Nile Academy and Toronto STEM School are both in Toronto, about 14 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian programmes, and Toronto STEM School also offers Advanced Placement (AP). Published annual fees are CA$11,500 - 20,000 at Nile Academy and CA$15,450 - 21,950 at Toronto STEM School, which puts Toronto STEM School roughly 19% higher. Both take pupils from 4 to 18. Typical class sizes are 15 at Nile Academy and 5 at Toronto STEM School.
5 Blue Haven Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M9M 1W6, Canada
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.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary (Grade 1-8); High School
Stages
Grades 1-8; Grades 9-12
School type
School type
Private school; boarding available for international students
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Full-time guidance counselling; accommodations for ESL students
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.
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
Three-semester school year with two reporting periods per semester. Timetable with a bell schedule.
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 fees
- Domestic (new students, all grades): CAD 200 per application. - International (2025/26 listed): CAD 500 application fee.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Domestic — 2026–2027 academic year: - Kindergarten: CAD 11,500 per year. - Grade 1 to Grade 8: CAD 12,500 per year. - Grade 9 to Grade 12: CAD 13,500 per year.
- International — 2025–2026 academic year (listed amounts): - Tuition fee: CAD 20,000 per year.
Per-term amounts and billing basis
- Tuition is published as annual amounts for each year group. The public fee schedule does not publish a per-term breakdown or fixed instalment amounts; parents should expect the published figures to represent annual tuition unless an instalment plan is provided at registration.
Other fees and recurring charges
- Book rental: JK–Grade 6: CAD 150; Grade 7–8: CAD 200; Grade 9–12: CAD 250. - International additional fees (2025/26 listing): medical insurance CAD 1,000; optional visa application assistance CAD 2,500; optional guardianship CAD 1,000. - Dormitory / boarding fee (international): CAD 16,000 per year. - Administrative/document fees: transcript copy fee is CAD 25 (regular copy) with additional copies at CAD 5 each; this and related document-payment procedures are managed through the school office. - No separate uniform fee is published in the public fee schedule. Book rental and the listed international ancillary fees are the only specific recurring or ancillary charges shown.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- An Official Letter of Acceptance and a tuition receipt are issued after the tuition deposit payment has been processed; the fee schedule indicates deposit payment is part of the international admissions workflow. Exact deposit amounts, instalment dates, and term-by-term billing schedules are not published in the public fee schedule. The school offers sibling discounts and mentions early-registration and full-payment discounts.
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Nile Academy dormitory (boarding) is listed at CAD 16,000 per year for international students. Boarding is an optional service for international students.
Refund information
- For international students: a full tuition refund will be granted, less an administration fee of CAD 500, if Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) does not issue the Study Permit. Required documentation for a refund includes the CIC letter of rejection, the school's Official Letter of Acceptance, the original tuition receipt, and a completed Refund Request Form with payee details. Tuition refunds are not issued for voluntary withdrawals (except the study-permit denial case), disciplinary dismissal, or where false information was provided. Additional refund rules and conditions apply as set out in the school's international student participation and application documentation.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods for school fees and administrative charges include certified cheque, money order, VISA, MasterCard, Interac Direct Payment / debit, and cash where applicable. Personal (uncertified) cheques are not accepted for some transactions. Online registration forms provide a selectable payment-method option at submission. Specific payment channels for tuition deposits, international payments, and dormitory fees (for example, wire transfer instructions) are provided during the admissions/payment process.
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.
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
Ontario Standards Aligned Educational Program. Grades 1-8 follow the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum. Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, French, Information Technology, Physical Education, Music and Visual Arts are taught, with Grade 6-8 classes taught by specialist educators. The language of instruction in Elementary is English and French. Nile Academy is a private school with small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio.
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.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
18
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
100% University Acceptance. University counselling begins in secondary school with weekly meetings with a Guidance Counsellor to align courses with university goals. Graduation follows the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements: 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective), 40 hours of community service, and the Ontario Literacy Test.
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.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Extension or acceleration for some students.
Gifted and talented
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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
Local Students 1. Nile Academy Application Process. The admissions office coordinates campus visits and oversees the admissions steps. 2. School Tour. Families are encouraged to arrange a visit; campus tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and are conducted with guided tours by Nile Academy students. 3. Application Forms. Complete the application form and forward it to the Admissions Office by email or by fax. 4. Report Card and Transcript (for high school students). Provide a copy of current and past year's report cards and transcripts. 5. Admission Test. The prospective student takes Nile Academy's entrance test, which lasts about 60 minutes. 6. Interview. The prospective student meets with a member of the Admissions Team for a personal interview (approximately 15 minutes). 7. Acceptance. An official acceptance email and a formal letter are issued; new students can schedule registration in person or by telephone.
International Students 1. The Application Process. Start online submission by submitting the online application form. 2. Gather Necessary Documents. Send a photocopy of the passport or birth certificate in English, a photocopy of current year's school transcripts, and a signed letter of recommendation by a school official to the admissions email. 3. Conditional Acceptance. All approved applicants receive a conditional Letter of Acceptance. 4. Letter of Acceptance. Once the tuition deposit is processed and issued, an Official Letter of Acceptance and a tuition receipt are sent; the Official Letter of Acceptance may be used for visa purposes.
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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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.