Real stories from families and consultants who found clarity, confidence, and the right fit using OUR KIDS.net.
76% of parents polled felt stress and uncertainty before starting their school search with OUR KIDS.
92% of parents say OUR KIDS is their trusted source for school searches, expos, and directories.
94% of parents found advice, events, and reports most helpful in choosing a school.
91% of parents believe OUR KIDS clearly understands the needs of families like theirs.
Statistics are based on internal surveys conducted by OUR KIDS with participating families and education consultants from 2023–2025.
What Parents and Educational Consultants say about OUR KIDS
Our mission is to help families find clarity and make the right private school choice. Through a trusted platform that includes in-depth school reports, comparison tools, expos, and expert advice, thousands of parents across Canada and around the world have discovered private and independent schools that truly fit their child’s needs, interests, and potential.
That’s why Canada’s Guide to Private Schools is the go-to resource for families navigating this important decision.
Below, you’ll find what real parents and leading education consultants have to say about the value and impact of OUR KIDS in their school search journey.
"It Gave Me Clarity and Confidence"
Parents found clarity and peace of mind in a complex decision.
Thanks to your wonderful resources, I am in a much more informed place today than I was months ago.
—Kapil Waghray
Thanks for such an informative site making private school decisions easier.
—Fareen Hirji
Thanks to your links, I booked appointments with schools. My major issue may soon be solved.
—Nadia K.
I narrowed my choices to three schools using OUR KIDS. The report on our final choice made all the difference.
—Pelagia W.
Even after visiting schools, I returned to OUR KIDS for a refresher and comparison. It helped me validate choices.
—Shannon B.
"One Place I Could Trust"
A trusted, unbiased platform that parents return to.
With OUR KIDS, I felt credibility right away. It’s like an encyclopedia for all of the schools.
—Meaghan C.
OUR KIDS is trustworthy. The site offers a balanced, national view that’s hard to find elsewhere.
—Shannon B.
I like that OUR KIDS is factual and unbiased. It's not just opinion-based like many other sites.
—Shannon B.
OUR KIDS was more objective than some education consultants. It never pushed specific schools.
—Olivia B.
Even though it's a paid platform, I found the reviews impartial and thorough.
—Pelagia W.
It’s structured and unbiased, not just advertising.
—Grace L.
I don't want to buy anything based on marketing. I always like to buy something or invest in something because I feel like it's the right decision for myself or my family, not because somebody convinced me to do it. The schools can look great. They can tell their story, but the objective perspective does matter quite a bit for us. OUR KIDS provides that perspective.
—Jeff R.
"Everything I Needed Was Here"
A comprehensive, centralized toolset to compare and decide.
I love that everything—reviews, comparisons, tools—is in one place.
—A K.
The website is very comprehensive and easy to use. I love the reviews and how you explain each school’s uniqueness.
—Liz Wong
The comparison tools gave me a big-picture view of school programs—it really supported my decision-making.
—A.
I found OUR KIDS while searching online and the information was extremely complete and organized."
—Ivani Mancini, Brazil
School websites are often designed for current families. OUR KIDS is designed for new families.
—Anonymous
I rarely use school websites, they’re often unclear. OUR KIDS offers better context and comparability.
—Anonymous
This is the go-to resource. You can search by location, tuition, and features.
—Tata S.
I love how you can search by class size, tuition, specializations—it’s a smart tool.
—Anonymous
If I had to do it again, I’d probably just not waste my time with the Google searches. It’s just easier to go directly to OUR KIDS and get all the answers. OUR KIDS is entirely different from other sources. It's more informative, and it's actually giving as much detail about the school as possible. Making the decision-making easier.
—Sandeep
"Real Support for Real Families"
Support that goes beyond academics, meeting unique needs.
Without your magazine, I was lost. It helped me define exactly which school would meet my son’s needs.
—Lea Sahyoun
As a parent of a child with autism, I truly appreciate the wealth of information you've included on ASD.
—Jenny Wise
Your site has excellent support and information on developmental and intellectual disabilities.
—Alison Sanchez
Your info about affordability was especially helpful. Great job!
—Scott B.
You provide parents with so much value.
—Scott Schroeder
"From Across Canada and the World"
Trusted by local and international families alike.
We are from Vancouver and relied heavily on your site… we’ve now received offers.
—Melody
I told friends immigrating to Canada to visit the OUR KIDS website first. They even flew in just for the Expo.
—Aizhan K.
OUR KIDS is the only site I used to research Canadian boarding schools… OUR KIDS should be an essential part of any family’s research.
—Sharon Lau, China & Singapore
I hold onto the info from OUR KIDS and use it to cross-reference with school visits.
—T S.
We actually discovered OUR KIDS while still living in Tokyo and found it incredibly helpful for learning about schools in Canada. It gave us a valuable foundation for comparing different school options. We ended up enrolling in a school in British Columbia, and now our son attends an IB private school in Ontario.
—Saya Y, Japan
We are from Poland and one of the key drivers for our decision was a reliable hockey program for our son. It was very important for us that our son not only is able to make the team but also has a chance for reasonable ice time. Obviously, the educational aspect is very important and we hope he will decide to study in Canada or the US. Some of the schools we considered have a more extensive profile on your portal. You have good search and filtering options, and I find OUR KIDS useful as you are covering the Canadian schools.
—Piotr Stepien, Poland
"Backed by Experts"
Educators and consultants recommend it, too.
The OUR KIDS website is comprehensive and user-friendly… it’s the ultimate platform.
—Chantal Kenny, Education Consultant
I give every family a copy of OUR KIDS magazine—it looks wonderful, and the articles are timely and well-informed. The website and expos are equally invaluable.
—Judy Winberg, M.Ed., Education Consultant
The OUR KIDS Private School Guide is excellent… It simplifies my work and supports decision-making.
—Elaine Danson, Educational Consultant
I always recommend OUR KIDS to parents at my daycare. It’s a trusted go-to.
—Odete P.
I often use OUR KIDS when someone recommends a school. It helps me compare options objectively.
—Olivia
Reading the detailed report felt like a day in the life of the school. The ambiance descriptions were key.
—PW
I’m glad we came to the Expo… We’ll be back next year.
—Linda Tanugraha
There are a lot of families I talk to who are thinking of coming to Canada for a study abroad. I always tell them about OUR KIDS.
