Private and Montessori School Guide – 2024
Clanmore Montessori School provides a top-quality, authentic Montessori program in an intellectually, socially and aesthetically rich and stimulating environment. Our highly qualified and caring staff support and nurture each child›s self-esteem, self-confidence and independence, while unlocking individual potential and encouraging academic, social and emotional growth. Bordering the City of Mississauga, Clanmore offers a full spectrum Montessori Program from Toddler through to Middle School. Clanmore is CCMA accredited and a member of Oakville Independent Schools.
Come for a visit today and experience the uniqueness of Clanmore. Our next Open House is November 2, 2024. Please register on the Home Page of our website. Tour the school, have your questions answered, and explore what a Montessori education at Clanmore can offer your child.
2465 Lakeshore Rd East. Oakville, ON. L6J 1M7
905-337-8283 | info@clanmore.ca
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Established in 1893, Olivet School is a private, not-for-profit elementary school located in a quiet residential area of Etobicoke. We follow a Christian-based perspective that values scientific inquiry, usefulness, and thoughtfulness. The children learn about the world around them while learning a respect for and interest in bettering themselves and their community.
We average a small student-teacher ratio of 6:1 and an affordable tuition, possible through a robust scholarship endowment given over the years by alumni and friends who believe strongly in our caring approach to education. Join us in building your child’s foundations for living a successful and happy life. Schedule a tour on our website and follow us on Facebook / Instagram.
279 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Toronto, ON M9B 1Z6
(416) 239-3054
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At Havergal College, each student is supported to make empowering choices and become the architect of her education. Situated on a beautiful 22-acre campus in Toronto, Havergal is an all-girls school (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) that offers a rigorous curriculum designed around the pillars of academics and wellbeing. In collaboration with mentors, teachers and a supportive peer community, our students learn new ways to express themselves with creativity, enthusiasm and self-confidence.
Havergal offers extensive co-curricular, athletic, performing arts and leadership opportunities for students in all grades. Our graduates are connected for life to our network of more than 9,500 Old Girls/Alums from diverse career portfolios spanning the globe. The school’s future-ready programming focuses on student agency to ensure our graduates develop inquiry mindsets, prepared to solve problems and meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Learn more at havergal.on.ca.
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Admissions Department
admissions@havergal.on.ca | (416) 482-4724
Virtual High School offers online Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits to thousands of students around the world every year. After more than 20 years of developing online courses, VHS is unrivalled in terms of experience, credibility, and expertise. We recognize that no two learners are the same, which is why our students get to choose when and where to study, when to submit assignments, and when to write their final exams.
With certified teachers, interactive course content, free online tutoring, and dedicated student support teams, we stay focused on ensuring that all students can expand their horizons and reach their potential. VHS is the high school education that fits your needs, anytime, anywhere.
Virtual High School
27 Main Street North, Box 402
Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0
1-866-679-9377 | information@virtualhighschool.com
At Stirling Montessori Academy in Milton, we inspire a lifelong love of learning through individualized education for children aged 2.5 to 12 years. Our accredited Montessori program, grounded in the principles of child-centred learning, allows students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, at their own pace.
Our dedicated educators, with deep expertise in child development, create a nurturing environment where every child feels respected and empowered. With a focus on holistic development, our innovative curriculum fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community.
Stirling offers a warm, welcoming space with ample indoor and outdoor play areas that promote healthy bodies and minds. Join our Stirling family and see the difference a Montessori education can make. Contact us at 905-864-6000 or info@stirlingmontessori.com
123 Main St. E, Milton.
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Waldorf Academy is part of the fastest growing educational movement, with over 2,000 schools in 70 countries. Located in the heart of Toronto near Casa Loma, we welcome children from Childcare through Grade 8. Our diverse and multi-faceted curriculum balances history, math, sciences and languages with music, physical education, drama and art.
Every day at Waldorf Academy includes hands-on work, movement, time in nature and strong academics. Field trips, class trips, seasonal festivals, sports tournaments and annual plays are integral to our approach. Our students flourish through joyful and purposeful learning; our graduates thrive in high school and beyond.
250 Madison Avenue. Toronto, Ontario M4V 2W6 | admissions@waldorfacademy.org
J. Addison School
J. Addison School is Canada’s pre-eminent private day and boarding school located in the picturesque city of Markham, Ontario. Our school has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s premier private schools for our unique approach to education where we endeavour to provide an inclusive environment that fosters intelligence and creativity while encouraging our students to proactively achieve their full potential. Now, J. Addison School focuses on training elite basketball players and has established scholarships to the students.
At J. Addison School, we arm our students with skills into becoming responsible global citizens, so they will be ready to face the future with confidence, integrity, compassion, independence, and leadership.
2 Valleywood Drive. Markham, ON L3R 8H3
905-477-4999 | info@jaddisonschool.com
Villanova College
Villanova College is York Region’s only independent Catholic school preparing young men and women for university and for life. Learning at Villanova is exciting, engaging and enduring. Small class sizes, the Teacher-Advisor Program and the Guided Learning Centre allow our faculty to give students the individual attention they require to reach and exceed their potential. Individual talents are nurtured through specialty academic programs, including Advanced Placement and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) as well as extensive co-curricular programs including music, performing arts and athletics. Located on 53 acres on the Oak Ridges Moraine, the school is situated in an idyllic setting with state of the art facilities including an artificial turf field, triple gymnasium and completely wireless environment. The academic achievements of Villanova graduates have consistently been recognized through scholarship offers and acceptance to preferred universities. Our graduates have gone on to study at the most selective programs at highly regarded universities in North America and internationally. To provide your child with a foundation for lifelong success contact our admissions office or visit our website at www.villanovacollege.org.
2480 15th Side road. King City, ON L7B 0P5
(905) 833-1909 |admissions@villanovacollege.ca
Since 1852, St. Michael’s College School has been educating and forming young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. We are Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school, educating young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme, and forming them with a foundation for life. Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, our students discover the courage and develop the faith to be a modern man of St. Michael’s: one who is free in mind, body, and soul to pursue truth, choose goodness, create beauty, and build a civilization of love and care in service to our community and the world. Our students unleash their passion for meaning and curiosity by embracing Deep Learning.
This inquiry-based learning pedagogy inspires students to explore freely the profound questions of our world and to develop the knowledge and skills for living a meaningful and productive life in the 21st century. In graduating young men who change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael’s College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.
Northmount School for Boys is proud to be Toronto’s only independent Catholic boys’ elementary school (JK-8). Our strategically small class sizes and enriched program of study are designed to optimize a boy’s education. Experiential learning that engages all of a young man’s senses is critical for the delivery of our curriculum. Our lessons provide opportunities for movement, experimentation, presentation, and the building of core skills in order to achieve extraordinary results.
As a small school, the opportunity for participation in the arts, athletics, clubs, and community service is available to students at each grade level. We believe that close, personal, home-and-school communications reinforce our exceptional Catholic Character Education Program. Northmount works in partnership with parents to instill in our boys a strong sense of character, leadership, service and a life long love of learning. At Northmount, it is our mission to inspire boys to explore and achieve their greatest potential.
26 Mallard Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1S3
info@northmount.com| (416) 449-8823
The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls. As an Inclusive Girls’ School, we foster a sense of belonging in all aspects of the BSS experience and strive to maintain a safe environment for all our students. Our rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum supported by BSS’ expert faculty prepares students for university and beyond. We offer an integrative approach to learning, and our 7.5-acre campus includes STEAM-focused learning spaces, a Centre for Arts and Design, multimedia and film labs and outstanding athletics facilities. For over 150 years, BSS has inspired girls to be fearless and educated them to be leaders. A BSS education is second to none.
Grades: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Type/curriculum: Inquiry-based
Average Class Size: 18 to 22
Total enrolment: 940
Tuition: $37,500 per year (day), $69,300 (domestic boarding), $72,400 (international boarding)
Financial assistance available: Yes, over $2.1 million in financial assistance is available.
A leading Independent Montessori school, Bannockburn is recognized for outstanding academic standards, steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and deep respect for every child.
Bannockburn’s Toddler, Primary and Elementary Montessori programs offer an enriched curriculum that exceeds provincial standards and nurtures a love of learning. Children ages 18 months to 12 years flourish in a child-centered community that cultivates independence, imagination and intellect.
Bannockburn provides an ideal setting for inspired learning, with brilliant Montessori classrooms, a gymnasium, and Music, Art and French specialty rooms. Every family at Bannockburn is proud to call it home.
(416) 789-7855
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The Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. is a magnet school for students who have been identified as intellectually gifted by means of a psychoeducational assessment. The school is devoted entirely to meeting the needs of identified intellectually gifted students in grades 1 through 8. Our curriculum is differentiated through various methodologies and strategies (i.e. greater depth and breadth of instruction, compacting, identifying personal learning styles, creative problem solving, acceleration, inquiry-based learning, addressing critical thinking skills, sophisticated field studies and pre-AP courses offered in grade 8). Our mission is to enhance the abilities of our 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. P.A.C.E. has ranked nationally in math, science, robotics, and expository writing competitions, all of which serve as catalysts to the pursuit and achievement of our students’ future goals and successes.
(905) 773-0997 | matt@pace.ca
Founded in 1968, Dearcroft is Oakville’s original Montessori School. Now celebrating over 55 years, Dearcroft is excited to grow in the community and offer three locations in Oakville. Our experienced staff take great pride in offering a warm and engaging environment for students. We are pleased to offer new families our exceptional Montessori educational programs, where the curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of each student.
Dearcroft Montessori School offers programs for Toddler (18 months-3 years), Casa (2.5 years- 5 years), Junior Elementary (grades 1-3), Senior Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior High (grades 7-8).
We have three locations in Oakville offering exceptional Montessori programs:
Dearcroft Lakeshore
(Toddler to Grade 8)
1167 Lakeshore Rd E
info@dearcroftmontessori.com
Dearcroft Trafalgar Crossing
(Toddler to Grade 6)
297 Oak Walk Drive
info@dearcroftmontessoritc.com
Dearcroft Rebecca
(Toddler & Casa)
Opening soon!
info@dearcroftrebecca.com
At KCS, students develop the Habits that matter most for success in life. Through our distinct Four Doors to Learning Program, students grow as learners, artists, athletes, and citizens. They are challenged to examine all aspects of school life, to take responsible risks and uncover a wealth of talents, interests, and passions throughout their journey.
KCS differentiates itself through its focus on wellness, enriched curriculum and personalized learning approach, innovative teaching methods including place and project-based, and experiential learning. By combining these distinctive features, KCS delivers an unparalleled educational experience that inspires students to reach their ultimate potential. Families choose KCS for its reputation and dedicated teachers.
Contact:
School Type: Independent School
Co-ed | JK – Grade 12
Junior School Campus – 4600 Dundas St. West, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1A5
Senior School Campus – 2183 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0J2
416-234-5073 | admissions@kcs.on.ca
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Be awesome, be amazing, and be YOU!
A transformative journey starts at Laureate College (G8-12).
Come and discover
• something old – a campus and main building with nearly 100 years of educational heritage (SSND, 1927-1983).
• something new – a community S.T.E.A.M. school where you can be who you are and achieve who you can become.
• something blue – the sky is the limit, and the world is your aspiration.
Apply for our G9 entrance scholarships for the Gifted Arts, STEAM and Global Citizenship awards. RSVP to our open houses and book a buddy day for your Laureate experience. There are four terms a school year to join us – September, November, January and April.
Reserve your spaces and be proud of being a forward-learning member at Laureate College.
Call our team today at 416 800 8434 ext. 127 or email admissions@laureatecollege.ca. Our mandate is to support families and students.
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Keystone fosters a project-based, experiential learning environment in which students gain knowledge and skills to become responsible, socially conscious, and independent world citizens. With our enhanced program and holistic approach to education, students acquire the skills needed for a successful life full of purpose and joy.
Our aim is to ignite a passion for life-long learning in our students, while simultaneously inspiring their sense of responsibility for themselves and the community at large. We encourage our students, through regular mentorship and guidance, to thrive and collaborate in various environments that reflect the diversity of the world around them.
186 St. George Street. Toronto, ON M5R 2N3
(416) 422-4123 | info@keystoneschools.ca
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The Study Academy is a proudly small co-educational school for students in grades 3-12. We are a progressive school focused on individual student success and 2E Education. Our mission is to build and continuously develop a learner-centred community that fosters a culture of engagement and creativity through inclusive and innovative teaching.
Our teachers emphasize collaborative and inquiry-based teaching, we maintain small classes to facilitate rich topical discussion, and we are keenly interested in the exciting discoveries emerging from the intersection of education and science. From our vibrant extracurricular offerings to personalized learning strategies and AP classes, we ensure our students are poised for success.
Lower School (Grades 3-8)
20 Glebe Road E., Toronto, ON
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
2040 Yonge St., Suite 300. Toronto, ON
(416) 929-1630
Discover the transformative learning environment at a CCMA Accredited school. At East York Montessori School we acknowledge that the first years of a child’s life are the most sensitive in developmental growth. The enriched program, overseen by certified Montessori educators, fosters the unique potential of each child.
Emphasizing whole development, the curriculum integrates academic excellence with hands-on experiences. East York Montessori School classrooms are meticulously designed to cultivated curiosity, independence, and a lasting love for learning. The school aims to contribute to a supportive community, facilitating the intellectual, social, and emotional thriving of children.
contact@eastyorkmontessori.com
Tamarack West Outdoor School is an independent elementary school running from JK through Grade 8 located near Toronto’s High Park. At Tamarack West our exceptional teachers provide a compassionate, challenging and inspiring environment where students feel safe to take risks and explore their potential. We offer a progressive academic program that combines student and teacher interests with experiential/project-based learning using the standard curriculum as a guide. We are dedicated to helping develop resilient, confident, kind and passionate children with inquisitive minds and strong skills. Tamarack students graduate confident in their ability to learn and ready for the challenges of High School and beyond.
Grades JK to 8
Average Class Size: 9 to 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
416-606-4584
info@tamarackwest.com
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Lower School:
Unlock your child’s potential at MacLachlan College’s Lower School Campus in Oakville, Ontario. Tailored for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 students, our co-ed IB Primary Years Programme fosters a dynamic learning adventure with an emphasis on international-mindedness.
Vibrant classrooms cultivate a love for learning, laying the foundation for academic success. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, promoting a profound sense of belonging. Students embrace learning, developing confidence, and finding their voice in a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Schedule your personal appointment and learn about our unparalleled educational experience that combines excellence, individualized attention, and a passion for learning.
337 Trafalgar Road. Oakville, ON L6J 3H3
(905) 844-0372 ext.235 | admissions@maclachlan.ca
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Upper School
Opening in Oakville for the 2024–2025 school year, MacLachlan College’s Upper School Campus caters to Grade 7–12 co-ed students. Our modern facilities reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
With a 100% university acceptance rate, students thrive in a stimulating environment that integrates leadership, character education, and Advanced Placement courses.
The Upper School thrives as a dynamic and inclusive community, supporting connections between academics and real-world learning. Discover unique programs, enrichment activities, and personalized support for an engaging educational journey. Families seeking financial assistance can inquire about bursaries of up to $20,000 through the MacLachlan College Educational Foundation.
2794 South Sheridan Way. Oakville, ON L6J 7T4
(905) 844-0372 ext.235 | admissions@maclachlan.ca
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Welcome to Curlew Montessori School! We offer an authentic and accredited Montessori program for children 18 months to 6 years old. Our programs, encourage independent exploration through meaningful and age-appropriate activities. We focus on practical skills, phonetics, writing, reading, numeracy, and hands-on exploration of subjects that lay a strong foundation for learning.
Our trained Montessori educators instill joy in learning, fostering self-discipline and concentration. Join us to witness this transformative education in your child’s most formative years. Schedule a tour to explore our school and programs—your gateway to a vibrant learning journey awaits.
Leonardo Da Vinci Academy of Arts & Sciences
Founded in 1984, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy is an independent Catholic school that offers exceptional education from Preschool to Grade 8. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and Maria Montessori, LDVA’s approach to education is to foster a student’s full potential and to encourage a love for lifelong learning.
Scuola Materna, our Italian Immersion Preschool, holds official status with the Italian Government. Our CCMA accredited Casa Montessori Preschool and Lower Elementary Montessori programs nurture child development in an authentic Montessori environment. The transition to a more conventional Upper Elementary program is facilitated by small classes, individual attention, and an enriched curriculum.
Visit our website to learn more about LDVA!
901 Lawrence Ave. West, Toronto, ON
admissions@ldva.on.ca | (416) 247-6137
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