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Coed boarding vs. boys-only or girls-only

A broad look at advantages and disadvantages of each

“Remember girls, you are not going home to be selfish butterflies of fashion.”
—Anne Thomson, Lady Principal of Bishop Strachan School, 1872-1875

There are lots of arguments for and against single-gender schools, though not all of them are credible, just as not all of them are based in direct experience. Some will suggest that girls learn differently than boys, or that it’s easier to study without the distraction of boys. Perhaps. Those are easy things to say, though can be more difficult to demonstrate objectively. To varying degrees, they also presume that all boys and all girls think and learn alike, which of course isn’t true. Everybody is different, with a different set of needs. We all thrive in some settings, and struggle in others.

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Ultimately, when choosing between a coed school or an all-girls school, the most important factor is personal and based in an understanding of the needs and personality of the individual student. For some students, challenges are a good thing, inspiring the confidence to rise above them. Others benefit from more support and a more collaborative approach. Which, of course, is equally true for both girls and boys.

That said, traditional educational environments aren’t a level playing field, and they can present some challenges for the girls that they don’t for the boys. As a result, girls typically have more to gain from a single-gender environment than boys.

Girls’ boarding schools

While boys’ schools have a longer tradition in Canada, the things that single-gender schools offer today, in some fundamental ways, reflect the academic tradition that arose within the girls’ institutions. Boarding schools, in particular, have provided leadership in addressing the challenges associated with developing and supporting a diverse student population, and providing students with the skills they'll need for success after graduation.

The oldest independent JK to Grade 12 girls’ boarding school in Canada is Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, founded in 1867. From the beginning, the school was lead by a series of forthright women who had lived at the boundaries of social and intellectual life, and experience that they brought to their role as educators. In the 1870s, Mrs. Anne Thomson, then principal of the school, addressed the students at convocation saying “Remember girls, you are not going home to be selfish butterflies of fashion. The Bishop Strachan School has been endeavoring to fit you to become useful and courageous women. I believe you will yet see our universities open to women. Work out your freedom, girls! Knowledge is now no more a fountain seal’d; drink deep!”

Thomson’s views were revolutionary for the time, and they found a welcome home at Bishop Strachan. She became one of a long line of headmistresses who would define the life of the school as challenging and progressive, a place where girls and women would continue to work out their freedom, and drink deep, just as Thomson hoped they might. She travelled to schools in England and the US seeking strategies and techniques to modernize the school’s curriculum. She began a program of financial aid, the first of its kind in Canada, offering bursaries and scholarships to broaden the student base. She worked to create a community with a reputation of achievement, not privilege. During her time, the school sent more students to university than ever before, this at a time when very few women went to university at all.

It was through that kind of forthright leadership that girls’ schools departed most significantly from what was happening elsewhere. While all-boys schools could be brutal in the pursuit of conformity, the girls’ institutions were quietly empowering girls to do more, and to demand more of society as well as themselves. The women who taught at girls’ schools were modern and accomplished, and they imparted the values of education. They lead by example, providing a window onto a world of possibility.

Mrs. Anne Thomson, Lady Principal of Bishop Strachan School, 1872-1875

Disrupting expectations
While there have been significant advances in the rights of women through the 20th century, traditional gender roles nevertheless are often unwittingly reinforced in academic and extracurricular settings. Science and technology are more likely to be promoted to boys than to girls; English and the arts are more likely to be promoted to girls than to boys. Athletics, the prom, and many other aspects of student life can reinforce traditional roles and expectations.

Christina Brasco is a scientist, a graduate of Yale University and now a member of GE’s aviation team. There she develops data solutions and applications, and then works with engineers to implement them. Her experience of being a woman participating in fields that are still predominantly male has led her to take part in mentorship programs, such as Girls Who Code, in order to motivate young women to consider careers in math and science. “The misconception that boys are better at math and science is something many girls have ingrained in their brains from a very young age. As a result, fewer girls elect to take advanced math and science subjects in middle and high school.” She continues:

“Young women who do pursue these subjects often find themselves isolated as one of a very small number of girls in a class, making connecting with their classmates more challenging. Finally, those who pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) jobs after graduation end up in fields that are even more overwhelmingly dominated by men. Overall, girls and women are filtered out of STEM classes and fields in the classroom and the workplace.”

That tendency to skew expectations based on gender is difficult to avoid, both within the classroom and in the larger community of the school. Jessi Klein, head writer for Inside Amy Schumer, has said that in her childhood, as now, “the idea of what it means to be a girl [is that] you’re supposed to be this other. You think of ‘female’ as not the primary voice.” That perception can be reinforced, albeit unwittingly and unintentionally, by the daily progress of school life. When the whole school attends a boy’s football playoff game, for example, there is an implication that the boys’ team is the real team, one to which the girls’ team is secondary and ancillary. Absent from boys, girls perceive new areas of opportunity, something that is encouraged by the presence of female mentors and role models. It’s not about isolation, it's about providing a space for a greater freedom of interest, engagement, and identity.

Boys’ boarding schools

That’s what boys’ schools intend as well. Absent from girls, boys perceive new areas of opportunity, such as in the arts, or other areas of student engagement that, in co-ed schools, can unwittingly encourage gender segregation and performance expectations. In all-boys schools, students are more likely to engage in the arts and the social sciences, and feel less pressure to adopt/display stereotypically male behaviors.

Most importantly, boys’ schools can allow specific kinds of discussion that, in other settings, boys may not be readily exposed to or, when they are, may feel an acute pressure to avoid. In addition to teaching English and Drama, Laurie Fraser administers aspects of the Character Project. The goal of the project is partially to instill authority and leadership, though there are more foundational goals as well. “It’s really hard to act in the world with kindness and generosity when you don’t feel good on the inside,” says Fraser. “We have conversations in a series of workshops about character strengths and the pillars of well-being, including positive emotions, engagement, relationships, finding meaning and having a sense of accomplishment in life.”

Coed boarding schools

The vast majority of Canadian students are enrolled in co-ed schools, just as the vast majority of Canadian adults graduated from co-ed schools. The co-ed experience is thought of as the norm, and certainly, in terms of numbers, it is.

The primary advantage of a coed learning environment is social. “What matters most about school is social life,” says Rubén A. Gaztambide-Fernández, an assistant professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. When it comes to social development, co-ed schools in some ways have the upper hand. “There is a positive dimension in terms of the large number of opportunities for relating to each other across gender lines.” Gaztambide-Fernández adds that “These students confront gender on a daily basis, so they're able to develop more nuanced strategies for dealing with the opposite sex—strategies that will be useful later on in life.”

Girls were admitted to St. John's-Ravenscourt School for the first time in 1971

In a coeducational learning environment, students are exposed to both male and female role models. They are also more likely to encounter a greater range of leadership styles, values and lifestyles. A 2006 study, “Perceptions and Attitudes of Students toward their Academic and Social Experiences in Canadian High Schools,” reported that they “offer students the opportunity to exchange a broad range of opinions and viewpoints with their peers since the schools comprise a mixed-gender student body.”

A benefit of coed schooling is that it reflects the environment that exists beyond the school walls as well as the subsequent environments—post-secondary institutions and professional life—that students will ultimately move into. That said, the same argument—that co-ed schooling reflects society at large—is also used in favour of single-gender schooling. Ultimately, the demeanor, talent, and social aptitude of the student will, and should, play a large role in determining the right educational environment.

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1. Schools with in-depth reports

These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.


Upper Canada College IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario St Clair Ave W/Avenue Rd IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report Meet them at the Expo: Oct 04 "At Upper Canada College tradition, excellence and innovation meet. UCC inspires boys to lead lives of leadership, service and impact through transformative learning experiences that develop head, heart and humanity. High-achieving, all-round students Challenging but rewarding IB Programme First rate academics, athletics and arts 19 different sports and 80+ clubs —From the school Gr. SK to 12 (Boys) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate $42,800 to $85,300 Day, Boarding 1280 students Insider reviews (7) Add to shortlist View Report	Upper Canada College	42800	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
Havergal College IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario Lawrence Avenue West/Avenue Road IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report Meet them at the Expo: Oct 04 "Havergal’s supportive environment drives academic excellence and cultivates confident leaders through unparalleled programs, empowering students to pursue their passions, take initiative and thrive. Beautiful 22-acre campus in the heart of Toronto. Innovative curriculum and future-ready programming for students. Small class sizes with a focus on wellness and student agency. Award-winning Art, Music and Drama departments. —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum $43,600 to $83,700 Day, Boarding 1050 students Insider reviews (8) Add to shortlist View Report	Havergal College	43600	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Branksome Hall IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario Bloor Street East/Mount Pleasant Road IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report Meet them at the Expo: Oct 04 "Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls in JK-Grade 12, developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. 13-acre downtown campus Athletics and Wellness Centre IB programs: JK to Grade 12 Leadership opportunities —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate $40,940 to $82,290 Day, Boarding 915 students Insider reviews (9) Add to shortlist View Report	Branksome Hall	40940	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Appleby College IN-DEPTH REPORT Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road West/Fourth Line IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report Meet them at the Expos: Oct 04, Oct 19 "Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience. $5.3+ million in financial assistance 20+ AP courses & AP Capstone programme Social Emotional Learning and Positive Education S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $45,250 to $90,270 Day, Boarding 810 students Insider reviews (9) Add to shortlist View Report	Appleby College	45250	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
St. John's-Kilmarnock School IN-DEPTH REPORT Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "SJK offers an enriched environment of exploration and experiential learning. Through its IB curriculum, SJK provides exciting experiences and guides students to discover their talents and passions. Go beyond at SJK. Accredited IB World Continuum School Experienced, passionate, professional teachers Project-based, design-thinking experiential learning Extensive co-curricular programs in athletics, arts, leadership and community service —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $22,120 to $81,873 Day, Boarding 540 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	St. John's-Kilmarnock School	22120	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame IN-DEPTH REPORT Wilcox, Saskatchewan Railway Ave/Rouleau St IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "No other high school in the world has developed more Elite, Junior, Collegiate, USPORT, NCAA, National, Olympic or Pro athletes with over 215 in the NHL alone. ND graduates attend the top ranked universities worldwide. Private, independent, co-educational boarding high school, on 50 acres of land, founded in 1920 Home to 300 students, grades 8 - 12, with 90% boarding from up to 20 different countries Exceptional academic standards, offering Honours & AP Stream or Advanced Courses 80% of all students are on Honour Roll with 100% graduation rate —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $3,530 to $61,950 Day, Boarding 310 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	3530	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
St. George's School IN-DEPTH REPORT Vancouver, British Columbia IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "St. George's School in Vancouver offers university-preparatory program to Canadian and International boarding students from Grade 8 to 12. The School's mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time. over 60 clubs and 50 sports to choose from outdoor education program starting in grade 1 7 bands and orchestra's computer animation, graphic design, sculpture classes, ceramics classses —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Boys) Traditional curriculum $35,100 to $99,500 Day, Boarding 1202 students Insider reviews (6) Add to shortlist View Report	St. George's School	35100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
Trinity College School IN-DEPTH REPORT Port Hope, Ontario Ward St/Deblaquire St. N IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report Meet them at the Expo: Oct 04 "At TCS, we believe that healthy habits and universal values developed now go a long way in developing curious, capable, and compassionate individuals ready for what's next. AP Capstone school with extensive AP course offerings Rural campus setting with 100 acres of fields and facilities Academic and service learning travel education programs Personalized guidance and support for academics and health and wellness —From the school Gr. 5 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $33,500 to $91,000 Day, Boarding 580 students Insider reviews (18) Add to shortlist View Report	Trinity College School	33500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Lakefield College School IN-DEPTH REPORT Lakefield, Ontario IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report Meet them at the Expo: Oct 04 "Focussed on Community First, Outdoors Every Day, and Authentic Learning, LCS offers a world-class, individualized, day/boarding program (Grades 9 -12) designed for teenager to be leaders who care, connect and contribute. Worldwide university acceptances 315 acres on Lake Katchewanooka AP Capstone School Harkness Method —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $40,500 to $82,400 Day, Boarding 435 students Insider reviews (15) Add to shortlist View Report	Lakefield College School	40500	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Merrick Preparatory School IN-DEPTH REPORT Merrickville, Ontario St. Lawrence Street/Elgin Street IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Whether your child is excelling or not reaching their potential, our inclusive, safe, diverse, and caring community, with individualized academic attention will improve academic standing, confidence and self-esteem. Distinctly Canadian - Uniquely Global Over 25 countries represented in the student population Rigourous Academics Diverse co-curriculars —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $17,000 to $58,900 Day, Boarding 80 students Insider reviews (14) Add to shortlist View Report	Merrick Preparatory School	17000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

2. Schools with standard reports


Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning FEATURED REPORT Belleville, Ontario FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "We are a therapeutic boarding school for Gr. 3-12 students requiring individualized academic, clinical, and behaviour-management solutions in small class sizes and professional home stay or boarding environments" —From the school Gr. 3 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $33,500 to $99,500 /program Day, Boarding, Homestay 45 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning	33500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Nancy Campbell Academy FEATURED REPORT Stratford, Ontario Ontario Street/Waterloo Street South FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Private intermediate and secondary micro-school in Stratford, Ontario dedicated to providing a holistic education that values academic excellence, moral leadership, emotional well-being and social responsibility." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $18,000 to $42,725 Day, Boarding 120 students Insider reviews (11) Add to shortlist View Report	Nancy Campbell Academy	18000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Glenlyon Norfolk School FEATURED REPORT Victoria, British Columbia FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, that empowers and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $10,975 to $82,575 Day, Boarding, Homestay 854 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Glenlyon Norfolk School	10975	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Balmoral Hall School FEATURED REPORT Winnipeg, Manitoba Langside St./Westminster Ave. FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Recognizing each student's potential in their pursuit of excellence, we encourage progress, we develop opportunities, and we advocate belonging as they create paths that take them into uncharted territories." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $19,000 to $73,000 Day, Boarding 500 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	Balmoral Hall School	19000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Rothesay Netherwood School FEATURED REPORT Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Our unique, daily Advisor Program ensures every student is surrounded by a strong network of highly qualified, dedicated faculty and staff whose mission is to provide academic, emotional, and social guidance and support." —From the school Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate $26,390 to $76,140 Day, Boarding 310 students Insider reviews (13) Add to shortlist View Report	Rothesay Netherwood School	26390	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
The Hill Academy FEATURED REPORT Caledon, Ontario Hwy 10/Old School Road FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "The Hill Academy is Canada's premier independent school for students in K-12/PG. Students are challenged in a supportive environment to explore the boundaries of their academic, athletic and leadership potential." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $13,500 to $75,000 Day, Boarding, Homestay 300 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	The Hill Academy	13500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
St. Michaels University School FEATURED REPORT Victoria, British Columbia Richmond Rd/McRae Ave FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Independent Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on outstanding preparation for life. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Reggio Emilia curriculum; Reggio Emilia $25,120 to $96,930 Day, Boarding 1003 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	St. Michaels University School	25120	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expo The Bishop Strachan School FEATURED REPORT Toronto, Ontario Spadina/St Clair Ave W FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & boarding school for girls. Students build academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $2 million available in financial assistance." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum $41,800 to $82,100 Day, Boarding 970 students Insider reviews (11) Add to shortlist View Report	The Bishop Strachan School	41800	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Bodwell High School North Vancouver, British Columbia Harbourside Drive/ Add to shortlist View Report "Bodwell High School provides a competitive, well-rounded education with strong student support. The school's motto, "Strength in Diversity," pays homage to the 40+ countries students come from to live and learn together." —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $29,500 to $61,225 Day, Boarding, Homestay 560 students Insider reviews (8) Add to shortlist View Report	Bodwell High School	29500	HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Niagara Christian Collegiate Fort Erie, Ontario Townline Rd./Niagara Parkway Add to shortlist View Report "Niagara Christian Collegiate offers both middle school and secondary school programs from Grades 6-12. Graduating students achieve top university placements around the world. We accept both day and boarding students." —From the school Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $13,715 to $56,495 Day, Boarding 100 students Insider reviews (14) Add to shortlist View Report	Niagara Christian Collegiate	13715	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
McDonald International Academy Toronto, Ontario Add to shortlist View Report "MIA is proud to foster a family environment through our small class sizes and close knit academic community. Our support for students goes far beyond the classroom to best prepare them for life after graduation." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $17,600 to $33,000 Day, Boarding 230 students Add to shortlist View Report	McDonald International Academy	17600	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expo Albert College Belleville, Ontario Add to shortlist View Report "Discover an exceptional education. Albert College is an independent boarding and day school for students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $21,400 to $85,500 Day, Boarding 300 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Albert College	21400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expo Fort Erie International Academy Fort Erie, Ontario Central Avenue/Wintemute Street Add to shortlist View Report "FEIA's environment fosters global awareness and advances our student body into responsible and globally aware citizens who are well-equipped for life beyond academics." —From the school Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $10,000 to $55,850 Day, Boarding 220 students Add to shortlist View Report	Fort Erie International Academy	10000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Brentwood College School Mill Bay, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Brentwood is a leading university prep school that brings to life student choice through its bold tripartite program. We are a true boarding school, not merely a school with boarding, and the ocean is our playground." —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $32,000 to $96,300 Day, Boarding 553 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Brentwood College School	32000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
King's-Edgehill School Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St Add to shortlist View Report "Benefitting from its safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to Be More – in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond." —From the school Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate $25,650 to $76,150 Day, Boarding 380 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	King's-Edgehill School	25650	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Purcell Collegiate School Kimberley, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Grateful. Mindful. Purposeful. Successful. At Purcell Collegiate School, we will prep you--for university and for life. Learn more about the Uprep@PCS suite of extra-curricular programs on our website." —From the school Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $45,000 to $60,000 Boarding 60 students Add to shortlist View Report	Purcell Collegiate School	45000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Coed
National Ski Academy Collingwood, Ontario Oak Street/Third Street Add to shortlist View Report "National Ski Academy offers a fully integrated high-performance alpine racing program and rigorous secondary education. Located in Collingwood, Ontario, beside the escarpment and the shores of Georgian Bay." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $64,230 to $93,230 Boarding 24 students Add to shortlist View Report	National Ski Academy	64230	HighSchools Boarding Coed
Pickering College Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue Add to shortlist View Report "Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $37,800 to $83,400 Day, Boarding 550 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Pickering College	37800	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, Quebec Add to shortlist View Report "Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme and Canadian curricula." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate $32,900 to $83,100 Day, Boarding 270 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Bishop's College School	32900	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
St. Margaret's School Victoria, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "SMS has been leading the way in girls' education since 1908. Our 22-acre Victoria campus attracts leaders from around the world. We are the sole girl-centred school on Vancouver Island." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate $21,192 to $78,446 Day, Boarding 285 students Insider reviews (8) Add to shortlist View Report	St. Margaret's School	21192	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Ridley College St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street Add to shortlist View Report "At Ridley College, an IB World School and one of the largest boarding schools in Canada, our mission is to teach students a foundation of skills and habits to pursue their dreams and build fulfilling careers." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $31,875 to $87,500 Day, Boarding 868 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Ridley College	31875	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Nile Academy Toronto, Ontario Finch Avenue/Islington Avenue Add to shortlist View Report "Nile Academy offers small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, while also following the Ontario Curriculum, ensuring our students are well prepared for the rest of their educational pursuits here in Canada." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; Montessori $8,500 to $15,000 Day, Boarding 235 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Nile Academy	8500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Queen Margaret's School Duncan, British Columbia Brownsey Avenue/Government Street Add to shortlist View Report "Queen Margaret's School is a gender inclusive independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC that focuses on preparing young trailblazers...no two journeys are the same." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $17,950 to $79,230 Day, Boarding 521 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Queen Margaret's School	17950	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Stanstead College Stanstead, Quebec Dufferin Street/Willow Lane Add to shortlist View Report "An English school in a French milieu, Stanstead College is located on the Quebec-Vermont border, offering rigorous university-prep, Grades 7 to 12 (including AP options), in a secure, family-focused learning environment." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $27,500 to $87,000 Day, Boarding 280 students Insider reviews (8) Add to shortlist View Report	Stanstead College	27500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Kells Academy Montreal, Quebec De Maisonneuve West/Park Row West Add to shortlist View Report "At Kells, flexibility is key. We develop programs allowing students to work within their comfort zone, which may be above, below or at grade level. The result is students who outperform even their own expectations." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $24,200 to $48,800 Day, Boarding, Homestay 370 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Kells Academy	24200	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
IMG Academy Bradenton, Florida(USA) Add to shortlist View Report "IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing access and opportunity for student-athletes with an innovative suite of on-campus and online programming." —From the school Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum US $65,000 to US $95,000 Day, Boarding 1400 students Add to shortlist View Report	IMG Academy	65000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expo NOIC Academy Markham, Ontario McCowan Road/Denison Road Add to shortlist View Report "Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and we have 95.74% of graduates admitted by University of Toronto in 2024." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate $20,000 to $50,000 Day, Boarding 151 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	NOIC Academy	20000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Bronte College Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Bronte College Ct Add to shortlist View Report "Bronte College integrates rigorous academics, holistic development, and global awareness through STEM education, leadership development, a diverse cultural environment, and inquiry based, hands-on teaching." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $21,480 to $48,200 Day, Boarding 400 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Bronte College	21480	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Canadian College Italy Lanciano, Chieti Add to shortlist View Report "Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum EUR €43,900 Boarding 100 students Insider reviews (7) Add to shortlist View Report	Canadian College Italy	43900	HighSchools Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expo St. Andrew's College Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street Add to shortlist View Report "With a tradition dating back to 1899, St. Andrew's remains the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. Our 126-acre campus provides our students with an ideal setting for learning and growth." —From the school Gr. 5 to 12 (Boys) Traditional curriculum $44,825 to $84,435 Day, Boarding 656 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	St. Andrew's College	44825	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
Agate Private School St. Catharines, Ontario Ontario St./Welland Ave. Add to shortlist View Report "Heuristic & autodidactic, inspired by Sudbury & democratic models. Students are self-directed, and holistically empowered. Voluntary attendance, year-round calendar, agency, & consent inspire free learning. Also Forest" —From the school Gr. NS to 12 (Coed/Girls) Progressive curriculum $57 to $10,000 Day, Boarding, Homestay, eSchool 301 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Agate Private School	57	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay eSchool Coed Girls
Shawnigan Lake School Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Beginning in Grade 8, our unique Shawnigan journey purposefully guides students through a distinct, unparalleled and bold educational experience on our stunning waterfront campus on Canada’s beautiful West Coast." —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $38,000 to $94,500 Day, Boarding 550 students Add to shortlist View Report	Shawnigan Lake School	38000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expos Laureate College Burlington, Ontario Hwy 6/Dundas Street Add to shortlist View Report "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 Gr. 1 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $1,850 to $27,800 Day, Boarding, eSchool 150 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Laureate College	1850	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Boarding eSchool Coed
Meet them at the Expo Ashbury College Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield Add to shortlist View Report "This traditional private school in Ottawa offers Grades 4-12 with 100 boarding and 600-day students. Tuition ranges from $38,970 to $84,700. Ashbury excels in academics, co-curriculars, and experiential learning." —From the school Gr. 4 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate $38,970 to $84,700 Day, Boarding, Homestay 730 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Ashbury College	38970	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Rosthern Junior College High School Rosthern, Saskatchewan Add to shortlist View Report "RJC is a Grades 9-12 boarding school accredited by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. RJC is student and community-focused all while offering excellent academics and exceptional athletic and fine arts programs." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $5,250 to $22,250 Day, Boarding 100 students Insider reviews (18) Add to shortlist View Report	Rosthern Junior College High School	5250	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
College Bourget Rigaud, Quebec Rue Saint-Pierre/Rue Bourget Add to shortlist View Report "Collège Bourget is a day and boarding school located between Montreal and Ottawa. French and English high school programs are offered. Bourget aims to foster personal autonomy, academic development, and perseverance." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $5,330 to $37,480 Day, Boarding 2085 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	College Bourget	5330	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Unisus School Summerland, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Want your child to experience an education that goes beyond textbooks? UNISUS is a K-12 IB boarding school that strives to make education an enjoyable, memorable experience that fully prepares students for any future." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $14,800 to $59,480 Day, Boarding 130 students Add to shortlist View Report	Unisus School	14800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expo Trafalgar Castle School Whitby, Ontario Garden Street/Hwy. 2 Add to shortlist View Report "Whether exploring science and technology, creating art, or competing in athletics, there is nothing a Trafalgar girl can't handle." —From the school Gr. 4 to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum $32,000 to $83,000 Day, Boarding 245 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Trafalgar Castle School	32000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Royal Crown School Scarborough, Ontario Brimley Avenue/Finch Avenue East Add to shortlist View Report "RCS’s purpose is to unleash the potential in each student and set them on the path for a successful life. We provide rigorous academics with individual attention in a diverse, energizing, and caring environment." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; Reggio Emilia $22,800 to $44,800 Day, Boarding 310 students Insider reviews (23) Add to shortlist View Report	Royal Crown School	22800	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Trillium School Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy Add to shortlist View Report "Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten." —From the school Gr. NS to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum; Montessori $9,200 to $41,500 Day, Boarding 400 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Trillium School	9200	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Boarding Coed
Columbia International College Hamilton, Ontario Main St. W./Longwood Rd. S. Add to shortlist View Report "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 Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $3,300 /course Day, Boarding 1700 students Add to shortlist View Report	Columbia International College	3300	HighSchools Day Day Boarding Coed
Dewey Institute Bracebridge, Ontario Add to shortlist View Report "Dewey Institute adheres to John Dewey's 'student centered' & 'learning by doing' and the cultivation of harmonious character, sportsmanship, and aesthetic abilities, for a holistic preparing individuals for success." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $1 to $29,950 Day, Boarding, eSchool 950 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Dewey Institute	1	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding eSchool Coed
Luther College High School Regina, Saskatchewan Add to shortlist View Report "Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers who go on to create a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world. Luther College is the only IB World School in southern Saskatchewan." —From the school Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate $10,750 to $42,910 Day, Boarding 430 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Luther College High School	10750	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Meet them at the Expos J. Addison School Markham, Ontario Woodbine Av./Hwy 7 Add to shortlist View Report "Character at the core sets apart J. Addison School. Our goal is to build successful well-rounded individuals guided by our core values—Respect, Kindness, and Manner." —From the school Gr. 1 to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $18,000 to $48,000 Day, Boarding 178 students Insider reviews (9) Add to shortlist View Report	J. Addison School	18000	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Rosseau Lake College Rosseau, Ontario Hwy. 141/Bright Street Add to shortlist View Report "Through extraordinary learning opportunities rooted in meaningful outdoor education experiences in our unique natural environment, RLC graduates develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take on any challenge." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $14,200 to $74,900 Day, Boarding 135 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Rosseau Lake College	14200	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
North Star Academy Laval Laval, Quebec Notre-Dame/ Add to shortlist View Report "Laval’s only private English high school—no certificate of eligibility required. A launchpad for future leaders, lifelong learners, and thoughtful citizens through strong academics and real-world learning. Grades 7-12." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $14,900 to $23,200 Day, Boarding 220 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	North Star Academy Laval	14900	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Brookes Westshore Victoria, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Brookes Westshore is an IB World School on Vancouver Island, BC, offering small class sizes, engaging teachers and a caring community to boarding and day students from grades 4 to 12." —From the school Gr. 4 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $10,600 to $65,100 Day, Boarding 300 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Brookes Westshore	10600	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal Montreal, Quebec Atwater/Docteur-Penfield Add to shortlist View Report "Since 1861, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, the city’s only all-girls English Catholic high school, has been preparing girls to change the world. We offer grades 7 to 12, day school and boarding." —From the school Gr. 7 to 12 (Girls) Traditional curriculum $21,790 to $47,559 Day, Boarding 250 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	The Sacred Heart School of Montreal	21790	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Boarding Girls

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