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The most expensive private schools in Canada

Find a list of top most expensive Canadian private schools

Here, we present a list of the top 25 most expensive private schools in Canada. Schools with higher tuition rates are less affordable, but they also tend to have some great perks. These might include impressive facilities with lots of extracurricular activities, cutting-edge technological resources, specialized programs, and student support services. Some pricier schools have also built a strong reputation in Canada and abroad, meaning these schools may be recognized as the most prestigious high schools in Canada. 

Cost, though, should not be confused with excellence. Just because a school is expensive doesn’t mean it’s a great school or, more to the point, the right fit for your child. Furthermore, some of the most prestigious high schools are relatively more affordable (partly due to their robust financial aid programs). In choosing a school, look at far more than price, and consider its academics, programs, community, culture, and much more.

Schools ranked by highest tuition

School Location Grades Tuition
1 St. Michaels University School Victoria, BC K to 12 $25,120 to $96,930
2 Brentwood College School Mill Bay, BC 8 to 12 $32,000 to $96,300
3 St. George's School Vancouver, BC K to 12 $33,300 to $94,800
4 Shawnigan Lake School Shawnigan Lake, BC 8 to 12 $38,000 to $94,500
5 National Ski Academy Collingwood, ON 9 to 12 $64,230 to $93,230
6 Appleby College Oakville, ON 7 to 12 $43,090 to $85,970
7 Albert College Belleville, ON PS to 12 $21,400 to $85,500
8 Ashbury College Ottawa, ON 4 to 12 $38,970 to $84,700
9 Havergal College Toronto, ON JK to 12 $43,600 to $83,700
10 Trinity College School Port Hope, ON 5 to 12 $31,000 to $83,000
11 Ridley College St. Catharines, ON JK to 12 $29,455 to $82,975
12 Lakefield College School Lakefield, ON 9 to 12 $40,500 to $82,400
13 Pickering College Newmarket, ON JK to 12 $37,800 to $81,900
14 Upper Canada College Toronto, ON SK to 12 $40,750 to $81,100
15 Stanstead College Stanstead, QC 7 to 12 $25,455 to $79,770
16 Queen Margaret's School Duncan, BC PS to 12 $17,950 to $79,230
17 St. John's-Kilmarnock School Waterloo Region (Breslau), ON JK to 12 $21,290 to $78,800
18 Branksome Hall Toronto, ON JK to 12 $38,990 to $78,600
19 Trafalgar Castle School Whitby, ON 4 to 12 $29,348 to $78,215
20 Bishop Strachan School Toronto, ON JK to 12 $39,800 to $78,200
21 St. Andrew's College Aurora, ON 5 to 12 $41,440 to $77,070
22 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 $30,000 to $75,710
23 St. John's-Ravenscourt School Winnipeg, MB K to 12 $27,960 to $75,500
24 Glenlyon Norfolk School Victoria, BC JK to 12 $20,840 to $73,145
25 King's-Edgehill School Windsor, NS 6 to 12 $24,650 to $72,500


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive private school?
St. Michaels University School has the highest tuition fees from $25,120 to $96,930 per year with an average tuition of $61,025 per year.

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