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Bond Academy

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$550 - 36,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Bond Academy is a private, co-educational K–12 school in Toronto, delivering the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum in small classes alongside a Montessori program from Casa to Grade 12. The Montessori early years emphasize Practical Life Skills, Cultivating the Five Senses, Numeracy, Literacy and Culture, while the Ontario curriculum continues through secondary with high expectations in a caring, secure environment. The 1500 Birchmount Road campus features a gym, library, computer labs, a cafeteria and dedicated spaces for art, music and drama, plus hi‑speed wireless internet. The Healthy Active Living Program includes intramural sport and aquatics, and an elite basketball program. Arts education covers drama, music and visual arts, with emphasis on local and global issues within social sciences and character development. AP exams are offered on-site in digital or hybrid formats. Hatch Coding, Mandarin clubs and English‑language support complement academics. Bond Education Group has offered summer experiences for forty years.

1500 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON M1P 2G5

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The Essentials

Bond Academy has instruction in English.

Location

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.

Stages

Montessori Casa (Ages 4-6); Kindergarten; Elementary School (Grades 1-8); Secondary School (Grades 9-12).

Type

Private K-12 school

Additional learning support

English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development; French as a Second Language

Country affiliation

Canada

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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Bond Academy ranges from CAD 550 to CAD 36,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Bond Academy teaches Montessori Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

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.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have been admitted to the University of Toronto (Life Science and Computer Science) and York University (Biotechnology) in 2019.
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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.
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