Oakville has 12 private schools . Each has it’s own specialties and unique qualities. The process of choosing the right school can be daunting.
Academically, they all must follow the Ontario educational guidelines. All the schools focus on academic excellence but the they often include:
- Smaller class sizes to provide each child with additional one on one time with teachers
- Cutting edge teaching tools
- Students are involved in sports and fine arts
Children with unique challenges can be accommodated. High performing children are challenged. Students cannot slip under the radar.
The cost of a private school education can be substantial, and does play a role in which school a parent can consider. However, a parent should enquire about bursaries before ruling out a school. Most of the schools do have significant donors who contribute to the bursaries.
Also when considering tuition fees, please keep in mind that they may not cover everything a student needs. Things such as computers, trips, lunch programs, books and uniforms can add up. Speak with not only with the school admissions office, but also with parents whose children are attending the school in order to understand the real cost.
Tuitions vary according to grade level and there is an additional cost for foreign students.
Private Schools Overview for 2019
Co-ed
Only Oakville school to offer boarding along with a day school (all students in grade 12 must board).
Academic program range: grade 7 to grade 12 (boarding begins in Grade 9)
Tuition: $37, 510 (day school) to $72,875 (boarding)
Co-ed
Academic program range: Pre-school (half day program available) to grade 8
Tuition: $8,500 (pre-school half day) to $18,000
Co-ed
Academic program range: Pre-school (half day available) to grade 8
Tuition: $10,323 (pre-school half day) to $22,469
Co-ed
Academic program range: Pre-school (half day available)to grade 8
Tuition: $9,900 (pre-school half day) to $19,300
All boys
Academic program range: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8
Tuition: $21,100 to $24,885
Co-ed
Academic program range: Junior Kindergarten (half day programs available) to grade 12
Tuition: $12,000 (JK half day) to $24,100
St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School
All girls
Academic program range: Pre-school (half day programs available) to grade 12
Tuition: $10,608 (preschool half-day) to $27,600
Co-ed
Academic program range: Kindergarten to grade 8
Tuition: $15,500 to $21,600
Christian based private schools
These schools follow the teachings of Christ, but are not affiliated with any denomination.
Co-ed
Academic program range: Pre-school to grade 8
Tuition: $13,407
Co-ed
Academic program range: grade 9 to grade 12
Tuition: $15,800
Special Needs Schools
Oakville is extremely fortunate to have both these schools.
Tuitions for special needs schools varies dramatically depending on the child. These schools are academically focused working with children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or mild intellectual disabilities.
Co-ed
Academic program range: grade 7 to grade12
Co-ed
Academic program range: grade 2 to grade 8 (children may begin anytime during the school year)
Tuition: $26,000 to $50,000 (may increase depending on a child's needs)