The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2024

3080 Bayview Ave. | bannockburn.ca

Bannockburn is recognized for outstanding academic standards, a steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and deep respect for the potential in every child. Bannockburn’s program offers an enriched curriculum that exceeds provincial standards and nurtures a love of learning. Children flourish in a child-centred community that cultivates independence, imagination and intellect. Every family at Bannockburn is proud to call it home.

Grades

Preschool (18 months) to Grade 6

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, Montessori

Average Class Size

Varies by age

Total enrolment

200

Tuition

$17,975 to $27,300

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 21, 2024: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

298 Lonsdale Rd. | bss.on.ca

The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is a leading independent Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls. The school’s rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum prepares students for university and beyond. The campus includes STEAMfocused learning spaces, arts, design and athletics facilities, including a new turf field. As an inclusive girls’ school, staff and faculty foster belonging by affirming its diverse community. 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, inquiry-based

Average Class Size

18 to 22

Total enrolment

950

Tuition

$37,500 (day student), $69,300 (domestic boarding), $72,400 (international boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Spring campus tours will begin March 26, 2024. To book, email the enrolment office at studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca.

2660 Yonge St. | blytheducation.com

There are eight Blyth Academy campuses across Ontario, with six located in the GTA.

Blyth Academy’s range of educational programs include in-person full-time and part-time programs, a live virtual campus, study abroad programs and selfpaced courses through Ontario’s top online school (Blyth Academy Online). The school provides students with a diverse range of study options to suit their individual needs. Small class sizes with dedicated teachers and personalized guidance ensure students receive the attention they need to be successful.

Grades

Grade 4 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, elite athletic training available

Average Class Size

12

Total enrolment

700

Tuition

Full-year tuition: $21,510 to $24,920; part-time study options available

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit blytheducation.com to schedule a campus tour or attend an info session.

1500 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough | bondacademy.ca

Bond Academy is a co-educational, independent school (kindergarten to Grade 12), delivering an enriched curriculum in a challenging and supportive environment. The school’s small classes and dedicated staff promote both the character and skills development of students within a kind, caring and nurturing environment. The school offers early literacy, arts and daily physical education programs as part of a strong academic curriculum. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, STEAM and arts activities.

Grades

Montessori Casa, kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Montessori, MOE curriculum and extracurriculars

Average Class Size

15 to 18

Total enrolment

350

Tuition

$13,500 to $16,800

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit bondacademy.ca for details or email info@bondacademy.ca to book a private tour.

Lanciano, Italy | canadiancollegeitaly.com

Since 1995, Canadian College Italy has been providing the highest-quality private boarding school education in an unparalleled European setting. Live in a safe and picturesque medieval town between the mountains and sea. Study in small classes with expert educators committed to your success. Develop your skills with extensive extracurriculars. Find worldliness in educational trips around Italy and make lifelong friends in our close and supportive international community.

Grades

Grade 9 to 12, including gap year

Type/curriculum

Academic, co-educational university-preparatory boarding school, Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Average Class Size

10 to 12

Total enrolment

100

Tuition

€42,900

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Private virtual and on-site campus tours are available upon request. Call 1-877-272-8907 or email admissions@canadiancollegeitaly.com to book.

484-486 Cosburn Ave. | eastyorkmontessorischool.com

Discover the transformative learning environment at a CCMA accredited Montessori school. The enriched program, overseen by certified Montessori educators, fosters the unique potential of each child. Emphasizing whole development, the curriculum integrates academic excellence with hands-on experiences. East York Montessori classrooms are meticulously designed to cultivate curiosity, independence and a lasting love for learning. The institution aims to contribute to a supportive community, facilitating the intellectual, social and emotional thriving of children.

Grades

18 months old to 6 years old

Type/curriculum

Montessori with advanced enrichment program for Casa

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

50

Tuition

$17,000 to $18,500

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

Please contact East York Montessori for a personalized tour.

2241 Mississauga Rd. | inspireyourdaughter.ca

Holy Name of Mary College School is a progressive and vibrant independent Catholic school that provides girls in Grades 5 through Grade 12 with rich educational opportunities and a multitude of co-curricular 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, university preparatory

Average Class Size

15 to 18

Total enrolment

180

Tuition

$25,300 to $26,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 6, 2024: 10 a.m. (in-person)

21 Ascot Ave. | hudsoncollege.ca

Hudson College encourages students to do one thing above all else: be yourself. The school’s elementary curriculum promotes a strong foundation in math, language and science while interweaving arts, athletics and character education. The high school continues this tradition of balance and enrichment with a flexible three-semester system, smaller classes and wide-ranging extracurriculars. With consistent attention to 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

16 to 20

Total enrolment

440

Tuition

$19,000 to $21,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Tours available daily Monday to Thursday. Visit hudsoncollege.ca/openhouse

2 Valleywood Dr., Markham | jaddisonschool.com

J. Addison School is Canada’s pre-eminent private day and boarding school located in the picturesque city of Markham, Ontario. The school has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s premier private schools for its unique approach to education, where teachers endeavour to provide an inclusive environment that fosters intelligence and creativity while encouraging students to proactively achieve their full potential.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Boarding, private, Ontario curriculum

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

300

Tuition

$18,000 to $25,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

By appointment only–both in-person and virtual.

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

The Lakefield College School’s (LCS) community and approach to educating teenagers is like no other. Students participate in transformative educational experiences designed to engage young leaders to care for and contribute to their communities and the earth. Students embrace their individuality within a community of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The LCS waterfront campus, one of the largest among Canadian boarding schools, provides an optimal learning environment, inside and outdoors, enabling students to thrive.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12; Summer Academy Ages: 4 to 18

Type/curriculum

All gender, day and boarding school, liberal arts

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

432

Tuition

$40,500 (day) to $73,500 (domestic boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 18, 2024: 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (virtual LCS Summer Academy & Program). On-campus tours can be scheduled by contacting admissions@lcs.on.ca.

26 Mallard Rd., North York | northmount.com

Northmount School is a Catholic independent boys preparatory school with a supportive, nurturing environment and highly committed staff. The school fosters a partnership between parents and students to establish a rich and vibrant community. Northmount helps each student to reach his full potential, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, values and service, which leads to a meaningful, balanced and fulfilling life.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Academic, all boys, Catholic (open to all, regardless of faith background)

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

150

Tuition

$21,500 to $25,850

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

February 27, 2024: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 17, 2024: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

1967 Bright St., Rosseau | rosseaulakecollege.com

Rosseau Lake College (RLC) is a small school in all the best ways: intimate, active and personal. RLC is Ontario’s most northern independent school and has a campus that remains unique among independent schools around the world. Established in 1967, students arrive from more than 20 countries and across Canada. They benefit from a world-class academic program located in the heart of Ontario’s famed Muskoka region.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic

Average Class Size

12

Total enrolment

140

Tuition

$22,700 to $66,300

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Student for a Day Event: February 28, 2024, and April 17, 2024. To book a private tour, call 705-732-4351 or email admissions@rosseaulakecollege.com

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

It’s different at St. Clement’s School. There’s something special going on, a kind of energy filled with curiosity and courage. It’s the way students approach things, from learning to discovery to play. It’s the approach to teaching–more than just the requisite skills; the ability to think deeply, critically, creatively and become more self-aware. St. Clement’s School fundamentally believes each student is unique, and should be known and valued as such.

Grades

Grade 1 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, all girls

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

470

Tuition

$36,225

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 30, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (in-person). Visit scs.on.ca/open-house to register and for additional open-house details.

1515 Bathurst St. | stmichaelscollegeschool.com

Since 1852, St. Michael’s College School has been forming young men in goodness, discipline and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. The school is Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, independent school, educating boys from Grade 7 to Grade 12 in a university-preparatory programme. The campus near downtown Toronto features stateof- the-art facilities, the latest technology, robust academic, arts, athletics programme offerings and more than 60 clubs and activities.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All boys, liberal Arts

Average Class Size

22

Total enrolment

800

Tuition

$24,250

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Fall 2024 open house dates to be determined. In-person tours may be booked on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. or on Tuesday at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Visit applySMCS.com for more information.

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

St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS) has a proud history of educational excellence for girls and young women. Since 1891, the school has been a pioneer in women’s education, delivering a personalized educational experience and a well-rounded curriculum of rigorous academic studies, real-world learning, competitive sport, healthy active living and leadership opportunities. The tradition of inspiring and empowering women continues to be the hallmark of SMLS today.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

540

Tuition

$25,685 to $33,280

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 16, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May 2, 2024: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Register at smls.on.ca/apply/visit-smls

250 Madison Ave. | waldorfacademy.org

Waldorf Academy is part of the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world, with over 2,000 schools in 70 countries. Waldorf Academy offers students the best possible foundation by integrating experiential learning with conceptual depth, engaging children’s natural sense of wonder and joy, and fostering social emotional health as well as academic success. Nestled beneath Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, Waldorf Academy provides a holistic, world-class education.

Grades

Childcare to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Academic, co-educational

Average Class Size

10 to 18

Total enrolment

130

Tuition

$21,700 to $24,950

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Contact larissa@waldorfacademy.org for details.

55 Scarsdale Rd., North York | willowwoodschool.ca

Founded in 1980, WillowWood has a long tradition of delivering targeted, personal education. Staff employ a team approach to teaching and conduct regular education strategy meetings to discuss how best to deliver the curriculum to each student. Classes are small, the atmosphere is warm and technology is at the forefront of the school’s teaching methodology. Visit willowwoodschool.ca for more information and to set up your interview and tour.

Grades

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, co-educational, university prep

Average Class Size

10 to 12

Total enrolment

250

Tuition

$21,200 to $26,850

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

February 24, 2024: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit willowwoodschool.ca to book a private tour and meeting (in-person and virtual).

99 Sheppard Ave W., Unit A, North York | littleowl.ca

Wise Owl Private School offers a multicultural, co-educational experience. Aligned with the Ontario curriculum, teachers ensure a low student-teacher ratio for personalized attention. The school emphasizes early childhood development, including discovery-based learning, sensory manipulatives, and developmental centres. Students are encouraged to think creatively and become resilient, responsible global citizens. Wise Owl is committed to providing a safe, enriching environment nurturing each student’s uniqueness for personal growth.

Grades

Pre-kindergarten (2 years old and up) to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic

Average Class Size

6 to 12

Total enrolment

75

Tuition

$16,000 to $24,000

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

Appointments only; call 416-995-2493 to schedule.

200 Racco Pkwy.; Vaughan, Ontario and 2600 Major Mackenzie Dr., Maple, Ontario | delanoacademy.com

Delano Academy, Vaughan’s premier private school, offers a co-educational, non-denominational Kindergarten to Grade 12 program. Renowned for its International Baccalaureate and Gifted programs, Delano fosters S.T.E.A.M. innovation and a rigorous science curriculum. Emphasizing a balanced education, the school prioritizes physical wellness, arts integration, and critical thinking. With a focus on a Growth Mindset, Delano cultivates world-ready change-makers, setting high standards to future-proof the next generation of leaders.

Grades

kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Enriched/ IB Academic, Co-educational

Average Class Size

14 to 16

Total enrolment

120

Tuition

$22,600 to $23,600

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

School tours by appointment only.