Private schools in Toronto

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There has never been a better time for parents looking for private school options for their children's education in Toronto, Canada. Each school brings a rich offering of academics, sports and arts education to its student body, and help prepare your child for the future.

Co-ed schools

University of Toronto Schools

The University of Toronto Schools, known as UTS, is among the premier co-educational schools in Canada. Established in 1910, UTS is a non-religious school affiliated with the University of Toronto, and offers education from Grade 7 to Grade 12. UTS offers high achieving students a specialized curriculum and learning environment that encourages creative interests, physical activity and social responsibility. Situated on the University of Toronto's St. George campus, UTS offers a wide range of courses, as well as many Advanced Placement courses; however, an IB program is not offered. Students earn a UTS Diploma, as well as the standard Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which signifies the completion of certain specialized courses at a level beyond the provincial standards. Tuition costs $21,915 for day school.

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TFS - Canada's International School

Located on Lawrence Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, the Toronto French School is one of Canada's premier bi-lingual, co-educational schools. With a student body of 1,400 students, Toronto French School, often referred to as TFS, offers a distinguished curriculum that blends together the best education of Canada and France. Established in 1962, TFS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, and serves students from the ages of 2 to 18. At TFS, students will find a full roster of recreational and competitive sports, music, visual and dramatic arts to round out the complete TFS experience. Students have the option of attending an IB program, and clubs include swimming, ultimate frisbee, opera and theatre tech. The cost of tuition ranges from $15,711 to $29,300 and bursaries are available for students based on merit and financial need.

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All-girls schools

Branksome Hall

Located in downtown Toronto, Branksome Hall is one of Canada's premier independent schools for girls. Branksome Hall is an International Baccalaureate World School, which prepares students for successful entry into top universities world-wide. Established in 1903, Branksome Hall offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and is one of the only all-girls schools in the world to offer all three IB programs: PYP, MYP and DP. Accordingly, there is a significant focus on academic excellence at Branksome Hall, and the school boasts a notable alumnae roster. Students have the option of attending either day school or boarding school at Branksome Hall, and the cost of tuition ranges from $27,620 - $29,620 for day school to $51,530 - $53,530 for boarding school. Scholarships are also available for students based on merit or financial need.

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Havergal College

Havergal College is a Christian school established in 1894, in midtown Toronto. With a school mission to "prepare young women to make a difference," Havergal students, known as Old Girls, are invited to make a difference by leading and contributing to their professions, communities and the world. There is a strong emphasis on academic excellence at Havergal College, and as a result, many students opt for Advanced Placement courses. Additionally, private music lessons and a variety of clubs are offered as extracurricular activities. There are day school and boarding school options available, and tuition ranges from $27,470 to $49,500, with bursaries and scholarships available to those who qualify.

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The Bishop Strachan School

The Bishop Strachan School, known as BSS, is among the premier girls' schools in North America. Established in 1867, BSS has over 140 years of experience developing young girls into tomorrow's leaders. BSS has approximately 820 day students and 80 boarding students, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Situated in the Forest Hills neighbourhood of Toronto, BSS offers a wide range of courses in both traditional subjects as well as more current trends, such as Film and Design Technology; with a focus on academics, BSS offers many Advanced Placement courses and also features a prominent arts and media program. At BSS, community service serves as a cornerstone to help students mature and learn in a variety of settings. Tuition costs range from $28,400 for day school to $51,470 for boarding school.

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All-boys schools

Upper Canada College

Located in Toronto, Upper Canada College is the one of the most well-known all-boys university preparatory school in Eastern Canada. Upper Canada College was founded in 1829, is the oldest independent school in the province of Ontario, and is the third oldest in the country. Upper Canada College, commonly referred to as UCC, is often described as the most prestigious preparatory school in Canada. The admission process is highly selective and tuition costs run from $29,150 to $32,150 for day school up to $52,010 to $55,010 for boarding school; students with financial need are encouraged to apply for scholarships, as there is over $3,000,000 available in financial aid. An IB program is offered to provide a challenging and stimulating academic background for students, as well as a vast variety of sports and activities. Clubs and sports teams include Cricket, Field Hockey, Mountain Biking, Environmental Club and Rock Band to name a few, for a well-rounded education. Upper Canada College is a fully independent school and the student population, consisting of over 1050 students, is very diverse in its cultural and economic backgrounds.

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Crescent School

The Crescent School is among the premier all-boys schools in North America. Established in 1913, the Crescent School has a proud heritage of developing Men of Character from Boys of Promise. The Crescent School is known for its core values — Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Compassion — which form the cornerstone of all students' endeavours. Situated on Bayview Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, the Crescent School offers a wide range of courses as well as many Advanced Placement classes to stimulate students' academic careers. In addition, the Crescent School offers an excellent Arts and Media program as well as a Sports program for a well-rounded education; these extra-curricular activities are available to students from Grades 3 to 12. Tuition costs $31,750 and financial aid is available for those who qualify.

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St. Michael's College School

Located in Toronto, St. Michael's College School is one of Canada's premier, religious all-boys schools. St. Michael's College School is situated on Bathurst Street has a school size of 1080 students. Established in 1852, St. Michael's College School offers education from Grades 7 to 12 and is a Roman Catholic day school. At St. Michael's College School, students will find a full roster of sports, arts and clubs, in addition to Advanced Placement classes, to round out the complete student experience; students of St. Michael's College School can choose from a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, such as archery, snowboarding, lacrosse, and anime club. The cost of tuition is $12,800 and both scholarships and bursaries are available for students, based on merit or financial need.

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