APPLYING TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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APPLYING TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS
2011 EDITION
WHY PRIVATE SCHOOL?
Over the past few decades, Canadian fami- MOST SELECTIVE PRIVATE INSIDE THIS GUIDE: lies have been increasingly exploring educa- SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER tion options outside of the public school TORONTO AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS 4 system. In 1970, only 2.5% of Canadian students attended private school; in 1998, Appleby College HOW TO APPLY 8 that number had risen to 6%. Parents are Bishop Strachan School HOW TO PAY 10 increasingly interested in more individual- Branksome Hall ized, specialized curriculum options for their THE SSAT 12 children, and the options available to them Crescent School are becoming increasingly diverse. Havergal College AP AND IB 14 PROGRAMS Private schools come in a variety of shapes Upper Canada College and sizes— from traditional boarding and ARTS AND 15 University of Toronto Schools day schools to single-gender schools, Mon- ATHLETICS tessori programs, French Immersion are often required to write the Secondary OUR SERVICES 16 schools, schools with specific religious affili- School Admission Test (SSAT) and submit ations, and schools catering to Special Needs transcripts, reference letters, and personal GTA PRIVATE 18 students. These schools have the ability to questionnaires. Students are often asked to SCHOOL LISTINGS set their own independent curriculum and to come for an interview so the admissions limit enrolment. With smaller average class officers can evaluate personality as well as sizes than most public schools, private academic potential. Schools look for not schools often put a greater emphasis on indi- only strong grades and test scores, but also vidualized instruction and programming. passion, commitment, and enthusiasm for the private school program. Admissions to the most selective private schools can be quite competitive. Students
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INTRODUCTION
Recent studies estimate that there are about campus environment. Families may want to 1,700 private schools in Canada and close to consider single-gender vs. co-ed schools and “THERE ARE 200 private schools in the Greater Toronto the possibility of boarding programs. There are ABOUT 1,700 Area alone. For parents trying to find the best many different types of private schools, from PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN fit for their children, the sheer number and traditional boarding and day schools to French CANADA, AND variety of options present can be daunting. Immersion schools, Montessori schools, Spe- CLOSE TO 200 cial Needs schools, and schools with specific IN THE GTA Families searching for the best match should religious affiliations. This booklet will intro- ALONE” take into account not only the school’s academ- duce families to the various types of private ic reputation, but also its type or affiliation, schools available. size, tuition, extra-curricular programs, and
PRIVATE VS. INDEPENDENT?
The term “private school” is an umbrella term dependent schools that combines the for- for any school that charges tuition fees and is mer Canadian Association of Independent operated by individuals and groups outside of Schools and the Canadian Educational “THE TERM Standards Institute „INDEPENDENT‟ the public education system. Many private CLASSIFIES A schools are for-profit organizations. The Round Square, a worldwide associa- NON-PROFIT PRIVATE The term “independent” classifies a private tion of more than 70 schools in Canada SCHOOL” school that is run as a non-profit organization and abroad with a curriculum emphasis on and is often overseen by a board of trustees. In community service and exchange pro- many provinces, independent schools receive a grams certain amount of public funding and are ac- credited either by a government body or an The Canadian Council of Montessori Ad- affiliated organization. Accreditation provides a ministrators (CCMA), an organization of third-party reference that the school meets Montessori schools across Canada certain standards. The Association of Christian Schools Inter- Some accreditation organizations for independ- national (ACSI), an accrediting organiza- ent and private schools include: tion for Christian schools in Canada, the US, and abroad The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), an organization serving boarding The Conference of Independent Schools of schools in the US, Canada, and abroad Ontario (CIS) and the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS), two or- Standards in Excellence and Learning Can- ganizations serving independent schools in ada (SEAL), a national organization of in- Ontario
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SINGLE-GENDER SCHOOLS
Many private schools offer the opportunity for ship roles. Some all-girls schools in the Greater TOP ALL-GIRLS students to learn in a single-gender environ- Toronto Area include Bishop Strachan School, SCHOOLS IN THE ment. All-girls and all-boys schools design their Branksome Hall, Havergal College, St. Clem- GTA curricula to meet the specific learning needs ent’s School, and St. Mildred’s Lightbourn Bishop Strachan School and different learning styles of growing girls School. and boys. Students are able to learn in an en- Branksome Hall The International Boys’ School Coalition couraging environment without the distraction Havergal College of the opposite sex. (IBSC) is an international organization of all- boys schools. IBSC advocates programs that St. Clement’s School The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools cater to the specific developmental needs of (NCGS) is an organization of all-girls schools in boys, who may mature later when compared to TOP ALL-BOYS Canada, the US, and abroad. NCGS holds its their female peers. All-boys schools offer aca- SCHOOLS IN THE member schools to a high standard in develop- demic curricula tailored to boys’ learning GTA ing curricula that address the specific learning styles, often with strong extracurricular, ath- styles of girls— which, the organization ar- letic, and leadership opportunities. Some all- Crescent School gues, may not be well-suited to a traditionally boys schools in the Greater Toronto Area in- St. Andrew’s College male-based education model. All-girls schools clude Crescent School, Royal St. George’s cite their ability to not only boost girls’ interest College, St. Andrew’s College, St. Michael’s Upper Canada College in subjects such as math and science, but also College School, and Upper Canada College. build confidence in public speaking and leader-
BOARDING SCHOOLS
Boarding schools are institutions that provide The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) TOP BOARDING an on-campus residence for faculty and stu- oversees and advocates for nearly 300 boarding SCHOOLS IN THE GTA dents. Often referred to as “prep schools,” schools internationally. According to a 2004 these were once exclusive, elite college prepar- survey of more than 2,700 boarding school Appleby College atory schools for wealthy families. Today, students, many old myths about boarding there are many very affordable options and a schools no longer hold true. Boarding schools Bishop Strachan School wide variety of boarding school types— from are no longer homogenous; many have thriving Branksome Hall traditional college preparatory schools to Mili- international student populations. Boarding Havergal College tary, Special Needs, and International schools. schools are not for “troubled teens” only; 60% of students enrolled because of the promise of Lakefield College School Boarding schools function as educational insti- a better education. Pickering College tutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and thus offer a vibrant array of extra-curricular and Some schools offering boarding programs in Ridley College campus activities. Students learn to live away the Greater Toronto Area include Appleby St. Andrew’s College from home and gain the skills and responsibility College, Bishop Strachan School, Branksome Upper Canada College to assert their own independence. With many Hall, Havergal College, Lakefield College teachers also in residence, after-school tutoring School, Pickering College, Ridley College, St. is easily accessible. Most schools have on- Andrew’s College, Trafalgar Castle School, campus counsellors to help with personal and Trinity College School, and Upper Canada academic guidance. College.
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FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS
SOME FRENCH French language schools offer complete or par- studied from a young age. French immersion IMMERSION SCHOOLS tial French immersion, allowing students to programs additionally broaden students’ cul- IN THE GTA acquire an understanding of and faculty in the tural perspectives by exposing them to French French language from an early age. In full literature, art, and history. La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Sci- French immersion programs, all courses are ences taught in French and students interact in French immersion programs in the Greater Toronto Area are offered through both the Lycée Français de Toronto French with their classmates and instructors. Many French immersion schools are certified public school system and several private The Giles School by the Ministry of Education from France, and schools, including the Discovery Academy, the Toronto French Montessori students have the option to take the Brevet des Karas French Immersion School, La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Sciences, Toronto French School Collèges, a French National fluency exam. Lycée Français de Toronto, the Mississauga French immersion schools believe that a bilin- Christian French School, The Giles School, gual education not only makes available a varie- Toronto French Montessori, and the Toronto ty of opportunities for work and further study, French School. but also enhances cognitive development when
FAITH-BASED SCHOOLS
SOME FAITH-BASED Faith-based schools have a specific religious with a specific denominational affiliation such SCHOOLS IN THE GTA affiliation and offer both an academic and reli- as Mennonite, Baptist, or Adventist. Some gious education. These schools aim to integrate Christian private schools in the Greater Toron- De La Salle College “Oaklands” (Catholic) faith-based principles into everyday education to Area include King’s Christian Collegiate, and to give students a more comprehensive Holy Trinity School, and the Yorkland School. Holy Trinity School (Christian) understanding of their faith. In many cases, morning prayers, religion classes, and religious Jewish private schools offer a Jewish curricu- Islamic Foundation School services are part of the daily curriculum. lum as part of a day school setting, including (Islamic) Hebrew instruction and Judaic study courses. Jaamiah Ajax (Islamic) The Association of Christian Schools Interna- Some schools are cross-denominational, while St. Michael’s College School tional (ACSI), Christian Schools International, others are specifically Orthodox, Reform, etc. (Catholic) (CSI), and the Ontario Alliance of Christian Some Jewish private schools in the Greater Tanenbaum Community Schools (OACS) are three organizations that Toronto Area include the Associated Hebrew Hebrew Academy of Toronto represent private Christian schools in Canada Schools of Toronto, Bialik Hebrew Day (Jewish) and abroad. In addition to public Catholic School, the Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Yeshivot Bnei Akiva (Jewish) schools, there are numerous private Catholic Academy of Toronto, and Yeshivot Bnei Akiva. schools in the Greater Toronto Area, including De La Salle College “Oaklands,” Holy Name of Islamic private schools provide an Islamic- Mary College School, St. Michael’s College based curriculum that incorporates Arabic in- School, and Villanova College. Today, these struction and study of the Qu’ran. Some Islam- schools rarely require students or parents to ic private schools in the Greater Toronto Area profess the Roman Catholic faith, and students include the Islamic Foundation School, ISNA with other religious affiliations are usually able High School, Jaamiah Ajax, Madinatul Uloom to attend. There are also many private Chris- Academy, and Madresatul Banaat Almuslimaat. tian schools in the Protestant tradition, many
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MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
The Montessori method and philosophy was The Canada Council of Montessori Administra- SOME MONTESSORI formed through the research and theories of tors (CCMA) represents Canadian Montessori SCHOOLS IN THE GTA Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. The Mon- schools and is responsible for certifying that its tessori method replaces the traditional lecture- member schools meet the standards of an au- J. Addison School based model with a more hands-on, self- thentic Montessori program. Montessori teach- directed approach to education. In the role of ers undergo rigorous training through an ac- Tall Pines School “observer” or “guide,” the teacher facilitates the crediting institute such as the Association Mon- Toronto French Montessori students to direct their own learning within an tessori Internationale (AMI). Several Montes- Toronto Montessori Schools environment adapted to their developmental sori schools in the Greater Toronto Area in- needs. The Montessori method does not be- clude Toronto Montessori Schools, Toronto lieve in the traditional method of performance French Montessori, J. Addison School, Central evaluation through letters or numerical grades. Montessori Schools, Cornerstone Montessori Prep School, and Tall Pines School.
SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS
Special Needs schools provide alternative edu- academic and personal growth, and to provide SOME SPECIAL cation for students with a physical, mental, a strong foundation for further study, work, NEEDS SCHOOLS IN THE GTA behavioural, or learning disabilities. A team of and community life. teachers and counsellors works with each stu- Arrowsmith School dent to design an individualized curriculum SPECTRA is an organization of Special Needs based on the student’s academic and develop- and specialized education schools in Southern Exceptional Learning Centre mental needs. Instructors are trained to ad- Ontario. Several Special Needs schools in the dress the needs of students with ADHD, dys- Greater Toronto Area include the Arrowsmith Kohai Educational Centre School, the Brighton School, Exceptional lexia, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and other Oakwood Academy learning difficulties. They aim to foster both Learning Centre, Kohai Educational Centre, Oakwood Academy, and the Pinehurst School.
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCHOOLS (UTS)
University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is a co-ed cial support is provided through a substantial independent secondary school that provides a bursary fund, which allows UTS to have rela- curriculum tailored to the needs of high- tively lower tuition than many other highly achieving students from grades 7-12. Located selective private schools. Due to the sheer on the St. George Campus of the University of number of applicants it receives every year, Toronto, the school provides access to Robarts UTS has the most competitive admissions pro- Library and other University of Toronto facili- cess in the GTA, requiring students to go ties. Virtually all UTS graduates are admitted through two stages of standardized testing and to highly selective colleges and universities in interviews. The admissions rate is about 18%; Canada, the United States, and abroad. out of roughly 600 applicants, 110 are admit- ted every year. Further details about the UTS Admission to UTS is based on high academic admissions process can be found in the applica- achievement and overall performance. Finan- tion section of this booklet.
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PARTS OF THE APPLICATION
ENTRY YEARS Application Form and Fee vide as much detail as possible, editing careful- ly for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Grade 7 Most schools require families to complete an Grade 9 application form either in print or online Admissions Test through the individual school’s website. Fami- Most schools accept the majority lies will need to provide information about the Most schools require students to write an ad- of their students into Grades 7 missions test as part of their application to as- and/or 9. Admissions rates into student’s living situation, citizenship, current other grades are much lower and school, and family members. In many cases, an sess their academic strengths and weaknesses. based on space available. application fee is required as part of the admis- Many schools design their own admissions tests sions process. These range from $50—$200. and schedule these individually with each appli- cant; others require students to write the SSAT Academic Information (Secondary School Admissions Test), a stand- ardized exam for grades 5-11 administered Parents will need to submit their child’s most world-wide. Detailed information about pre- recent report card or transcript. Some schools paring and registering for this test can be found require additional end-of-year report cards or in the SSAT section of this booklet. from the past one or two years. If the child has taken a standardized test or educational assess- Interview ment in his or her current school, he or she may also be required to submit those results. Many schools require students to conduct a formal campus visit and an interview with the Reference Letters admissions officer. This gives the school and opportunity to meet each prospective applicant Most schools require one or more reference face-to-face. Interviewers often ask about the letters from teachers, counsellors, or principals student’s current school, extra-curricular ac- at the student’s current school. The Confiden- tivities, goals, and reasons for applying to the tial School Report is a standard form that some specific private school. Students should dress schools require instead of reference letters. neatly, conduct themselves politely, and be This form must be completed by the student’s prepared to elaborate upon their answers. principal or teacher, who will send it directly to the private school admissions office. Supplementary Documents
Personal Questionnaire Families may be required to submit other sup- plementary documents as part of the applica- Some schools require that the students com- tion, including copies of birth certificates, pass- plete a personal questionnaire. Questions may ports, or other proof of citizenship. Interna- involve students’ interests, hobbies, goals, tional students may be required to submit a strengths and weaknesses, and reasons for ap- copy of their Canadian study visa. Some plying to the particular private school. Students schools additionally ask students to submit a should write these in their own words and pro- writing sample or a school assignment of which they are particularly proud.
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Steps Application Deadlines DEADLINES Application deadlines vary with each individual Arrange a school visit or attend an Open school. Confirm these dates with the school’s December 1 House. admissions office or website. UTS Submit a completed application form, Most of the top private schools in the Greater application fee, student profile, and re- Toronto Area have application deadlines in 2nd week of December quired documents by the deadline. December. The deadline for UTS is Dec. 1, Bishop Strachan School and the deadlines for many of the other selec- Contact a principal/teacher for reference Branksome Hall tive schools are in the second week of Decem- letters or a Confidential School Report. ber. Crescent School Arrange to write an admissions test or the In most cases, SSAT scores do not need to be Havergal College SSAT. submitted by the application deadline. Contact Upper Canada College the individual school admissions office or web- Arrange an interview and/or campus tour site for the last SSAT test date for which stu- with the admissions office. dents may register and still be considered for admission.
UTS ADMISSIONS
University of Toronto Schools (UTS) has a to 55 girls and 55 boys whom they feel are rigorous two-stage admissions process for stu- top candidates to attend UTS. dents entering into Grade 7. 98% of students entering UTS will do so into Grade 7. Admis- Many families ask if UTS has a “cut-off” SSAT sion to other grades is based on space available. score in order to proceed to Stage 2. Because each year’s pool of applicants is different, the Grade 7 Admissions lowest SSAT scores accepted will vary. In gen- eral, students should aim to score in the mid- Stage 1 consists of the SSAT plus a com- high1900s in order to be considered competi- pleted online application form, student tive. questionnaire, and school supplement sub- mitted by the Dec. 1 deadline. Students Grade 9-11 Admissions may write the SSAT after the application deadline. Students must write the SSAT and submit the online application form, student ques- Out of the roughly 600 Stage 1 applicants tionnaire, school supplement, and recom- each year, 100 boys and 100 girls are invit- mendation letters by Feb. 1. ed to Stage 2 of the application. This con- sists of a 40-minute math exam, a 20- Based on transcripts and SSAT results in minute interview, and a possible 20- the 85th percentile or above, select stu- minute essay. dents will be invited for a 20-30 minute interview. Based on their Stage 2 results, the admis- sions officers will send offers of admission Offers of admission will be granted based on space available. Ivy Global
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THE COST
Tuition for private schools varies greatly based -based schools in suburban locations, have tui- on school type, location, and reputation. The tion close to or under $10,000. Families oldest and most selective schools in the centre should consider not only the yearly tuition rate of a metropolitan area like Toronto, and par- but also any additional fees for student ser- ticularly those offering boarding options, tend vices, books, uniforms, or building upkeep. to have the highest tuition fees. However, many smaller private schools, particularly faith
TUITION FOR SELECT PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOLS IN THE GTA
School Day Tuition Boarding Tuition
Appleby College $29,235—$37,295 $48,580—$55,555
Upper Canada College $27,610—$29,610 $49,265—$51,265
Branksome Hall $26,265—$28,265 $49,000—$51,000
St. Andrew’s College $28,050 $45,076—$47,060
Havergal College $25,500 $48,100
Bishop Strachan School $25,300 $45,840
TUITION FOR SELECT PRIVATE DAY SCHOOLS IN THE GTA
School Tuition
Toronto French School $10,440—$27,425
Crescent School $27,275
The York School $25,100
St. Clement’s School $24,150
The Country Day School $19,350—$22,765
Holy Trinity School $20,625—$22,100
Bayview Glen $14,800—$20,400
UTS $19,600
St. Michael’s College School $15,225—$16,050 De La Salle College $11,400—$11,900
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FINANCIAL AID
Private school tuition can be a significant ex- Merit-Based Aid pense, but most schools offer financial aid packages to help families who would not other- Many schools offer merit scholarships to de- wise be able to afford their school. Financial serving students. These are awarded based on aid packages can take many forms, including academic or extra-curricular achievement, and need-based bursaries and loans, merit-based can take into account the student’s involve- scholarships, and tuition payment plans and ment in the arts, athletics, or community ser- discounts. Applying for financial aid will not vice. Most schools require students to submit a affect a student’s chance of getting into a personal essay demonstrating why they should school, as admissions are based on merit alone. receive the award. Students applying to aca- demic scholarships may also be required to Need-Based Aid submit transcripts, report cards, samples of academic work, and entrance exam results. Families may qualify for need-based financial Students applying to arts or athletics scholar- aid based on income and expenses. Need-based ships may be required to complete an audition aid can take the form of loans, which need to or try-out. be repaid, and bursaries, which do not. In or- der to be considered, most schools require Tuition Payment Plans and Discounts families to complete an application detailing the family’s income, assets, investments, debts, Many schools offer tuition payment plans to and expenses. Families should bring to the spread the cost of tuition over the year. Fami- school’s attention any unusual circumstances, lies may pay tuition in several instalments over such as health issues or another child attending the school year rather than one lump sum. Of- university, as most schools will take these con- ten, schools offer further tuition discounts for siderations into account when making financial families with multiple children attending the aid decisions. school, or families with parents who volunteer or work at the school.
OTHER FUNDING OPTIONS
Families should research external foundations, 16 may be deducted as a child care expense, charitable organizations, and religious groups based on the portion of the school day devoted in their communities that may offer tuition aid to child care supervision (such as lunch hours based on financial need. In Ontario and Alber- and recess) rather than academic instruction. ta, families may apply to the Children First Faith-based schools or schools that teach reli- School Choice Trust (www.childrenfirst gion and are registered as charitable organiza- grants.ca), a privately-funded program provid- tions may be able to issue tax receipts to be ed by the Fraser Institute. This program offers claimed as a charitable donation tax credit. up to $4,000 yearly to lower income families Finally, tuition for a Special Needs school may sending children to private elementary schools. be eligible for a medical expense tax credit if a doctor certifies that the facilities, equipment, There are numerous tax benefits available to or personnel are required for the student’s families with children in private school. A por- mental or physical needs. tion of private school fees for children under
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SSAT (SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST)
ABOUT THE SSAT The SSAT is a standardized test administered to tering the test independently, and these “Flex” students in grades 5-11 to help determine test dates by region can be found on the SSAT Length: 2 hours, 35 min placement into certain private and independent website at www.ssat.org. This website is also Lower Level: Grades 5-7 schools. The SSAT is owned, published, and used for registration via an online form. developed by the Secondary School Admission Upper Level: Grades 8-11 Test Board. A student will register for one of two SSAT Lower Level scores from tests, depending on grade level. The Lower 1320-2130, Upper Level The SSAT is administered nationally eight Level test is administered for students current- scores from 1500-2400 times during the academic year; however, stu- ly in grades 5-7, and the Upper Level test is for Multiple test dates each dents should not take the test more than once students currently in grades 8-11. The tests year in a given year. Regional private schools and have the same format, but the Upper Level Register at organizations also have the option of adminis- exam covers more advanced material. www.ssat.org SSAT SCORING
Scores for each section on the SSAT (Math, ers in the same grade who have taken the test Verbal, and Reading) are scaled based on the in the past three years. These percentile rank- performance of students for each separate ex- ings provide a more accurate way of evaluating am. The Lower Level exam is scaled from 440- student performance at each grade level. How- 710 points per section, or 1320-2130 total. ever, the SSAT percentiles are a comparison The Upper Level exam is scaled from 500-800 against only other students who have taken the points per section, or 1500-2400 total. Stu- SSAT, and these tend to be a very high- dents in lower grades for their test are ex- achievers. Students should not be discouraged pected to receive lower scaled scores. if their percentile rankings appear low. The SSAT also publishes an Estimated National Per- The SSAT score report also provides SSAT centile ranking for test takers in grades 5-9, an percentile rankings for each category, compar- estimated comparison of student performance ing each student’s performance to that of oth- against the entire national student population.
MEDIAN SCORES (50TH PERCENTILE) Grade Reading Verbal Math 5 569 584 563 Lower Level 6 593 614 593 7 611 638 614 8 629 662 647 Upper Level 9 644 683 668 10 656 695 686
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WHAT IS COVERED?
The SSAT’s five sections are broken into three prised of analogies, which test students’ ability SSAT STUDY TIPS main subjects (Math, Verbal, and Reading) plus to recognize relationships between words. one writing sample. Each of these sections test These questions require a thorough knowledge Commit to long-term, the student’s ability to think logically, organize of advanced English vocabulary. diligent study to build ideas, and solve problems systematically. The vocabulary and review key concepts Math, Verbal, and Reading scores are scaled Reading and combined to give the student’s total SSAT Read and analyze high- The Reading section is 40 minutes long and level material: books, short score. The writing sample is not scored, but is comprises 7-8 short passages with questions. stories, poems, newspapers sent to the admissions officers of the private The passages may be drawn from history, sci- schools to which the student is applying. Write practice essays and ence, editorial essays, short stories, or poems. have a parent or teacher edit for structure, logic, Math The questions test students’ ability to under- stand advanced reading material, to summarize and mechanics The test contains two 30-minute Math sections main ideas, and to make inferences based on Drill math concepts, and with 25 multiple-choice questions each. These what they have read within a strict time limit. practice applying them quickly and accurately in sections test knowledge of arithmetic, geome- multi-step problems try, word problems, and basic algebra. Stu- Writing Sample dents will need to apply their knowledge of Speed is key: practice with The SSAT writing sample takes the form of a a time limit these subjects efficiently in order to solve multi 25-minute, one-page essay in which students -step problems within a strict time limit. No must support or disprove a topic statement by calculator is allowed, so students should be using examples from personal experience, his- proficient in mental math and long division and tory, literature, and current events. These top- multiplication. ics take the form of common sayings and prov- Verbal erbs, such as “No pain, no gain.” Although this section is not scored, it will be evaluated by the The Verbal section is 30 minutes long with 60 admissions officers of the school to which the questions. The first half is comprised of syno- student is applying. Students should aim to nym questions, which test students’ knowledge write a well-structured essay free from of word meanings. The second half is com- spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes.
FORMAT OF THE SSAT
Writing Sample: - One 25-minute essay Verbal: - One 30-minute section (multiple choice) 5 sections Reading: - One 40-minute section (multiple choice) (2 hrs, 35 min) Math: - Two 30-minute sections (multiple choice)
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AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT)
SOME AP SCHOOLS Many schools take part in enrichment learning Most AP exams involve multiple-choice ques- IN THE GTA programs that offer university-level courses as tions and a free-response section in either essay a part of the high school curriculum. The Ad- or problem-solving format. The exams are Appleby College vanced Placement program (AP) is adminis- graded on a 5-point scaled system, where 5 Bishop Strachan School tered by the College Board and consists of a means “extremely qualified” and 1 means “not Crescent School year-long course of enriched study in a specific recommended.” High schools rarely use AP subject, followed by an exam in May. There is exam scores as a part of the students’ final Havergal College a fee of $84 per exam. 37 AP courses are of- mark for the course, as exam scores are pub- Pickering College fered across 22 subject areas, including calcu- lished in mid-July after most schools have al- Ridley College (current) lus, statistics, physics, biology, chemistry, his- ready issued their final grades. AP exams are tory, literature, and languages. Over 500 used by many Canadian and US universities to St. Andrew’s College schools in Canada offer AP courses, and over 1 exempt students from entry level courses, St. Clement’s School million students write AP exams each year. though the amount and type of credit granted UTS (select courses) Registration is conducted through the College varies. It is important to contact each universi- Board website at www.collegeboard.com. ty to determine its AP recognition policy.
IB (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE)
SOME IB SCHOOLS IN The International Baccalaureate (IB) is one of The International Baccalaureate Diploma Pro- THE GTA the most widely recognized enrichment pro- gram is geared toward students in the penulti- grams internationally. The IB is administered mate and final years of high school. The curric- Branksome Hall by the International Baccalaureate Organization ulum consists of study in six subject areas: Eng- Ridley College (upcoming) based in Switzerland, which has authorized lish, a second language, individuals and socie- The York School 2000 IB schools around the world and 250 in ties, sciences, mathematics and computer sci- Canada. The IBO offers a Primary Year Pro- ence, and an elective. In addition, the IBDP Toronto French School gram (PYP), a Middle Year Program (MYP), requires students to write an Extended Essay, Toronto Montessori Schools and an International Baccalaureate Diploma study epistemology in a course called Theory Upper Canada College Program (IBDP). of Knowledge, and complete 150 hours of Cre- ative, Action and Service requirements. Stand- The Primary Year Program is geared toward 3- ardized exams are administered at the end of 12 year olds and focuses in the development of the 2-year program, with marks from 1 to 7 the child in the classroom and the world out- awarded in each subject. In order to receive side. There is no testing in the PYP so that stu- the IB Diploma, students must earn a minimum dents can focus on “how to learn” rather than of 24 out of 45 possible points. Many universi- “what to learn.” The Middle Year Program is ties recognize IB courses as first-year equiva- geared toward 11-16 year olds and focuses on lent, and the IBDP can qualify students for challenging academics and the development of scholarships or even guaranteed admission at life skills. Both PYP and MYP curricula consist some universities. of languages, humanities, sciences, math, arts, physical education and technology.
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ARTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Many private schools offer extensive courses There are many private schools in the GTA and extra-curricular programs in the arts, from known for particularly strong arts programs. music to drama and dance to visual arts. Stud- Appleby College has a wide range of visual, ies have shown numerous benefits for students music, dance, and dramatic arts programs. engaging in creative programs while in school. Upper Canada College and Bishop Strachan Students involved in the arts tend to demon- School each have a strong individual visual arts strate higher academic achievement and greater and music program, and they combine forces motivation to learn. Additionally, participation for joint theatre performances each year. St. in visual and performing arts enhances creative Michael’s Choir School is a music-based Catho- thinking, spatial reasoning, writing skills, and lic school for boys offering a curriculum in reading comprehension. Parents interested in a academic subjects as well as liturgical music. school’s arts program should plan to attend a Each student participates in one of the school’s student production or art exhibit, or ask for a four choirs, and admission is by vocal audition. tour of facilities during a school visit.
ATHLETICS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Top private schools frequently offer athletic Some private schools are designed specifically ATHLETIC ACADEMIES programs of a quality that rival those of college to meet the academic and athletic needs of high IN THE GTA and universities. Believing in the motto mens -performing student athletes. In addition to PEAC School for Elite sana in corpore sano (“a healthy mind in a healthy providing a full academic curriculum, athletic Athletes body”), private schools frequently require academies provide nutritional counselling, con- some sort of athletic participation as part of ditioning, and strength training geared toward The Hill Academy their curriculum. specific sports. Students work closely with teachers, coaches, nutritionists and counsellors The Conference of Independent Schools of to create an individual curriculum that will Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA) is a optimize both academic and athletic perfor- sports conference of private schools in south- mance, and allow them to balance both school ern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. and sports commitments. Athletic academies Originally consisting of only four founding frequently offer boarding options that allow members, the CISAA has now grown to a total students to live on campus and take advantage of 36 member schools. Within the CISAA, of the academy resources and facilities 24 hours there are many private schools in the GTA a day, 7 days a week. known for particularly strong athletic pro- grams. These include De La Salle College In the Greater Toronto Area, athletic acade- “Oaklands,” Ridley College, St. Andrew’s Col- mies include the PEAC School for Elite Ath- lege, St. Michael’s College School, and Upper letes in Toronto and the Hill Academy in Canada College, to name just a few. Vaughan. Both are co-ed facilities enrolling students from grades 7-12, and both offer boarding options.
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PAGE 18 APPLYING TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS GTA PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO, ETOBICOKE, NORTH YORK, SCARBOROUGH)
= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Abacus Montessori Toronto, PK-4 Montessori Day: varies 90 2003 Yes www.abacusmontessori.ca North York Co-ed Afzal Islamic Montessori & Toronto, PS-8 Islamic, Academy Day: varies varies 2004 No Scarborough Co-ed Montessori www.afzalacademy.com
Arrowsmith School Toronto, 1-12 $ Special Needs Day: $22,000 75 1980 No www.arrowsmithschool.org Peterborough Co-ed Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto, JK-8 Toronto Jewish Day: $5,550-12,200 1,700 1907 No Thornhill Co-ed www.associatedhebrewschools.com Bannockburn School PS-6 $ Toronto Montessori Day: $10,150-20,300 130 1993 No www.bannockburn.ca Co-ed Bayview Glen PS-12 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $14,800-20,400 1020 1962 Yes www.bvg.on.ca Co-ed
Bialik Hebrew Day School JK-8 Toronto Jewish Day: $12,385 800 1961 No www.bialik.ca Co-ed
Bishop Strachan School JK-12 Day: $25,300 $ Toronto Traditional 900 1867 Yes www.bss.on.ca Girls Boarding: $45,840 Toronto, Blyth Academy Mississauga, 6-12 Alternative Day: $7,395-11,895 300 2004 No www.blytheducation.com Burlington, Co-ed Thornhill
Bnei Akiva Or Chaim 9-12 Toronto Jewish Day: varies 140 1973 No www.bneiakivaschools.org Boys Bnei Akiva Ulpanat Orot 9-12 Toronto Jewish Day: varies 140 1975 No www.bneiakivaschools.org Girls
Bond Academy K-12 Toronto Montessori Day: $10,800-14,800 425 1975 Yes www.bondacademy.ca Co-ed
Braemar College 9-12 Toronto Traditional Day: $10,400-12,000 varies 1995 No www.braemarcollege.com Co-ed
Branksome Hall JK-12 Day: $26,265-28,265 $ Toronto Traditional 870 1903 Yes www.branksome.on.ca Girls Boarding: $49,000-51,000
Brighton School 1-12 $ Toronto Special Needs Day: $21,750-23,250 50 2003 Yes www.brightonschool.ca Co-ed
Cathedral Christian Academy JK-12 Toronto Christian Day: varies varies 1981 Yes www.theprayerpalace.com/cds Co-ed
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Central Montessori Schools Toronto, North PS-6 Montessori Day: $5,805-11,250 850 1995 Yes www.cmschool.net York, Thornhill Co-ed
City Academy 9-12 Toronto Alternative Day: varies 240 No www.cityacademy.ca Co-ed
Cornerstone Montessori Toronto, PK-12 Montessori, Preparatory School Day: $11,500-13,500 120 1990 Yes North York Co-ed Christian www.cornerstoneprep.ca Crescent School 3-12 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $27,275 680 1913 Yes www.crescentschool.org Boys
Crestwood School and JK-12 $ Preparatory College Toronto Traditional Day: $16,000-20,700 400 1980 Yes Co-ed www.crestwood.on.ca De La Salle College 5-12 "Oaklands" Toronto Catholic Day: $11,400-11,900 620 1851 Yes Co-ed www.delasalleoaklands.org Dragon Academy, The 7-12 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $17,750-25,000 60 2001 No www.dragonacademy.org Co-ed
Fieldstone Day School JK-12 Toronto Traditional Day: $16,480-19,800 300 1997 Yes www.fieldstonedayschool.org Co-ed
FutureSkills High School 9-12 Toronto Alternative Day: varies varies 1997 No www.futureskills.com Co-ed
German International School K-8 German Toronto Toronto Day: $7,500-13,500 varies 2000 No Co-ed Immersion www.gistonline.ca
Giles School, The PK-8 Toronto French Immersion Day: $8,900-15,400 200 1989 Yes www.gilesschool.ca Co-ed Great Lakes College of 10-12 Day: $9,250-12,500 Toronto, The Toronto International varies 1978 No Co-ed Boarding: $18,050-21,300 www.glctschool.com Greenwood College School 7-12 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $28,500 415 2002 Yes www.greenwoodcollege.com Co-ed
Haadi Elementary School PS-7 Toronto Islamic Day: $2,400-6,600 varies Yes http://school.haadi.ca Co-ed
Havergal College JK-12 Day: $25,500 $ Toronto Traditional 900 1894 Yes www.havergal.on.ca Girls Boarding: $48,100
Hawthorn School for Girls PS-12 Toronto Traditional Day: $4,200-19,000 150 1989 Yes www.hawthornschool.com Girls
Hudson College PK-12 Toronto Traditional Day: $12,500 240 2003 Yes www.hudsoncollege.ca Co-ed
Humberside Montessori PS-8 Toronto Montessori Day: $6,080-11,500 290 1987 No www.humbersidemontessori.ca Co-ed
Imperial College of Toronto 11-12 Toronto International Day: varies varies 1990 No www.imperialcollege.org Co-ed
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Junior Academy, The K-8 Toronto Traditional Day: $16,750-19,750 120 1988 Yes www.junioracademy.com Co-ed
Kohai Educational Centre PS-12 $ Toronto Special Needs Day: $28,000-37,000 35 1976 No www.kohai.ca Co-ed
Leo Baeck Day School, The Toronto, PS-8 Jewish Day: $6,450-12,900 875 1977 No http://leobaeck.ca Thornhill Co-ed
Linden School, The 1-12 Toronto Traditional Day: $15,300 145 1993 No www.lindenschool.ca Girls Lycée Français de Toronto PS-12 Toronto French Immersion Day: $13,314-16,413 400 1995 No www.lft.ca Co-ed Mabin School, The JK-6 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $20,750 150 1980 No www.mabin.com Co-ed Madresatul Banaat Almus- JK-12 limaat Toronto Islamic Day: varies varies 1993 Yes Girls www.muslimgirlsschool.com Maria Montessori School PS-6 Toronto Montessori Day: $7,500-12,900 125 1975 No www.mariamontessori.ca Co-ed McDonald International Toronto, 10-12 Day: $5,440-12,000 Academy International varies 1994 No North York Co-ed Boarding: varies www.mcdonaldacademy.com Merle Levine Academy 1-12 Toronto Special Needs Day: varies varies 1974 Yes www.merlelevineacademy.com Co-ed Metropolitan Preparatory 7-12 $ Academy Toronto Traditional Day: $17,700-21,000 350 1982 No Co-ed www.metroprep.com Montcrest School JK-8 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $22,340-31,970 300 1961 Yes www.montcrest.on.ca Co-ed Montessori Jewish Day PS-8 Jewish, School Toronto Day: varies varies No Co-ed Montessori www.montessorijewish.ca Northmount School JK-8 Toronto Catholic Day: $13,545-18,795 varies 1990 Yes www.northmount.com Boys Paul Penna Downtown SK-8 Jewish Day School Toronto Jewish Day: $14,250 155 1998 No Co-ed http://djds.ca PEAC School for Elite Ath- 7-12 letes Toronto Athletics Boarding: $15,000-41,999 varies No Co-ed www.peac.ca Peoples Christian Academy JK-12 Toronto Christian Day: $9,300-16,650 450 1971 Yes http://pca.ca Co-ed Robbins Hebrew Academy PS-8 Toronto Jewish Day: varies 600 1957 No www.rhacademy.ca Co-ed
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Rosedale Day School, The JK-8 Toronto Traditional Day: $14,800 110 1995 Yes www.rds-on.ca Co-ed Royal St. George's College 3-12 Traditional, $ Toronto Day: $26,700 425 1961 Yes www.rsgc.on.ca Boys Anglican St. Clement's School 1-12 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $24,150 450 1901 Yes www.scs.on.ca Girls St. George Academy 9-12 Day: varies Toronto International varies No www.stgeorgeacademy.com Co-ed Boarding: varies St. Michael's Choir School 3-12 Catholic, Toronto Day: $4,200 260 1937 Yes www.smcs.on.ca Boys Music St. Michael's College School 7-12 Toronto Catholic Day: $15,225-16,050 1100 1852 Yes www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com Boys Sterling Hall School, The JK-8 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $23,700-26,700 300 1987 Yes www.sterlinghall.com Boys Sunnybrook School JK-6 Toronto Traditional Day: $19,000 140 1952 Yes www.sunnybrookschool.com Co-ed TAIE International Institute 9-12 Day: $12,000 Toronto International varies No http://taie.ca Co-ed Boarding: $22,800 Tanenbaum Community Toronto, 9-12 $ Hebrew Academy of Toronto Jewish Day: $21,100 1500 1960 No Vaughan Co-ed www.tanenbaumchat.org Tiferes Bais Yaakov 9-12 Toronto Jewish Day: varies varies 1999 Yes http://tiferesbaisyaakov.com Girls Toronto French School Toronto, PS-12 $ French Immersion Day: $10,440-27,425 1200 1962 Yes www.tfs.ca Mississauga Co-ed Toronto Heschel School JK-8 Toronto Jewish Day: varies 300 1996 No www.torontoheschel.org Co-ed Toronto International 9-12 $ College Toronto International Day: $13,680-23,980 varies No Co-ed www.ticedu.ca
Toronto New School 9-12 Toronto Alternative Day: $19,150 varies No www.torontonewschool.com Co-ed
Toronto Prep School 7-12 Toronto Alternative Day: $18,150 varies 2009 No www.torontoprepschool.com Co-ed
University of Toronto Schools 7-12 Toronto Traditional Day: $19,600 645 1910 No www.utschools.ca Co-ed
Upper Canada College SK-12 Day: $27,610-29,610 $ Toronto Traditional 1100 1829 Yes www.ucc.on.ca Boys Boarding: $49,265-51,265
Waldorf Academy PK-8 Toronto Waldorf Day: $4,610-15,450 240 1987 No http://waldorfacademy.org Co-ed
WillowWood School 1-12 Alternative, Toronto Day: $15,300-16,800 250 1980 Yes www.willowwoodschool.ca Co-ed Special Needs
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
York School, The JK-12 $ Toronto Traditional Day: $25,100 565 1965 Yes www.yorkschool.com Co-ed
Kingsley Primary School JK-5 Etobicoke Traditional Day: $5,450-9,750 varies 1981 Yes www.kingsleyschool.ca Co-ed
Kingsway College School 1-8 Etobicoke Traditional Day: $19,600 285 1989 Yes www.kcs.on.ca Co-ed MPS Etobicoke (Mississauga JK-12 Private School) Etobicoke Traditional Day: $11,210-14,500 350 1977 Yes Co-ed www.mpsontario.com
Phoenix Montessori School PS-6 Etobicoke Montessori Day: $6,900-11,900 80 1999 No www.phoenixmontessori.ca Co-ed Citadelle International Acad- PK-12 emy of Arts and Science, La North York French Immersion Day: $10,250-14,650 200 2000 Yes Co-ed www.lacitadelleacademy.com
Crawford Adventist Academy K-12 North York Christian Day: $4,685-9,585 450 1981 Yes www.tadsb.com Co-ed
North Toronto Christian JK-6 School North York Christian Day: $6,288 300 1981 Yes Co-ed www.yorkland.on.ca
Signet Christian School JK-12 North York Christian Day: $4,896-10,160 varies 1974 Yes www.scarboroughchristianschool.com Co-ed
Toronto French Montessori PS-8 Montessori, North York Day: $6,919-14,000 90 2000 Yes www.torontofrenchmontessori.com Co-ed French Immersion
Yorkland School, The 7-12 North York Christian Day: $6,288-9,720 300 1980 Yes www.yorkland.on.ca Co-ed
Guildwood Village PK-8 Montessori School Scarborough Montessori Day: $4,100-7,300 75 1994 No Co-ed www.gvmontessori.ca Islamic Foundation School JK-12 Scarborough Islamic Day: $4,000-8,000 600 1992 Yes www.islamicfoundation.ca Co-ed
K-12 Madinatul Uloom Academy Boys & Scarborough Islamic Day: varies varies 1996 Yes www.mua.ca Girls Schools
NAMF Academy (North American Muslim JK-12 Scarborough Islamic Day: $2,500 varies Yes Foundation) Co-ed www.namf.ca Royal Institute of 11-12 International Studies Scarborough International Day: $7,800 varies No Co-ed www.royalinstitute.ca Salaheddin Islamic Secondary 9-12 School Scarborough Islamic Day: varies varies Yes Co-ed www.salaheddin.org
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Tayyibah Islamic Academy PS-12 Scarborough Islamic Day: varies varies Yes www.tayyibahacademy.com Co-ed
Um-Alqura Islamic School K-12 Scarborough Islamic Day: $2750 varies 2001 Yes www.umalqura.ca Co-ed
YORK REGION (AURORA, KING, KING CITY, MARKHAM, NEWMARKET, RICHMOND HILL, THORNHILL, UNIONVILLE, VAUGHAN, WOODBRIDGE)
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Aurora Montessori & Private PS-8 School Aurora Montessori Day: varies 400 1989 Yes Co-ed www.auroramontessori.com
St. Andrew's College 6-12 Day: $28,050 $ Aurora Traditional 570 1899 Yes www.sac.on.ca Boys Boarding: $45,076-47,060
Country Day School, The JK-12 $ King Traditional Day: $19,350-22,765 700 1972 Yes www.cds.on.ca Co-ed
Villanova College 5-12 King City Catholic Day: $13,400 580 1999 Yes www.villanovacollege.com Co-ed
J. Addison School PS-12 Markham Montessori Day: $3,760-13,600 80 2002 Yes www.addisonschool.com Co-ed
Somerset Academy JK-8 Markham Traditional Day: varies 130 1974 Yes www.somersetacademy.ca Co-ed
Town Centre Montessori and PS-12 Private Schools Markham Montessori Day: $5,400-19,000 1400 1986 Yes Co-ed www.tcmps.com
Trillium School PS-8 Markham Montessori Day: $5,600-9,400 320 1991 Yes www.trilliumschool.ca Co-ed
Wesley Christian Academy PK-8 Markham Christian Day: $8,350-9,988 275 1988 Yes www.wesleychristianacademy.com Co-ed
Wishing Well Montessori & PS-8 Elementary Schools Markham Montessori Day: $6,000-9,750 300 1978 Yes Co-ed www.wishingwellschools.com
Pickering College JK-12 Day: $17,520-21,065 $ Newmarket Traditional 407 1842 Yes www.pickeringcollege.on.ca Co-ed Boarding: $42,860-44,860
Academy for Gifted Children 1-12 –P.A.C.E., The Richmond Hill Gifted Day: $11,000 300 1993 No Co-ed www.pace.on.ca
Exceptional Learning Centre Richmond Hill, K-8 (EXL) Special Needs Day: $13,450-15,350 30 1997 Yes Ajax Co-ed www.exlcentre.com
Holy Trinity School JK-12 $ Richmond Hill Christian Day: $20,625-22,100 760 1981 Yes www.hts.on.ca Co-ed
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Richland Academy PK-6 Richmond Hill Traditional Day: $7,950-15,250 115 2002 Yes www.richlandacademy.ca Co-ed Richmond Hill Montessori & PS-8 Elementary Private School Richmond Hill Montessori Day: $12,000-15,000 535 1986 Yes Co-ed www.rhms.ca Toronto Montessori Schools PS-12 $ (TMS) Richmond Hill Montessori Day: $11,140-22,100 700 1961 Yes Co-ed www.torontomontessori.ca Thornhill, Blyth Academy Toronto, 6-12 Alternative Day: $7,395-11,895 300 2004 No www.blytheducation.com Mississauga, Co-ed Burlington Central Montessori Schools Thornhill, North PS-6 Montessori Day: $5,805-11,250 850 1995 Yes www.cmschool.net York, Toronto Co-ed Discovery Academy 7-12 Gifted, Thornhill Day: $9,000-12,500 varies 2005 No www.discoveryacademy.ca Co-ed French Immersion Leo Baeck Day School, The Thornhill, PS-8 Jewish Day: $6,450-12,900 875 1977 No http://leobaeck.ca Toronto Co-ed
Lumen Veritatis Academy Thornhill, JK-8 Catholic Day: $5,000-5,500 varies 2007 Yes www.lumenveritatis.ca Mississauga Co-ed
Netivot HaTorah Day School PS-8 Thornhill Jewish Day: varies 600 1983 Yes http://netivot.com Co-ed Next Page Private High 9-12 School Thornhill Alternative Day: varies varies 1998 No Co-ed www.nextpage.ca Toronto Waldorf School PS-12 Day: $6,250-16,700 Thornhill Waldorf 360 1968 No www.torontowaldorfschool.com Co-ed Boarding: $34,700 Zareinu Educational Centre PS-12 Jewish, Thornhill Day: varies varies 1990 No http://zareinu.org Co-ed Special Needs Unionville Montessori PS-8 Private Schools Unionville Montessori Day: $5,350-10,350 850 1987 Yes Co-ed www.unionvillemontessori.com Hill Academy, The 7-12 Day: $13,750-15,750 Vaughan Athletics varies 2006 Yes www.thehillacademy.com Co-ed Boarding: $25,250-28,250 Tanenbaum Community Vaughan, 9-12 $ Hebrew Academy of Toronto Jewish Day: $21,100 1500 1960 No Toronto Co-ed www.tanenbaumchat.org Maple Crest Private School JK-6 Woodbridge Traditional Day: $8,500 150 2004 Yes www.maplecrestschool.ca Co-ed Toronto District Christian 9-12 High School Woodbridge Christian Day: $7,214-12,600 450 1965 No Co-ed www.tdchristian.ca
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PEEL REGION (BRAMPTON, CALEDON, FERGUS, MISSISSAUGA, ORANGEVILLE)
= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Al-Iman School JK-8 Brampton Islamic Day: varies varies 1994 Yes http://alimanschool.ca Co-ed Brampton Christian School JK-12 Brampton Christian Day: $5,040-9,840 500 1977 Yes www.bramptoncs.org Co-ed Brampton Georgetown PS-6 Montessori School Brampton Montessori Day: varies 125 1972 Yes Co-ed www.bgmschool.com Rowntree Montessori Schools PS-10 (RMS) Brampton Montessori Day: $4,250-9,550 550 1969 Yes Co-ed www.rowntreemontessori.com Tall Pines School PS-8 Brampton Montessori Day: $5,972-15,050 500 1987 Yes www.tallpinesschool.com Co-ed King's College School 3-12 Gifted, Caledon Day: varies varies 1994 Yes www.kingscollegeschool.ca Co-ed International Emmanuel Christian High 9-12 School Fergus Christian Day: varies 200 Co-ed www.echs.ca ABC Montessori PS-6 Mississauga Montessori Day: $8,420-8,800 150 1995 Yes www.abcmontessori.com Co-ed Mississauga, Blyth Academy Toronto, 6-12 Alternative Day: $7,395-11,895 300 2004 No www.blytheducation.com Thornhill, Co-ed Burlington Bronte College of Canada 9-12 Day: $10,200-12,800 Mississauga Traditional 400 1991 Yes www.brontecollege.com Co-ed Boarding: $21,200-23,800 Good Samaritan School for JK-12 Special Needs, Exceptional Students, The Mississauga Day: $8,999 varies 2010 No Co-ed Christian www.gsschool.ca Holy Name of Mary College 5-12 School Mississauga Catholic Day: $13,500-13,900 125 2008 Yes Girls www.holynameofmarycollegeschool.com ISNA High School (Islamic 9-12 Society of North America) Mississauga Islamic Day: $2,500-5,300 varies Yes Co-ed http://high.isnaschools.com Lumen Veritatis Academy Mississauga, JK-8 Catholic Day: $5,000-5,500 varies 2007 Yes www.lumenveritatis.ca Thornhill Co-ed Lynn-Rose Heights Private JK-8 School Mississauga Traditional Day: $5,700-12,045 300 1997 Yes Co-ed www.lynnroseheights.net Maingate Academy JK-8 Mississauga Islamic Day: $2,500-3,500 varies No www.mgacademy.ca Co-ed Meadow Green Academy PS-8 Mississauga Christian Day: varies 150 1995 Yes www.meadowgreenacademy.ca Co-ed
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= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Mentor College JK-12 Mississauga Traditional Day: $12,950-16,800 1450 1982 Yes www.mentorcollege.edu Co-ed
Mississauga Christian JK-8 Academy Mississauga Christian Day: $7,825-11,355 700 1977 Yes Co-ed www.mississaugachristianacademy.com Mississauga Christian French PS-8 French Immersion, School Mississauga Day: $2,100-7,700 70 2009 Yes Co-ed Christian www.mcfschool.ca Northstar Montessori PK-8 Mississauga Montessori Day: $5,900-11,000 250 1996 Yes www.northstarmontessori.com Co-ed Oakwood Academy JK-6 Mississauga Special Needs Day: $5,600-23,000 varies 2009 Yes www.kidscancentre.com Co-ed Philopateer Christian College PK-12 Mississauga Christian Day: $990-7,990 240 2000 Yes www.pccnet.ca Co-ed Quran Academy, The 2-12 Mississauga Islamic Day: $2,500 varies 2004 Yes www.thequranacademy.com Boys Rotherglen School, The Mississauga, PS-8 Montessori Day: $6,200-17,570 1000 1979 Yes www.rotherglen.com Oakville Co-ed Sherwood Heights School PS-8 Mississauga Traditional Day: $8,870-10,020 450 1989 Yes www.sherwoodheights.com Co-ed Shiloh Christian Institute JK-12 Mississauga Christian Day: varies varies 1992 Yes www.shilohci.com Co-ed Sommerville Manor School PS-8 Mississauga Traditional Day: $11,000-11,750 200 Yes www.sommervillemanor.com Co-ed St. Jude's Academy PK-8 Mississauga Traditional Day: $7,600-9,100 varies Yes www.stjudesacademy.com Co-ed Star Academy JK-8 Mississauga Alternative Day: $10,850-16,700 95 1997 Yes www.staracademy.ca Co-ed TEAM School 1-12 Mississauga Special Needs Day: $15,300-17,300 225 1982 Yes www.teamschool.com Co-ed Toronto French School Mississauga, PS-12 $ French Immersion Day: $10,440-27,425 1200 1962 Yes www.tfs.ca Toronto Co-ed White Oaks Montessori PS-6 School Mississauga Montessori Day: $6,000-10,700 200 1989 Yes Co-ed www.whiteoaksmontessori.com Hillcrest Private School PS-12 Orangeville Traditional Day: varies varies 1979 Yes www.hillcrestps.com Co-ed Maples Private School, The PS-8 Orangeville Traditional Day: varies varies 1989 Yes www.themaplesschool.com Co-ed Orangeville Christian School JK-8 Orangeville Christian Day: $7,500 varies 1979 No www.orangevillechristianschool.com Co-ed
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HALTON REGION (BURLINGTON, OAKVILLE)
= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Burlington, Blyth Academy Toronto, 6-12 Alternative Day: $7,395-11,895 300 2004 No www.blytheducation.com Mississauga, Co-ed Thornhill Fern Hill School Burlington, PS-8 Traditional Day: $8,742-17,947 600 1982 Yes www.fernhillschool.com Oakville Co-ed Al-Falah Islamic School JK-8 Oakville Islamic Day: varies 215 1998 Yes www.al-falah.org Co-ed
Appleby College 7-12 Day: $29,235-37,295 Oakville Traditional 750 1911 Yes $ www.appleby.on.ca Co-ed Boarding: $48,580-55,555
Chisholm Academy 9-12 Oakville Special Needs Day: $17,200 150 1970 Yes www.chisholmcentre.com Co-ed
Clanmore Montessori PS-8 Oakville Montessori Day: $6,400-12,700 100 1997 Yes www.clanmoremontessori.com Co-ed Dearcroft Montessori School PS-8 Oakville Montessori Day: $5,900-15,350 170 1968 Yes www.dearcroft.com Co-ed Glenburnie School PK-8 Oakville Traditional Day: $6,695-17,450 400 1985 Yes www.glenburnieschool.com Co-ed
King's Christian Collegiate 9-12 Oakville Christian Day: $7,233-12,400 440 2001 Yes www.kingschristian.net Co-ed
MacLachlan College PK-12 $ Oakville Traditional Day: $8,110-24,750 350 1978 Yes www.maclachlan.on.ca Co-ed Oakville Christian School PS-8 Oakville Christian Day: $9,643-10,974 250 1982 Yes www.ocsonline.org Co-ed Rotherglen School, The Oakville, PS-8 Montessori Day: $6,200-17,570 1000 1979 Yes www.rotherglen.com Mississauga Co-ed St. Mildred's-Lightbourn JK-12 School Oakville Traditional Day: $16,390-19,810 610 1891 Yes Girls www.smls.on.ca Wildwood Academy 2-8 $ Oakville Special Needs Day: $20,917-67,450 60 2002 Yes www.wildwoodacademy.com Co-ed
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DURHAM REGION (AJAX, BOWMANVILLE, PICKERING, WHITBY)
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded
Exceptional Learning Centre Ajax, Richmond K-8 (EXL) Special Needs Day: $13,450-15,350 30 1997 Yes Hill Co-ed www.exlcentre.com
Jaamiah AJAX Al Madrasah K-12 Day: varies Al Inaamiyyah Ajax Islamic 400 1992 Yes Boys Boarding: varies www.jaamiahajax.com
Jaamiah AJAX Mariyah K-12 Day: varies Islamic School Ajax Islamic 400 1995 Yes Girls Boarding: varies www.jaamiahajax.com
Wasdell Academy for PS-12 Innovative Learning Ajax Special Needs Day: $9,000-12,000 55 Yes Co-ed www.wasdellcentre.org
Durham Christian High 9-12 School Bowmanville Christian Day: varies 130 1967 No Co-ed www.dchs.com
Montessori Learning Centre PS-8 of Pickering Pickering Montessori Day: $5,200-9,000 240 1984 No Co-ed www.montessorilearningcentre.com
Trafalgar Castle School 5-12 Day: $18,400-21,160 $ Whitby Traditional 210 1874 Yes www.castle-ed.com Girls Boarding: $36,000-43,000
PETERBOROUGH REGION (LAKEFIELD, PETERBOROUGH, PORT HOPE)
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Lakefield College School 7-12 Day: $21,655-27,370 $ Lakefield Traditional 370 1879 Yes www.lcs.on.ca Co-ed Boarding: $47,715-51,245 Arrowsmith School Peterborough, 1-12 $ Special Needs Day: $22,000 75 1980 No www.arrowsmithschool.org Toronto Co-ed
Trinity College School 5-12 Day: $20,350-28,250 $ Port Hope Traditional 550 1865 Yes www.tcs.on.ca Co-ed Boarding: $46,450-49,650
BARRIE REGION (BARRIE, COLLINGWOOD, COOKSTOWN)
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Canadian Secondary School 9-12 Barrie Traditional Day: varies varies 2008 No www.canadiansecondaryschool.ca Co-ed Kempenfelt Bay School JK-8 Barrie Traditional Day: $11,725-14,975 170 1999 Yes www.kempenfeltbayschool.com Co-ed Pretty River Academy JK-12 Collingwood Traditional Day: $10,920-14,800 160 1998 Yes www.prettyriveracademy.com Co-ed Thor College PK-12 Cookstown Traditional Day: $5,377-10,726 varies 1980 Yes www.thorcollege.ca Co-ed
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HAMILTON AND BRANTFORD (ANCASTER, BRANTFORD, HAMILTON)
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Hamilton District Christian 9-12 High Ancaster Christian Day: $9,995-12,005 varies 1956 Yes Co-ed www.hdch.org Braemar House School K-8 Traditional, Brantford Day: $7,495-9,995 100 1996 Yes www.braemarhouseschool.ca Co-ed Montessori
Brantford Christian 9-12 Collegiate Brantford Christian Day: varies varies 1995 Yes Co-ed www.brantfordchristiancollegiate.org
Columbia International 7-12 Day: varies College Hamilton International 1300 1979 Yes Co-ed Boarding: varies www.cic-totalcare.com
Guido De Brès Christian High 9-12 School Hamilton Christian Day: $2,460-9,216 423 1977 Yes Co-ed www.guidodebres.org Hillfield Strathallan College JK-12 Traditional, $ Hamilton Day: $4,864-21,671 1140 1901 Yes www.hsc.on.ca Co-ed Montessori Southern Ontario College 9-12 Hamilton International Day: $6,300-8,400 varies 1980 No www.mysoc.ca Co-ed
ST. CATHARINES REGION (BEAMSVILLE, SMITHVILLE, ST. CATHARINES, WELLANDPORT)
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Great Lakes Christian High 9-12 Day: $8,000-16,400 School Beamsville Christian varies 1952 Yes Co-ed Boarding: $13,400-26,050 www.glchs.on.ca Smithville District Christian 9-12 High School Smithville Christian Day: varies 200 1980 No Co-ed www.sdch.on.ca
Beacon Christian School JK-12 St. Catharines Christian Day: $8755-15,435 varies 1960 No www.beaconchristian.org Co-ed
Pinehurst School 9-12 $ St. Catharines Special Needs Boarding: $30,400-33,000 40 2000 Yes www.pinehurst.on.ca Co-ed Ridley College JK-12 Day: $10,500-$26,200 $ St. Catharines Traditional 600 1889 Yes www.ridley.on.ca Co-ed Boarding: $30,500-49,950
Robert Land Academy 6-12 Military, Special $ Wellandport Boarding: $39,650-40,150 160 1978 Yes www.robertlandacademy.com Boys Needs
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WATERLOO REGION (BLOOMINGDALE, CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO)
= boarding available = SSAT required $ = day tuition over $20,000 = founded before 1950
Year Name City Grades School Type Tuition Size Uniforms Founded Koinonia Christian Academy JK-12 Bloomingdale Christian Day: $1,740-10,500 varies 1993 Yes www.kcf.org/academy Co-ed Temple Baptist Christian JK-8 Academy Cambridge Christian Day: $3,150-7,500 varies No Co-ed http://tbca.ca Rockway Mennonite 7-12 Collegiate Kitchener Christian Day: $4,370-17,000 295 1945 Yes Co-ed www.rockway.ca Scholars' Hall JK-12 Kitchener Traditional Day: $8,064-16,900 varies 1997 Yes www.scholarshall.com Co-ed St. Jude's School 1-12 Kitchener Special Needs Day: $18,900 varies 1980 No www.stjudes.com Co-ed
St. John's-Kilmarnock School JK-12 Waterloo Traditional Day: varies 500 1972 Yes www.sjkschool.org Co-ed
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