On this page we cover private schools in Burlington-Hamilton, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Crown Point East and West, Gibson, Roseland, and Millcroft. It also includes schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of private vs. public options, start with our introductory guide.
Private schools are not obligated to support gifted learners with special programs. Many private schools don't—even ones with strong academic reputations. The schools listed on this page, however, do. We organize the schools into groups: dedicated gifted schools, schools with dedicated gifted classes, and schools offering in-class gifted support. Then, in the fourth group, we identify schools that don't offer formal gifted support but have accelerated curricula for all their students.
These are self-contained gifted schools, where 100% of the students are gifted. Teachers and staff can focus on tailoring the environment to gifted students, without compromise.
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Meet them at the Expos: Oct 04, Oct 19
"SMLS is a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We give our students the tools to excel in the world—and help shape it.
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Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Road/Eglinton Avenue "Kendellhurst offers students an enriched curriculum blending project-based, traditional and arts-infused curriculum within a seamless technology program. Our school team supports a positive and safe school experience." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/Southdown "Peel Montessori and Carrington College div. students learn above grade level for subjects of strength. Individualized curriculum, advanced academic strategies, and character development give students a personal edge." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario The Gore Road/Old Church "The King's College experience develops in students responsibility, accountability, and ownership of their own learning and a passion for making a difference. Students can attend in person or synchronously online." —From the school
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Pickering, Ontario Kingston/Altona "École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a bilingual critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive "Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. We have three campuses in Oakville, delivering exceptional Montessori Programs." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Eglinton Ave W/Ninth Line "Sherwood Heights School offers Enriched Academic Programmes from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in Mississauga. The Programmes are Enriched and Comprehensive, delivered with Extra Attention and Care." —From the school
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These schools have a separate, dedicated class (or classes) where 100% of the students are gifted. These gifted classes can be either full-time or part-time, and exist in parallel to regular, non-gifted classes.
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Meet them at the Expo: Oct 19
"Established in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College is one of Canada’s leading co-educational independent schools, offering academic programs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade 12, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street "Ashwood Glen, an IB World School from JK to Gr, 1-8, fosters leadership, global citizenship, & a growth mindset. Our warm, inclusive community & personalized approach empower confident, future-ready students to thrive!" —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario King Road/North Service Road "BCA provides a transformative JK-8 education, blending Christian faith, values, and academic excellence. Our nurturing environment, diverse programs, and dedicated faculty inspire each student’s passion and potential." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario North Service Road/King Road "Fern Hill School provides an engaging & rigorous academic program for children from Preschool to Grade 8. Our traditional and structured approach focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dundas/Erin Mills "USCA Academy is a leading Canadian international School and private schoo for local and international students The School offers Elementary School Program(Grade1-8), Ontario Secondary School Diploma Program(Grade 9-12)." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dundas St W./Mississauga Rd. "The Erindale Academy is a private middle and high school located next to the University of Toronto Mississauga. We combine holistic education with critical innovation to make every student a success story." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Ford Drive/Royal Windsor Drive "We believe every child can learn when presented with an environment and instructional practices that meet their needs. Our mission is to facilitate academic success and social emotional well-being for every student." —From the school
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These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
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Meet them at the Expos: Oct 04, Oct 19
"We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world
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Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd "There’s a different energy at SJA. As a leading IB World School and university prep school, SJA creates an atmosphere of acceptance that allows us to challenge students to take ownership of their own success." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Derry/Millcreek "Lynn-Rose School is a premier private school for grades PK-12 that prepares students to be independent thinkers and lifelong learners. We foster global citizenship, preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving world" —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Winston Churchill/Lakeshore Road East "Clanmore is one of the few schools offering authentic Montessori programming from Toddler - Middle School. Our culture is warm and inviting and our philosophy empowers us to support each child as a unique individual." —From the school
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Hamilton, Ontario Main St. W./Longwood Rd. S. "Columbia International College is Canada’s largest private boarding school, offering Grade 9 to 12 programs. #1 in scholarships awarded by universities. The University of Toronto's official Global Partner School." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "At Blyth Academy Mississauga, we know each of our students and through our individualized approach, we can meet their needs and make school a great place to be. We're one of eight Blyth Academy campuses in Ontario." —From the school
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario "GlenOak Academy offers an educational experience as EXTRAORDINARY as your child! Our innovative, engaging approach to teaching and learning focuses on positive relationships, character development and academic success." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "JJCS' globally-promoted curriculum is designed to help students perform and accelerate at their level and pace. Students are not held back nor passed through the school system beyond their skill level." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Derry/HWY 27 "Housed in state-of-the-art facilities, we offer a 48-year legacy of providing a perfect learning environment with enriched academic, arts, & athletic programs - inspiring every student to be extraordinary." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Hwy 6/Dundas Street "Our belief is Forward Learning. Transforming People. We focus on S.T.E.A.M., collaborative project-based learning, gifted arts, 21st-century skills, and inquiry-based thinking to empower students with global competencies" —From the school
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Milton, Ontario "At Oxford Learning Academy, our teachers will use the proven scientific approach of Cognitive Development to teach our students new ways of thinking and understanding what they are learning and how they are learning." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Lakeshore Rd/Brant St "Blyth Academy Burlington, located in Village Square in the heart of downtown Burlington, offers not only our outstanding Grades 9–12 program but also a middle years program and facilities for students in Grades 5–8." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario "Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore road/Southdown road "Rooted in Christian values, Meadow Green Christian Academy combines academic rigor, personal attention, and a safe, nurturing environment to empower each student’s unique potential." —From the school
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Hamilton, Ontario Rymal Road West/Glancaster Road "HDCH, founded in 1956, is an imaginative, innovative learning environment. Our programs are designed to challenge a wide range of learners. We welcome local and international students into our Christ-Centred community!" —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dixie Road/South Service Road "The close-knit community at Star delivers on Learn to Love to Learn™ with passionate, talented educators beginning at Kindergarten. Our Five Pillars of Child Development guide learning experiences at all grade levels." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers an academic-based, JK to Grade 12 program, with average class sizes from 18 to 24 students and a one-student tuition cost of $12, 650." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairview Street "Fairview Glen Montessori offers academically stimulating education for children 18 mo.-14 yrs. Our collaborative and supportive community, also specializes in French, Music, Visual Arts and Phys-Ed programs." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave. E "Northstar Montessori offers an accredited Montessori curriculum from Toddler age to Grade 8. Our goal is to develop strong character and contributing citizens who understand that their involvement makes a difference." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore/Third Line "Oakville Christian School is committed to instilling confidence in young lives during their formative years, and cultivating in its students solid Christian character traits and values." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line "Fern Hill School is a private school for Preschool through Grade 8 providing enriched learning that is delivered by passionate teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada." —From the school
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These schools offer no formal program for gifted students, but have an accelerated baseline curriculum. This means all students—gifted or not—do the work of older peers at other schools. For highly gifted learners (those in the 99th percentile), this alone is likely not enough to support their needs.
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Brampton, Ontario Sunforest Drive/Bovaird Drive E "Rowntree is Brampton's Top Choice Private School year after year. We focus on excellence, leadership, and inclusivity while developing each child’s academic strengths, both in traditional and 21st Century skills." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore "TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. We are bilingual, coed, non-denominational and and IB World School." —From the school
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Our gifted education guide has advice specific to finding gifted programming. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options), we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school, and check out great expert advice on school-choice. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are a great starting point for finding a school. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. These expos allow you to speak with many private schools, some of which have gifted programs—all in one place. Find a gifted school near you.
Word-of-mouth is another powerful tool in your school-finding arsenal. The Our Kids parent discussion forum allows you to discuss your options and debate topics about gifted education. You can use our community of parents, educational experts, alumni, and school officials to help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.
Attending open houses is a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some general advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to gifted programs, check out our main gifted education guide.
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Hillfield Strathallan College | October 02, 2025 5:30 pm | Hillfield Strathallan College 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton ON L9C 1G3 |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | October 25, 2025 9:00 am | FERN HILL SCHOOL 3300 NINTH LINE OAKVILLE ON L6H 7A8 |
Clanmore Montessori School | October 25, 2025 10:00 am | |
Hamilton District Christian High | October 25, 2025 5:30 pm | Hamilton District Christian High 92 Glancaster Road Ancaster Ontario L9G 3K9 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | November 13, 2025 5:30 pm | Hillfield Strathallan College 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton ON L9C 1G3 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | November 22, 2025 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori Private School 4900 Tomken Road Mississauga Ontario L4W 1J8 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | January 24, 2026 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori Private School 4900 Tomken Road Mississauga Ontario L4W 1J8 |
Northstar Montessori Private School | February 07, 2026 10:00 am | Northstar Montessori Private School 4900 Tomken Road Mississauga Ontario L4W 1J8 |
Hamilton District Christian High | February 07, 2026 11:00 am | Hamilton District Christian High 92 Glancaster Road Ancaster Ontario L9G 3K9 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | March 04, 2026 5:30 pm | Hillfield Strathallan College 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton ON L9C 1G3 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | April 01, 2026 5:30 pm | Hillfield Strathallan College 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton ON L9C 1G3 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | May 07, 2026 5:30 pm | Hillfield Strathallan College 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton ON L9C 1G3 |
Broadly speaking, the cost of gifted schools in Burlington and Hamilton reflects private school tuition in general. Private schools can range from $5,000 to over $30,000 per year for day students.
There are quite a few affordable private schools for gifted kids. Inexpensive schools can often provide an excellent education by focusing on the classroom basics. You don't need to spend a fortune on bells and whistles: the key is getting your child individualized support. Having said that, the pricier schools will tend to provide a wider breadth of in-class and extracurricular opportunities. They will also tend to be larger and more established. Nonetheless, for most schools, the largest operating expense is usually teacher salaries.
Many schools offer financial aid (also known as "bursaries", "tuition relief", or "tuition assistance") and scholarships. Financial aid is needs-based, while scholarships are given for some measure of merit (whether it be academic, athletic, or something else). You can read more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide. Generally speaking, the larger and more expensive private schools provide the most aid. Even comfortable middle-class families can be eligible to receive aid, so don't be afraid to ask a school about it—whatever your financial situation.
Below you'll find the range of costs at Burlington and Hamilton private schools with gifted programming:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $25,180 to $32,310 | 9% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $25,300 to $26,200 | 15% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | $19,349 to $32,052 | 10% | JK - 12 | $4,500 |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | $20,325 to $24,785 | 4% | 9 - 12 | $6,500 |
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $19,500 to $22,000 | 10% | 2 - 12 | $2,000 |
Blyth Academy Burlington | $22,510 to $26,230 | 5% | 5 - 12 | $1,000 |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | $18,490 | |||
Hamilton District Christian High | $19,350 | 10% | 9 - 12 | $5,000 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $20,780 to $30,180 | 7 | $28,000 |
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Peel Montessori School | |||||||||||
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Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||
Star Academy | |||||||||||
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Guiding Light Academy | |||||||||||
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USCA Academy | |||||||||||
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Wildwood Academy |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | $0 | 74% | 540 | 39 |
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | $0 | 90% | 170 | 21 |
Hillfield Strathallan College | 1901 | $0 | 1285 | 80 | |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | $0 | 40% | 800 | 53 |
Lynn-Rose School | 1997 | $0 | 85% | 380 | 27 |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 1969 | $0 | 85% | 490 | 41 |
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | $0 | 260 | 24 | |
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 185 | 15 |
Kendellhurst Academy | 2004 | $0 | 97% | 270 | 23 |
Peel Montessori School | 1992 | $0 | 95% | 150 | |
Columbia International College | 1979 | $0 | 86% | 1700 | 425 |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | $0 | 95% | 100 | ||
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | $0 | 75% | 40 | 4 |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 2017 | $0 | 80% | 7 | 0 |
Newton’s Grove School | 1977 | $0 | 600 | 50 | |
Laureate College | 2012 | $0 | 85% | 150 | 38 |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | $0 | 100% | 65 | 6 |
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | $0 | 90% | 160 | 16 |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | $0 | 90% | 94 | 9 |
Blyth Academy Burlington | 2015 | $0 | 95% | 75 | 9 |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | $0 | 95% | 700 | 78 |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | 1995 | $0 | 100% | 101 | 10 |
École Montessori | 2014 | $0 | 75 | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | 1956 | $0 | 97% | 510 | 128 |
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | $0 | 100% | 170 | |
Star Academy | 1997 | $0 | 75% | 60 | 5 |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | $0 | 80% | 195 | 18 |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | $0 | 80% | 670 | 48 |
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | $0 | 90% | 100 | |
Fairview Glen Montessori School | 2007 | $0 | 100% | 200 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | $0 | 99% | 300 | 23 |
USCA Academy | 2010 | $0 | 200 | 17 | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | $0 | 100% | 200 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | $0 | 90% | 305 | 31 |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | $0 | 100% | 500 | 33 |
Erindale Academy | 2016 | $0 | 160 | 27 | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | $0 | 400 | 36 | |
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | $0 | 85% | 60 | 9 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Traditional | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
St. Jude's Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 14 to 25 | No support | Medium integration | |
Lynn-Rose School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Kendellhurst Academy | Progressive | Accelerated | Supportive | 12 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Peel Montessori School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Columbia International College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 6 to 10 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional | Student-paced | Rigorous | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |||
Newton’s Grove School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 20 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Laureate College | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 13 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
École Montessori | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | No support | Light integration | ||
Hamilton District Christian High | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 to 22 | Resource Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
Star Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | 10 to 14 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | ||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
USCA Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Erindale Academy | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 8 | Special needs school | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Nov 5, 2024 | JK - 12 | 74% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2022 | 5 - 12 | 90% | ||
Hillfield Strathallan College | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | Oct 2, 2025 | ||
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Day: rolling | 4 - 12 | 85% | ||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 85% | ||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | |||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | Oct 25, 2025 | |
Kendellhurst Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 97% | ||
Peel Montessori School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Columbia International College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 86% | |||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 75% | ||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Newton’s Grove School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | |||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 85% | ||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling | 2 - 12 | 90% | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Day: rolling | 5 - 12 | 95% | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | |||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
École Montessori | Day: rolling | 2 - 6 | |||
Hamilton District Christian High | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 97% | Oct 25, 2025 | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | 75% | |||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 80% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 6 | 100% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | Nov 22, 2025 | |
USCA Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 7 | 6 - 7 | 100% | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Erindale Academy | Day: rolling | 7 - 12 | |||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | Oct 25, 2025 | ||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling | 2 - 8 | 85% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
Hillfield Strathallan College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
Lynn-Rose School | 90% | 85% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | ||
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | 85% | 85% | 85% | 95% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||
Ashwood Glen | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Clanmore Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Kendellhurst Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||
Peel Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||
Columbia International College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||
Newton’s Grove School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||
Laureate College | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | 90% | 90% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
École Montessori | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 50% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | |||||||
Hamilton District Christian High | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | |||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Star Academy | 75% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 90% | 80% | 80% | 0% | 70% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Brampton Christian School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||
USCA Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Erindale Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 80% | |||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||
Wildwood Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Columbia International College | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||
Laureate College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Hillfield Strathallan College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Lynn-Rose School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Kendellhurst Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Peel Montessori School | Traditional Math | |||||
Columbia International College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
GlenOak Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Creative |
Newton’s Grove School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Laureate College | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Blyth Academy Burlington | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
École Montessori | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Hamilton District Christian High | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
USCA Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Erindale Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Wildwood Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Laureate College | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Erindale Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy |
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Make no mistake: gifted kids have different needs than typical students. These learners are often so advanced in their intellectual abilities that they are outliers in the classroom: a normal curriculum and approach won't be enough. When these students don't receive the custom support they need, they can disengage from school—and even become depressed.
If you know or suspect your child is gifted, you're faced with the following questions:
You can also consider other options, like language immersion programs, special needs schools, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), and Montessori schools.
If you're still grappling with these questions, start with our introductory guide to gifted education. Once you're versed in the fundamentals, revisit this page to explore your specific school options in the Burlington-Hamilton area.
Private schools are not required by law to provide support for gifted children—and many don't. On the other hand, some private schools are able to offer highly individualized programs for gifted learners. The term "buyer beware" definitely applies here: it's up to you to make sure schools are properly set up for gifted learners. The list of private schools on this page (above) is a good place to start your search.
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