at 905-773-0997 or email info@pace.ca

12 BOND CRES.

Since 1852, St. Michael’s College School has been educating and forming young men in goodness, discipline and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. It is Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school, educating young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. In graduating young men who change the world through lives of faith, character and service, St. Michael’s College School brings integrity, unity and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.

Grades

Grades 7 to 12

Type/curriculum

All boys, Catholic, liberal arts, deep learning

Average Class Size

18-22

Total enrolment

1,000

Tuition

$21,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

1515 BATHURST ST.

Through powerful experiential learning, students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take on any challenge. Located on one of Muskoka’s most well-known lakes, RLC students are empowered through the adventures of a highly academic program rooted in the vast opportunities of its incredible geographical setting. Day and boarding students from around the world make up a diverse community of learners. When students depart from RLC, they are ready for anything.

Grades

Grade 6 to 12

Type/curriculum

Outdoor experiential learning, independent day and boarding school, co-educational, semestered

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

120

Tuition

$22,200-$66,300

Financial assistance available

Yes

Campus Tours

Please call the school at (705) 732-4351 or email admissions@rosseaulakecollege.com to book a time slot for RLC campus tours

1967 BRIGHT ST.

Havergal students are empowered to become the architects of their education. An all-girls school in Toronto, Havergal offers a rigorous curriculum designed around the pillars of academics and wellbeing. In collaboration with mentors, teachers and a supportive peer community, Havergal students learn new ways to express themselves with creativity, enthusiasm and self-confidence. They graduate with inquiring mindsets, ready to solve problems and meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, liberal arts, all girls

Average Class Size

18-22

Total enrolment

1,000

Tuition

$35,700 (day) $65,280 (boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. (junior school) Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. (Grade 7) Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. (Grade 9)

1451 AVENUE RD. AND 460 ROSEWELL AVE.

BSS is a university prep school with a rigorous, inquiry-based academic curriculum, renowned for its expertise in the learning needs of girls. Offering innovative, STEAM-focused learning that is supported by an expert faculty, a robust athletics program and an expansive collection of co-curriculars, BSS strives to foster a sense of belonging for all students. BSS guides and encourages students to reach their own goals and full potential. Diverse perspectives enrich the learning environment at BSS and affirms its commitment to excellence. $2.1 million in financial assistance will be provided for 2021-22 academic year.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

University prep school, all girls, inquiry-based academic curriculum

Average Class Size

18-20

Total enrolment

925

Tuition

$34,760 (day) $62,975 (domestic boarding) $65,850 (international boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Open House Dates

Oct. 19 from 6-7 p.m. (middle school) Oct. 26 from 6-7 p.m. (junior school) Oct. 28 from 6-7 p.m. (senior school) Sept. 29 and Dec. 9 from 8-9 a.m. (Boarding) Please visit bss.on.ca/admissions/visit-us to join the virtual open house this fall

298 LONSDALE RD.

Delano Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational International Baccalaureate 21st century school committed to providing a progressive, student-centred education of the highest standards. Founded on four pillars, Delano provides balanced values in Arts, Athletics, Academics and Community. Delano values the potential of each student and encourages students to become inquirers, risk-takers, and caring world changers. Delano captivates learning by doing, exploring, and imagineering. With its STE[A]M culture, the environment at Delano is rich and meaningful.

Grades

Preschool to Grade 3 at North Maple campus, kindergarten to Grade 12 at Thornhill campus

Type/curriculum

International Baccalaureate, gifted program, co-educational

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

120 at Thornhill campus and 65 at North Maple campus

Tuition

$16,800-$22,500

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

By appointment only

200 RACCO PKWY., 2600 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR.

Trafalgar Castle School is an all-girls independent day and boarding school for Grades 4 through 12. Located in Whitby, Ont., Trafalgar has been educating girls since 1874 within a warm and progressive community that offers exceptional academics and prepares young women to make a difference in the world. Trafalgar is a place like no other. By challenging her mind, strengthening her voice and nurturing her heart, we prepare girls for life through innovative programming and authentic learning experiences amid a community of care and support.

Grades

Grades 4 to 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, all girls

Average Class Size

16-20

Total enrolment

240

Tuition

$25,000-67,585

Financial assistance available

Yes

Virtual Open House Dates (EST)

Nov. 23 at 6 p.m.

401 REYNOLDS ST.