Ranking of the Top 25 Private High Schools in Canada and Profiles of the Top 10 Schools

Top 25 Private High Schools in Canada & Top 10 Schools

Canadian private high schools are favored by many Chinese parents

Now that the trend of studying abroad is rising for younger students, many Chinese students start their studies inCanadian high schoolsat a young age. Compared with the number of students in public schools, the number of private school students living in two-parent families or with biological parents is higher. The families of private school students appear to have a higher household income and a better learning environment, with more books, computers and other learning tools in their homes. When in school, students in private schools also seem to exert higher enthusiasm as well.
The number of private high schools in Canada is high but the teaching quality varies. Which ones are the most famous private schools in Canada?

Compilation of the 10 top private high schools in Canada

1、.Albert College

Founded in 1857,.Albert Collegeis Canada’s oldest boarding and day school that accepts male and female students. The rigorous teaching atmosphere and diversified curriculum make the school a truly unique learning environment compatible with small classes from kindergarten to twelfth grade / graduates. As a preparatory school for university, the pursuit of quality education is one of the core values. To this end, students are trained to develop their academic talents in the most comprehensive and extensive subject areas. Students pursue their education in an environment conducive to achievement.

2、.Pickering College

Pickering College is an independent co-ed boarding school that runs pre-kindergarten through grade 12 courses. Founded in 1842, the school continues to build on their proud tradition of outstanding education and community service. In a school community that is more engaging and respectful, the school provides students with a variety of academic courses, sports activities and leadership practice. With their mission of becoming a leader in educational excellence, the courses provided continue to inspire students to meet the high standards required for their lifelong growth and learning. With the in-depth application of laptop computers and cutting-edge educational technology, the courses provide rare learning opportunities in academics, arts, multimedia, sports, leadership development, and community services.

3、.Lakefield College

雷克湖学校Lakefield College Schoolwas established in 1879 and has a long history and tradition. At its beginning, there were only 15 boys. The school was originally named Grove, and in 1966 it was renamed Lakefield College School. In 1989, Lakefield College School became a co-ed school for boys and girls.

The school provides students with a safe and healthy environment, and an exciting learning and living space. Their motto: "mens sana in corpore sano" (a healthy body needs to have a healthy soul), has now become the school's mission. As a private church aristocratic boarding school, many students from Lakefield come from high societies and elite families, including Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom (the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh), and Prince Felipe of Spain has studied here.

4、.Ashbury College

Derived from its traditions from 1891, Ashbury College has established a solid reputation as a school that provides high-quality preparation courses for students going to university. Located on a 13-acre garden-style campus in the Canadian capital, Ashbury College has the wealth of English and French bilingual teaching resources and Ottawa's excellent diplomatic environment.

Students from 30 countries are attracted by our excellent IB courses, bilingual diploma courses and global education concepts designed to cultivate leaders.

5、.Rothesay Netherwood School

Rothesay Netherwood School was established in 1877 and is located in the port city of St. John, New Brunswick on the Atlantic Ocean. The school is a co-ed school for boys and girls, with both boarding students and day students. Although the school is small, it is full of caring spirit and has trained a large number of outstanding, respectful talents who are courageous and responsible. The school's international education courses are unique and have sent a large number of outstanding students to famous universities around the world.

6、.Trafalgar Castle School

Trafalgar Castle Girls’ School was founded in 1874 and is the oldest and top private girls’ school in Ontario. In recent years, a comprehensive laptop course has been gradually developed to teach cutting-edge information and communication technologies.

The school is reputable for following traditions and actively adapting to changes in the modern times. After 133 years, the school has been engaged in the education of women so that they can achieve their professional goals and educational growth. Because of the school’s focus on the comprehensive development of the girls, the school’s academic courses and various extracurricular activities help students successfully enter university. Their curriculum is designed to prepare outstanding students, enabling them to successfully advance to university.

7、.Queen Margaret School

Queen Margaret University of Edinburgh was founded in Edinburgh in 1875. It is well known in China and abroad for its high-quality teaching and their authority to grant British degrees.

The mission of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is to provide practical higher education and research opportunities to students in different fields. The university's strengths are in the following majors: humanities, management, health care and related disciplines. Queen Margaret University is of high reputation in the world. Every year, a large number of foreign students come to the university from all over the world for various programs. International students from various countries have given high remarks to the excellent teaching quality and respectful atmosphere of the university.

8、.St. Margaret's School

St. Margaret’s School is a traditional preparatory school that enrolls girls in grades 8-12. The school provides care to its students, along with challenging courses. More than 60% of the school’s teaching staff has advanced diplomas to help students obtain admissions to the competitive universities they desire.

9、.Hudson College

Hudson Collegeis a private, non-religious co-ed school that provides courses from preschool to grade 12/university preparation. Under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education, the credit courses required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma are provided to help students enter universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries. The school's mission is to help our students build outstanding skills and values so that they can achieve both personal and academic success, not only for themselves, but also for the wider community.

10、.Lynden School of Canada

Founded：1924

Nature of school：Private Co-educational

Grades：9-12

Number of enrolled students：180

School characteristics: The provincial pass rate is over 90% on average, and in 2015 it achieved an excellent result of 100% pass rate (the national pass rate is only 60%).

School features: after-school tutoring classes, Advanced Placement (AP) exam classes, TOEFL / IELTS training classes, university preparatory courses, professional skills trainings, online courses (eligible for obtaining the Ontario Secondary School Diploma), global top resource sharing for university applications.

Graduation planning: Guidance provided for post-secondary or employment options after high school

At the same time as providing a standard high school curriculum, the school also provides free language training courses for international students after school, so that students can learn to read, write, and speak in English. As a top private high school, many extracurricular activities, such as various clubs and sports programs are provided to enrich students' learning. Lyden School clubs: soccer, basketball, American football, volleyball, badminton, fitness club, dance, instrumental music, art, computer, chess and cards, competitions (math, computer, chemistry), vocal music, skating, and baseball.

Lynden School is located in the town of Lynden in the northwest corner of Hamilton, Ontario. McMaster University, a world-renowned university, is a 20-minute drive east of Lynden School. The University of Waterloo, famous for their computer majors in North America, is located 40 minutes northwest of Lynden School. The world's 16th-ranked University of Toronto Mississauga is only 45 minutes away.

Compared with the United States, Canadian private high schools are equally as outstanding.

When it comes to private high schools, many people may think that American private high schools are more popular, but in fact, there are also many excellent private high schools in Canada. Students aged 15, studying in Canadian private high schools obtain higher average exam results by 8% to 9% than public school students. By the age of 23, students in private high schools generally have higher degrees than students in public schools. This is proof that private high schools in Canada are excellent.

Top Canadian private high schools have no lack of a language-learning environment

Generally speaking, the weakness of private high schools is their English-learning environment. In many private high schools in Toronto, most students do not speak English, so when communicating outside the classroom, they communicate in their mother tongue. In order to control this issue, the school are now combining students from different countries in class-learning together. The purpose is to prevent students from communicating in their own languages.
Thankfully, this phenomenon is not as obvious in these top private high schools. Due to high admission standards, expensive tuition fees, and strict school regulations, there are many Canadian local students studying in such schools.

Advantages of Private High Schools in Canada

To sum up, there are two main advantages for international students studying in private high schools in Canada:

1. Private high school students are mainly from non-English speaking countries.Because the main purpose is to study in Canada's top universities after graduation, the rate of enrollment in private schools is very high. With small class sizes, teachers can look after every student. Even a common private high school such asYorkland High School has small class sizes, with no more than 10 students per class, so that all students can follow and understand the lesson contents.

2. They have several start dates each year. If you miss one semester, you can postpone your studies to the next semester, which is only a few months apart. Private high schools generally have at least four or five start dates per year.

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