The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2025

3080 Bayview Ave. | bannockburn.ca

Bannockburn is recognized for outstanding academic standards, a steadfast commitment to Montessori education and a deep respect for the potential in every child. Bannockburn’s program offers an enriched curriculum that exceeds provincial standards and fosters a love of learning. Children flourish in a child-centred community that cultivates curiosity, nurtures potential and empowers independence.

Grades

Toddler (18 months) to Grade 6

Type/curriculum

Day school, elementary, Montessori

Average Class Size

Varies

Total enrolment

200

Tuition

$18.515 to $28,120

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 27: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2660 Yonge St. (Six campuses in the GTA) | blytheducation.com

Blyth Academy is a vibrant community fostering academic excellence and personal growth. With six Ontario campuses, Blyth offers small class sizes, a four-term high school schedule with two courses per term and different flexible online options. More than 90 per cent of students are accepted into top-choice post-secondary institutions—with 85 per cent receiving scholarships. Experience an education that makes a difference.

Grades

Grade 4 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, high school, elementary

Average Class Size

12

Total enrolment

700

Tuition

$22,400 to $30,100

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit blytheducation.com/events to book a private campus tour.

Lanciano, Italy (Six campuses in the GTA) | canadiancollegeitaly.com

Canadian College Italy (CCI) has been transforming young people since 1995. Students thrive in small classes with highly personalized academics and find independence on the school’s stunning campus nestled between mountains and sea. Customized extracurriculars and immersive travels across Italy broaden horizons, build resilience and create global friendships that last a lifetime. More than 3,000 students have found incredible personal, academic and social growth just outside their comfort zone at CCI.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12, plus gap year

Type/curriculum

Abroad, boarding school, co-educational, experiential learning, university prep

Average Class Size

10

Total enrolment

100

Tuition

€44,600

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.

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 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

15 to 19

Total enrolment

500

Tuition

$44,920 (2024–2025)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit greenwoodcollege.org/visitus for more information.

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 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 prep

Average Class Size

15 to 18

Total enrolment

180

Tuition

$25,300 to $26,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 2025

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, day school, non-denominational

Average Class Size

15 to 22

Total enrolment

440

Tuition

$19,500 to $22,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Tours available Monday to Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visit hudsoncollege.ca/tours to book.

2 Valleywood Dr., Markham | jaddisonschool.com

J. Addison is a private kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school dedicated to the development of responsible and compassionate global citizens. The pillar of the school’s elementary programs is to generate a lifelong love of learning, complementing the Ontario curriculum with elements of Montessori and Pre-IB. At the high school level, the focus is on preparation for post-secondary, encouraging students to balance academics with extracurricular activities, reinforcing the habits and mindset for future success.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Boarding school, co-educational, day school, liberal arts, STEM

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

300

Tuition

$21,400 to $32,600

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

In-person and virtual tours by appointment only. Visit jaddisonschool.com/contact-us.

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

The Lakefield College School (LCS) community and the school’s 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. 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, boarding school, day school, liberal arts

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

440

Tuition

$42,100 (day) to $77,200 (domestic boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

On-campus tours available by appointment. Visit lcs.on.ca/openhouse for more information.

10 Rosehill Ave.; moving to 920 Yonge St. (Sept. 2025) | lindenschool.ca

The Linden School empowers students through academic excellence, social justice and community. Its inquiry-based curriculum fosters critical thinking, creativity and lifelong learning. With award-winning teachers, acclaimed STEM programs and extensive arts and athletics, students thrive in a supportive environment that values individuality. The school nurtures students to become well-rounded, confident learners who can instigate meaningful change, ensuring every student feels known, valued and ready to succeed.

Grades

Grade 1 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, liberal arts, progressive education, STEM

Average Class Size

10 to 15

Total enrolment

100

Tuition

$28,965 to $36,271

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Personal tours available. Visit lindenschool.ca for more information.

26 Mallard Rd., North York | northmount.com

Northmount School provides a sound, stimulating and coherent education to prepare boys for their development as responsible citizens. The school helps each student to reach his full potential, developing critical thinking skills, self-discipline, respect for others and a strong moral character. Its Catholic roots encourage a belief in the dignity of every person and a respect for various faith traditions. Northmount is multicultural, and the students come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

All boys, Catholic, day school, liberal arts, STEM

Average Class Size

12 to 18

Total enrolment

150

Tuition

$22,350 to $26,900

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 9: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

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

Grades

Grade 1 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls, day school, inquiry-based learning, liberal arts

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

470

Tuition

$38,000

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 29: 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

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

Since 1891, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS) has challenged young women to think expansively and engage fearlessly, delivering a personalized, real-world learning experience that teaches them to see the future as a gift. Anchored in a nurturing community of committed educators and supportive peers, SMLS is where girls go to create the best version of themselves. It’s the place where the new, the unfamiliar—even the seemingly impossible—become “I got this.”

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

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

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

540

Tuition

$26,000 to $35,200

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 15: 9 a.m.; May 8: 9 a.m. On-campus tours can be scheduled by contacting admissions@smls.on.ca.

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, all supported by 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, progressive

Average Class Size

18 to 20

Total enrolment

325

Tuition

$39,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

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

9100 Bathurst St., Thornhill | torontowaldorfschool.com

Toronto Waldorf School (TWS) offers a unique, artsinfused curriculum designed to nurture creativity, resilience and critical thinking. With an emphasis on outdoor exploration, hands-on learning and socialemotional development, students grow through experiences like music, movement and practical arts. Screen-free early years foster imagination, while later grades connect subjects holistically. TWS prioritizes strong community values and prepares students to meet the challenges of modern life with flexibility, innovation and a love of learning.

Grades

Preschool to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Day school, elementary, liberal arts, STEM, Waldorf

Average Class Size

12 to 24

Total enrolment

360

Tuition

$5,400 to $25,450

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Book a private tour at any time while spots are available.

55 Scarsdale Rd., North York | willowwoodschool.ca

Founded in 1980, WillowWood has a long tradition of delivering targeted, personal education. The staff employs a team approach to teaching and conducts 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.

Grades

Senior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, day school, elementary, high school, inquiry-based learning

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

270

Tuition

$21,700 to $27,400

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

March 1: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.