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Boarding Schools in Canada

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 11,858 students located throughout Canada.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 11,858
  • Average Tuition: $59,498
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 56%
  • % Students Boarding: 57%
  • % International Students: 42%
  • % Students of Color: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 11,858
  • Average Tuition: $59,498
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 56%
  • % Students Boarding: 57%
  • % International Students: 42%
  • % Students of Color: 25%

Best Canada Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
Albert College
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
(14)
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Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
Ashbury College
Gr: 9-12 | 3-12 (day) | 750 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(15)
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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
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Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
Bishop's College School
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
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Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
Bodwell High School
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
(23)
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Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
(19)
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Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
Brentwood College School
Gr: 8-12 | 560 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Tuition listed
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
(30)
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Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
Bronte College
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(6)
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Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
Columbia International College
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 86%
Tuition listed
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
(20)
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Fulford Academy Photo
Fulford Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
118 Main Street East, Merrickville, Ontario
Merrickville, Canada K0G1N0
(613) 341-9330
(12)
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J. Addison School Photo - Main school building
J. Addison School
Gr: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Tuition listed
2 Valleywood Drive
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R8H3
(905) 477-4999
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LCBI High School Photo - LCBI High School is beautifully located on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada. Being in a small town has many advantages including safety, large campus space, and a friendly community.
LCBI High School
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Avg. class size: 22 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Tuition listed
Christian
700 Ash St
Outlook, Canada s0l2n0
(306) 860-7920
(3)
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Luther College High School Photo - We have an on-campus dormitory with space for 40 boys and 40 girls. Luther College High School has an outstanding academic program and university preparation with graduates going on to post-secondary education, including: University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, Dartmouth, McGill, Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and Queen`s.
Luther College High School
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Avg. class size: 23 students
Acceptance rate: 64%
Tuition listed
1500 Royal Street
Regina, Canada S4T 5A5
(306) 205-3738
(4)
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Nancy Campbell Academy Photo
Nancy Campbell Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
45 Waterloo Street South
Stratford, ON, Canada N5A 4A8
(519) 272-1900
(2)
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Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
Pickering College
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
(4)
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Ridley College Photo
Ridley College
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 870 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
2 Ridley Road
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
(17)
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Rosseau Lake College Photo
Rosseau Lake College
Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
1967 Bright Street
Rosseau, Canada P0C1J0
(705) 732-4351
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St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
St. George's School, Vancouver
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 1,150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 224-1304
(16)
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St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
St. Michaels University School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(2)
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Shawnigan Lake School Photo - At Shawnigan, the journey always begins and ends with the individual. No two young people are the same, and the art of a boarding school like ours is to cultivate their unique talents while teaching them to learn together, to work together, to play together and to live together.
Shawnigan Lake School
Gr: 8-12 | 540 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V8H 2G7
(250) 743-6207
(2)
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Stanstead College Photo
Stanstead College
Gr: 7-12, PG | 304 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
450 Dufferein
Stanstead, Canada 05830
(819) 876-2223
(2)
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Trinity College School Photo
Trinity College School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 578 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Anglican
55 Deblaquire St N.
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
(5)
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UNISUS School Photo - UNISUS is a co-ed Canadian day and boarding school in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, where local and international students learn together. Our IB programmes and Academics+ combine strong academics with Scholar-Athlete Academies and Enrichment programs built into the school day. Students discover their interests, develop skills and explore pathways beyond graduation.
UNISUS School
Gr: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
7808 Pierre Dr
Summerland, Canada V0H 1Z2
(250) 404-3232
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in the Canada?
There are 23 college-preparatory boarding schools located in the Canada.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in the Canada?
The average the Canada boarding school tuition cost is $59,498 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in the Canada?
Bishop's College School, founded in 1836, is the oldest boarding school in the Canada.
What boarding school in the Canada has the lowest acceptance rates?
Brentwood College School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (30%) in the Canada.
What boarding school in the Canada has the highest average SAT scores?
Branksome Hall has the highest average SAT scores (1350) in the Canada.
Which boarding schools in the Canada are often viewed compared to one another?

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