Bond Academy and Keystone School are both in Toronto, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian programmes. Bond Academy also offers Montessori, and Keystone School also offers IB. Published annual fees are CA$550 - 36,000 at Bond Academy and CA$22,850 at Keystone School, which puts Keystone School roughly 25% higher. Bond Academy takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Keystone School from 11 to 18.
Bond Academy is located at 1500 Birchmont Road, Toronto, Ontario M1P 2G5. The school day runs from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For inquiries, contact 416-266-8878.
Location
Located in the University District of Toronto at 186 St. George Street. The campus is 20 metres from the St. George subway station. Proximity to the University of Toronto provides access to a university campus atmosphere and opportunities for higher education exposure.
Stages
Stages
Montessori Casa (Ages 4-6); Kindergarten; Elementary School (Grades 1-8); Secondary School (Grades 9-12).
Stages
Middle School (Grades 6-8); High School (Grades 9-12)
School type
School type
Private K-12 school
School type
IB Candidate School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development; French as a Second Language
Additional learning support
Mentorship Program
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Canada
Country affiliation
Canada
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Full-day program runs 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Montessori Casa and Kindergarten offer half-day options from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and Registration Fees
- Application Fee (local students): CAD 150 (non-refundable). - Activity Fee (local students): CAD 50 (payable to the parent council). - Deposit (due on registration, non-refundable): CAD 500 for Montessori/JK–SK; CAD 1,000 for Grades 1–12. - Application Fee (international students): CAD 300 for Kindergarten/Elementary; CAD 300–500 for secondary programs depending on pathway.
Annual Tuition — Local / Domestic Students (per academic year)
- Montessori Casa (ages 3–6): CAD 14,000 per year. - Kindergarten (full day): CAD 14,000 per year; Half-day Kindergarten program: CAD 8,000 per year. - Elementary School (Grades 1–8): CAD 17,500 per year. - Secondary School (Grades 9–12): CAD 16,000 per year (regular program). Grade 12 online credit (external students): CAD 550 per course.
Tuition — International Students (annual figures for 2025/26 fee schedule examples)
- Kindergarten & Elementary (Grade 1–8): CAD 24,800 per year. Medical insurance CAD 700/yr; Activity Fee CAD 200/yr. - Secondary programs (examples by pathway): OSSD program CAD 24,800/yr; OSSD+ add-on CAD +6,000; University Pathway CAD 32,000/yr; University Elite Pathway CAD 36,000/yr. Application fees and activity fees vary by program.
Payment Plans, Per-Term / Instalment Detail and Billing Schedule
- Standard billing cadence and common payment plans are described below; deposits are required up front and the balance is scheduled according to the chosen plan. Plans shown are representative examples of available options and amounts for the published fee year.
- Plan A — Ten-month payment plan (example period: September 1 to June 1): - For Grades 1–8: monthly payments shown around CAD 1,650 (first payment) and CAD 1,699.50 for subsequent months (ten payments across Sep–Jun) under the published ten-month schedule. Deposit CAD 1,000 required. A deferred service charge is included in these monthly amounts. - For Secondary (Grades 9–12): monthly payments shown around CAD 1,500 (first payment) and CAD 1,545 for subsequent months under the published ten-month schedule. Deposit CAD 1,000 required; a deferred service charge is included.
- Plan A — Twelve-month payment plan (example period: July 1 to June 1): - For Grades 1–8: monthly payments shown around CAD 1,375 initially and CAD 1,416.25 for subsequent months (twelve payments) with the stated deposit. - For Secondary: twelve-month plan amounts shown around CAD 1,250 initially and CAD 1,287.50 thereafter (twelve payments).
- Plan B — Two-installment plan: the second installment typically includes a small deferred payment service charge (example two-payment dates and amounts are published in the fee schedule). Plan B requires the initial deposit.
- Plan C — Three-installment plan: the second and third installments typically include a deferred service charge; the initial deposit is required.
- Plan D — Full-payment option: a one-time full-payment amount is accepted (published full-payment amounts vary by program); the initial deposit is required and the remaining balance due by the stated full-payment deadline. Examples in the published schedules show full-payment amounts and exact due dates.
- Family tuition pricing (domestic): packaged annual tuition for families is available and priced as follows: 1 child CAD 17,500; 2 children CAD 32,000; 3 children CAD 46,000; 4 children CAD 58,000.
Boarding / Accommodation Fees
- The school's international-student arrangements include homestay/accommodation (not on-campus full boarding) with monthly accommodation fees typically CAD 1,800–2,200 for a single room. A homestay application fee and custodianship legal fee apply (examples: homestay application fee CAD 200; custodianship legal fee CAD 300 one-time). Custodianship ongoing fees and deposits are detailed in the international homestay paperwork.
Other Costs and Annual Extras
- Books and uniforms (Grades 1–12): typically estimated at CAD 1,000 per year. Uniform costs for Kindergarten and Montessori programs are estimated at CAD 250 per year. - Activity fees: local students CAD 50 annually; international students' activity/new-student fees vary (examples: elementary CAD 200; secondary new-student activity CAD 800). - Medical insurance (international students): CAD 700 per year (mandatory unless acceptable private coverage is provided). - Optional services (international examples): after-school tutoring and new-parent service fee CAD 3,000 per 6 months (optional for Grade 1–8 international students). Textbooks for international students are frequently purchased after enrollment.
Refunds and Non-Refundable Items
- Application fees are non-refundable. Deposits required at registration are non-refundable. Activity fees are retained. These non-refundable items apply to local/domestic registrations as published. - International-student refund policy (examples from the published international schedule): if a Study Permit (or accompanying parent visa where applicable) is refused by immigration authorities, refund requests may be processed if submitted within six months of the refusal letter; refunded amounts are calculated after deducting the application fee, any custodianship legal fee, and an administrative processing fee (example administrative processing fee CAD 800). Specific documentation (original refusal letter and a written refund request) is required for processing. Some conditions render applications non-refundable (for example, incomplete or false documentation, or failure to submit the Study Permit application within the required timeframe).
Fee Payment Methods and Banking
- Bank/Wire transfer and bank draft are accepted for international tuition payments. The international fee schedule publishes the beneficiary bank details for wire transfers; wire payments are converted into Canadian dollars at the bank exchange rate on the day funds are received. - Payment-plan options (monthly, multi-installment, full payment) are administered through the school's billing/account system; a school payment portal (My Bond Account) is provided for family account management and payments. Specific payment methods accepted through the portal (for example, card, e-transfer, or direct debit) are administratively determined and available through the school's accounts office.
Summary of Immediate, Typical Upfront Costs at Registration (examples)
- Application Fee (local): CAD 150. Deposit (local Grades 1–12): CAD 1,000 (or CAD 500 for Montessori/JK–SK). Activity Fee (local): CAD 50. Additional annual items (books/uniforms) estimate CAD 1,000 for Grades 1–12. Homestay/custodianship fees apply for international placements.
Fee details
Application and Registration
- Application fee: CAD 300.00 (one-time, payable at the time of application). - Registration (enrolment) fee: CAD 2,800.00 (one-time, payable on acceptance).
Tuition and Annual Mandatory School Fees (2025–26 academic year)
- Tuition (standard day student / international student rate): CAD 20,250.00 per academic year. - Resource fees: CAD 750.00 per academic year. - Activity fees: CAD 500.00 per academic year.
Fees charged as one-off or per-item (mandatory / common)
- Gym kit (required for PE/field trips): CAD 325.00 (reusable across years). - Middle school camp trip: CAD 500.00 to CAD 750.00 (range depending on trip). - High school camp trip: CAD 600.00 to CAD 850.00 (range depending on trip).
Optional / Additional costs
- Hot lunch program: approximately CAD 200.00 per month. - Yearly international study trip (optional): typically CAD 5,000.00 or more depending on destination and program. - Yearly trip to French Canada (optional): CAD 500.00.
Boarding / Homestay / Residence (international students)
- Homestay (single room with internet and three meals per day): CAD 15,700.00 for the 10-month school year (September–June). - Student residence options: available for inquiry; fees vary by option (contact admissions for current residence pricing).
International-student specific fees
- Health insurance (international students): CAD 750.00 per year (mandatory). - Custodianship (for students under 18): CAD 1,000.00 (non-refundable). - Student visa processing fee (school's processing): CAD 1,250.00 (does not include fees payable directly to immigration authorities).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual billing: tuition and annual fees are stated per academic year. Instalment plans are offered; families must contact the school to arrange payment plans or instalments. Late-payment penalties apply. - Late-payment interest: 1.5% per month (equivalent to 18% per annum) on overdue amounts for the 2025–26 fee schedule. - Responsibility for payment: parents/guardians are responsible for all charges for the full academic year; unpaid accounts may result in restriction from classes and withholding of records/transcripts until accounts are settled.
Refunds and non-refundable items
- Application and registration fees are non-refundable. - Custodianship and certain administrative/service fees are non-refundable. - Visa refusal refund (international students): when a study permit is refused by the immigration authority, a full tuition refund (less any non-refundable items listed by the school) is granted provided the school is notified in writing within the time frame specified by the school and a copy of the official refusal letter is provided. Specific refund procedures and time limits apply.
Sibling discount and concessions
- Sibling discount: a 10% reduction in tuition fees applies to the second sibling (and subsequent siblings) enrolled and attending at the same time; the discount applies to the lesser of the full year's tuition and is applied to tuition only (not to other fees).
Accepted payment methods and payment channels
- International bank transfers and multi-currency payment support are available via the school's PayMyTuition payment partner; this service supports payments from banks in many countries and currencies. - Payment plans and instalment arrangements are available through the school's finance office; families can also use standard banking/wire transfer methods as coordinated through PayMyTuition or the school's finance office.
Other important financial notes
- Homestay fees are quoted for the 10-month school year (September–June); additional charges may apply for special dietary needs. - Optional trip costs and extracurricular charges are billed separately and vary by program and destination. - Outstanding balances can affect a student's continued enrolment and release of academic documents.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Bond Academy provides the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum in small classes. It offers Montessori Casa through Grade 12. The Montessori early years include five curriculum areas: Practical Life Skills, Cultivating the Five Senses, Numeracy, Literacy and Culture. A Healthy Active Living Program includes intramural and aquatics, and there is an elite basketball program; arts education covers drama, music and visual arts. The program includes local and global issues within social sciences and character education. AP exams are offered with digital or hybrid formats on site.
Curriculum details
Keystone School offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through the Flexible OSSD Homeschool Program. The program is fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education and enables the OSSD to be earned from anywhere in the world. Courses are asynchronous with about 110 hours of learning material across 3–5 units, and final grades consist of 70% coursework and 30% final assessments. The program provides Grades 9–12 with university preparation and a dedicated University Pathways framework, with academic guidance to support course selection and university applications. Gifted and Advanced Learners are among the targeted student groups. Keystone is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme candidacy, with an IB Preparation and IBDP pathway announced for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates have been admitted to the University of Toronto (Life Science and Computer Science) and York University (Biotechnology) in 2019.
Higher education progression
Keystone supports higher education through University Pathways and university partnerships that assist international applicants, including language-requirement waivers and scholarships. In 2024 Keystone graduates entered programs at universities in Canada and abroad, including University of Toronto, McMaster, McGill, Western, York University, Dalhousie, Ontario Tech University, Rutgers, University of Arizona, and others.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and Advanced Learners are included among Keystone's target student groups in the OSSD Homeschool Program.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. After consideration by parents and the school, determine the applicable application path and complete the appropriate package. For Montessori Casa/Kindergarten, the first school requires a copy of the Birth Certificate, Health Card and Immunization Record, as well as the Application Form, Emergency Form and Photo Release Form. For Elementary (Grades 1-8) and Secondary (Grades 9-12), complete the Elementary/Secondary Application Package. International students complete the International Student Application Package. 2. Application review and acceptance. The application is reviewed after submission, and if the child is accepted to Bond, the applicable Fee Schedule will be explained and the appropriate Payment Options selected to complete enrollment. The school will provide the Fee Schedule and explain any additional steps required to finalize enrollment. For questions, families can call 416-266-8878 to reach local admissions; international admissions are handled at the same number. 3. Local and international enrollment documents. Local admission uses the Local Admission Form and the Local Fee Schedule Elementary or Secondary. International admission uses the International Admission Form (fillable), Registration Checklist, Homestay Application Form, and the International Fee Schedule. After accepting, these forms are used to complete the enrollment process and arrange payment. The school provides guidance to families throughout this process.
Admissions
Keystone School is a fully accredited Canadian independent private school for grades 6 to 12. The admissions process is designed to ensure a good fit and to support families at every step. Step 1: Book a School Tour to visit the campus, meet the Principal, see classrooms and facilities, and learn about the school's educational approach. Step 2: Submit an online application, including a copy of the student's ID (passport or birth certificate) and the most recent transcript or report cards from the last three years. Step 3: Schedule a Student Meeting with the Principal or an Academic Director to discuss the student's interests, goals, and learning style. Step 4: Classroom Visit may be offered, giving the student a half-day in class to meet future classmates and experience lessons. Step 5: Offer of Admission is issued, including academic placement information, tuition and fee details, and an acceptance deadline.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
The school offers four merit-based scholarships: Academic Excellence, Arts & Innovation, Leadership & Community Engagement, and the International Student Merit Scholarship. Each scholarship is valued at 5,000 toward tuition and only one scholarship is available per student. Who can apply: All students applying for admission to Keystone School. Application materials include a 500–1,000 word scholarship essay or portfolio and the Keystone School application form. Application timeline for the 2026–2027 academic year includes three rounds: First Round submissions due by November 1, 2025; notification by November 14, 2025; enrolment deadline to secure the scholarship by December 15, 2025. Second Round submissions due by December 12, 2025; notification by December 19, 2025; enrolment deadline January 23, 2025. Third Round submissions due by February 23, 2026; notification by February 27, 2026; enrolment deadline March 13, 2026. Submission materials needed: a 500–1,000 word scholarship essay, three years of transcripts, and a copy of the student's ID. Submit Scholarship Application. Need-Based Assistance is available through Apple Financial for families needing additional support.
