Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Canada

Aberdeen Hall Kelowna delivers the BC Ministry of Education program from Preschool to Grade 12, with Montessori influences. Preschool uses a Montessori-based framework nurturing social, emotional, and intellectual development, with activities in Math, Sensorial, Language Arts, Culture, and Practical Life, plus Move, Groove and Music. Kindergarten offers a full-day program with AIM French, Music, ADST, and Physical Education, while literacy and numeracy are built through Jolly Phonics, Oxford Reading Tree, and Handwriting Without Tears. The Junior School (K–5) follows BC concepts and a competency-based approach, guided by the Gryphon Code. The Middle Years (6–8) provide a personalized BC curriculum focusing on communication and critical thinking. In High School (9–12), students follow the BC Graduation Program with optional Advanced Placement courses, a Flex acceleration option, and post-secondary planning support. The 44-acre campus includes the Marjorie Callahan Early Learning Centre, Hanlon Senior School, Holzhey Hall, housing The Great Hall, a commercial kitchen, and the Loft Cafe; the Athletics and Wellness Centre opened in 2024. Aberdeen Hall is CAIS-accredited (2023).

Beautiful Saviour Lutheran School is a faith‑based Canadian curriculum school in Winnipeg, operating on two campuses: Birchdale (52 Birchdale Ave) and St. Mary's Road (1541 St. Mary's Rd). The Birchdale site offers daycare/preschool, K–8, and will introduce high school grades 9–11 in 2026–27, with Grade 12 added by 2027–28 as Canada's first Lutheran high school under Lutheran Church Canada. The St. Mary's campus provides daycare and nursery/junior kindergarten. The school follows the Manitoba Curriculum with Manitoba-certified teachers and multi‑grade class configurations. Core subjects include Mathematics, Language Arts, French, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, Band (5–8), Violin (1–4), and General Music (Kindergarten), plus ICT literacy and Industrial Arts/Human Ecology (7–8). A part‑time Resource Teacher supports learning needs; the Industrial Arts program is delivered via an agreement with Louis Riel School Division, with Nelson McIntyre Collegiate attendance one day in a six‑day rotation. Daily chapel and Luther's Morning Prayer are part of the Christian program. Extracurriculars include Coding Club, Mad Science, and Chess Club.

Located at 2365 Bayview Avenue in midtown Toronto, Crescent School is an all-boys private day school serving Grades 1-12. Founded in 1913, Crescent offers a Canadian curriculum with Advanced Placement and a bespoke program designed for boys. The school teaches through three guiding pedagogies - Active Learning, Experiential Learning, and Relational Learning - and awards the Crescent Diploma to students graduating from Grades 6, 8, and 12; the Diploma embodies Modern and Future-Ready Knowledge, Character-Infused Education and Signature Experiences, and aligns with Crescent's Portrait of a Graduate. Learning emphasizes inquiry, interdisciplinary work and authentic assessment across divisions, with Guidance and University Counselling to support post-secondary planning. The 30-acre campus houses the Cortellucci Family Theatre, three art studios, the Margaret Donnelly Library and a Middle/Upper School Library, plus the Field House and Innes Field. A broad co-curricular program, including Outreach and Global Learning, complements classroom learning and builds character. Campus improvements reflect ongoing investment today.

Renert School is a private K–12 school in northwest Calgary that uses the Alberta curriculum as a starting point and supports students to progress by ability rather than age. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Moshe Renert and Aaron Renert, it operates as a not-for-profit, reinvesting revenues into programs and offering scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. The campus functions as a hybrid school and community centre, housed in a smart building with studio spaces for art, dance, martial arts, music, and yoga, plus a jungle gym, rooftop play area, indoor gyms, and a soccer field. The school employs subject-matter specialists from Kindergarten onward and offers AP courses, Choice Friday electives, and a holistic program that blends core academics with arts, fitness, and community initiatives. Notable strengths include mathematics leadership and electives and enrichment activities, with opportunities for service and leadership through clubs. It offers before- and after-school care and a bus option.

Sacred Heart School of Halifax is an independent private day school serving ages 4 to 18 on a central Halifax campus at 5820 Spring Garden Road. The school delivers Canadian curricula with Advanced Placement options for first‑year university credit and a dedicated University Preparation program, supported by English as an Additional Language services in the Senior School. Learning follows the Diamond Model of Education, with a co‑educational Elementary School (JP–Grade 6) and Junior High, and a single‑gender Senior School (Grades 7–9) with a co‑ed Senior High (10–12). The Elementary program includes an Enhanced French Program in Grades 1–2 and daily core French in Grades 3–6. Facilities include a theatre, two gyms, a library, a university partnerships library with English and French databases, and a modern playground. A broad co‑curricular program emphasizes leadership, social justice, and global perspectives, and offers exchanges and online courses. Programs feature small classes and experienced faculty.

St. Clement's School is an independent girls' day school in Toronto with a history dating to 1901. The campus centers on Powell Hall, a multipurpose performance and lecture space, plus a dance studio, a music room, and a visual arts studio, with the Lassonde Library serving Grades 1–12 as a central academic hub. The program is organized into Junior (Grades 1–6), Middle (Grades 7–9), and Senior (Grades 10–12) Schools, and offers the Canadian curriculum alongside Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone Diploma, the first Canadian girls' school to implement Capstone. The library and information services are integrated with learning, and technology is woven into daily study through BYOD for Grades 7–12. Language study is central—French through Grade 9, with a second language in Grade 10—while math milestones are emphasized in Grade 12. With over 40 sports teams and more than 70 co‑curricular activities, students explore academics, arts, and athletics within a supportive framework that includes LINCWell and student leadership.

St. John's-Kilmarnock School is an independent, co-educational, not-for-profit IB Continuum school on a 40-acre campus in Breslau, Ontario, within the Waterloo Region. Founded in 1972, SJK is one of only a few IB Continuum schools in Canada, offering the Primary Years Programme (JK-Grade 6), Middle Years Programme (Grades 7-10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). The school has an average class size of 17 and achieves a 100% post-secondary admission rate. A boarding programme for Grades 9-12 operates in partnership with St. Jerome's University on the University of Waterloo campus. The campus features Newton House with a Learning Commons and Dining Hall, a Chapel, Athletics Centre with a double gymnasium, the Boathouse, an Art, Design and Media Centre, and an OmniCourt. SJK holds accreditation from CAIS, CIS Ontario, and the IBO.

Ashbury College is an independent day and boarding school for Grades 3–12, on a 13‑acre campus in Ottawa, Ontario. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) and an Ashbury program alongside the curriculum. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is awarded with 30 course credits, 40 hours of community service, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test; the Ashbury Diploma adds required courses in French or another international language, physical education, arts, and world social studies, plus 60 hours of community service and nine terms of co‑curricular activities. A bilingual Ashbury Diploma is available with seven French credits. The school offers the IB Diploma or bilingual IB Diploma. Founded in 1891, Ashbury moved to Rockcliffe Park in 1910 and has expanded with facilities including Molson Library & Resource Centre, Centre for Science & Innovation with six labs, theatres, gym, and three boarding houses: Heather Gillin Residence, Matthews House, Maple Residence.

Branksome Hall is an independent, all‑girls IB World School in Toronto, Canada, serving around 900 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a 13‑acre urban campus in the historic Rosedale area. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across its full program for girls only: the Primary Years Programme (JK–Grade 6), the Middle Years Programme (Grade 7–10), and senior‑school pathways for Grade 11–12—the Full Diploma Programme and the Branksome Hall IB Select pathway. Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall combines heritage buildings with modern learning spaces, including a ravine woodland Outdoor Classroom and a dedicated Arts and Athletics footprint. Facilities include a STEAM Studio, Makerspaces, two saltwater pools, a double gym, a rock‑climbing wall, libraries, tennis courts and grass fields. The Athletics and Wellness Centre opened in 2015. The iCAST Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre will connect East and West campuses with a STEAM studio and a 200‑seat theatre, opening in 2026. Boarding is offered for eligible students.

Calgary French and International School (CFIS) is a private, independent day school in Calgary serving ages 1 to 18. The school delivers the IB continuum—PYP (Preschool to Grade 5), MYP (Grade 6 to 10), and DP (Grade 11 to 12)—alongside the Alberta/Canadian curriculum, with full French immersion and Spanish language enrichment. Established over 50 years ago as The Calgary French School, CFIS was Calgary's first French immersion school and has grown into a Round Square and UNESCO Associated School. It earned IB Diploma Programme authorization in 2019 and is pursuing PYP candidacy and MYP by 2025. The 700 77 Street SW campus features two gyms (7,000 sq ft and 8,000 sq ft), a 100 m by 60 m main field, and two U12 pitches, plus dedicated music and band spaces and on-site cafeterias. CFIS emphasizes travel and global citizenship through Round Square and offers robust arts, languages, and sports opportunities.

The Toronto French School (Canada's International School) is a two-campus, bilingual school delivering France and Ontario curricula within the International Baccalaureate framework. Serving students from age two to 18, TFS offers the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and Diploma Program, with a bilingual IB Diploma option. French curriculum has been recognized by the French Ministry of Education since 1984 and is taught from Jardin d'éveil through Grade 9. The school leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma. Brevet examinations are offered; in 2024, 97 students participated with a 100% pass rate. TFS operates on two campuses: Toronto Campus at 306 Lawrence Avenue East and Mississauga's West Campus. Enrolling about 1,500 students. Facilities include a 350-seat auditorium, a green lab, a maker space, a design lab, a music studio and a multimedia room, plus sport facilities.

Located at 7272 Sherbrooke St. W. in Montreal, Loyola High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, co-educational day school that follows the Québec Ministry of Education curriculum with Catholic formation and a bespoke university-preparatory program. The school offers English and French streams, with enhanced tracks in Math and Science and optional courses across fields to prepare students for cégep and university. Learning is guided by the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, emphasizing leadership, service, and reflective thinking. Secondary I to V courses include English, French, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science and Technology, History, Geography, CSP, Physical Education, plus electives such as Architectural & Engineering Design, Art, Music, Computer Programming, and Theater Arts. The campus features the Eric Maclean, SJ Centre for the Performing Arts, Bishops' Atrium, adaptive classrooms, a full athletics complex with a shared Dome and hockey arena, libraries and labs. Loyola offers co-curricular programs, including FIRST Robotics, arts ensembles, and student leadership.

Trinity College School sits on a 100-acre campus in Port Hope, Ontario, and serves about 600 students in Grades 5–12 from more than 30 countries. Established in 1865, the co-educational day and boarding school offers a Canadian curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma program, which requires two Grade 12 courses with AP Seminar and AP Research extensions. The Senior School offers more than 120 courses across nine departments, with travel-based and online learning options. The campus blends a strong arts and sciences culture with extensive athletics; LeVan Hall houses a theatre and music hub, a Visual Arts Wing, and private studios, while a 40,000-square-foot athletic centre supports multiple sports and fitness facilities. An on-site observatory and Anne Currie Telescope support space studies. Students engage in Model UN, debate, service trips, and Week Without Walls, fostering global perspectives and leadership. The school emphasizes well-being and university readiness.

Azrieli Talmud Torah–Herzliah operates on two Montreal campuses, Beutel Elementary and Sylvan Adams High, offering a tri-language Canadian curriculum for elementary and high school students. English, French, and Hebrew instruction run across core subjects—math, science, literature and writing, and technology—with extra emphasis on music, arts, theatre, and physical education. The Beutel Campus houses the elementary program (Maternelle) and provides a library, hot lunch, and bus services; the Sylvan Adams Campus hosts the high school with its own library and cafeteria, plus bus services. The program also features Bat Mitzvah preparation, the Personal Enrichment Program (PEP), and a broad student life offering clubs and sports. Accredited by CAIS in 2016 and Prizmah in 2023, the school traces a 120-year history of Jewish education in Montreal and now operates within a bilingual, values-driven community. It prioritizes leadership, service, arts, and athletics across campuses. Prospective families abroad will find a welcoming, outcomes-focused environment.

Calgary Academy is a Canadian-curriculum school serving early years through Grade 12, located at 1677 6 Street SW. It offers Early Years (Kindergarten–Grade 2) and tracks for Grades 3–12: Academy, a strengths-based remediation program, and Collegiate, which prepares students for higher education and life beyond school. Blended+ for Grades 9–12 combines virtual classes, in-person days, and off-site trips to foster independent learning. Small class sizes and educational support promote independence, skills, and confidence. The campus spans 16 acres with 105,500 square feet of learning space overlooking the Rocky Mountains and bordered by forest and athletic field. Facilities include modern classrooms, several gymnasiums, two learning commons, and dedicated Integrated Studies spaces offering Art, Computer Science, Construction Lab, Foods, Multimedia, Drama, Guitar, Leadership, Music, Outdoor Education, Photography, Spanish, Sports Medicine, and Wellness. Extracurriculars include CASSC, ITS, drama productions, CASTLE, Yearbook, D&D, QSA, and QUEST Council. These programs cultivate citizenship, leadership, and well-being.

Crestwood School and Crestwood Preparatory College are two private, co‑educational day schools in Toronto offering JK–12 education on two campuses. The Lower School (JK–6) is at 411 Lawrence Avenue East, and the Upper School (7–12) is at 217 Brookbanks Drive. The schools teach the Ontario curriculum and offer Advanced Placement courses; Crestwood Preparatory College is certified by Middle States. In addition to the Canadian program, Crestwood provides DELF certification in French and HarvardX enrichment modules, with AP options for further pathways. Facilities span both campuses: the Lower School sits on 3.5 acres with an Apple computer lab, a computer in every classroom starting in Kindergarten, and SMART boards; the Upper School on 7 acres includes science labs, two computer labs, instrumental music rooms, art rooms, a drama room, and a large media/resource centre, plus outdoor fields. The school supports more than 80 clubs, a robust athletics program with 20+ teams, and extensive leadership and service opportunities.

Edmonton Academy is an independent school in Edmonton serving Grades 3–12 with diagnosed learning disorders. It teaches the Alberta Education curriculum in a Canadian context, with a clear SEN focus and a structured, supportive learning environment designed to rebuild confidence in learning. The school operates as an Alberta Education-designated special education institution and is governed by the Edmonton Academy Society for Learning Disabled, a registered charity and not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board. Classrooms emphasize small sizes, explicit, systematic instruction, and universal design for learning, alongside a daily learning strategies block and targeted tutoring to build executive functioning and self-regulation. Visual Arts is taught by a credentialed artist, integrating arts with core academics. Family partnerships are strong, and donor involvement supports access to specialized education. Since 1983, Edmonton Academy has helped students develop skills, independence, and a positive attitude toward learning within a stable, predictable setting. It welcomes international families.

Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school in Ontario offering the Canadian curriculum with Advanced Placement. Serving Grades 9–12 on a 315‑acre waterfront campus beside Katchewanooka Lake, the school provides AP Physics and AP Biology and begins university guidance in Grade 9, with 100% of graduates entering post‑secondary programs worldwide. The campus features facilities such as the McEwen Family Gymnasium, Bob Armstrong Outdoor Rink, three athletic fields, on‑campus tennis courts, a 34‑foot Desmarais Family climbing wall, an outdoor high ropes course, and 5 km of Nordic ski and cross‑country trails. Waterfront access supports sailing and rowing, and a Partner Equestrian Centre offers riding instruction. The Northcote Campus adds a 160‑acre regenerative farm for sustainability learning. A Learning Support Classroom enhances inclusive learning with collaborative spaces and a sound booth. Distinctive elements include Round Square membership, the Ingenuity Lab for prototyping, and experiential, teacher‑guided learning across subjects.

Lower Canada College is a private, coeducational day school in Montreal serving ages 5–18. On a seven-acre campus with five buildings and four mini-schools, LCC offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside the Canadian curriculum, and is the only English-language Quebec school delivering both MYP and DP. The Junior School is bilingual (about 70% French, 30% English) and includes English Language Arts, Français, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec, with a technology focus featuring Scratch Jr, Dash and Dot and The Hour of Code. Technology is integrated across grades, from coding in early years to iPads and Google Classroom in upper grades, with Seesaw as an online portfolio. The Pre-University year (Grade 12) is Montreal's longest-standing Pre-University program, offering an IB/Pre-U pathway with AP options. The DP core (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS) and six subject groups prepare students for universities worldwide; graduates have entered McGill, U of Toronto and UBC. The campus houses the LEED-certified Assaly Arts Centre, Chamandy Arena, Fab Lab, libraries, and a rooftop urban garden opened in 2025.

Matthews Hall is an independent school in London, Ontario, offering a curriculum for a diverse student body. The school operates under accreditation by CAIS and CIS Ontario, with Christopher White appointed Head of School in 2025. Founded in 1918 by Kate Sotham Matthews, it began in St. Paul's Cathedral as a school and became Matthews Hall in 1977, affirming its coeducational identity. The campus at 1370 Oxford Street West features a library, gymnasium, performing arts studio, drama studio, a computer lab, a maker space, an art gallery, and an outdoor classroom, plus Peace Garden for reflection. A 2020 campus renewal added a ten-classroom expansion. The curriculum emphasizes a broad range of subjects and cocurricular programs, with teaching staff trained in Orton-Gillingham methods. Annual Closing Exercises at St. Paul's Cathedral honor heritage. Cocurriculars include arts, music groups, and student leadership, alongside athletics in cross-country, soccer, floor hockey, ice hockey, and volleyball.

Rundle Schools in Calgary operate as Three Schools One Rundle: Rundle College (K–12), Rundle Academy (4–12) and Rundle Studio (10–12) on two campuses. The Canadian curriculum is delivered in an independent day-school setting. It offers a rigorous academic program balanced with arts, languages, technology and physical education, guided by a liberal arts focus and design-thinking approach. The Academy serves students with diagnosed learning disabilities, while Studio provides online learning for similar needs. In 2026, a new Rundle Academy building will open, adding about 175 places. Facilities include Innovation Lab, multiple gymnasiums, a turf field (Hauk Field), music rooms and a Learning Commons library with AV-enabled spaces. Co-curriculars extend learning beyond the classroom through Pathways to Learning, summer camps, and the c.Lab after-school program. The Traverse Post-Secondary Transition Program offers ongoing coaching. Clubs include Student Council, Art Club and Maker Club; wellness and service are integrated through student services and PAC.

St. Michael's College School (SMCS) is Canada's only Catholic, Basilian, independent school for boys in Grades 7–12, preparing students for university studies in a values-driven, university-preparatory program. Founded in 1852, the campus sits on 11 acres near downtown Toronto with more than 300,000 square feet of learning space. The curriculum blends Liberal Arts with Catholic education and features a digitally integrated Intermediate Programme for Grades 7–8 and New Pedagogies for Deep Learning to develop collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. Experiential Learning & Leadership connects classroom learning to real-world opportunities through Community Engagement and study in fields such as law, architecture, engineering, robotics, computer science, business, and accounting, complemented by an Outdoor and Experiential Education programme. Technology is embedded through a Bring Your Own Device programme for Grades 9–12 (since 2021). Facilities include the Arena, Eugene Melnyk Sports Field, the Design and Technology Lab, the Media Arts Lab, and the 440-seat Centre for the Arts.

Stanstead College is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school in Stanstead, Quebec, near the U.S. border. Founded in 1872 and independently governed since 1977, the college enrolls students from around the world. The curriculum follows Quebec guidelines with a Canadian program and Advanced Placement offerings, organized into junior (Grades 7–8) and senior (Grades 9–11). Graduation occurs after Grade 11, with options to pursue CEGEP or a Grade 12 intensive university-preparatory program. Instruction is bilingual—English and French—with language choices including Français langue maternelle or French as a Second Language, and an English as a Second Language program. The school supports students with a mandatory evening study period and a Learning Resource Centre, plus a Junior Study Skills Program. Facilities include Colby Hall, the library and Reading Room, the Amaron and Mackay Gyms, Pat Burns Arena, and multiple residential houses. Distinctive programs include Multicultural Week and Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

Vancouver Talmud Torah is an inclusive Jewish community day school in Canada that blends General and Judaic studies with an ISTEAM approach. From Early Childhood through Grade 7, students engage in critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity while developing a strong Jewish identity woven throughout the curriculum. ISTEAM is integrated throughout, with Early Childhood programs including ISTEAM concepts and licensed by Vancouver Coastal Health, and a 1:8 staff–student ratio. The school's Centre Stage program provides outlets in the arts, with daily art exploration, chorus, Israeli dance, and a professional spring musical. The 42,000-square-foot campus supports flexible iSTEAM spaces, two full-sized gyms, a rooftop sport field, secure learning environments, and kosher kitchens offering hot lunches. After school, Bayit provides extended-day care, and about 25 programs run Monday to Thursday. The school fosters leadership, service, and community through Chesed initiatives and a broad extracurricular program, including athletics and arts.

York House School is an independent JK to grade 12 day school for girls located at 4176 Alexandra Street in Vancouver. The BC Curriculum forms the core framework from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to inquiry and project based learning. Advanced Placement courses are offered, and students complete Capstone projects to demonstrate integrated knowledge. Electives are available through the Global Online Academy, allowing Grades 11 and 12 to supplement the core program with mostly asynchronous online studies. The school has a history dating to 1932 and a longstanding bilingual and bicultural tradition, including English and French programs and international exchanges. Facilities include a STEAM lab, a concert band, and a Wellness Hub, with athletic teams called the York House Tigers. York House educates 700 female-identifying students and emphasizes community involvement, leadership, and global awareness through service, exchanges, and a rich cocurricular program for learners.