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Holy Trinity School

Instructs in English

Fees CA$22,575 - 37,300

Pupils 835

Type Co-educational

Holy Trinity School (HTS) is a K-12 independent school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, delivering a Canadian curriculum with AP and bespoke options. It is organized into Lower School (JK-5), Middle School (6-8) and Senior School (9-12). The Lower School emphasizes foundational skills in Art, French, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Knowledge and Science, with interdisciplinary, project-based, inquiry-based learning. From Grade 6, students participate in Student-Directed Time and an advisor system. The Senior School emphasizes six core competencies - citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity, character and critical thinking - along with personalized success counsellors, internships and leadership opportunities. HTS is an Apple Distinguished School and collaborates with Rotman I-think and Future Design School to foster design thinking. The 37-acre campus includes four gyms, four outdoor soccer fields, a Strength and Conditioning Centre and theatre spaces. The school offers a Global Online Academy and diverse Student Life programs, including Vex Robotics, MUN and Choir.

Location

The school is located at 11300 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S1L4. It is situated on the traditional lands and territory of Williams Treaty First Nations including the Chippewas of Beausoleil, Georgina Island and Rama, as well as the Mississaugas of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, and Scugog Island. We recognize the Chippewas of Georgina Island as our closest neighbouring First Nation. We have a campus in Richmond Hill and a global online school as well where students join us from around the world.

Stages

Lower School (JK to Grade 5); Middle School (Grade 6 to 8); Senior School (Grade 9 to 12)

Pupil Nationality Mix

HTS has a global online academy and students join from around the world.

School day structure

Lower School co-curriculars run twice per week, typically from 3:25pm to 4:10pm.

Application fees

- Application fee: CAD 175, payable with the application.

Tuition — HTS Campus (Richmond Hill, JK–Grade 12)

- Annual tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year: CAD 37,300. This amount includes the school lunch program for all students.

Tuition — HTS Global Online Campus (Grades 9–12)

- Tuition for the 2026–2027 Fall/Winter semesters: CAD 22,575. Tuition may be paid in a single payment or in multiple instalments.

Enrolment and development contributions

- Enrolment fee (HTS Campus): CAD 7,000, payable upon acceptance.
- Enrolment fee (HTS Online): CAD 1,100, payable upon acceptance; listed as non-refundable.
- Annual Fund (recommended): CAD 2,000 per child (recommended contribution to support school initiatives; a tax receipt is issued).

Additional and one-time costs

- Uniforms: approximately CAD 1,500 per student.
- Technology: approximately CAD 750 for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8; approximately CAD 2,000 for Grades 9 to 12 for on-campus students. For online students, a laptop such as an Apple MacBook Air or MacBook Pro is expected and the family responsibility is CAD 1,500+ (device cost estimate).
- Breakaway Trips: included in tuition for JK–Grade 5; Breakaway Trips for Grades 6–12 incur additional costs beyond tuition.
- Extended care (JK–Grade 5): care from 7:30am to 4:30pm is included in tuition; extended care from 4:30pm to 5:30pm is CAD 25 per day.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Application fees are due with submission of the application. Enrolment fees are due upon acceptance. For the online program, the published schedule notes the application fee is payable with application and the enrolment fee is payable upon acceptance. Tuition for the online program may be paid in one payment or in multiple instalments. Specific term-by-term billing schedules and exact instalment dates for on-campus tuition are not published in the available admissions materials.

Boarding

- Holy Trinity School operates as a day school; there is no boarding program for on-campus students.

Refund information

- Application fees are non-refundable where explicitly stated (online admissions materials specify the application fee is non-refundable). The online enrolment fee is listed as non-refundable. There is no publicly posted, detailed general-school tuition refund policy in the admissions materials; a detailed refund policy is provided for Summer Camp bookings (camp cancellation requests received prior to May 25 are refunded minus a CAD 100 administration fee per week; camp cancellations received after May 25 are not eligible for a refund).

Fee payment options

- The online admissions materials state tuition can be paid in one or multiple instalments. No explicit list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) for on-campus or online tuition appears in the published admissions content. Tax receipts are issued for items eligible under Canada Revenue Agency guidelines where applicable.

Summary of unavailable details (concise)

- Public admissions materials provide clear headline figures (application fee, annual tuition for 2026–2027 for campus and online, enrolment fees, and several estimated additional costs) but do not publish a grade-by-grade tuition table, a per-term breakdown for on-campus tuition, or a complete list of accepted payment methods and exact payment due dates for the campus program. These items are not present in the available admissions pages.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform program; uniform cost is approximately $1500 per student.

Food Options

HTS offers a lunch program provided by SAGE Dining, with chef-prepared, nutritious meals served in the Dining Hall. Students may choose from a hot entrée, salad bar, fresh fruit, and a sandwich deli bar; beverages include water and milk. Lower School students receive morning and afternoon snacks, Middle School students receive a morning snack and an afternoon snack with lunch, and Senior School students have fresh fruit available during the day.

House System

The HTS house system includes six houses: Bishop Mountain, Champlain, Langton, MacDonald, Rose and Thorne. Every student, faculty and staff is assigned to a house; House Captains are chosen by a vote and many House Captains go on to become Prefects in their final year.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Governors. The Board determines policies and oversees financial and administrative functions; day-to-day operations are managed by the Head of School. The school operates as a not-for-profit organization.

Curriculum

HTS delivers a K-12 English-language curriculum organized into Lower School (JK–5), Middle School (6–8) and Senior School (9–12). The Lower School provides a holistic program that builds foundational skills and character, with specialized subjects taught in dedicated spaces including Art, French, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Health Education, Religious Knowledge, and Science (Grades 3–5). Interdisciplinary, project-based and inquiry-based learning connects subjects to real-world contexts. Middle School offers a rigorous, highly interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based program with Student Directed Time and an advisor system beginning in Grade 6. Senior School emphasizes six core competencies—citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity, character and critical thinking—and provides personalized success counsellors, an internship program, and leadership opportunities; HTS is an Apple Distinguished School.

Higher Education Progression

HTS provides personalized post-secondary planning with dedicated success counsellors who guide each student in researching programs, volunteering, academic planning, and course selection. Senior School assigns a TAG advisor group for ongoing guidance through Grades 9–12 and offers an internship program to prepare students for post-secondary life.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

HTS emphasizes Belonging and social-emotional growth as core outcomes. The Six Competencies for Life—communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, character, and citizenship—drive social and emotional learning. Belonging means every learner is seen and heard and empowered to contribute. The curriculum uses learner-centered approaches and interdisciplinary projects to build empathy, collaboration, and resilience. The House system and Breakaway Trips foster community, leadership, and peer relationships. HTS presents a learner-driven ecosystem that supports well-being and character development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

HTS provides special education services. Academic support is provided as part of HTS's educational offerings. Student support services cover learners with diverse needs. These services enable access to learning and ongoing progress. Special education is delivered within HTS's overall student support framework.

Mental Wellbeing

HTS has a school-wide mental health and well-being strategy. A dedicated counsellor supports social-emotional learning and personal development. Counselling covers career and post-secondary explorations and goal setting. HTS publishes resources for emotional regulation and wellbeing, including parent-facing materials. HTS Online provides mentoring and well-being support.

Safeguarding

HTS provides a safe and supportive learning environment. It has safeguarding policies to address bullying, self-harm, and grief with appropriate interventions. It monitors school premises and manages access control. Staff receive safeguarding training and adhere to safeguarding policies. Personal information is safeguarded through privacy controls and security measures.

Admissions

1. Submit an Application. Create an account to complete the child's application. Once submitted, a checklist is assigned to the account to upload supporting documents. For Grade 9 to Grade 12, admissions operate with structured rounds and timelines. 2. Complete Your Application Checklist. After the application is processed, log into the Parent Portal to complete the next steps. The required documents include applicant photo; Passport/Birth Certificate; 2024–2025 Final Report Card; 2025–2026 Final Report Card; Term 1 or Progress Report; Term 2 Report; Teacher Recommendation Form. 3. Admissions Interview. Grade 9 applicants schedule an interview through the Parent Portal. Due to limited seat availability, candidates are shortlisted and invited for an interview. 4. Admissions Decisions. The Admissions Office will communicate admission decisions by email. The process uses rounds with offers and deadlines.

Scholarships

Scholarships are merit-based and typically awarded to new Grade 9 students. A limited number of scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate excellence and leadership in academics and co-curricular activities.

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Lauremont School

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees CA$23,800 - 39,300

Type Co-educational

Lauremont School operates on two campuses in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Lower School serves ages 18 months through Grade 6 with a Montessori curriculum emphasizing independence, practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and strong language and math foundations. Upper School serves Grades 7–12 and delivers the International Baccalaureate Programme, with the Middle Years Programme for Grades 7–10 and the Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. IB is aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education, enabling graduates to earn both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the IB Diploma. Lauremont is accredited by CAIS, the IBO, and Montessori Canada. Founded in 1961 as Toronto Montessori Schools, it became Lauremont School in 2024. Facilities include two campuses with light-filled Lower School classrooms, a full-size gym at Upper School, a contemporary dining hall, and a windowed library. Co-curriculars span arts, languages, service, and leadership, including Duke of Edinburgh and the Lauremont Schulich Experience, plus international field trips.

Location

Lower School is at 8569 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3M7. Upper School is at 500 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5G1. The Bayview campus backs onto the German Mills Greenway with playing fields and multiple playgrounds; the Upper School features a gym, dining hall, windowed library and outdoor courtyard. Lauremont operates across two campuses in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Stages

Lower School serves 18 months through Grade 6 with Toddler (18 months–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years) and Elementary (Grades 1–6) programs under the Montessori pedagogy. Upper School serves Grades 7–12 with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Additional learning support

Guidance & Counseling and Learning Strategies are available to support students.

Country affiliation

Canada

School day structure

The Upper School building is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; classes run from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Bus service

A shuttle bus operates between the Lower School and Upper School campuses for an additional cost.

Application fees and initial registration
- Application fee: CAD 150 for most domestic applicants; CAD 500 for international applicants (paid online via credit card).
- Initial registration (to confirm a place after an offer of admission): CAD 6,000 payable at time of acceptance.

Tuition — payment-plan options (applies by year group)
- Payment-plan options available for all listed year groups: Single Payment (one payment on February 1 with a 4.5% discount), 3 Payments (payments on February 1, May 1 and September 1 with a 2.5% discount), and a 10-payment plan (CAD 5,000 due on February 1, then monthly payments from March 1 to November 1). The amounts below are presented as the Single Payment amount and the corresponding 3‑ and 10‑payment schedules and totals.

Toddler
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 23,800.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 8,095 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 24,285).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 2,215 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 24,935).

Children's House 1
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 35,360.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 12,040 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 36,120).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,560 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 37,040).

Children's House 2 & 3
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 33,390.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 11,370 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 34,110).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,335 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 35,015).

Elementary (Grades 1–6)
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 33,390.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 11,370 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 34,110).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,335 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 35,015).

MYP (Grades 7–10)
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 36,710.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 12,490 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 37,470).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,720 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 38,480).

DP (Grades 11–12)
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 39,300.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 13,390 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 40,170).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 4,020 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 41,180).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Single Payment: one payment due on February 1 (discount applied as noted above).
- 3 Payment plan: payments due on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (discount applied as noted above).
- 10 Payment plan: CAD 5,000 due on February 1, followed by monthly payments from March 1 through November 1; totals are shown above for each program. Families are asked to confirm their chosen payment plan and method of payment with the Business Office after an offer is accepted.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; Lauremont operates as a day school (international students must live with one or both parents while attending).

Other costs and fees
- Extended Care (before‑ and after‑school) — program fees vary by level and time slot (examples for the 2025–26 program year):
- Before‑school (7:15–8:30): Toddler & Children's House 1: CAD 3,000; Children's House 2/3: CAD 2,500; Elementary: CAD 2,000.
- After‑school options (examples): Toddler and Children's House 1 — CAD 3,000 (4:00–5:00) or CAD 4,300 (4:00–6:00); Children's House 2/3 and Elementary — CAD 2,500 (4:00–5:00) or CAD 3,725 (4:00–6:00). Refund rules for Extended Care: after the published registration deadline the school will not refund or pro‑rate payments; the program page lists the registration window and the refund terms that apply to the Extended Care program.
- Dining/food: lower‑level programs reference supplied lunch/snacks as part of the program model (Children's House 1 catered lunch; Children's House 2/3 participate in the school dining program); specific additional meal charges are handled through the school dining arrangements.
- Spiritwear / shop items: school spiritwear is sold through the school shop; example item price: Youth pullover hoodie CAD 50. Spiritwear orders are handled through the school shop; terms note that spiritwear sales are final for pop‑up shop orders.
- Other program fees: co‑curricular or extracurricular program fees (for example Upper School extracurricular program fees) are charged for some activities; amounts vary by activity and season.

Refund information (where the school has published specific policies)
- Extended Care: after the posted registration deadline the school will not refund or pro‑rate Extended Care payments; the Extended Care page specifies the registration window and refund terms for that program.
- Spiritwear / shop purchases: spiritwear/pop‑up shop sales are final and returns/exchanges are not permitted under the shop terms and conditions.

Fee payment options and administrative handling
- Application fees and many enrolment payments are processed online (application fees are accepted via credit card). Families are required to confirm their chosen payment plan and method of payment with the Business Office as part of post‑offer enrolment steps. The school's shop accepts credit cards for spiritwear orders (Visa and MasterCard noted for the registration/online systems). For Extended Care registration and payment, the published registration portal and merchant accept card payments (portal notes accepted card types).

Food Options

Dining program for students from Toddler to Grade 12. Aramark Canada provides food service for Children's House 2 to Grade 12; Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) provides meals for Toddler and Children's House 1. RFRK meals are prepared from scratch with high-quality ingredients and are peanut-, tree nut-, and shellfish-free; meals meet dietary restrictions.

House System

Nests (Elementary) for Grades 1-6; Nest Captains lead within nests. Houses (Upper School) with four Houses; advisory groups distributed among four Houses; House Captains lead; house activities include Spirit Day and intramurals; fosters community and leadership.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, a group of volunteer current and former parents providing governance and strategic oversight. The Board appoints, supports and evaluates the Head of School and has standing committees including Finance, Governance and Nominating, and Head's Support and Evaluation.

Curriculum

Lower School runs from 18 months through Grade 6 and follows a Montessori pedagogy. The program emphasizes independence, practical life, sensorial exploration, language and math foundations. Upper School serves Grades 7-12 and follows the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). The IB framework includes the Middle Years Programme for Grades 7-10 and the Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. The IB programme is aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, enabling students to earn both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the IB Diploma. Lauremont is accredited by CAIS, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and Montessori Canada.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates of the Upper School are prepared for admission to competitive programs at leading universities worldwide. The school's IB Diploma Programme and Ontario curriculum support university applications globally. The IB framework emphasizes research, critical thinking, and inquiry, helping graduates compete for places at top universities worldwide.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Mind Body Synergy is Lauremont's Mind-Body Creative Wellness Program for Grades 5-6. It focuses on emotional awareness, self-regulation, stress management and focus in a fun, creative and age-appropriate way. The program emphasizes choice, creativity and experimentation to help students build resilience and coping strategies without pressure or requests to share personal experiences. Through expressive art, optional creative journaling, gentle movement and simple breathwork, students explore thoughts and emotions in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. These experiences help students develop emotional awareness, confidence, focus and practical self-regulation skills, supporting their social-emotional development and lifelong wellbeing. Lauremont also supports wellbeing through a Wellbeing curriculum for lower and upper schools, a Wellbeing Committee and strategic plan, plus Mindfulness Time, Daily Physical Activity and Outdoor Education.

Mental Wellbeing

Lauremont promotes holistic well-being through dedicated mental health and guidance services that support emotional resilience and healthy lifestyles. A Wellbeing curriculum exists for lower and upper schools, with a Wellbeing Committee and strategic plan. Daily Mindfulness Time, Daily Physical Activity and Outdoor Education are part of the wellbeing framework. The Elementary guidance program fosters belonging and provides social-emotional support integrated with curriculum expectations. The Upper School offers comprehensive guidance with counseling services, classroom curriculum, program delivery, and school-community partnerships; these sessions cover social-emotional support, academic counseling and goal setting, stress management, healthy relationships, and post-secondary planning.

Admissions

1) 18 months to 3 years (Toddler and Children's House 1): For September 2026 entry, Toddler applicants must be born between January 2024 and March 2025. Submit the online application with a copy of your child's birth certificate and passport photo page to verify age. The application will be placed on the wait list until the next available opening, with priority given to siblings, alumni, and faculty/staff families. The application fee is not required until after an offer of admission is made. 2) 4–5 years old (Children's House 2/3): For September 2026 entry, Children's House 2 applicants should be born in 2022; Children's House 3 applicants should be born in 2021. Submit the online application with birth certificate or passport photo page, a $150 application fee, and copies of final report cards from the last two academic years. The Confidential School Report must be received from your child's teacher and sent directly to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. Your child will be invited to an in-person visit to complete an age/grade-appropriate assessment. 3) Grades 1–6 (Elementary): 1) Submit the online application with birth certificate/passport photo page, a $150 application fee, and copies of final report cards from the last two academic years. 2) The Confidential School Report must be received and sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 3) Your child will be invited to an in-person visit with an age/grade-appropriate assessment. 4) Grades 7–12 (Upper School): 1) Submit the online application with birth certificate/passport photo page, a $150 application fee, and copies of final report cards from the last two academic years. 2) The Confidential School Report must be received and sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 3) Your child will be invited to an in-person interview and grade-appropriate assessment. 4) In lieu of the Lauremont School assessment, students may opt to write the SSAT; SSAT results must be sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 5) International Applicants: Lauremont welcomes applications from students worldwide. All international students must live with one or both parents while attending Lauremont. International students must demonstrate fluency in English in both oral and written communication. Lauremont does not offer an ESL program at any grade level. 1) Submit the online application with birth certificate or passport photo page, a $500 application fee, copies of final report cards from the last two academic years, with an English translation if necessary; if students have taken any English Language Assessments (e.g., Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL), results may be sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 2) The Confidential School Report must be received and sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 3) Your child will be invited to a virtual interview and assessment with a member of the Admissions team. 4) In lieu of the Lauremont School assessment, SSAT is available; SSAT results must be sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 6) Post-Application Next Steps: If an Offer of Admission is made, there is typically two weeks to respond. To confirm your child's place, sign Enrolment Forms/Parental Agreement and pay a $6,000 Initial Registration Fee. The tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year will be finalised in January 2025; once determined, you will receive a notice with the payment plan and method of payment.

Waitlist

Waitlist: Applications for Toddler and Children's House are placed on the wait list until the next available opening, with priority given to siblings, alumni, and faculty/staff families.

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