Toronto is home to over 400 registered private and independent schools — from century-old institutions like Upper Canada College (founded 1829) and Bishop Strachan (1867) to modern IB World Schools, Montessori programmes, and faith-based academies. Day tuition ranges from roughly $12,000 at smaller schools to $48,000+ at the most established, with boarding adding $30,000–$40,000 on top.
Most schools open admissions in September and close by December 1, with offers going out in February. Many require entrance assessments in literacy and math for Grades 7 and 9 entry. Nearly every school on this list offers some form of financial aid — the top schools allocate $1.5–$6 million annually in bursaries and merit scholarships.
Tuition figures shown are approximate annual day rates for the 2025–26 school year.
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