Top Boarding Schools in Canada

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Robert Land Academy Photo - A strong focus on foundational skills applied in academic courses provides students with opportunities for Canadian, US and world-wide university and college entrance. The Academy also offers foundational courses in English and Math for grades 5-10. These remedial courses allow boys who are behind in core subjects to make significant gains and catch up academically.
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Robert Land Academy Photo - A strong focus on foundational skills applied in academic courses provides students with opportunities for Canadian, US and world-wide university and college entrance. The Academy also offers foundational courses in English and Math for grades 5-10. These remedial courses allow boys who are behind in core subjects to make significant gains and catch up academically.
Bronte College Photo - Bronte Graduates
Rothesay Netherwood School Photo - Rothesay Netherwood School has a 200 acre scenic campus, located on the beautiful Kennebecasis River
Branksome Hall Photo
St. Michaels University School Photo - Boarders get to decorate their rooms and enjoy both free time and dedicated study time during the week.
Lakefield College School Photo - "Not one day passes without thinking back on my time at LCS. Because of my experience, I studied at top universities in England, my Bachelors at Warwick Business School and my Masters at Cass Business School, securing my first "real" job at Rothschild. LCS recognized and realized a potential in me that I didn't know I had. LCS ALUMNUS
Fulford Preparatory College Photo - Multicultural population
St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time.
J. Addison School Photo - The Addison Advantage: State of the art facilities, amenities & technology.
Brentwood College School Photo - Crooks Hall, our oceanfront dining room and student services centre, is designed to be a warm, welcoming, west coast style facility, which is student friendly and environmentally responsible.For students, it is a one-stop social experience and the heart of campus where everyone can eat, relax, socialize, buy school supplies, pick up laundry, and host meetings.
Ridley College Photo - Students experience hands-on learning in the Biology, Chemistry and Physics labs. Extracting glowing DNA from a jellyfish, measuring lung capacity or building a working knee joint are all possibilities in Ridley College classrooms. Lab experiments prepare students for university.
Fulford Academy Photo
Shawnigan Lake School Photo - The entire school gathers daily for sit-down meals in Marion Hall. This architecturally stunning facility allows for students and staff to share a family-style dining experience.
Pickering College Photo - Pickering College - located on a beautiful 42 acre setting in Newmarket, Ontario Canada
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell students can learn a musical instrument in band or discover a passion in the visual arts.
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
Trinity College School Photo

Top Canada Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Ashbury College
    (4)
    362 Mariposa Avenue
    Ottawa, Canada K1M0T3
    613-749-9630
    Grades: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 715 students
  • Bishop's College School
    Bishop's College School Photo - The BCS drama program offers students a chance to challenge themselves onstage and behind the scenes. Two major productions take place each year in our state of the art black box theatre.
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    819-566-0238
    Grades: 7-12 | 260 students
  • Bodwell High School
    Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell also features two full-size, multi-purpose gymansiums. Pictured is our newest East Gymnasium.
    955 Harbourside Drive
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
    1-604-998-1000
    Grades: 8-12 | 650 students
  • Branksome Hall
    Branksome Hall Photo
    All-girls 
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada 00000
    416-920-9741
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
  • Brentwood College School
    Brentwood College School Photo - Internationally recognized, the Brentwood rowing program has few rivals. Winners of 84 National Championships and producing 23 Olympians, Brentwood is a haven for aspiring rowers.In the last 40 years, our rowers have attended some of the top universities in the world. These include the top schools in Canada, England, and all the top Ivy League schools in the U.S.
    (1)
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    1-250-743-5521
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • Bronte College
    Bronte College Photo - Bronte Graduates
    (1)
    88 Bronte College Court
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
    9052707788
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • Fulford Academy
    Fulford Academy Photo
    280 King Street East
    Brockville, Canada K6V1E2
    16133419330
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 110 students
  • Fulford Preparatory College
    Fulford Preparatory College Photo - Supportive school environment
    118 Main Street East, Merrickville, Ontario
    Merrickville, Canada K0G1N
    6132692064
    Grades: 10-12, PG | 60 students
  • J. Addison School
    J. Addison School Photo - J. Addison graduates received exclusive scholarships from York University as part of our Pathway Program partnership.
    2 Valleywood Drive
    Markham, Canada L3R8H3
    9054774999
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 180 students
  • Lakefield College School
    Lakefield College School Photo - "Our campus is one of a kind. When you walk our beautiful grounds, surrounded by a picturesque lake, fields and forests with small village-like residences, you know what we mean. It doesn't feel like a school. And we like that." Our Way / More Itentionally Lakefield
    (Anglican)
    4391 County Rd. 29
    Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
    705-652-3324
    Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
  • Pickering College
    Pickering College Photo - World skating coaches for all levels and an indoor ice arena on campus, students can pursue their dreams of skating while going to school.
    (1)
    16945 Bayview Ave
    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
    9058951700
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • Ridley College
    Ridley College Photo - Imagine living with friends from all over the world. Twitter scavenger hunts, pizza parties, house competitions, there is always something going on in one of Ridley College's ten boarding houses. Will you be a Leonard Ladybug or a Dean's Knight? There are five boys houses, four girls houses and one junior boarding house on campus.
    (4)
    2 Ridley Road
    St Catharines, Canada l2r 7c3
    905-684-1889
    Grades: 5-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 689 students
  • Robert Land Academy
    Robert Land Academy Photo - Students at Robert Land Academy have the opportunity to select from a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs. Climbing on the indoor climbing wall, weight lifting, mountain biking, paint ball, and music are just a few of the many choices available.
    All-boys 
    6727 South Chippawa Rd
    Wellandport, Ontario, Canada 12345
    905-386-6203
    Grades: 5-12 | 125 students
  • Rothesay Netherwood School
    Rothesay Netherwood School Photo - Rothesay Netherwood School has an Outward Bound program. There are many different activities offered; such as hiking, camping, orienteering, survival, kayaking, dog sledding, rock climbing and much more!
    40 College Hill Road
    Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada E2E 5H1
    506-847-8224
    Grades: 6-12 | 275 students
  • St. George's School, Vancouver
    St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - Learn in and out of the classrooms through fun, engaging, and memorable experiences.
    All-boys 
    4175 West 29th Avenue
    Vancouver, BC, Canada 00001
    6042213915
    Grades: 8-12 | 1-12 (day) | 1150 students
  • St. Michaels University School
    St. Michaels University School Photo - Boarders get to decorate their rooms and enjoy both free time and dedicated study time during the week.
    3400 Richmond Road
    Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
    (250) 370-6170
    Grades: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 998 students
  • Shawnigan Lake School
    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.
    (1)
    1975 Renfrew Road
    Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
    250-743-6207
    Grades: 8-12 | 515 students
  • Trinity College School
    Trinity College School Photo - A glimpse into one of our six boarding residences.
    (Anglican)
    55 Deblaquire St N.
    Port Hope, Canada L1A4K
    19058853217
    Grades: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 578 students
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