Century Private School vs Urban International School

	C Century Private School Toronto, Canada	U Urban International School Toronto, Canada
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CA$19,900 - 29,700	Fees / year CA$23,400
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 12 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 250	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1994	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 11181 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4S 1L2. Century Private School is housed in a historic landmark (circa 1922) with connections to the Town of Richmond Hill. The updated facility offers bright classrooms and small class sizes, and the curriculum combines the Montessori method up to age six with an enriched Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum to grade twelve.	Location North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Main Entrance: 1107 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON M3J 2C5. East Entrance: 2 Champagne Dr, Toronto, ON M3J 0K2. We are located near Finch Station.
Stages	Stages Montessori Preschool; Montessori Kindergarten; Elementary School; Secondary School	Stages The UIS Middle School serves Grade 7-8. The UIS High School serves Grade 9-12.
School type	School type Private school	School type Private high school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support ESL Program.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Canada	Country affiliation Canada
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee (one-time): CAD 300. - Registration fee (one-time, per family): CAD 500. Annual Tuition — 2026/27 (by program and student type) - Montessori Pre‑School (ages 2.5–4): Local CAD 19,900 per year; International CAD 24,800 per year. - Montessori Kindergarten (ages 4–6): Local CAD 20,900 per year; International CAD 25,300 per year. - Elementary (Grades 1–8): Local CAD 21,900 per year; International CAD 26,500 per year. - Secondary (Grades 9–12): Local CAD 21,900 per year; International CAD 29,700 per year. Additional mandatory fees (where applicable) - International student health insurance (per school year, international students only): CAD 700. - Guardianship fee (secondary international students requiring a guardian): CAD 1,500 per year. - Miscellaneous fee: included for most Montessori and elementary placements; CAD 800 per year for secondary (covers items such as yearbook, student agenda, club and athletics contributions; field trips are not included). Optional and other costs - Hot lunch: included for certain early‑years and kindergarten placements; for elementary there is an optional hot lunch charge of CAD 2,000 where applicable. - Extended care (where offered): Before‑school (7:30–8:30) and after‑school (4:30–6:00) available for early years at CAD 1,500 per school year (optional). - School uniform (approximate cost for one basic set): CAD 550 per set (price varies by number of pieces). - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child from the same family in the same academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms (structure and due dates) - Full payment: pay the full annual tuition amount in one payment at registration. - Installment plan (deposit + three scheduled instalments): a deposit is paid at registration and the remaining balance is collected through three scheduled post‑dated payments due on June 1, September 1 and December 1 (the fee schedule lists the deposit and each instalment amount for the chosen plan). The school's published plan uses a deposit equal to 10% of the plan total followed by three equal instalments. - Monthly instalments: a deposit is paid at registration followed by nine monthly post‑dated payments dated June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1, January 1 and February 1; the school's published structure treats the deposit as 10% of the plan total and each monthly instalment as approximately 10% of the plan total. Example instalment amounts (calculated using the school's published instalment structure applied to the 2026/27 annual tuition figures) - Montessori Pre‑School — Local (annual CAD 19,900): - Deposit (10%): CAD 1,990. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 5,970 (deposit + three instalments cover the full annual tuition on the published schedule). - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 1,990 after the deposit. - Montessori Pre‑School — International (annual CAD 24,800): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,480. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 7,440. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,480. - Montessori Kindergarten — Local (annual CAD 20,900): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,090. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 6,270. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,090. - Montessori Kindergarten — International (annual CAD 25,300): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,530. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 7,590. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,530. - Elementary — Local (annual CAD 21,900): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,190. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 6,570. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,190. - Elementary — International (annual CAD 26,500): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,650. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 7,950. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,650. - Secondary — Local (annual CAD 21,900): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,190. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 6,570. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,190. - Secondary — International (annual CAD 29,700): - Deposit (10%): CAD 2,970. - Three‑installment plan: three equal instalments of CAD 8,910. - Monthly plan: nine monthly instalments of CAD 2,970. Payment mechanics and terms - Post‑dated cheques: some instalment options require post‑dated cheques dated to the payment due dates; cheques are to be made payable to Century Private School. A returned cheque (NSF) fee of CAD 50 applies. Late or arrears payments of 30 days may be treated as withdrawal. Tax receipts are issued for any portion of tuition considered childcare. Boarding and accommodation - No boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedules; the school does publish a guardianship fee for secondary international students (CAD 1,500 per year) for students who require a designated guardian while studying. No residential boarding program or boarding fees are shown. Refund information and timing - Domestic (local) students: a withdrawal and refund request for the upcoming school year must be received by May 1 (school year deadlines are published); the registration fee, deposit and September tuition are non‑refundable. Refunds are issued to the original payer and are processed within 30 days of an approved written refund request. No partial refunds are issued for late arrival, holidays, sickness or missed days. - International students: refunds of tuition and applicable fees are issued only upon receipt of an official rejection letter from the Canadian mission (study permit/visa refusal). The application fee (CAD 300), registration fee (CAD 500) and a specified portion of tuition (CAD 2,850, as published) are non‑refundable; refunds following study permit refusal are issued to the person who provided the original payment and are processed within 30 days of a written refund request with the required documentation. No refunds are issued after a study permit is granted or for student withdrawals for reasons other than official study permit refusal. Points to note about charges and changes - The school's fee schedules show program‑specific additional charges (uniforms, optional hot lunch, extended care, miscellaneous fees) and sibling discounts. Fees are subject to change and the school's published schedules identify which items are non‑refundable; returned cheque and late payment penalties are specified. Fee payment options summary - Accepted/explicitly published payment mechanisms include post‑dated cheques and standard cheques payable to Century Private School; a returned cheque (NSF) fee of CAD 50 is charged where applicable. Instalment schedules require a deposit at registration and post‑dated cheques for the scheduled payment dates. Tax receipts are issued for eligible childcare portions.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Full‑time registration fee: CAD 350. - Part‑time registration fee: CAD 150. Tuition — Middle School (Grade 7–8) - Tuition (annual): CAD 17,600 per grade. - Tuition (semester): CAD 8,800 per semester. - School fee: CAD 1,200 per grade. - Uniform fee (one‑time): CAD 350 (a blazer, 2 polos, and a hoodie). - Custodian fee: CAD 1,000 for 12 months; Full guardianship option: CAD 8,000 for 12 months. - International student insurance: CAD 700 per year. - Homestay fee (4 weeks, 3 meals): CAD 1,650. Homestay placement fee: CAD 250. Airport pick‑up service: CAD 150. Tuition — High School (Grade 9–12) - 8 credits package: CAD 20,000. - 9 credits package: CAD 22,500. - 10 credits package: CAD 25,000. - Individual credit fee: CAD 2,500 per credit. - Private 1:1 course: CAD 4,900 per 1:1 lesson. Tutorial program: CAD 100 per hour. - School fee: CAD 500 per semester. - Full‑time registration fee: CAD 350; part‑time registration fee: CAD 150. Uniform fee (one‑time): CAD 350 (a blazer, 2 polos, and a hoodie). Custodian fee: CAD 1,000 (12 months). International student insurance: CAD 700 per year. Homestay fee, placement fee and airport pick‑up: CAD 1,650; CAD 250; CAD 150 respectively. Billing schedule and payment terms - Middle School follows a two‑semester academic year: Semester 1 (September–January) and Semester 2 (February–June). Tuition is shown both as an annual amount and as a per‑semester amount. - High School operates on a multi‑semester system with up to five short semesters per year (each 8–10 weeks depending on the term); students may enrol into semester‑length courses and fees are structured by credits/semester packages. - Invoices carry the school's bank details and payment instructions; payments should allow sufficient processing time when using wire transfer, Flywire, cheque, or other bank channels. Specific invoice due dates and installment deadlines appear on each student invoice. Boarding & Accommodation (where provided) - UIS offers on‑site residence options (UIS Main Residence and UIS Regular Residence) and homestay options (Premium and Regular Homestay). Homestay pricing is CAD 1,650 for a 4‑week stay (three meals); homestay placement fee is CAD 250; airport pick‑up is CAD 150. Residence and homestay arrangements include three meals and student support according to the accommodation type selected. Other costs and incidental fees - Uniform: CAD 350 (blazer, 2 polos, hoodie). - School fees: Middle School CAD 1,200 per grade; High School CAD 500 per semester. - Custodianship / guardianship options and insurance fees as listed above. - Additional academic services: private 1:1 courses (CAD 4,900 per lesson) and tutorial support (CAD 100 per hour). Portfolio and specialty program pricing (expressed in CAD) appear on program pages. Refund information and conditions - International students: a full refund less an administration fee of CAD 600 is granted only if a Canadian study permit is refused by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Refund requests must be supported by the original Letter of Refusal from IRCC, the original Letter of Acceptance from the school, and the original receipt for paid tuition. No refund is issued if the student or guardians withdraw after the school issues a tuition receipt and/or Letter of Acceptance, unless the study permit is officially rejected by IRCC. - Domestic students: no refund is issued once the student starts courses, even if the student does not complete the courses, due to class‑enrolment management. Fee payment options - Wire transfer to the school's bank account; the beneficiary name is Urban International School (2017) Inc.; bank details appear on each student invoice. - Flywire (online payments including many local bank methods and credit/debit card payments). - Money order, bank draft or certified cheque payable to Urban International School (2017) Inc. (include student name and ID on the payment). - E‑Transfer (for Canadian bank accounts) to deposit@uihs.ca; include student name and payment purpose in the memo to help verification. Notes on amounts and presentation - All amounts are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Program pages and brochures also display CAD pricing for specialty programs and services.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum is followed, enriched and extended to Grade 12. Specialists teach French, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, and Physical Education, with Grades 5–8 receiving additional focus in Math, Language, Science and Social Studies, and international students receive ESL support and access to an Academic Pathway Program. The Mathematics Program builds a solid conceptual foundation across five strands, includes financial literacy, and uses a mix of traditional and hands-on, differentiated instruction. The Language Arts Program emphasizes Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, and Media Literacy, with exposure to influential authors and strong grammar and writing skills. The Science Program covers chemistry, physics, astronomy, zoology, and botany, complemented by field trips to connect theories to real-life applications. The Arts Program encompasses Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Performing Arts, with specialists, a Grade 4 band, and regular concerts.	Curriculum details UIS has a two-tier structure with a Middle School (grades 7–8) and a High School (grades 9–12). Middle School covers eight subject areas: Arts, Core French, Health and Physical Education, Language, Science & Technology, History, and Geography, with a sample schedule showing daily Language Arts, Canadian History/Geography, Math, Science & Technology, and French. High School offers courses across Arts, Business & Management, Canadian & World Studies, Computer & Technology, English, Mathematics, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Sciences, and adds electives such as Visual Design and Introduction to Computer Programming. UIS provides two post-secondary pathways: University Stream and College Stream, with a University Stream that includes an Academic Tracking System and options across Engineering, Science & Math, Arts, and Business, plus electives available in the arts, languages, and drama. Students pursue the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), requiring 18 compulsory credits, 12 optional credits, 40 hours of community involvement, and the OSSLT or OSSLC literacy requirement. In 2024–25 UIS reported scholarships totaling over $1.266 million to graduates, and the 2025 University Offers include admissions to the University of Toronto, York University, Western University, McMaster University, and Queen's University, among others.
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Exam results	Exam results 52 Polar Expressions Writing submissions were selected. 59 students received Awards of Distinction in the Mathematica Centrum National Competition, and 12 students earned Honor Roll with one Grade 8 student achieving first-place honors. A Century Private School student was awarded the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship in 2023. CPS Secondary students have earned over $1 million in university scholarships and consistently rank in the top 25% in North America for the University of Waterloo CEMC competition.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are admitted to top universities across Canada and beyond. Notable achievements include the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship awarded to a CPS student in 2023. CPS Secondary students have earned over $1 million in university scholarships.	Higher education progression UIS graduates gain university admissions across Canada; 91% of UIS graduates go to the top five universities in Canada and 100% of UIS graduates gain admission to undergraduate programs worldwide. The 2024–25 Honour Roll highlights scholarships from multiple universities, and the 2025 University Offers page lists offers to institutions such as the University of Toronto, York University, Western University, McMaster University, and Queen's University with substantial scholarship totals.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit Your Application. Start your journey by completing our online application form; it's quick and easy and the first step toward joining our school community. The Admissions Staff are available to help you from your initial inquiry through to the completion of the application process. Required documents include the Enrollment Form, a copy of the student's most recent and last year (2 years) report cards, Vaccination/Immunization Record from birth, Birth Certificate, Award Certificate (if any), Personal Statement (minimum of 200 words), Completed Student Questionnaire Form, Completed School Recommendation Form, IEP/SSP Documentation (if any), and an Interview with the Principal. 2. Personalized Follow-Up. After we receive your application, the admissions team will reach out to discuss next steps and answer any questions. This is your chance to learn more about what makes Century Private School special. The team will guide you through the next steps of the process. 3. Prepare for Your Start. Once accepted, we'll help you get everything in place for a smooth beginning at our school, from orientation details to necessary materials.	Admissions Complete the UIS Application Form and submit it with Supplementary Information: UIS Application Form; Official Transcript and a passport front-page copy. Send the transcripts of the last two academic years in English to the UIS Admission Department. After review, a UIS student counselor will assist with the next steps. You will receive a personalized study plan along with an invoice and CLOA (Conditional Letter of Acceptance) for payment. Pay the invoice to receive the Official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and the official receipt; review the Refund Policy (bank information is on the invoice). Apply for a Canadian study permit and visa; processing times vary by country. Once the study permit is approved, prepare to study abroad.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers substantial entrance scholarships for graduates who are admitted to top Canadian universities. These scholarships recognize student achievements.	Scholarships UIS Graduation Scholarship Program: The school offers a Graduation Scholarship Program. Students who have high marks in their academic year and engage in school and community activities are considered for UIS Scholarship. Enrollment scholarships are offered to new students based on an analysis of the previous school year, considering final marks and performance. Contact admin@uihs.ca for more information.
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