Private schools in Province of Ontario - 3 yo

The school year in Ontario usually runs from September to June, with breaks for holidays and summer. Some schools offer year-round education, while others operate from mid-August to late May.

All private schools in Ontario use modern technologies for education and focus on individualized approaches for each student. Professional tutors support students during and outside of school hours, providing assistance at all stages of school life. Staff at all private schools in Ontario undergo rigorous screening before employment, ensuring only the best professionals become part of the teaching team. Once employed, teachers continue to improve their qualifications regularly.

In senior school, students have mandatory subjects including English, mathematics, and natural sciences. Additionally, students can choose courses based on their interests and participate in extracurricular activities ranging from sports to creative arts. There are semester-based senior schools in the province where instead of the standard eight subjects, students study four subjects with longer daily classes for each.

Students in private schools in Ontario typically reside in dormitories on campus. Rooms and common areas are designed to make international students feel comfortable both in their free time and during study sessions.

Private schools in Ontario are categorized into several types:

• Single-sex (for boys or girls only),
• Coeducational,
• Church-affiliated (religious, denominational),
• Inclusive,
• For gifted students,
• Sports-focused,
• Arts-focused.

Some independent schools adhere to specific educational philosophies such as Montessori and Waldorf, offering parents a choice between conservative or modern formats.

Top private schools in Ontario:

• Albert College,
• Appleby College,
• London International Academy,
• Trafalgar Castle School,
• Darlington School,
• Marian Catholic High School.

On average, tuition fees at private schools in Ontario start from $30,000 CAD per year.

All schools in Ontario have specialized staff to assist children with various needs. Inclusive education here is a reality, not just a slogan.

Independent learning and living in another country help students become more responsible and focused.

Graduating from a private school in Ontario opens doors to the best universities in Canada and around the world.

Various immigration pathways are available to graduates of local schools: Express Entry, OINP International Student, OINP Masters Graduates.

Over the past decade, graduates of Ontario schools have consistently ranked among the top leaders in employment in Canada.

Requirements for applicants to private schools in Ontario are stricter than those for public schools, with independent schools supplementing general criteria with individual ones. Common requirements include:

• Preferred age range from 14 to 19 years. Each school may independently set the age period in which it accepts students (especially international ones).
• Minimum average score on entrance exams ranges from 3.0 to 4.0.

Some private schools may accept students without prior basic knowledge of English, offering intensive language programs, but this possibility should always be confirmed separately.