Private School Directory Fall 2023

12 Bond Cres., Richmond Hill, Ontario | Pace.ca

The Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. is devoted entirely to meeting the needs of identified intellectually gifted students in Grades 1 to Grade 8. Through a differentiated curriculum built on greater depth and breadth of instruction, P.A.C.E.’s mission is to enhance the abilities of its students while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs. Gifted children need high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement.

Grades

Grade 1 to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Academic, Compacted, Accelerated, Gifted

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

300

Tuition

$18,500

Financial assistance available

No

Open House Dates

Visit pace.ca/admission-form for more information.

298 Lonsdale Rd., Toronto, Ontario | 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 STEAM- focused learning spaces, design, and athletics facilities. As an inclusive girls’ school, the school fosters belonging by affirming a 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

940

Tuition

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

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 19, 2023: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Junior school)
October 26, 2023: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Middle and senior school)

Lanciano, Italy | canadiancollegeitaly.com

Since 1995, Canadian College Italy has been providing the highest quality private boarding school education in an unparalleled Italian 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

Grades 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

Full year: €42,900

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Email [email protected] or call 1-877-272-8907 to book. Private virtual and on-site campus tours are available upon request.

Senior school: 70 Morven Dr., West Vancouver, British Columbia; Junior school: 2605 Wentworth Ave., West Vancouver, British Columbia | collingwood.org

Collingwood’s personalized approach fosters aca- demic 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, gender-inclusive day school

Average Class Size

20

Total enrolment

1,256

Tuition

$25,100 to $29,450

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 17,18, 24, 2023
November 21, 22, 23, 2023

443 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto | greenwoodcollege.org

Greenwood College School is a gender-inclusive independent school established in 2002 with a mis- sion to provide a personalized education that challenges, inspires and supports students. Students can pursue their passions through co-curricular athletics and arts. Greenwood emphasizes character development through its extensive outdoor education program and its service-learning programs. The school’s classrooms and curriculum leverage experiential learning and are highly collaborative, student- centred and fully integrated with technology.

Grades

Grades 7 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, gender inclusive, progressive

Average Class Size

15 to 19

Total enrolment

500

Tuition

$42,780 per year

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 12, 2023: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (in-person)

Weekly tours begin September 14 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. until December 19, 2023. In 2024, tours will run once a week.

21 Ascot Ave., Toronto, Ontario | hudsoncollege.ca

For more than 20 years, Hudson College has continued to serve a diverse community of families from across Toronto. Starting with a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach, the Lower School promotes a strong foundation in math, language and science while interweaving arts, athletics and character education. The Upper School’s three-semester system continues this tradition of balance and enrichment with fewer subjects at a time, guided study periods for individual support, and extracurricular activities to nurture every student’s unique interests.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic

Average Class Size

16 to 20

Total enrolment

440

Tuition

$18,250 to $19,500

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 21, 2023; November 7 & 8, 2023
Tours available daily Monday to Thursday.

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

Lakefield College School (LCS) represents a community of students from 40 countries and 8 Canadian provinces. Both challenging and personalized, LCS provides authentic learning experiences focussed on building both community and the potential of each student. With one of the largest waterfront campuses among Canadian boarding schools, its programs leverage the benefits of being outdoors every day– including a deepened connection with, and responsibility to, nature, increased personal wellbeing and better academic performance.

Grades

Grade 9 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Co-educational, Day and boarding school, liberal arts

Average Class Size

15

Total enrolment

430

Tuition

$38,600 (day) and $70,000 (boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 21, 2023: 10 a.m. (In-person)
November 25, 2023: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (virtual)
Feb 10, 2024: 10 a.m. (virtual)
On-campus tours available by appointment ([email protected])

10 Rosehill Ave., Toronto | lindenschool.ca

Founded in 1993, The Linden School is recognized for its academically motivating and socially progressive program. Linden’s welcoming community is small enough for everyone to be truly seen, yet large enough to offer a range of vibrant programming, extracurriculars and community engagement opportunities. Taught by nationally recognized educators, students enjoy STEM, arts, humanities, outdoor edu- cation, languages, athletics and more. Linden empowers students to craft their talents, take risks and graduate ready to build a better world.

Grades

Senior kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, progressive, girls and non-binary

Average Class Size

11 to 13

Total enrolment

113

Tuition

 $21,850 to $29,450. Excludes one-time infrastructure fee.

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 19, 2023: 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (In-person) November 9, 2023: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (In-person)

Visit lindenschool.ca for more winter and spring open house events.

1967 Bright St., Rosseau, Ontario | rosseaulakecollege.com

Rosseau Lake College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school. The school was established in 1967 in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario, a region dotted with pristine lakes and areas of hardwood forest. The lakefront campus provides a unique environment for an innovative academic program that immerses your child in powerful experiential learning that’s impossible to gain in traditional classroom settings.

Grades

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic

Average Class Size

18

Total enrolment

140

Tuition

$24,400 to $71,300 (day school to international boarding)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

In-person and virtual appointments are available by appointment.

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

The energy at St. Clement’s School is filled with curiosity and courage. It’s how students approach things, from learning to discovery to play. It’s how the school teaches—more than just the requisite skills; the ability to think deeply, critically, creatively, and become more self-aware. The 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

460

Tuition

$36,225 per year

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 13, 2023: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (In-person) November 17, 2023: 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (In-person) October 24, 2023: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual) Visit scs.on.ca/open-house to register and for addi- tional open house details.

400 South Dr., Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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 with boarding and day programs, students are engaged in an enriching experience. The school’s strong educational offerings balance academic excellence, social responsibility, creative expression, and active healthy living. The school prepares students for their future with exceptional debate, public speaking, and leadership programs.

Grades

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

University preparatory, STEM, debating, day and boarding school

Average Class Size

20

Total enrolment

896

Tuition

$26,670 to $28,635 (day), $50,700 to $60,234 (domestic boarding), $72,000 (international)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit sjr.mb.ca/admissions/important-dates for a list of open house dates.

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

St. Mildred’s–Lightbourn School has a proud history of educational excellence for girls and young women. From day one, the school has been a pioneer in women’s education, delivering a well- rounded curriculum of rigorous academic studies, global citizenship, competitive sport, healthy active living and community service. The tradition of inspir- ing and empowering women continues to be the hallmark of St. Mildred’s–Lightbourn School today.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

All girls

Average Class Size

Varies

Total enrolment

550

Tuition

$26,187 to $33,602

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 5, 2023: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
October 19, 2023: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
October 21, 2023: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
October 24, 2023: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Visit smls.on.ca/apply/visit-smls for more information and to RSVP.

99 Cartwright 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, 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

16 to 20

Total enrolment

325

Tuition

$35,000 per year

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 20, 2023
November 3, 2023
November 24, 2023
Visit sterlinghall.com/admissions/inquire for more information and to RSVP today.

401 Reynolds St., Whitby, Ontario | trafalgarcastle.ca

Trafalgar Castle School, an independent day and boarding school for girls, located in Whitby, Ontario, has been educating students since 1874. A warm and progressive community, Trafalgar offers exceptional academics and prepares students to make a difference in the world. By challenging minds, strengthening voices and nurturing hearts, Trafalgar prepares students for a future of endless possibilities.

Grades

Grade 4 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, all girls

Average Class Size

16

Total enrolment

240

Tuition

Grade 4 to Grade 6: $27,950; Grade 7 to Grade 8: $28,770; Grade 9 to Grade 12: $32,030

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 3, 2023: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. November 25, 2023: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Trinity College School attracts motivated students locally, nationally and internationally and respects each person as a true individual. Students are surrounded by caring adults who support them to find their personal path. With more than 120 courses offered, the curriculum is collaborative, rich in discussion, and writing-intensive. The school’s variety of athletic and arts co-curricular allow students to explore, discover and focus on what matters most to them.

Grades

Grade 5 to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Academic, Advanced Placement, Liberal Arts, Day and Boarding School

Average Class Size

14

Total enrolment

600

Tuition

$31,000 (day school), $57,000 (boarding school – Grade 9)

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 14, 2023: 10:00 a.m. (Senior School)
October 28, 2023: 10:00 a.m. (Junior School)
November 25, 2023: 10:00 a.m. (Senior School)
February 3, 2024 10:00 a.m (Junior School)
​​On-campus tours available by appointment. Email: [email protected] for details.

250 Madison Ave., Toronto, Ontario | waldorfacademy.org

Waldorf Academy is a global name in holistic, arts-enriched education. The school offers children the best possible start by keeping their imagination and sense of wonder at the heart of the curriculum. Integrating experiential learning with academic depth, graduates emerge with a strong sense of self and readiness for high school. Nestled beneath majestic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, Waldorf Academy provides a world-class education that centres children amid beauty, nature and the love of learning. 

Grades

Nursery (18 months) to Grade 8

Type/curriculum

Academic, Co-educational

Average Class Size

10 to 18

Total enrolment

130

Tuition

$21,700 to $24,700

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

Visit waldorfacademy.org for details.

Junior School: 1639 Yonge St.
Middle and Senior Schools: 1320 Yonge St.| yorkschool.com

The York School is a gender-inclusive International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the heart of Toronto. It prioritizes its students’ physical and emotional well-being alongside building their academic strengths to prepare them for the future. Students are inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and engaged world citizens. The school integrates the richness of the IB curriculum with hands-on experiential learning and the latest technological advances. The York School is an urban school with a global outlook.

Grades

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type/curriculum

Gender Inclusive, International Baccalaureate

Average Class Size

16 to 20

Total enrolment

755

Tuition

$36,750 per year

Financial assistance available

Yes

Open House Dates

October 24, 2023: 6:00 p.m. (Junior School Open House)
November 1, 2023: 6:00 p.m. (Middle School Open House)
November 2, 2023: 6:00 p.m. (Senior School Open House)