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If you're researching international schools in Canada offering Advanced Placement (AP), this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Advanced Placement (AP), taught by 12 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 400–101,290 CAD, with the average sitting around 42,299. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like The Bishop Strachan School (opened 1867).
Compare 12 Advanced Placement (AP) international schools in Canada. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CAD 42,299), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Willowdale High School is a private international high school in Canada offering Ontario education with Residence and Homestay options for international students aged 14 to 18. The curriculum combines Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with Advanced Placement courses, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, and AP Calculus AB/BC. Students earning OSSD complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional for those starting Grade 9 in 2023 or earlier; or 17 compulsory and 13 optional for 2024 entrants). AP classes run as 45-minute daily sessions September–May, with option to pursue Ontario Diploma concurrently. Willowdale provides technology-enhanced personalized learning with certified teachers, small classes (1:8), and dedicated student advisors offering academic and social support, university application guidance, tutoring, IELTS training, volunteer placement, and housing/airport services. A Project-Based Learning approach uses AI, multimedia, and interdisciplinary courses. The school emphasizes STEM, arts, and language development, plus field trips across Canada and USA.
Collingwood School is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school in West Vancouver, British Columbia, serving approximately 1,260 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1984, the school operates across two campuses: the Wentworth Campus for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7 and the Morven Campus for Grades 8 to 12. Collingwood follows the BC curriculum enriched with 23 Advanced Placement courses and a distinctive Four Strands approach balancing academics, arts, athletics, and service learning. With a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, 52 provincial athletic championships, and comprehensive university guidance, Collingwood prepares students for leading universities worldwide.
St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is an independent, not-for-profit day and boarding school in Victoria, British Columbia, serving Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. SMUS was the first school in Canada to offer the Advanced Placement program in 1978 and currently offers 27 AP courses. With approximately 1,000 students from over 30 countries, the school provides boarding for Grades 9-12 and has over 65 clubs and councils.
Located in Mississauga, Lynn-Rose School operates two campuses: Heights Campus (Pre-K–Grade 6) at 7215 Millcreek Dr and College Campus (Grade 7–12) at 7310 Rapistan Ct. The school serves about 325 students from age 3 to 18, with a 1:16 teacher–student ratio. Lynn-Rose blends Canadian and International standards within an IB World School framework. The Lower School follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); the Upper School integrates the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with a university-preparatory pathway toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and AP courses are offered. Since 1997 the school has emphasized inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and personalized learning paths. Lynn-Rose joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2021, offering ISP International Learning Opportunities with cross-cultural experiences and partnerships with 84 schools worldwide. The campus features engaging classrooms and specialist facilities, with a 360° Virtual Campus Tour and regular Open House events to meet educators and students globally today.
Royal Crown School is a private international program for students aged 11 to 18. The school follows the Ontario secondary school curriculum (OSSD) for Grades 7–12, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The High School program includes Civics and Career Studies and requires 18 OSSD courses. In addition to the Ontario framework, the school offers online learning and post-secondary preparation, with a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate to universities and colleges. The campus spans 10,000 square metres in a two-storey building with a basement; facilities include an art classroom, a science lab, a makerspace for STEM activities, an auditorium, a teaching kitchen, a cafeteria, a patio, and administrative offices. The indoor gym supports basketball, volleyball, and badminton; a swimming pool offers scuba/snorkeling; hotel-style boarding residences provide meals. International students receive tutoring; progress and attendance are monitored online; class sizes are small to support learning. It hosts culture, sports, and leadership events year-round.
McDonald International Academy (MIA) is a private secondary school in downtown Toronto, accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1994. The school offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) program for Grades 9–12, alongside the Advanced Placement (AP) program for Grade 12 students. Students follow a four-year Ontario curriculum with credits recognized by American and Canadian universities. The campus at 920 Yonge Street features computer labs, a music and audio-visual lab, a fitness studio, a cafeteria, and a lounge, with Wi‑Fi and smart boards; facilities support work and student life. The school emphasizes university preparation through University Preparation and Career Education, plus ESL and IELTS support, and a Summer Program for English language study and Canadian culture. Graduates have entered universities worldwide. Total Care supports university applications and post-graduation planning. The school draws students from over 50 countries, fostering a vibrant academic and social community with field trips and clubs.
Bronte College is a private Canadian boarding school for Grades 9 to 12, welcoming students aged 14 to 18. The school delivers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through an inquiry-based Canadian curriculum that also offers the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, and DP) and Advanced Placement (AP) enrichment. Class sizes are small to support individualized attention and active participation. The campus operates year‑round and houses a residence connected to academic facilities, with amenities including a fitness room, gym, auditorium, library, outdoor field, courtyard, science and arts labs, and a full-service cafeteria; every classroom features SMART technology for interactive learning. The student body represents 33 countries, and ESL support with English immersion programs helps newcomers integrate. Bronte earned IB Continuum status in 2015 and offers campus-based AP courses. A Colour House system and participation in ROPSSAA foster community and leadership among students. Students benefit from a range of clubs and service activities that complement academics.
Bodwell High School is a co-educational day and boarding school in North Vancouver, British Columbia, serving students in Grades 8 to 12. Founded in 1991, the school sits on a waterfront campus overlooking Burrard Inlet and Vancouver harbour. Students follow the IB Middle Years Programme in junior grades and the BC curriculum with Advanced Placement options in senior years. With around 550 students from over 40 countries, Bodwell offers a diverse, internationally minded community. The school features two gymnasiums, an indoor pool, and boarding for approximately 600 students. Some 98% of graduates receive university offers, with millions in scholarships awarded.
Located in Mississauga, Lynn-Rose School operates two campuses: Heights Campus (Pre-K–Grade 6) at 7215 Millcreek Dr and College Campus (Grade 7–12) at 7310 Rapistan Ct. The school serves about 325 students from age 3 to 18, with a 1:16 teacher–student ratio. Lynn-Rose blends Canadian and International standards within an IB World School framework. The Lower School follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); the Upper School integrates the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with a university-preparatory pathway toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and AP courses are offered. Since 1997 the school has emphasized inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and personalized learning paths. Lynn-Rose joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2021, offering ISP International Learning Opportunities with cross-cultural experiences and partnerships with 84 schools worldwide. The campus features engaging classrooms and specialist facilities, with a 360° Virtual Campus Tour and regular Open House events to meet educators and students globally today.
Located in Toronto, The Bishop Strachan School is a private all‑girls day and boarding school serving students aged 5 to 18. The curriculum follows the Ontario framework with Advanced Placement options, including AP credits and AP Capstone Diploma for senior years. The Junior School extends the Ontario curriculum with a Reggio Emilia‑inspired, hands‑on approach that integrates language, mathematics, science, social studies, design technology, engineering, design thinking and research. Specialist instruction in French, music and physical education complements core learning, with access to the Junior School Learning Commons and a Design Technology Lab. From Grades 9 to 12, students complete more than 100 credits, choose electives in business and visual/media arts, and receive university counselling; 100% of graduates gain placement at top universities. The campus blends a 105‑year‑old building with a STEAM complex, two theatres, a Royal Gym, a turf field and climbing wall to support a wide range of pursuits.
West Point Grey Academy (WPGA) is an independent, co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia, serving Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1996, the school delivers the BC curriculum enriched with 20 Advanced Placement courses, achieving a 95% score of 3+ on AP exams. Located on an 18-acre campus, WPGA offers 10 competitive sports, 60 co-curricular clubs, and boasts 100% graduation and post-secondary acceptance rates with $2 million in annual scholarship awards.
Balmoral Hall School is a non-denominational independent day and boarding school in Winnipeg, Canada, serving students from ages 2 to 18. The campus comprises five buildings, two gymnasiums, a boarding house, and Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design, opened in 2018–2019. The school emphasizes technology-enabled learning through its Apple Distinguished School designation for 2025–2028. The curriculum blends an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in Junior School with an inquiry-based Capstone program from Grade 6 that links cross-curricular learning with formative feedback. In Middle and Senior School, students may study College Board Advanced Placement courses across arts, English, languages, humanities, math, sciences, technology, and entrepreneurial exploration, with opportunities to sit AP exams for university credit. Balmoral Hall offers Career and Postsecondary Advisement, English Language Learning for international admissions, and connections with post-secondary institutions worldwide. The school supports boarding and athletics, including BH Blazers Hockey and access to the Winnipeg Winter Club.
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