The Private and Independent School Directory Fall 2025
The Bishop Strachan School
298 Lonsdale Rd., Toronto
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, and 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, STEM, 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.
Calgary French & International School
700 77 St. SW, Calgary
cfis.com
Calgary French & International School, ranked as the top French school in Alberta by the Fraser Institute, nurtures curiosity, builds confidence and develops multilingual minds. Our curriculum, guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years (candidate school) and Diploma Programmes, fosters success at every level. From early childhood to Grade 12, CFIS offers immersive French learning and global experiences that broaden perspectives and inspire lifelong learning.
- Grades
- Junior Preschool to Grade 12
- Type/Curriculum
- Co-educational, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, International Baccalaureate, multilingual
- Average Class Size
- 12 (Junior Preschool), 16 (Preschool and Junior Kindergarten), 20 (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
- Total Enrolment
- 850
- Tuition
- $17,570 to $22,430
- Financial Assistance Available
- No
- Open House Dates
- Personal tour dates are available at cfis.com.
Canadian College Italy
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, co-educational, 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.
Collingwood School
70 Morven Dr., 2605 Wentworth Ave.,
West Vancouver, British Columbia
collingwood.org
Collingwood’s personalized approach fosters academic excellence and well-being as students pursue their passions across academics, athletics, arts and service learning. With an emphasis on belonging, the school values authentic, real-world educational experiences, collaboration, character development and problem-solving. Graduates receive offers to global post-secondary institutions and are ready to enter the world as resilient critical thinkers.
- Grades
- Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Type/Curriculum
- Academic, day school, gender inclusive
- Average Class Size
- 20
- Total Enrolment
- 1,256
- Tuition
- $28,550 to $31,900
- Financial Assistance Available
- Yes
- Open House Dates
- Grade 8 to Grade 11: October 15; Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7: October 21
Greenwood College School
443 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto
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.
Lakefield College School
4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield, Ontario
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.
St. Clementʼs School
21 St. Clements Ave., Toronto
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 long-standing 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.
The Sterling Hall School
99 Cartright Ave., Toronto
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.
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School
400 South Dr., Winnipeg
sjr.mb.ca
Nestled within an oxbow of the Red River lies Western Canada’s oldest independent school, St. John’s-Ravenscourt. As a co-educational Kindergarten to Grade 12 school, students are engaged in an inspiring environment. The school’s strong educational offerings provide a balance of academic excellence, social responsibility, creative expression and active healthy living. With exceptional debate and public speaking programs, the school prepares students for their future.
- Grades
- Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Type/Curriculum
- Co-educational, day school, STEM, university prep
- Average Class Size
- 22
- Total Enrolment
- 906
- Tuition
- $26,390 to $31,467
- Financial Assistance Available
- Yes
- Open House Dates
- Visit sjr.mb.ca/admissions/important-dates for a list of open house dates.
St. Mildredʼs-Lightbourn School
1080 Linbrook Rd., Oakville, Ontario
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.
Trinity College School
55 Deblaquire St. N, Port Hope, Ontario
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.
Walden International School
2035 Upper Middle Rd. E., Oakville, Ontario
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 to $25,000
- Financial Assistance Available
- No
- Open House Dates
- October 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The York School
1320 Yonge St., Toronto
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)
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