On this page we cover private schools in Oakville, Ontario that offer gifted programs and support. This includes gifted schools and programs in Old Oakville, Uptown Core, College Park, Palermo, River Oaks, Glen Abbey, and Clearview.
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of private vs. public options, start with our introductory guide.
Private schools are not obligated to support gifted learners with special programs. Many private schools don't—even ones with strong academic reputations. The schools listed on this page, however, do. We organize the schools into groups: dedicated gifted schools, schools with dedicated gifted classes, and schools offering in-class gifted support. Then, in the fourth group, we identify schools that don't offer formal gifted support but have accelerated curricula for all their students.
These are self-contained gifted schools, where 100% of the students are gifted. Teachers and staff can focus on tailoring the environment to gifted students, without compromise.
"SMLS is a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 since 1891. We give our students the tools to excel in the world—and help shape it.
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Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Road/Eglinton Avenue "Kendellhurst offers students an enriched curriculum blending project-based, traditional and arts-infused curriculum within a seamless technology program. Our school team supports a positive and safe school experience." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/Southdown "Peel Montessori and Carrington College div. students learn above grade level for subjects of strength. Individualized curriculum, advanced academic strategies, and character development give students a personal edge." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario The Gore Road/Old Church "The King's College experience develops in students responsibility, accountability, and ownership of their own learning and a passion for making a difference. Students can attend in person or synchronously online." —From the school
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Pickering, Ontario Kingston/Altona "École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a bilingual critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Eglinton Ave W/Ninth Line "Sherwood Heights School offers Enriched Academic Programmes from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in Mississauga. The Programmes are Enriched and Comprehensive, delivered with Extra Attention and Care." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive "Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. We have three campuses in Oakville, delivering exceptional Montessori Programs." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station." —From the school
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These schools have a separate, dedicated class (or classes) where 100% of the students are gifted. These gifted classes can be either full-time or part-time, and exist in parallel to regular, non-gifted classes.
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Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street "Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months—6 yrs. The Grades 1—8 Learning Program applies the International Baccalaureate framework to expand on the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Ford Drive/Royal Windsor Drive "We believe every child can learn when presented with an environment and instructional practices that meet their needs. Our mission is to facilitate academic success and social emotional well-being for every student." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dundas/Erin Mills "USCA Academy is a leading Canadian international School and private schoo for local and international students The School offers Elementary School Program(Grade1-8), Ontario Secondary School Diploma Program(Grade 9-12)." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario North Service Road/King Road "Fern Hill School provides an engaging & rigorous academic program for children from Preschool to Grade 8. Our traditional and structured approach focuses on developing intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dixie Road/South Service Road "The close-knit community at Star delivers on Learn to Love to Learn™ with project-based, cross-curricular and experiential learning. Our Five Pillars of Child Development guide learning experiences at all grade levels." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario King Road/North Service Road "BCA provides a transformative JK-8 education, blending Christian faith, values, and academic excellence. Our nurturing environment, diverse programs, and dedicated faculty inspire each student’s passion and potential." —From the school
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Amaranth, Ontario "The Maples is an established private IB World School in Orangeville, Ontario providing exemplary education for students (Pre-School to Grade 8). French instruction in PS and Kindergarten with an academic focus." —From the school
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These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
"We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world
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Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd "There’s a different energy at SJA. As a leading IB World School and university prep school, SJA creates an atmosphere of acceptance that allows us to challenge students to take ownership of their own success." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Winston Churchill/Lakeshore Road East "Clanmore is one of the few schools offering authentic Montessori programming from Toddler - Middle School. Our culture is warm and inviting and our philosophy empowers us to support each child as a unique individual." —From the school
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Belleville, Ontario "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
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Mississauga, Ontario "Lynn-Rose's philosophy is to create an environment that is challenging and rewarding; focusing on social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the students development through IB and AP programme offerings." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers an academic-based, JK to Grade 12 program, with average class sizes from 18 to 24 students and a one-student tuition cost of $12, 650." —From the school
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Bayfield, Ontario "After 22 years of teaching courses online, VHS is unrivaled in experience, credibility, and expertise. Our student-centred model provides a world-class educational experience for thousands of Ontario students each year." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairview Street "Fairview Glen Montessori offers academically stimulating education for children 18 mo.-14 yrs. Our collaborative and supportive community, also specializes in French, Music, Visual Arts and Phys-Ed programs." —From the school
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Belleville, Ontario "Discover an exceptional education. Albert College is an independent boarding and day school for students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12." —From the school
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario QEW/Erin Mills Parkway "GlenOak Academy offers an educational experience as EXTRAORDINARY as your child! Our innovative, engaging approach to teaching and learning focuses on positive relationships, character development and academic success." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "JJCS' globally-promoted curriculum is designed to help students perform and accelerate at their level and pace. Students are not held back nor passed through the school system beyond their skill level." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario "Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Burnhamthorpe Rd. W/Neyagawa Blvd. "King’s Christian Collegiate is an independent Christian high school providing superb instruction in a safe, stimulating academic environment. Caring staff set the tone for a positive, up-beat culture." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave. E "Northstar Montessori offers an accredited Montessori curriculum from Toddler age to Grade 8. Our goal is to develop strong character and contributing citizens who understand that their involvement makes a difference." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore/Third Line "Oakville Christian School is committed to instilling confidence in young lives during their formative years, and cultivating in its students solid Christian character traits and values." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "At Blyth Academy Mississauga, we know each of our students and through our individualized approach, we can meet their needs and make school a great place to be. We're one of eight Blyth Academy campuses in Ontario." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Lakeshore Rd/Brant St "Blyth Academy Burlington, located in Village Square in the heart of downtown Burlington, offers not only our outstanding Grades 9–12 program but also a middle years program and facilities for students in Grades 5–8." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Dundas Streeet/Ninth Line "Fern Hill School is a private school for Preschool through Grade 8 providing enriched learning that is delivered by passionate teachers. Our school is regarded as one of the pre-eminent elementary schools in Canada." —From the school
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Milton, Ontario "At Oxford Learning Academy, our teachers will use the proven scientific approach of Cognitive Development to teach our students new ways of thinking and understanding what they are learning and how they are learning." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario Hwy 6/Dundas Street "Our belief is “Forward Learning. Transforming People.” We focus on S.T.E.A.M. collaborative project learning, Gifted Arts, 21st-century skills, and inquiry-based thinking to prepare students with global competencies." —From the school
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These schools offer no formal program for gifted students, but have an accelerated baseline curriculum. This means all students—gifted or not—do the work of older peers at other schools. For highly gifted learners (those in the 99th percentile), this alone is likely not enough to support their needs.
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Mississauga, Ontario "Meadow Green Academy provides a strong Christian education in a nurturing environment. Strong academics combined with sports, enriched music, visual arts, and dramatic arts programs provide a well-rounded experience" —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore "TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. We are bilingual, coed, non-denominational and and IB World School." —From the school
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Toronto, Ontario Prince Edward Dr N/Bloor Street West "Prince Edward Montessori School offers programs for various grades in Toronto. Its average class size is ten to 16 students. " —From the school
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Our gifted education guide has advice specific to finding gifted programming. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options), we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school, as well as advice from top experts. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are ideal launching pads for your school-finding journey. The Halton-Peel private school expo allows you to speak with 30+ of the leading Halton-Peel private schools — all in one place. We also host an expo for Toronto, where schools from Toronto and the GTA exhibit. Find a gifted school near you.
Word-of-mouth is another powerful tool in your school-finding arsenal. The Our Kids parent discussion forum allows you to discuss your options and debate topics about gifted education. You can use our community of parents, educational experts, alumni, and school officials to help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.
Attending open houses is a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some general advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to gifted programs, check out our main gifted education guide.
School name | Date | Location |
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Laureate College | October 19, 2024 10:00 am | Laureate College 1921 Snake Road Burlington Ontario L7P 4Y2 |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | October 19, 2024 10:00 am | Rotherglen School 2050 Neyagawa Blvd. Oakville Ontario L6H 6R2 |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | October 19, 2024 10:00 am | Rotherglen School 929 Old Derry Road Mississauga ON L5W 1A1 |
Holy Name of Mary College School | October 23, 2024 6:30 pm | Holy Name of Mary College School 2241 Mississauga Road Mississauga ON L5H2K8 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | October 24, 2024 9:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | October 29, 2024 9:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
Blyth Academy Burlington | October 30, 2024 5:30 pm | Blyth Academy Burlington 422 Pearl Street, Units 14-21, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1 |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | November 02, 2024 9:00 am | FERN HILL SCHOOL 3300 NINTH LINE OAKVILLE ON L6H 7A8 |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | November 02, 2024 10:00 am | Fern Hill School 801 North Service Rd Burlington Ontario L7T 1R1 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | November 02, 2024 10:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
Lynn-Rose School | November 16, 2024 9:00 am | Lynn-Rose Heights 7215 Millcreek Drive Mississauga Ontario |
Lynn-Rose School | November 16, 2024 9:00 am | Lynn-Rose College 7310 Rapistan Court Mississauga Ontario |
Laureate College | November 16, 2024 10:00 am | Laureate College 1921 Snake Road Burlington Ontario L7P 4Y2 |
Laureate College | January 15, 2025 7:00 pm | Laureate College 1921 Snake Road Burlington Ontario L7P 4Y2 |
Lynn-Rose School | January 18, 2025 9:00 am | Lynn-Rose Heights 7215 Millcreek Drive Mississauga Ontario |
Lynn-Rose School | January 18, 2025 9:00 am | Lynn-Rose College 7310 Rapistan Court Mississauga Ontario |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | February 06, 2025 9:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | February 11, 2025 9:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
Lynn-Rose School | February 22, 2025 9:00 am | Lynn-Rose Heights 7215 Millcreek Drive Mississauga Ontario |
Lynn-Rose School | February 22, 2025 9:00 am | Lynn-Rose College 7310 Rapistan Court Mississauga Ontario |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | April 15, 2025 9:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | May 08, 2025 9:00 am | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road Oakville Ontario L6J 2L1 |
Broadly speaking, the cost of gifted schools in Oakville reflects private school tuition in general. Private schools can range from $5,000 to over $30,000 per year for day students.
There are quite a few affordable private schools for gifted kids. Inexpensive schools can often provide an excellent education by focusing on the classroom basics. You don't need to spend a fortune on bells and whistles: the key is getting your child individualized support. Having said that, the pricier schools will tend to provide a wider breadth of in-class and extracurricular opportunities. They will also tend to be larger and more established. Nonetheless, for most schools, the largest operating expense is usually teacher salaries.
Many schools offer financial aid (also known as "bursaries", "tuition relief", or "tuition assistance") and scholarships. Financial aid is needs-based, while scholarships are given for some measure of merit (whether it be academic, athletic, or something else). You can read more about financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide. Generally speaking, the larger and more expensive private schools provide the most aid. Even comfortable middle-class families can be eligible to receive aid, so don't be afraid to ask a school about it—whatever your financial situation.
Below you'll find the range of costs at Oakville private schools with gifted programming:
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $25,180 to $32,310 | 9% | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | $25,300 to $26,200 | 15% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
Lynn-Rose School | $16,950 to $21,550 | 3% | JK - 8 | $800 |
Meadow Green Academy | $15,990 | |||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | $19,500 to $22,000 | 10% | 2 - 12 | $2,000 |
Virtual High School | 2% | 9 - 12 | $579 | |
Albert College | $21,400 to $40,300 | 15% | JK - 12 | $7,746 |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | $20,780 to $30,180 | 7 | $28,000 | |
King's Christian Collegiate | $17,100 | 15% | 9 - 12 | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | $20,325 to $24,785 | 4% | 9 - 12 | $6,500 |
Blyth Academy Burlington | $22,510 to $26,230 | 5% | 5 - 12 | $1,000 |
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
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Laureate College |
Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | 74% | 550 | ||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | 90% | 180 | 23 | |
St. Jude's Academy | 2006 | 40% | 800 | 53 | |
Ashwood Glen | 2019 | 260 | 22 | ||
Clanmore Montessori School | 1997 | $0 | 100% | 185 | 15 |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | 2001 | 100% | 45 | 4 | |
Kendellhurst Academy | 2004 | 97% | 270 | 23 | |
Lynn-Rose School | 1997 | 85% | 380 | 25 | |
Peel Montessori School | 1992 | 95% | 150 | ||
Meadow Green Academy | 1995 | 100% | 125 | 11 | |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | 80% | 670 | 48 | |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | 1994 | 90% | 94 | 9 | |
Virtual High School | 2001 | 100% | 8000 | ||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | 2007 | 100% | 200 | ||
Albert College | 1857 | 300 | 19 | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | 1962 | 100% | 200 | ||
Prince Edward Montessori School | 1995 | 100% | 100 | ||
GlenOak Academy | 2017 | 75% | 40 | 3 | |
École Montessori | 2014 | 75 | |||
Wildwood Academy | 2002 | 85% | 60 | 9 | |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 2017 | 80% | 7 | 0 | |
Sherwood Heights School | 1989 | 100% | 500 | 33 | |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | 1979 | 95% | 700 | 78 | |
USCA Academy | 2010 | 200 | 17 | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | 1968 | 100% | 170 | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | 2001 | 70% | 710 | 178 | |
Northstar Montessori Private School | 1996 | 99% | 300 | 23 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | 90% | 300 | 30 | |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 1982 | 80% | 195 | 18 | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | 95% | 100 | |||
Blyth Academy Burlington | 2015 | 95% | 75 | 9 | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | 1979 | $0 | 100% | 400 | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | 1982 | 400 | 36 | ||
Star Academy | 1997 | 75% | 70 | 6 | |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 1984 | 100% | 65 | 6 | |
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | 100% | 160 | 16 | |
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | 90% | 100 | ||
The Maples Academy | 1989 | 80% | 100 | ||
Laureate College | 2012 | 85% | 124 | 31 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
St. Jude's Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 14 to 25 | No support | Medium integration | |
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 6 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Kendellhurst Academy | Progressive | Accelerated | Supportive | 12 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Peel Montessori School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Virtual High School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | ||||
Albert College | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 12 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | |
Prince Edward Montessori School | Accelerated | Supportive | 10 to 16 | No support | ||||
GlenOak Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 6 to 10 | Resource Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
École Montessori | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 5 to 18 | No support | Light integration | ||
Wildwood Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 4 to 8 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional | Student-paced | Rigorous | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |||
Sherwood Heights School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
USCA Academy | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 15 | No support | Medium integration | |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 21 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 18 to 19 | No support | Light integration | ||
Star Academy | Traditional | Student-paced | 10 to 14 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | |||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 13 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
The Maples Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 13 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |
Laureate College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 6 to 12 | No support | Heavy integration |
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Laureate College |
Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Nov 5, 2024 | JK - 12 | 74% | Oct 24, 2024 | |
Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2022 | 5 - 12 | 90% | Oct 23, 2024 | |
St. Jude's Academy | Day: rolling | 1 - 12 | 40% | ||
Ashwood Glen | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | |||
Clanmore Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 100% | ||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 1 - 12 | 100% | ||
Kendellhurst Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 97% | ||
Lynn-Rose School | Day: rolling | 4 - 12 | 85% | Nov 16, 2024 | |
Peel Montessori School | Day: rolling | 95% | |||
Meadow Green Academy | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 100% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Day: rolling | 2 - 12 | 90% | ||
Virtual High School | 100% | ||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 6 | 100% | ||
Albert College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | |||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | 6 - 12 | 100% | |
Prince Edward Montessori School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
GlenOak Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 75% | ||
École Montessori | Day: rolling | 2 - 6 | |||
Wildwood Academy | Day: rolling | 2 - 8 | 85% | ||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | JK - 8 | 95% | Oct 19, 2024 | ||
USCA Academy | Day: rolling | ||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
King's Christian Collegiate | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 70% | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 99% | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 80% | Nov 2, 2024 | |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Day: rolling | 9 - 12 | 95% | ||
Blyth Academy Burlington | Day: rolling | 5 - 12 | 95% | Oct 30, 2024 | |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Day: rolling | 100% | Oct 19, 2024 | ||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | Nov 2, 2024 | ||
Star Academy | Day: rolling | 75% | |||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Day: rolling | 1 - 8 | 100% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
The Maples Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 80% | ||
Laureate College | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 9 - 12 | 85% | Oct 19, 2024 |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | |||||||||||||||||
Holy Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
St. Jude's Academy | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||
Ashwood Glen | |||||||||||||||||
Clanmore Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||
Lynn-Rose School | 90% | 85% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 85% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | |||
Peel Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | |||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | |||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | |||||||||||||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | |||||||||||||||||
Prince Edward Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | |||||||||||||||||
École Montessori | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||||||||
Wildwood Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||
Sherwood Heights School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | |||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | 70% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | |||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | 90% | 80% | 80% | 70% | |||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | |||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | |||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | |||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | 75% | 90% | 90% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
The Maples Academy | |||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | |||||||||||||||||
Albert College | |||||||||||||||||
Laureate College | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
St. Jude's Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Ashwood Glen | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Clanmore Montessori School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Kendellhurst Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Lynn-Rose School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Peel Montessori School | Traditional Math | |||||
Meadow Green Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Virtual High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||
Albert College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Prince Edward Montessori School | ||||||
GlenOak Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
École Montessori | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative | |
Wildwood Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Equal Balance |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Creative |
Sherwood Heights School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||
USCA Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance |
Dearcroft Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
King's Christian Collegiate | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Northstar Montessori Private School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Fern Hill School - Burlington | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Blyth Academy Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Blyth Academy Burlington | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Fern Hill School - Oakville | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Star Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
The Maples Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Laureate College | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
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GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
École Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College |
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kendellhurst Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn-Rose School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peel Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meadow Green Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brampton Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual High School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Albert College | ||||||||||||||||||||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) | ||||||||||||||||||||
GlenOak Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
École Montessori | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wildwood Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sherwood Heights School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
USCA Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dearcroft Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
King's Christian Collegiate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Northstar Montessori Private School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Blyth Academy Burlington | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fern Hill School - Oakville | ||||||||||||||||||||
Star Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guiding Light Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Maples Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laureate College |
Make no mistake: gifted kids have different needs than typical students. These learners are often so advanced in their intellectual abilities that they are outliers in the classroom: a normal curriculum and approach won't be enough. When these students don't receive the custom support they need, they can disengage from school -- and even become depressed.
If you know or suspect your child is gifted, you're faced with the following questions:
You can also consider other options, such as language immersion programs, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses (for older students), special needs schools, and Montessori schools.
If you're still grappling with these questions, start with our introductory guide to gifted education. Once you're versed in the fundamentals, revisit this page to explore your specific school options in Oakville area.
Private schools are not required by law to provide support for gifted children—and many don't. On the other hand, some private schools are able to offer highly individualized programs for gifted learners. The term "buyer beware" definitely applies here: it's up to you to make sure schools are properly set up for gifted learners. The list of private schools on this page (above) is a good place to start your search.