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The Independent and Private School Directory Fall 2021
HUDSON COLLEGE
21 Ascot Ave. | hudsoncollege.ca
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)
PARK STREET EDUCATION
10 Alcorn Ave. | parkstreetedu.com
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.
J. ADDISON SCHOOL
2 Valleywood Dr. | jaddisonschool.com
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
MONTCREST SCHOOL
658 Broadview Ave. | montcrest.ca
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
UNIONVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
4486 16th Ave. | unionvillemontessori.com
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
ROSSEAU LAKE COLLEGE
1967 Bright St. | rosseaulakecollege.com
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 [email protected] to book a time slot for RLC campus tours
DELANO ACADEMY
200 Racco Pkwy., 2600 Major Mackenzie Dr. | delanoacademy.com
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
BLYTH ACADEMY
160 Avenue Rd. | blytheducation.com
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
METROPOLITAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
1 Duncan Mill Rd. | metroprep.com
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
NORTHMOUNT SCHOOL
26 Mallard Rd. | northmount.com
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
HOLY NAME OF MARY COLLEGE SCHOOL
2241 Mississauga Rd. | holynameofmarycollegeschool.com
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.
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
1515 Bathurst St. | stmichaelscollegeschool.com
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.
THE ACADEMY FOR GIFTED CHILDREN—P.A.C.E.
12 Bond Cres. | pace.ca
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 [email protected]
TRAFALGAR CASTLE SCHOOL
401 Reynolds St. | trafalgarcastle.ca
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.
UPPER CANADA COLLEGE
200 Lonsdale Rd. | ucc.on.ca
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.
HAVERGAL COLLEGE
1451 Avenue Rd. and 460 Rosewell Ave. | havergal.on.ca
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)
CRESCENT SCHOOL
2365 Bayview Ave. | crescentschool.org
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
THE BISHOP STRACHAN SCHOOL
298 Lonsdale Rd. | bss.on.ca
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
ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL
1080 Linbrook Rd. | smls.on.ca
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
LAKEFIELD COLLEGE SCHOOL
4391 County Rd. 29 Lakefield | lcs.on.ca
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.
BRANKSOME HALL
10 Elm Ave. | branksome.on.ca
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)
EAST YORK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
484-486 Cosburn Ave. | eastyorkmontessorischool.com
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
ST. CLEMENT'S SCHOOL
21 St. Clements Ave. | scs.on.ca
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
THE YORK SCHOOL
1639 Yonge St. and 1320 Yonge St. | yorkschool.com
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)
TMS
8569 Bayview Ave. and 500 Elgin Mills Rd. E. | tmsschool.ca
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
WILLOWWOOD SCHOOL
55 Scarsdale Rd. | willowwoodschool.ca
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.
