Bayview Glen and Toronto STEM School are both in Toronto, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes. Published annual fees are CA$19,750 - 36,000 at Bayview Glen and CA$15,450 - 21,950 at Toronto STEM School, which puts Bayview Glen roughly 49% higher. Bayview Glen takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Toronto STEM School from 4 to 18. Bayview Glen is the larger school, with around 1,100 pupils to Toronto STEM School's 30.
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Fees / year
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Fees / year CA$19,750 - 36,000 | Fees / year CA$15,450 - 21,950 |
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Age range
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Age range 2 - 18 years | Age range 4 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) | Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) |
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Pupils
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Pupils 1,100 | Pupils 30 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size — | Typical class size 5 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened 1962 | Opened 2014 |
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Bus service
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Bus service No | Bus service No |
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Location
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Location — | Location The school is located in the Yonge–Eglinton neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, directly above the Eglinton Subway Station. It is at the corner of Yonge Street and Mt. Pleasant Street in a vibrant, affluent area with easy access to transit and nearby shops and restaurants. |
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Stages
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Stages Preschool; Lower School (Senior Kindergarten through Grade 5); Prep School; Upper School. The school serves students from Preschool to Grade 12. | Stages Grades 1-8; Grades 9-12 |
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School type
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School type Co-educational day school | School type — |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix — | Pupil nationality mix — |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support — | Additional learning support The school has a Special Needs Program with dedicated staff and individualized education plans. It uses assistive technologies such as speech-to-text and text-to-speech, and fosters an inclusive community that celebrates neurodiversity. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation Canada | Country affiliation Canada |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation Multi-denominational | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Fee details
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Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Application fee: a non-refundable CAD 100.00 application fee is required for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 applications; this application fee does not apply to Preschool (BG2 or BG3) applicants. - One-time Registration Fee for new students: CAD 5,500.00 (this registration fee is not applied to children entering BG2 and BG3). Tuition — annual amounts (by programme / year group) - Preschool (Part‑Time BG2/BG3): CAD 19,750.00. - Preschool (Full‑Time BG2/BG3): CAD 29,500.00. - Lower School (Junior Kindergarten – Grade 5): CAD 32,000.00. - Prep School (Grades 6 – 8): CAD 36,000.00. - Upper School (Grades 9 – 12): CAD 36,000.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options and deadlines: - Plan A (Payment in full by cheque or pre-authorized payment): full payment by the stated deadline (payment by cheque or pre-authorized payment). No credit‑card convenience fee applies for this option. - Plan B (Payment in full by credit card): full payment by the stated deadline with a 2% credit card convenience fee. - Plan C (Pre‑Authorized Payment over 4 payments): a CAD 5,000.00 non‑refundable deposit is required (this deposit represents the first installment); the remaining balance is collected in three automatic Pre‑Authorized Payments on the 1st day of the specified months. Example schedule structure: deposit on the first installment date, then equal automatic payments on the three subsequent installment dates. The CAD 5,000.00 deposit for Plans C and D is non‑refundable. - Plan D (Pre‑Authorized Payment over 10 payments): a CAD 5,000.00 non‑refundable deposit is required (representing the first installment); nine automatic monthly Pre‑Authorized Payments follow. A CAD 111.11 monthly administration fee is added to each of the nine monthly payments. A voided cheque is required for Pre‑Authorized Payment plans. Per‑payment examples (calculated from the annual tuition and the stated deposit/payment structures) - Plan C (deposit CAD 5,000.00 + three equal payments): - Part‑Time Preschool (CAD 19,750.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + three payments of CAD 4,916.67. - Full‑Time Preschool (CAD 29,500.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + three payments of CAD 8,166.67. - Lower School (CAD 32,000.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + three payments of CAD 9,000.00. - Prep / Upper School (CAD 36,000.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + three payments of CAD 10,333.33. - Plan D (CAD 5,000.00 deposit + nine monthly payments; each monthly payment = (annual tuition − CAD 5,000.00) ÷ 9, plus CAD 111.11): - Part‑Time Preschool (CAD 19,750.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + nine payments of approximately CAD 1,750.00 per month. - Full‑Time Preschool (CAD 29,500.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + nine payments of approximately CAD 2,833.33 per month. - Lower School (CAD 32,000.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + nine payments of CAD 3,111.11 per month. - Prep / Upper School (CAD 36,000.00): CAD 5,000.00 deposit + nine payments of approximately CAD 3,555.55 per month. - Notes on payment methods: full payments can be made by cheque, direct debit, wire transfer, or credit card; a 2% credit card convenience fee applies to credit card payments and American Express is not accepted. Pre‑Authorized Payment plans require submission of a voided cheque. Other mandatory and recurring fees - Parent Association Fee: CAD 25.00 per year. - Facilities Fee (JK to Grade 12): CAD 1,000.00 per year. - Technology Fee (Grades 6 to 12): CAD 225.00 per year. Optional / additional costs - Transportation (bussing) — Central/North Toronto: one‑way CAD 3,749.00; two‑way CAD 5,499.00. Routes and availability may change each year. - After School Programme (applies to SK to Grade 8 unless otherwise noted): 4:00–5:00 p.m. CAD 1,000.00; 4:00–6:00 p.m. CAD 2,000.00. Participation in the After School Programme is included in tuition for Age 2 to JK for the stated programme period. - Additional costs that families should budget for: school uniforms (available through the Parent Association shop), textbooks (textbooks are included through Grade 6), music/art course fees for Grade 9–12 music or art students, lunches for Grades 9–12, fees for school trips, team sports and other co‑curricular activities. Scholarships and financial assistance - Scholarships: students in Grades 6–12 may write scholarship exams; successful candidates receive CAD 2,000.00 applied toward the following year's fees. - Financial aid (bursaries) is available on a needs basis and is administered via a third‑party assessment process; families must submit the third‑party application by the stated internal deadline to be considered. The awarded bursary is for one school year and families must reapply annually. Refunds and withdrawal terms - A CAD 5,000.00 deposit is required on re‑enrolment; for new student registration a deposit is collected which includes the first tuition installment and the one‑time CAD 5,500.00 registration fee. The deposit amounts required are non‑refundable. - Tuition is non‑refundable. If written notice of withdrawal is received after registration or re‑enrolment and before the first day of school, 50% of the annual tuition fees are payable; if written notice of withdrawal is received after the first day of school, 100% of the annual tuition fees are payable. In the event a student is dismissed by the Head of School, tuition paid less any used fees shall be refunded. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a co‑educational day school for Preschool through Grade 12. Fee payment modes accepted - Cheque, direct debit (pre‑authorized payments), wire transfer and credit card (credit card payments incur a 2% convenience fee; American Express is not accepted). Pre‑Authorized Payment plans require a voided cheque for set‑up. | Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration fee: CAD 500. - Application & English assessment (international students): CAD 150. - Deferral of admission (international students): CAD 250. - Resource & field-trip fee: CAD 500. Tuition — Canadian or Permanent Resident (Grades 9–12) - Annual tuition: CAD 15,450. This covers up to eight courses in one academic year and includes educational resources for full‑time students. Three- or seven‑payment plans are available. Tuition — International Students (annual, by grade and English proficiency) - Grades 9–11: - Advanced English speaker: CAD 15,450. - Intermediate English speaker: CAD 17,950. - Beginner English speaker: CAD 18,950. - Additional international fee levels are listed up to CAD 21,950 in certain categories on the tuition schedule. - Grade 12: - Typical listed amounts include CAD 17,950 and other international categories up to CAD 21,950 and CAD 19,950. Students with no English background are admitted into Grade 10 or 11. Note: Tuition amounts above are stated as annual fees and cover up to eight courses per academic year. Per‑term (per semester) amounts are not itemised in the published tuition schedule; three‑ or seven‑instalment payment plans are offered. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment-plan options available for tuition include three‑payment and seven‑payment plans. - For international students the tuition for the eight‑course program must be paid in full regardless of point of entry in the academic year; international applicants are often required to pay for three months of residence services when using the school's residence/homestay arrangements. Boarding / Homestay (where applicable) - No on‑site boarding program is listed; homestay services and related administration fees are provided for international students. - Homestay administration fee: CAD 200. - Homestay monthly fee: CAD 1,600. - Guardianship fee: CAD 600. - International students may be required to pay for residence services (often covering meals) for at least three months. Other costs and optional fees - Health insurance (international students, annual): CAD 650. - Assistive learning package (optional): CAD 3,000. - AP Capstone option (optional): CAD 3,000. - Private tutoring: CAD 85 per hour. - Ontario credit course (one‑on‑one): CAD 4,500. Additional credit course fees listed: Canadian student CAD 1,950 and international student CAD 2,500 for certain offerings. - Summer math and remedial course fees appear as separate published items (examples shown: CAD 739 and CAD 1,950). Refund information - In the event a study‑permit application is refused, a full tuition refund is guaranteed less an administration fee. Fee payment options and contact for payment arrangements - Specific payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, cheque) are not itemised in the published fee schedule. For billing arrangements and the available payment methods, contact the admissions office by phone or email. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements The school is a day school; no boarding is available. | Boarding arrangements Residence services (homestay) are offered for international students. Tuition includes 8 courses toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and international students are asked to pay for 3 months of residence services (including 2 meals/day). If you do not use residence services, you must provide an address in Toronto where you'll stay with a relative or friend; a guardian in Canada is provided and a guardianship letter will be issued. |
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement The Bayview Glen uniform is worn by students. Starting in Senior Kindergarten, students wear the uniform daily; the youngest students wear the uniform one day per week. | Uniform requirement — |
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Food options
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Food options Bayview Glen offers a lunch programme. Lower and Prep School students receive hot lunch daily. Upper School students may purchase lunch in the dining hall or bring their own; a regular and vegetarian menu is offered, with arrangements for food allergies or special nutritional requirements. | Food options Two meals per day are included as part of residence services. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership Bayview Glen is not-for-profit and operates as an independent school. It is governed by a Board of Directors that meets monthly. | Governance and ownership The school is not-for-profit. It transitioned to non-profit status in 2016. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Upper School offers a rigorously academic Liberal Arts programme that integrates the Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, and the Arts. Students are encouraged to diversify their curriculum choices. The curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking and problem solving, fostering intellectual curiosity and creativity, preparing for post-secondary education, participating in leadership opportunities, and cultivating communication and collaboration skills, heightening cultural awareness, and learning a sense of responsibility and resilience. The curriculum provides students with knowledge, skills and values that will prepare them for post-secondary education and enable them to be academically vibrant, empathetic and responsible citizens. | Curriculum details The school offers the full high school accredited program for Grades 9–12 to earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). As an accredited Ontario high school, it uses the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, with a STEM focus and enrichment through Technology Workshops that connect core courses to future study and careers. Students may pursue math and computer science at Advanced Placement (AP) level, including an AP Capstone Diploma Program introduced for Grade 9/10 students starting September 2023. AP Capstone comprises AP Seminar and AP Research, and students have the option to earn the AP Capstone Diploma alongside the OSSD. The program includes seven AP Virtual Courses and 28 in‑person AP Exams, with an AP Stream in Mathematics and in Computer Science to support accelerated AP study. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Exam results Advanced Placement programme: 92% of AP students earned scores of 3 or higher in 2025. 100% of graduates are accepted to four-year degree-granting institutions. | Exam results — |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression Bayview Glen provides comprehensive post-secondary counselling with the Director of University Counselling, the Career and Academic Counsellor, the Learning Strategist and the Student Services Advisor who set goals, assist with timetable selections and Ontario diploma requirements, and support university/college applications. Group information sessions and individual advising are offered, and representatives from post-secondary institutions visit Bayview Glen to speak with students. Grade 12 students attend university visits, and resources in the University & Career Counselling Centre support career planning and external learning opportunities, with the goal that students attend post-secondary institutions where they apply their knowledge, creativity, global competencies and entrepreneurial mindset. | Higher education progression Many graduates have gone on to study at Canada's best universities. The school supports post‑secondary applications for Canadian, United States, and United Kingdom institutions. Students have been accepted into universities such as University of Toronto, Queen's University, McMaster University, Western University, University of Waterloo, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Harvard University, UC Irvine, University of Edinburgh, and University of Bristol, with scholarship support highlighted by the counselling program. |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The school emphasizes learning through inquiry and community, with programs that foster curiosity, self-awareness, and collaboration across divisions. | Social & emotional learning Small class sizes enable personalized attention and allow teachers to tailor support to each student's needs. Educators are passionate and experienced, trained in differentiated instruction, executive functioning strategies, and adaptive learning techniques. The STEM-focused curriculum supports students who learn differently through hands-on, inquiry-based learning environments. Assistive technologies such as speech-to-text, text-to-speech software, interactive digital tools, AI-powered learning platforms, noise-canceling headphones, and adaptive seating support learning. Dedicated staff develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and provide specialized support to empower students and foster self-confidence in a welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates neurodiversity. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) null | Special educational needs (SEN) Dedicated support staff and specialized education plans, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), guide each student's learning. Assistive technologies include speech-to-text and text-to-speech software, interactive digital tools, AI-powered platforms, noise-canceling headphones, and adaptive seating. The program supports students who learn differently, including those with ADHD or autism, through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and executive functioning strategies. Hands-on learning and engaging field trips reinforce concepts and skills. A welcoming and inclusive community celebrates neurodiversity and aims to build self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language null | English as an additional language An ESL program exists with five levels, designed to support English language development. Students earn a credit for each level toward their Canadian Diploma. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing null | Mental wellbeing Counselling is a one-on-one service that focuses on the student's goals and builds a plan to ensure they stay on track to success. University application consulting is available as a five-meeting package to guide planning, pathway development, and application essay preparation. Counselors assist with finding scholarships, grants, and bursaries to support financial planning. The counselling program also provides guidance on post-secondary pathways and appropriate school options. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview Bayview Glen operates on two connected campuses serving Preschool through Grade 12. The Moatfield Campus hosts the Prep and Upper Schools, while the Duncan Mill Campus houses the Lower School and Preschool. Opening in June 2026, the New Build adds spaces including a C-STEM and Innovation Lab, a Lower School Gymnasium, an Outdoor Discovery Space, a Health Centre, an Indoor Aquatics Facility, a Gross Motor Room, and dedicated areas for families with a Parent Bench and additional offices. The New Build strengthens student wellbeing, curiosity, and belonging by providing spaces designed for learning, movement, creativity, and connection. The Moatfield Campus site includes a Learning Commons for collaborative learning during school events. | Facilities overview The school is located at 285 Eglinton E, Toronto. It is directly above Eglinton Subway Station, about a 10‑minute walk from the Yonge and Eglinton area. The campus is 3,000 square feet and serves roughly 30 students in grades 9–12. There are labs for hands‑on STEM learning and lab work, supported by a gymnasium used for robotics activities. The learning spaces enable field trips as part of the program. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities Lower School Gymnasium is an expanded environment for movement, play, athletics, and community gatherings. Indoor Aquatics Facility is a bright, modern space that enriches Health and Physical Education, builds confidence, and supports skill development and team training. Outdoor Discovery Space is a nature-rich setting that supports inquiry-based learning, unstructured play, and social-emotional development. Gross Motor Room is a dynamic space that supports movement-based learning for our youngest students. Health Centre is a dedicated, purpose-built environment that supports student wellness and daily care. | Sports facilities The school has a gymnasium, which is used for robotics activities. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities C-STEM and Innovation Lab is a purpose-built environment for hands-on exploration, experimentation, and interdisciplinary problem solving that encourages curiosity, creativity, and future-ready thinking. Outdoor Discovery Space supports inquiry-based learning in a nature-rich setting. Health Centre provides a dedicated space for student wellbeing, first aid, and daily care. Indoor Aquatics Facility supports Health and Physical Education and skill development. Gross Motor Room is a dynamic space that supports movement-based learning for younger students. | Academic facilities The curriculum is a Standard Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) program with enriched STEM content. The AP Capstone Diploma Program is offered, and AP Courses and Exams are available. The school also hosts a Robotics program and offers an International Languages Program. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Bayview Glen offers a wide range of clubs and activities, including Arts Council, Bayview Glen Players, Games Club, and Grad Committee. Gryphons Athletics provides opportunities for students in Grades 3–12, with 90% of students involved last year. Performing arts are a key component, with full-scale productions in Prep and Upper School. Upper School Learning Commons hosts activities such as a Book Club, with events located there (e.g., Book Club at the Learning Commons, Moatfield Campus). Global education initiatives include the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, Model United Nations, DECA, and Robotics. | Extra curricular facilities Robotics participates in FIRST Tech Challenge, providing hands‑on competition experience. STEM Workshops offer small‑group sessions for grades 1–8, including coding and science activities. Field trips and lab work are integrated into the learning experience. Summer Camps are available as an extracurricular offering. |
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History
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History Bayview Glen is a co-educational, multi-denominational, university preparatory day school from Preschool to Grade 12 in Toronto, Ontario. It was founded in 1962. The school serves Preschool to Grade 12, with divisions including Preschool, Lower School, Prep School, and Upper School. | History The school was established in 2014 as OAT (Ontario Academy of Technology). In 2016, it transitioned to a non-profit school and rebranded as Toronto STEM School. The institution operates as a not-for-profit organization. The curriculum includes a Standard OSSD Program with enriched STEM content, and it offers 7 AP Virtual Courses and 28 in-person AP exams. |
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Community
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Community Bayview Glen fosters a connected community through events that bring past and present members together. Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026 featured a Friday Night Social, a Saturday Brunch and Sports Day, a Past Parent Reception, and a University Speakers Panel. The weekend celebrated Alumni Award recipients and welcomed the Class of 2026 as new Bayview Glen alumni. The Bayview Glen community is actively engaging across generations, centering shared memories, achievements, and future connections. | Community — |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association The Bayview Glen Parent Association is a not-for-profit organization under The Moatfield Foundation. All parents and guardians of Bayview Glen students are members by paying annual membership dues. The mission is to enhance the school's spirit, act as a parent resource, facilitate communications, and raise funds for Bayview Glen. The Executive Committee directs day-to-day operations and fundraising for the school. Officers include the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Director, and roles such as Gift Sale Coordinator and NISPA Representative. The Parent Association meets regularly, including an Annual Special Meeting in January, and maintains a Nominating Committee to present officer candidates. | Parent teacher association — |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The Upper School offers Advanced Placement courses. Students participate in a Robotics programme, Model UN, and Mock Trial. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and inquiry-based, connecting subjects and real-world issues. Experiential learning includes Round Square leadership conferences, exchanges, service projects, and virtual dialogue opportunities across the world. | Academic & intellectual Toronto STEM School specializes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with an emphasis on hands-on learning. We go beyond the regular curriculum and demonstrate the overlap between technical courses. The AP Capstone Diploma Program is offered, and the AP Program includes virtual and in-person courses and exams. Coding Classes are available for grades 6-8 on Saturdays, online, taught by OCT-certified instructors, and Contests/Exams are part of our academic planning. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative Bayview Glen offers arts programs across the school, including choirs and bands. Preschool provides opportunities to perform for peers and family, supporting early artistic expression. Prep School features challenging, inclusive arts programs alongside athletics to help students discover new dimensions in themselves and others. Across the school, arts are integrated with student life to foster creative expression. | Arts & creative — |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language Mandarin is offered as a Lower School club. The school participates in Round Square activities, including international exchanges and leadership conferences. Model United Nations and DECA are among the student clubs. Round Square exchanges and service projects contribute to global learning. | Cultural & language Saturday International Language Classes are offered in Farsi and Mandarin. Farsi and Mandarin classes are organized with Junior (SK–2) and Senior (Grades 3–6) groups. Classes run Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Dates for 2026 and 2027 are listed, and the price for Saturday language classes is CA$499. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies The school runs clubs such as Leadership, Spelling Bee, Mandarin, and championship Robotics teams. Students also participate in Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, Model United Nations, and DECA. Choirs and Bands provide musical outlets, and there are performance opportunities tied to the arts. Social and hobby activities are complemented by athletic and service-related programs. | Social & hobbies Clubs are part of the daily life, as shown by the daily schedule with an icon of students in clubs. The day includes field trips, lab work, and school events. This combination supports active participation in school life. |
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Community & service
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Community & service Bayview Glen provides meaningful service learning in the Lower School and ongoing community involvement through the school. Youth and Philanthropy Initiative and service projects are part of student life. Round Square activities include service projects and exchanges that broaden students' civic-mindedness. The school emphasizes involvement in local and global communities. | Community & service — |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities include Student Council and Young Round Square. Upper School participates in Round Square leadership conferences, exchanges, and service projects. A mentorship programme is available in the Upper School. Students are encouraged to develop leadership through clubs, service and Round Square opportunities. | Leadership & professional — |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Gryphons athletes compete in CISAA across multiple sports. There are three athletic terms each year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Participation is encouraged for Grades 3–12; last year 90% of Bayview Glen students were involved in Gryphons Athletics. A windsuit is mandatory for all team members. | Lifestyle & wellbeing — |
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Language provision
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Language provision French is taught as part of Bayview Glen's Language programme. The Grade 5 Lower School curriculum describes a dedicated French course within the Language programme, emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing in French. The programme uses the Accelerated Integrative Approach (AIM), Histoires en Action!, to teach French and develop communicative ability. The Language programme aligns with the Ontario Ministry of Education Language Curriculum released in 2023 and uses Universal Design for Learning and differentiated instruction to support language development and global citizenship. | Language provision The school offers an International Languages Program with Saturday in-person language classes in Farsi and Mandarin. The classes are for Junior (SK–2) and Senior (Grades 3–6). Classes run Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations — | Accreditations Not-for-Profit AP High School - Ontario Ministry of Education: 884354 College Board Member School: 826335 SAT Test Centre: 96867 |
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Admissions
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Admissions Step 1: To apply, complete the online application. You will need digital copies of a current photograph of your child(ren), birth certificate, immunization records, and the previous two years of school reports and transcripts. You will also need credit card information to process the $100 non-refundable application fee. The application fee applies to Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12; it does not apply to Preschool (BG2 or BG3). Step 2: Preschool and Junior Kindergarten applicants and their families will be invited to an in-person visit to get to know one another and answer questions. Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5 applicants participate in a class visit followed by an entrance assessment. Prep School, Grades 6–8, applicants will participate in an interview and complete the entrance assessment. Upper School applicants, Grades 9–12, will participate in an interview and complete an essay. Step 3: Timeline: Admission meetings, interviews and assessments will be completed in the Fall and early Winter. Families will receive a follow up to their application by the end of February 2026. Now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 school year. Limited space in our Early Years programme starting in September 2026. | Admissions 1. Learn about Toronto STEM School. Trial days are offered as half‑day shadow visits where a student can tour the school and meet future peers and teachers. Visits are arranged on select Wednesdays, with scheduling available through the school. This step helps families understand the school's environment and programs. 2. Scholarships. Local students can compete for entrance scholarships. Each year 1–2 local students may receive up to 50% off entrance tuition, with eligibility including Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, transferring from a different school, eligibility for grades 9–11, and a strong STEM plus English record (minimum A) and evidence of STEM aptitude. The application should include references, awards, SSAT scores, or other notable projects. 3. Local admissions process and entry points. The school recommends starting in late August for the first semester, though students may enroll for fall or winter semesters. Before applying, gather the student's OEN (if applicable), the most recent transcript and report card, and proof of Canadian residency. 4. International admissions process. Toronto STEM School is an approved Designated Learning Institution (DLI). After applying, the school reviews the application and may schedule a video interview; if admitted, a letter of admission and a tuition request are issued. Tuition covers eight courses toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and may include three months of residence services for international students. 5. International language and documentation. A language proficiency demonstration or English assessment interview is an admission requirement. 6. International scholarships. International students may be eligible for entrance scholarships of up to 30%, with criteria including international status, grades 9–11, and a high STEM plus English average (minimum 95%) and evidence of STEM aptitude; the scholarship application is part of the main enrollment form. 7. Next steps after admission. A letter of admission and guardianship arrangement are provided, after which students apply for a study permit and the school guarantees a full tuition refund minus a processing fee if the permit is refused. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships Scholarships are available to Bayview Glen students in Grades 6 through 12 who write scholarship exams in February; successful students are awarded $2,000 toward next year's school fees. Financial aid is provided as bursaries on a needs basis through Apple Financial Services; applications must be submitted by December 1, and bursaries are awarded for one school year with reapplication each year. The Parent Association Community Service Scholarship awards $2,500 to a Grade 12 graduate for outstanding volunteer service; the recipient is announced at the Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony; the application form is available for download and must be submitted by the stated deadline (e.g., April 30). | Scholarships Local scholarships: 1–2 entrance scholarships each year for local students, up to 50% of tuition. Eligibility includes Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, transferring from another school, grades 9–11, and a minimum A average in STEM and English, plus evidence of STEM aptitude (references, awards, SSAT scores or similar projects). International scholarships: 1–2 entrance scholarships each year for international students, up to 30% of tuition. Eligibility includes being an international student, grades 9–11, and a minimum 95% average in STEM and English, with evidence of STEM aptitude (references, awards, SSAT scores or similar projects). The scholarships are described as part of the enrollment process. |
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