The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2026

2660 Yonge St. (4 campuses in the GTA) | blytheducation.com

Blyth Academy is a leading group of private schools, offering flexible learning options: in-person, online and educational travel. With personalized pathways, small class sizes and a focus on individual growth, the school creates transformative learning experiences. Students achieve outstanding results: 98 per cent are accepted into post-secondary programs, and 90 per cent gain admission to their first-choice school. As part of Globeducate schools, students connect to a truly global education community.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Day school, high school, experiential learning, university prep, elementary

Average Class Size

12

Total Enrolment

700

Tuition

$24,200 to $28,000 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Book a private campus tour or explore upcoming open house dates at blytheducation.com/events.

3080 Bayview Ave., North York | bannockburn.ca

A leading independent Montessori school since 1993, Bannockburn is recognized throughout Toronto for its outstanding academic standards, a steadfast commitment to Montessori education and deep respect for the potential in every child. Bannockburn Independent School’s distinction is its unique intersection between Montessori and independent school, offering a dedicated and authentic Montessori curriculum while being a part of Toronto’s established independent school network.

Grades

Toddler to Grade 6

Type/Curriculum

Montessori

Average Class Size

12

Total Enrolment

150

Tuition

$19,075 to $30,700 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

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

Lanciano, Italy | canadiancollegeitaly.com

For 30 years, Canadian College Italy has been the high school where teens discover who they are—and who they can become. Set between the sea and the mountains, the beautiful campus offers small classes and highly personalized support, while sports, arts, leadership and more help build confidence and independence. Travel across Italy adds perspective, resilience and connection. Students don’t just study here—they grow. Join the thousands who’ve found themselves just outside their comfort zone.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12, plus a gap year

Type/Curriculum

Abroad, boarding school, high school, co-educational, experiential learning

Average Class Size

10

Total Enrolment

100

Tuition

€45,900 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Private virtual and in-person tours–booking by appointment.

Four locations across Burlington, Markham, Oakville and Mississauga | cefa.ca

CEFA Early Learning (Core Education and Fine Arts) is Canada’s leading network of private early learning schools, with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. CEFA delivers a proprietary, award-winning curriculum that combines core academics, including reading, mathematics and STEM, with fine arts and enrichment programs. CEFA operates more than 50 schools across Canada, serving children ages one to six.

Grades

CEFA Babies, Jr. Kindergarten 1, Jr. Kindergarten 2, and Jr. Kindergarten 3 (Ages 1 to 6)

Type/Curriculum

Proprietary academic early learning curriculum

Average Class Size

16

Total Enrolment

130 students per school

Tuition

Average $27,150 per year

Financial Assistance Available

No

Open House Dates

Recurring open houses across all locations. Visit cefa.ca for details.

217 Brookbanks Dr., North York | crestwood.on.ca 

Crestwood Preparatory College is a close-knit, student-centred school committed to academic excellence, leadership and character development. With a strong emphasis on mentorship, creativity and community, Crestwood nurtures students from diverse backgrounds, encouraging them to think critically, act compassionately, and grow with confidence. Through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and rich extracurricular opportunities, students are prepared to thrive as responsible, engaged global citizens.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Co-educational, high school, day school, non-denominational, university prep

Average Class Size

18

Total Enrolment

565

Tuition

$36,950 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

School tours take place Monday to Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., except on holidays.

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

Co-educational, experiential learning, high school, middle school

Average Class Size

7-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio

Total Enrolment

500

Tuition

$47,170 (2025–2026)

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit greenwoodcollege.org/visitus for tour information.

21 Ascot Ave. | hudsoncollege.ca

Down-to-earth, diverse and inclusive–Hudson is a different kind of private school. You’ll find smaller classes where students can achieve their best. Discover an elementary program where kids love math, read way above grade level and discover talents in arts and athletics. In the high school, three balanced semesters, STEM acceleration and AP pathways help students graduate with confidence and purpose. All within a culture of genuine kindness and care.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Day school, non-denominational, co-educational, high school, elementary

Average Class Size

20

Total Enrolment

440

Tuition

$20,500 to $23,500 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

February 28: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; tours available Monday to Thursday.

4600 Dundas St. W.; 2183 Lake Shore Blvd. W. | kcs.on.ca

Kingsway College School is a JK-to-Grade-12, co-ed private independent school at the forefront of progressive education. Graduates stand out for their readiness to embrace life’s challenges and opportunities in an ever-changing world. The Junior School is located on Dundas Street West in the Kingsway area of Etobicoke, and the Senior School (Grade 9 to Grade 12) is located on Lake Shore Boulevard West in west Toronto.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Day school, co-educational, experiential learning, elementary, high school

Average Class Size

20

Total Enrolment

480

Tuition

$33,950 to $37,750 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Junior School: April 14, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Senior School: April 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

At LCS, education is immersive, personal and powered by nature. Students learn through experience—inside classrooms and across a 315-acre waterfront campus and learning farm. Advanced Placement, Harkness, outdoor and interdisciplinary learning foster critical thinking and real-world problem-solving. With thoughtful integration of AI, students gain the insight and confidence to lead with purpose, while strengthening their voice. In a globally diverse community, LCS empowers teenagers to grow into curious, capable and community-minded leaders.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12; Summer Academy ages 4 to 18

Type/Curriculum

Boarding school, day school, liberal arts, university prep, co-educational

Average Class Size

14

Total Enrolment

445

Tuition

$44,200 (day school) to $81,100 (domestic boarding) per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

March 28: 9:00 a.m. (virtual). On-campus tours available by appointment; email admissions@lcs.on.ca. Visit lcs.on.ca/openhouse for more information.

8569 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill; 500 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill | lauremontschool.ca 

Founded in 1961, Lauremont School is committed to fostering the academic, social and emotional growth of its students through personalized education and an emphasis on development. The school combines the frameworks of the Montessori and International Baccalaureate pedagogies to provide students with the foundation they need to be future-ready for an ever-changing world.

Grades

Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Montessori, day school, International Baccalaureate, co-educational

Average Class Size

15 to 18

Total Enrolment

890

Tuition

$23,800 to $41,180 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Open house dates for 2026 are to be determined, but tours can be booked at any time.

1079 Linbrook Rd., Oakville | linbrook.ca

Linbrook School is a not-for-profit, independent day school and Oakville’s only boys’ school. Students are provided with the best possible opportunities to grow and develop as compassionate, happy, inquisitive and confident young men. Rigorous academic programs, an innovative character education and well-being curriculum, extensive extracurricular opportunities, diverse sports programs and meaningful leadership initiatives comprise the Linbrook experience. The school’s boy-centric focus makes it a perfect place for boys to flourish.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/Curriculum

All boys, elementary, day school

Average Class Size

18

Total Enrolment

180

Tuition

$29,900 to $35,550 per year

Financial Assistance Available

No

Open House Dates

Weekly open house tours and individual school tours available. Visit linbrook.ca for details.

920 Yonge St. | lindenschool.ca

Founded in 1993, the Linden School is a pioneering independent school in Toronto grounded in feminist pedagogy and inclusive education. The school offers a rigorous, inquiry-based academic program that centres on student voice, critical thinking and social justice leadership. Small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship, and meaningful community engagement ensure every student is seen, supported and empowered to lead with curiosity, courage, and compassion.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Day school, STEM, all girls, non-denominational, inquiry-based learning

Average Class Size

12 to 15

Total Enrolment

100

Tuition

$28,965 to $36,271 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Private and personalized tours available by appointment.

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

The Lynn-Rose School philosophy is to create an environment that both challenges and rewards students–focusing on social, intellectual and emotional aspects of development. Your child will thrive within our rigorous academic curriculum combined with the International Baccalaureate Programme and Advanced Placement classes, thus preparing and inspiring students to become lifelong learners and global citizens.

Grades

Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Day school, high school, elementary, co-educational, International Baccalaureate

Average Class Size

20

Total Enrolment

380

Tuition

$16,343 to $20,258 per year

Financial Assistance Available

No

Open House Dates

April 26: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 23: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

50 Poplar Plains Rd. | mabin.com

The Mabin School fosters original thinkers, adaptive leaders and caring citizens. A leader in progressive elementary education since 1980, it’s 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, inquiry-based learning, elementary, non-denominational

Average Class Size

20

Total Enrolment

150

Tuition

$35,272 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Individual school tours available throughout the school year. Inquire at mabin.com.

Neuchâtel, Switzerland | neuchatel.org

Neuchâtel Junior College offers the exceptional opportunity to study in Switzerland. Students take Ontario Grade 12 courses in their final year of high school or in a gap year, with an international focus. They gain an authentic cultural and French-language experience by living with Swiss, French-speaking hosts. Courses are prerequisites for Canadian, U.S. and international university admission. Students develop lifelong friendships and gain exceptional independence and life skills in preparation for university and for the global workplace.

Grades

Grade 12 and gap year

Type/Curriculum

Abroad, co-educational, experiential learning, university prep, non-denominational

Average Class Size

14

Total Enrolment

Approximately 60 to 70

Tuition

64,115 CHF

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

For all upcoming in-person and virtual events, please visit neuchatel.org.

26 Mallard Rd., North York | northmount.com

Northmount is a Catholic elementary all-boys school offering each student who aspires to be a man of character the opportunity to do so. Northmount provides a unique education, focused on character development as well as academic excellence. Furthermore, as a “family school” they build a strong community and work hand in hand with parents, to bring to fruition the potential of each young man.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/Curriculum

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

Average Class Size

15

Total Enrolment

150

Tuition

$23,000 to $28,000 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

February 25: 10:30 a.m.

131 Bloor St. W. | rds-on.com

The Rosedale Day School (RDS) is a co-ed, JK-to-Grade-8 learning community in downtown Toronto. At the heart of RDS’s programming is its commitment to inspiring the authentic character of each child. As Toronto’s first Future Design School, students are prepared to adapt confidently and engage responsibly in a changing world. The campus is located in Yorkville, where students enjoy a downtown advantage with access to institutions such as the ROM and U of T.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/Curriculum

Co-educational, day school, elementary, experiential learning

Average Class Size

16 to 22

Total Enrolment

170

Tuition

$32,500 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Contact admissions@rds-on.com for a private tour.

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

Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) offer an exceptional education with roots in Montessori-style learning and decades of excellence. Students benefit from innovative programs within close-knit, supportive communities. Grounded in a strong educational mandate and forward-thinking practices, RMS nurtures achievement, leadership, and curiosity. The ideal student thrives in a dynamic, challenging, and socially engaged learning environment where independence and growth are actively encouraged.

Grades

Pre-kindergarten to Grade 8

Type/Curriculum

Day school, elementary, co-educational, experiential learning, STEAM

Average Class Size

20

Total Enrolment

490

Tuition

$18,800 to $19,625 per year

Financial Assistance Available

No

Open House Dates

March 28: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

99 Cartwright 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, elementary

Average Class Size

16 to 20

Total Enrolment

325

Tuition

$41,850 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

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

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

Located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Olde Oakville, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is a premier independent school for girls from JK through to Grade 12. For 135 years, the school has been inspiring and encouraging young women to challenge and transform the world. Anchored in a nurturing community of exceptionally committed educators and supportive peers, SMLS is where girls go to create the best version of themselves.

Grades

Junior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

All girls, university prep, day school, elementary, high school

Average Class Size

Junior School: 15; Middle School: 20; Senior School: 10

Total Enrolment

500

Tuition

$26,300 to $35,600 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

April 16: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 5: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

TFS students are at the centre of a world-class bilingual (French and English), co-educational journey where international perspectives help shape them as future leaders and global citizens. Grounded in the IB framework from junior kindergarten to Grade 12, the school has embarked on its largest-ever expansion, with 50,000 square feet of new spaces designed to empower creativity and interdisciplinary learning opportunities that prepare students to thrive today and tomorrow.

Grades

Nursery to Level V (Grade 12)

Type/Curriculum

International Baccalaureate, non-denominational, co-educational

Average Class Size

Varies by grade

Total Enrolment

1,500+

Tuition

$23,860 to $43,340 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

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

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

At Trinity College School (TCS), students are immersed in possibilities—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 extends beyond academics; students build meaningful relationships through shared experiences and discover a profound sense of belonging. With consistent mentorship and connection, students build confidence, emerging as curious, capable and compassionate individuals, ready for what’s next.

Grades

Grade 5 to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

Boarding school, co-educational, experiential learning, university prep, STEM

Average Class Size

14

Total Enrolment

585

Tuition

$35,500 (day school) and $70,550 to $83,000 (domestic boarding) per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

Junior School (Grade 5 to Grade 8): April 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Parent and Student Roundtable: May 2, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For on-campus tours by appointment, contact admissions@tcs.on.ca

700 Lawrence Ave. W., North York | vegaacademy.ca

VEGA Academy is a progressive high school in Toronto designed for global learners who want to build a strong academic foundation in a caring environment. Students build the knowledge, confidence and curiosity to prepare for university and life in Canada. The school’s approach combines the VEGA Academy Learning Experience (VALETM) and VEGA Academy Co‐Curricular Experience (VACETM), two frameworks that make learning meaningful, connected, and personal. The result: students leave ready to succeed at university.

Grades

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

High school, STEAM, university prep, inquiry-based learning, experimental learning

Average Class Size

16 to 18

Total Enrolment

Varies by age

Tuition

$12,500 per year

Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Open House Dates

For queries, please reach out to admission@vegaacademy.ca or visit vegaacademy.ca for more information.

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 of our students. Classes are small, the atmosphere is warm and technology is at the forefront of our teaching methodology. Visit WillowWoodSchool.ca for more information and to set up your interview and tour.

Grades

Senior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/Curriculum

High school, STEM, university prep, inquiry-based learning, experiential learning

Average Class Size

12

Total Enrolment

270

Tuition

$24,800 to $27,400 per year

Financial Assistance Available

No

Open House Dates

March 28: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.