The Private and Independent School Directory Fall 2025

306 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto; 1293 Meredith Ave., Mississauga | tfs.ca

The pioneer of French immersion in Canada, TFS is the only full-continuum, bilingual International Baccalaureate world school in Canada. Co-educational, diverse and internationally minded since 1962, TFS teaches students—who can join with no prior knowledge of French up to Grade 7—the curricula of France and Ontario within the IB framework, offering challenges and opportunities that prepare them to thrive in today’s global world and be the leaders of tomorrow.

Grades

Nursery to Level V (Grade 12)

Type/curriculum

Bilingual, co-educational, International Baccalaureate, non-denominational

Average Class Size

Varies by grade

Total enrolment

1,500+

Tuition

$23,860 to $43,340

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Open house dates at the Toronto and Mississauga campuses vary by age group. Visit tfs.ca/open-house for details.

3080 Bayview Ave., North York | bannockburn.ca | 416-789-7855

The warm spirit of the Montessori school community is reflected every day at Bannockburn. Cultivating curiosity, nurturing potential and empowering independence represents the core of Bannockburn’s toddler to Grade 6 program, an integrated curriculum that builds in intentional academic, social, and developmental growth.

Grades

Toddler to Grade 6

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, elementary, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, Montessori

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

140

Tuition

$18,700 to $31,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 26: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

298 Lonsdale Rd. | bss.on.ca

The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK to Grade 12 day and Boarding school for girls. Through the school’s challenging inquiry-based program, students are equipped with core academic knowledge and skills, and empowered to become confident change makers. The campus includes STEAM-focused learning spaces, arts, design and athletics facilities, including a turf field. For more than 150 years, BSS has inspired students to be fearless and educated them to be leaders.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, boarding school, day school, STEAM, inquiry-based learning

Average Class Size

22

Total enrolment

970

Tuition

Day: $41,800; boarding (Canadian student): $78,500; boarding (international student): $82,100

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Junior school: October 16: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Middle and senior school: October 23: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Boarding (virtual): November 5: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

2660 Yonge St. | blytheducation.com

At Blyth Academy, with just 12 students per class, teachers know and support each learner. Across six campuses (four in the GTA), students engage in real-world learning through local outings and international travel for Model UN, leadership summits and cultural exchanges. The school offers flexible in-person and virtual learning, plus summer and night school options to support academic growth. Strong university prep ensures students grow with confidence—academically and personally.

Grades

Grade 4 to Grade 12 (grades vary by campus)

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, day school, elementary, experiential learning, high school

Average Class Size

12

Total enrolment

450

Tuition

Starting from $23,000

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit blytheducation.com/events to explore upcoming open house dates and book a private campus tour.

Lanciano, Italy | canadiancollegeitaly.com

For 30 years, Canadian College Italy has been a place where students discover themselves and their potential. On a breathtaking campus between sea and mountains, small classes offer personalized academics while extracurriculars like sports, arts, leadership and more, build confidence and independence. Educational travel across Italy deepens resilience and connection. Students don’t just learn here, they grow into who they’re meant to be.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12, plus a gap year

Type/curriculum

Abroad, boarding school, coeducational, experiential learning, university prep

Average Class Size

10

Total enrolment

100

Tuition

€44,600

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Book a virtual or in-person tour by appointment.

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, supported by values of respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion, is at the forefront of a Crescent education. The school’s teaching practices emphasize active, experiential and relational learning—proven ways that boys learn best. Crescent School nurtures well-being while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics.

Grades

Grade 3 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All boys, day school, nondenominational, STEM, university prep

Average Class Size

18 to 20

Total enrolment

800

Tuition

$44,065

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 16: 9 to 11 a.m. (Grades 3-6); October 15: 9 to 11 a.m. (Grades 7-8); October 15: 6 p.m. to 8 (Grades 9-12)

443 Mount Pleasant Rd. | greenwoodcollege.org

Greenwood College School empowers students to develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to reach their full potential. The school’s personalized approach to learning is coupled with an innovative Adviser Program to provide each student with the right combination of challenge and support as they grow academically and as people. Its welcoming, gender-inclusive community fosters open-mindedness and engagement, and it offers an array of high-calibre athletics, arts and co-curricular programs.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, co-educational, experiential learning

Average Class Size

7-to-1 Student to teacher ratio

Total enrolment

500

Tuition

$47,170

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Tours available weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Learn more at greenwoodcollege.org/visitus.

1451 Avenue Rd. | havergal.on.ca

Havergal College is a leading independent school for girls (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) in Toronto, dedicated to excellence in education, character development and community engagement. With a focus on empowering students to lead lives of purpose and impact, the school combines tradition with innovation to prepare its students to make a positive difference in a rapidly changing world.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, boarding school, day school, liberal arts

Average Class Size

18 to 22

Total enrolment

1,060

Tuition

$43,600 (day students); $79,700 (boarding Canadian students); $83,700 (boarding international students)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Upper School) October 22: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Junior School)

2241 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga | inspireyourdaughter.ca

Holy Name of Mary College School is a progressive and vibrant independent Catholic school that provides girls in Grades 5 through 12 with rich educational opportunities and a multitude of cocurricular activities to ignite interests and broaden horizons. With a distinctive balance of support, encouragement and nurturing relationships, the school’s mission is to empower young women to transform the world through intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

Grades

Grade 5 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, Catholic, day school, liberal arts, university prep

Average Class Size

15 to 18

Total enrolment

150

Tuition

$28,900

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 8: 6:30 p.m. November 13: 9 a.m. October 29: 6:30 p.m. (Grade 9 Information Evening)

21 Ascot Ave. | hudsoncollege.ca

Hudson College encourages students to do one thing above all else: be themselves. The school’s elementary curriculum promotes a strong foundation in math, language and science while interweaving arts, athletics and character education. Its high school continues this tradition of balance and enrichment with a flexible three-semester system, smaller classes and wide-ranging extracurriculars. By exploring their individual strengths and interests, Hudson students graduate with academic confidence and a powerful sense of self.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, co-educational

Average Class Size

20

Total enrolment

440

Tuition

$19,500 to $22,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 25, November 4, November 13

4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield | lcs.on.ca

At LCS, immersive, hands-on learning and strong academics—including AP, interdisciplinary courses, and Harkness discussions—empower teenagers with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to confidently navigate an ever-changing world. The school’s community helps each student discover their strengths and passions, supported by caring mentors and friends from around the world. Through real-world experiences on Canada’s largest waterfront campus, students build confidence, curiosity and resilience for life beyond school.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Boarding school, high school, day school, university prep, experiential learning

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

445

Tuition

$42,100 to $77,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 18: 10 a.m.

1079 Linbrook Rd., Oakville | linbrook.ca

Situated in the heart of Oakville, Linbrook is a not-for-profit all boys’ independent school that provides an exemplary educational experience for boys in JK through Grade 8. Through rigorous academic programs, exemplary music & art curriculum, extensive extracurricular opportunities, competitive sports teams, leadership initiatives and philanthropic efforts, boys are engaged in new experiences while always inspiring them to do their best. Linbrook boys are active, happy and well-rounded young men.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

All boys, day school, elementary

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

180

Tuition

$28,600 to $33,850

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

October 2, 9, 16: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; October 25: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

920 Yonge St. | lindenschool.ca

The Linden School is a dynamic, girl-centred independent school in Toronto, serving students from JK to Grade 12. The Linden School promotes student voice, academic excellence and well-being through inclusive, progressive education. With small class sizes, staff work in a culture of collaboration and curiosity. The school strongly encourages applications from individuals historically marginalized, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, day school, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, STEM

Average Class Size

10 to 15

Total enrolment

100

Tuition

$28,965 to $36,271

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Offers one-on-one tours to provide a personalized experience tailored to each prospective student’s and family’s interests and needs.

7310 Rapistan Ct., Mississauga; 7215 Millcreek Dr., Mississauga | lynn-rose.ca

Lynn-Rose School offers a transformative education by combining Canadian and International Baccalaureate curricula to foster academic excellence and global citizenship. With small class sizes and personalized learning, students thrive in a nurturing environment that promotes creativity, leadership and critical thinking. Inquiry-based learning, innovation and whole-child development prepare students to succeed academically while becoming confident, compassionate and engaged.

Grades

Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

AP, elementary, high school, inquiry-based learning, International Baccalaureate, university prep

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

300

Tuition

$18,134 to $22,215

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

Learn more about open house events and campus tours at lynn-rose.ca/admissions/visit.

50 Poplar Plains Rd. | mabin.com

The Mabin School fosters original thinkers, adaptive leaders and caring citizens. Since 1980, it has been a leader in progressive elementary education and is Canada’s first independent Ashoka Changemaker School, promoting leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and empathy. Mabin’s sustaining principles of inquiry, integration and reflection are integral to the academic and social program. Students are empowered to think deeply about those around them in order to make change in their own community and beyond.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, day school, elementary, inquiry-based learning, non-denominational

Average Class Size

20

Total enrolment

150

Tuition

$35,272

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 16: 9 a.m. November 6: 9 a.m.Individual school tours available throughout the school year.

26 Mallard Rd., North York | northmount.com

Northmount School is Toronto’s only independent Catholic boys’ elementary school. The school’s educational philosophy is founded on Catholic values and a sense of community. Within its inclusive ethos, Northmount School stands by a very simple principle: a happy and secure student is more likely to be successful. To achieve this, learning should be challenging, motivating and lead to a sense of fulfillment. Northmount strives to provide an environment that encourages growth and adventure, inspiring boys to achieve their greatest potential.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

All boys, Catholic, day school, elementary, experiential learning

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

145 to 150

Tuition

$25,500 to $27,050, plus one-time $5,000 new-family fee

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 8: 10:30 a.m. November 19: 10:30 a.m. February 25: 10:30 a.m.

3 Sunforest Dr., 502 Central Park Dr., 4 Elizabeth St. N.; Brampton | rowntreemontessori.com

Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), Brampton’s longest-serving Montessori since 1969, offers a nurturing Pre-kindergarden to Grade 8 education. Blending Montessori inspired learning methods with the Ontario curriculum, RMS emphasizes individualism, small class sizes and a holistic approach. Students engage in STEAM, French, robotics, and arts, fostering critical thinking and creativity. With a commitment to academic excellence, RMS cultivates confident, compassionate leaders.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, elementary, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, STEAM

Average Class Size

20

Total enrolment

485

Tuition

$16,175 to $16,775

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Explore open house dates at rowntreemontessori.com/admissions/visit.

21 St. Clements Ave. | scs.on.ca

As a leading independent girls’ school with nearly 125 years of history in Toronto, St. Clement’s School is recognized for its longstanding commitment to academic rigour and excellence in a small, nurturing environment. The school provides a close-knit community that celebrates creativity, diversity and innovation, where 470 students from Grades 1 to 12 live, learn and grow together under one roof.

Grades

Grade 1 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, day school, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

470

Tuition

$39,900

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 17: 9 to 11:15 a.m. November 14: 9 to 11:15 a.m.

99 Cartright Ave. | sterlinghall.com

The Sterling Hall School (SHS) delivers innovative academic practices and boy-focused programming that inspires growth, curiosity and a passion for learning. The school specializes in educating boys from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, providing foundational learning and leading-edge curriculum taught by dedicated faculty. SHS boys are challenged to develop new interests, build character strengths and foster leadership skills, in a welcoming and nurturing community. Visit SHS to learn more about the school where boys belong.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

All boys, day school, elementary, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning

Average Class Size

16 to 20

Total enrolment

320

Tuition

$39,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Reach out to admissions@sterlinghall.com to learn about personalized information sessions and tours.

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. Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, students discover the courage and develop the faith to become the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All boys, Catholic, inquiry-based learning, liberal arts, university prep

Average Class Size

21 to 23

Total enrolment

747

Tuition

$24,700

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 16: 7 to 9 p.m. October 21: 7 to 9 p.m.

1080 Linbrook Rd., Oakville | smls.on.ca

St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School challenges young women to think expansively and engage fearlessly with a personalized, real-world learning experience that teaches them to see the future as a gift. Anchored in a nurturing community of exceptional educators and supportive peers, SMLS is where girls from JK to Grade 12 go to create the best version of themselves. SMLS is where the new, the unfamiliar, even the seemingly impossible, becomes “I got this.”

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, day school, elementary, high school, inquiry-based learning

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

540

Tuition

$26,000 to $35,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 16: 9 to 11 a.m. October 25: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 28: 9 to 11 a.m. Families may also book private tours by emailing admissions@smls.on.ca.

55 Deblaquire St. N, Port Hope | tcs.on.ca

At Trinity College School, students are immersed in possibilities and encouraged to explore their individual path, discover new interests, or deepen existing ones. In this supportive and dynamic boarding community, students thrive. Learning at TCS goes beyond academics. Students build meaningful relationships through shared experiences and find a deep sense of belonging. With consistent mentorship, and connection, students build confidence, emerging as curious, capable and compassionate individuals.

Grades

Grade 5 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

AP capstone, boarding school, day school, STEM

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

585

Tuition

$33,500 (day school), $63,500 - $80,000 (domestic boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 4: Fall ‘Bear’ Fair Open House; October 25: Junior School Open House; October 29: High School Information Night. On-campus by appointment: admissions@tcs.on.ca.

2035 Upper Middle Rd. East, Oakville | waldeninternationalschool.com

As an authorized IB World School, Walden delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) to students in JK through Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students Grades 6 through 8. Walden’s dedication to wellness, service learning, environmental stewardship and international mindedness ensures that students are well-prepared for secondary school studies and beyond. Walden is committed to nurturing students who will become globally responsible citizens.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Day school, elementary, inquiry-based learning, International Baccalaureate, liberal arts

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

225

Tuition

$23,500 - $25,000

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

October 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

55 Scarsdale Rd. | willowwoodschool.ca

Founded in 1980, WillowWood has a long tradition of delivering targeted, personal education. The school’s staff employ a team approach to teaching and conduct regular education strategy meetings to discuss how best to deliver the curriculum to each of its students. Classes are small, the atmosphere is warm and technology is at the forefront of the school’s teaching methodology.

Grades

Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, day school, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, university Prep

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

270

Tuition

$21,700 to $27,400

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

October 4: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

1320 Yonge St. | yorkschool.com

The York School is a co-ed, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent school located in the heart of Toronto. Its mission is to nurture curious learners to become globally-minded leaders with integrity and purpose. The York School is on the cutting edge of IB innovation, offering signature programs across all grade levels that engage, inspire and challenge students. Its project-based, hands-on learning environment empowers students to explore solutions to real-world problems.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, International Baccalaureate, university prep

Average Class Size

16 to 22

Total enrolment

755

Tuition

$42,700

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 15: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Junior School); October 16: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Middle School); October 16: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Senior School)