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Gray Academy of Jewish Education

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Hebrew, French
Fees CA$5,500 - 19,425
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 510
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages Hebrew, French
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Gray Academy of Jewish Education is an independent JK-12 day school in Winnipeg that delivers the Canadian curriculum within a Jewish community. Serving students aged 3 to 18, General Studies follow Manitoba Education, while Judaic Studies are approved by Manitoba Education. In Elementary, English Language Arts and French, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, PE and Music are taught with Hebrew, Israel Studies, T'filah, Tanach, Jewish Holidays and Jewish History. In High School, general and Judaic studies balance with electives and opportunities for leadership, service and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school traces its roots to 1891 and sits on the Asper Jewish Community Campus, making Gray Academy Western Canada's only JK-12 Jewish day school. Facilities include a library with a Learning Lounge, Art and Music rooms, outdoor playgrounds, and access to the Gray Academy-Tough Duck Community Ice Rink and Rady JCC wellness facilities.

A100–123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3N 2B4

The Essentials

Gray Academy of Jewish Education has 510 pupils, instruction in English, Hebrew, French.

Location
Gray Academy is located at A100-123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B4.

Stages
Kindergarten through Grade 12 (JK-12), with Early Years, Elementary and High School programs.

Type
Independent Jewish day school

Religious affiliation
Judaism
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform for Kindergarten through Grade 12. All students wear a uniform; Each student must have at least one full uniform outfit for regular classes and one full gym uniform for Phys Ed. Uniforms are ordered through Top Marks, and Gray Academy Parent Association (GAPA) runs pre-loved uniform sales two to three times a year.

Food Options
The school has lunch programs run by the Gray Academy Parent Association (GAPA), which organizes menus and delivers weekly lunch orders for Elementary and High School. The Family Portal provides access to lunch orders for current families. Lunch and challah programs are part of school food services.

Governance and Ownership
The Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education (WBJE) is the primary policy‑making body for Gray Academy of Jewish Education. The WBJE is a CAIS member. CAIS accreditation drives Gray Academy to continually strive for excellence and be accountable to families, students, staff, donors, WBJE and the community.
Fees

Annual tuition at Gray Academy of Jewish Education ranges from CAD 5,500 to CAD 19,425 for 2026/27.

Application fees and deposits
- A non-refundable deposit of USD 400 per child is due at the time of application/(re-)enrollment; this deposit is applied to the total Parental Contribution for the year.
- A non-refundable student fee of USD 180 per child is due at the time of application/(re-)enrollment (USD 90 for children in half-day Junior Kindergarten). This student fee is charged over and above the Parental Contribution and covers holiday programming, field trips, yearbooks and other special activities.
- For applications received after September 25 (late new applicants), the deposit and student fee are higher: a non-refundable deposit of USD 800 and a student fee of USD 360 per child are required.

Tuition (Parental Contribution) — annual fees by year group
- Kindergarten through Grade 12 (Parental Contribution) for 2026–2027:
- First and second child: USD 14,600 per child per year.
- Third and additional children: USD 9,900 per child per year.
- Junior Kindergarten Parental Contribution (2026–2027), per child per year:
- Morning Only (8:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.): USD 5,500.
- Morning plus Lunch (8:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): USD 7,000.
- Full Day (8:40 a.m. – 3:20/3:30 p.m.): USD 12,200.
- Visiting international high‑school students (homestay program) — tuition:
- Full school year (September–June): USD 19,425.
- One semester (September–January): USD 9,725.
- Additional required international-student charges include a custodial fee (USD 1,000) and a monthly homestay fee (USD 750 for room and board with a host family).

Per-term billing and how tuition is charged
- Tuition at Gray Academy is charged as an annual Parental Contribution rather than on a term-by-term basis. Families receive a Statement of Account in the spring showing the annual balance owing for the coming year. Payment may be made in full or by monthly instalments; there is no standard per-term invoice schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment scheduling options:
- Pay in full: the full Parental Contribution may be paid in one lump sum by September 1. Credit‑card payments by a third‑party processor (Plastiq) are accepted but third‑party card fees may apply. Other accepted one‑time payment methods include electronic transfer, cheque, or securities transfer.
- Monthly payments: the Parental Contribution may be paid by pre‑authorized debit in 10 equal monthly instalments, debited on the first business day of each month from September through June. No interest or service charges apply to the monthly plan. Banking information must be provided by the school's deadline to complete monthly enrolment.
- Enrollment is not complete until required deposits/student fees are paid and/or banking information is on file. Statements of account are emailed in the spring prior to the new school year. Missing scheduled payments without acceptable arrangements can lead to withholding of report cards/transcripts, prohibition from activities or re‑enrollment, and accounts over 30 days past due accrue interest at 1.5% per month (compounded monthly). Dishonoured payments incur an administration fee (USD 40).

Boarding / homestay
- Gray Academy does not operate an on‑site boarding program; domestic students attend as day students. Visiting international high‑school students are placed with local host families and therefore pay homestay fees rather than boarding fees. Required homestay charges for visiting international students include a monthly homestay fee of USD 750 and a custodial fee of USD 1,000.

Other costs and common additional fees
- Student fee: USD 180 per child per year (USD 90 for half‑day JK), due at (re‑)enrollment and non‑refundable. This covers holiday programming, field trips, yearbooks and special activities.
- Uniforms: All students K–12 are required to wear school uniform; families purchase uniforms from the school's supplier (Top Marks). Spirit wear and special team items are optional; a typical Raiders sweatshirt is approximately USD 60 when offered. Pre‑loved uniform items are sometimes available at a reduced cost.
- School supplies: families supply grade‑specific school supplies annually; supply‑pack ordering is available for some grades. Estimated supply lists are provided by grade.
- Devices: school‑owned Chromebooks are provided for students in Grades 3 and 4; Grade 5–12 students must provide their own device for in‑class use and homework. A limited number of Chromebooks are available to borrow from the school library; families are responsible for repair/replacement costs for damaged or lost school devices.
- Co‑curricular and trip costs: many grade‑specific experiences (overnights, retreats, Spirit Weekends, graduation activities) are charged in addition to the Parental Contribution. Examples of approximate participant costs from recent schedules:
- Grade 5 overnight: USD 120; Grade 6 Shabbaton: USD 125; Grade 7 overnight outdoor trip: USD 275; Grade 8/9 Spirit Weekend: USD 235; Grades 10–12 retreat: USD 320; Grade 12 graduation festivities package: USD 900. These amounts are approximate and project‑specific charges are billed at time of registration.
- Optional Extended Hours & Supervision programs (before/after school, in‑service days, holiday programs) carry separate fees specific to the program and season and are billed in addition to the Parental Contribution.

Refunds and withdrawal fees
- Deposits and student fees are non‑refundable under all circumstances. Parental Contribution payments are treated as non‑refundable in the event of a full or partial school closure. In cases of withdrawal, written notice must be provided; withdrawal fees and amounts owing depend on the date of withdrawal:
- Prior to April 1: the school retains the non‑refundable deposit and student fee.
- April 1 – May 31: deposit and student fee retained; a withdrawal fee of USD 500 per student is due.
- June 1 – August 31: deposit and student fee retained; withdrawal fee of USD 500 per student; the first month of Parental Contribution per student is due.
- September–June (withdrawal during the school year): deposit and student fee retained; withdrawal fee of USD 500 per student; Parental Contribution for the month of withdrawal is due plus Parental Contribution for an additional four months.
- Expulsion or serious policy breach does not relieve parents/guardians of responsibility for the full annual Parental Contribution.

Fee payment methods and practical notes
- Accepted payment methods include:
- E‑transfer to the school finance email.
- Credit‑card payment via a third‑party processor (Plastiq); third‑party card fees apply and may be treated as a cash advance by some card issuers.
- Cheque payable to the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education (submitted to the Gray Academy Finance Department).
- Pre‑authorized debit for families choosing the 10‑month monthly instalment plan.
- Dishonoured payments incur an administration fee (USD 40); late or missed payments can result in withheld records or suspension from activities, and overdue balances accrue interest at 1.5% per month (compounded monthly).

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Gray Academy of Jewish Education teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
General Studies at Gray Academy follows Manitoba Education's Curriculum for every grade. All Judaic Studies courses are approved by Manitoba Education. In Elementary, General Studies emphasize English Language Arts and French, along with Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Physical Education and Music; Judaic Studies cover Hebrew, Israel Studies, T'filah, Tanach, Jewish Holidays and Jewish History. Learning is woven across Judaic and General Studies, with holiday celebrations, field trips, retreats and international travel augmenting classroom learning. In High School, the program balances general and Judaic studies with a broad range of electives; students have opportunities to engage in leadership, community service and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school emphasizes small classes in its High School program.

Exam Results
Gray Academy follows the Manitoba provincial curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12; all Judaic Studies courses are approved for high school credit toward graduation. The school is CAIS-accredited and a member of MFIS and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools.

Higher Education Progression
Future Forward: Gray Academy Strategic Plan includes augmenting post-secondary education pathway guidance to help graduates pursue higher education opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is committed to a warm and inclusive community and to the learning, growth and wellbeing of every child.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Resource support, Hebrew language and EAL classes are included.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes are available; Visiting International Student Program includes EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a focus; Gray Academy emphasizes the wellbeing of every child as part of its learning and growth commitments.

Safeguarding
Harassment Policy ensures a safe, respectful environment; staff are trained on human diversity; safeguarding policies guide student protection.
Parent Experience

History
The school traces its roots to Winnipeg's early Jewish education starting in 1891 with the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue establishing the first organized Jewish education program, and the Talmud Torah program beginning in 1902. The Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education merged its schools in 1997 to form Gray Academy of Jewish Education on the Asper Jewish Community Campus, comprising Shore Early Years, Simkin Middle School and Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate. In 2004, these campuses amalgamated into a single Gray Academy. The community celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023, and today Gray Academy is Western Canada's only JK-12 Jewish day school.

Community
Gray Academy is at the centre of Winnipeg's Jewish community, with access to a variety of school and community spaces for students. The spaces include Outdoor Playgrounds, the Library, the Learning Lounge, the Art Room, the Music Room, the Gray Academy-Tough Duck Community Ice Rink, and Rady JCC fitness rooms and pool. Students participate in team sports and clubs including Raiders Ultimate, basketball, volleyball, curling, golf, debating, Reach for the Top, annual musicals, and after-school Band, Drumline and Vocal Ensemble programs.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Gray Academy Parent Association (GAPA) organizes a broad range of programs for students and families, including lunch programs, the annual Fun Fair, teacher and staff appreciation initiatives, and fundraising activities. Family events include the annual Fun Fair, trivia nights, winter fun events and family dances, and lunch programs coordinate weekly orders for Elementary and High School. Pre-loved uniform sales are run to support programming, with proceeds benefiting school initiatives. Fundraising supports holiday programming and celebrations, and GAPA contributed a significant gift to the Gan Re'ut playground at the Asper Jewish Community Campus. The 2025-2026 GAPA Executive includes a President, Vice President, Treasurer and committee leads, and contact is gapa@grayacademy.ca. JOIN US! Volunteering or coordinating programs is encouraged for all Gray Academy families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Gray Academy sits at the centre of Winnipeg's Jewish community and has access to a variety of school and community spaces for students. Outdoor playgrounds are available for play and learning. The Library is a central learning hub, with the Learning Lounge as a collaborative space within it. The Art Room and the Music Room support visual and performing arts. The Gray Academy-Tough Duck Community Ice Rink and Rady JCC fitness rooms and pool are used for physical education and on site athletic activities.

Sports Facilities
High School Phys Ed blocks rely on the Rady JCC fitness rooms and pool. Students participate on Raiders Ultimate, basketball, volleyball, curling and golf teams. Wintertime after school hockey skills and learn to skate programs are offered. The on site Gray Academy-Tough Duck Community Ice Rink supports skating and hockey activities.

Academic Facilities
The Library provides a central learning hub, with the Learning Lounge as a collaborative space inside it. The Art Room supports visual arts instruction, and the Music Room supports music education and ensembles. Outdoor playgrounds complement classroom learning. The spaces are used across grade levels to support academic, artistic and physical education activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Weekly grade specific lunchtime clubs are offered. Raiders Ultimate, basketball, volleyball, curling and golf teams participate in competitions. Wintertime after-school hockey skills and learn-to-skate programs are available. There are competitive debating, Reach for the Top teams, and annual musicals. After-school Band, Drumline and Vocal Ensemble programs offer performance opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Gray Academy's Debate and Public Speaking programs are among the best in Canada. Starting in Grade 6, High School students can participate in local, provincial, national and international debate and speaking competitions. Our curricular and co-curricular Debate and Public Speaking programs develop skills such as effective research, persuasive arguments, collaboration and confidence. The Asper Cup Debate Competition is hosted by Gray Academy each year.

Arts & Creative
Gray Academy offers after-school music programs, musical theatre, songwriting and performance. Band, Drumline and Vocal Ensemble are available for students in Grades 4-12 with Beginner, Intermediate and Senior levels, and 2025-26 adds Rock Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and High School Vocal Ensemble. Musical Theatre productions are staged by High School and Elementary in alternating years, with students participating in set-building, stage management and technical roles. The Yom Ha'Atzmaut Song Festival is a long-running annual competition celebrating Israel and Jewish themes.

Cultural & Language
Hebrew is spoken and studied daily in every grade, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. In Grade 3, learning comes to life with an annual Virtual Voyage to Israel. Israel is celebrated through holidays such as Tu B'Shvat, Yom Yerushalayim and Yom Ha'atzmaut, including the Yom Ha'atzmaut Song Festival. The Partnership 2 Gether (P2G) program connects Gray Academy with Dancinger High School in Israel for ongoing student exchange.

Social & Hobbies
Keshet: Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) provides a welcoming environment where students can discuss, seek support and learn to be allies. Student Council governs student representation and oversees committees such as social action, fundraising, social media, athletic council and environmental initiatives. Student Ambassadors in Grades 7-12 help welcome new students, provide feedback to teachers and staff, and build communication skills. Grade 6 Patrols involve older students supervising younger classmates during morning drop-off.

Community & Service
Gray Academy conducts tikkun olam activities focused on charity and community service. Casual Day for a Cause happens monthly, with donations supporting Terry Fox Foundation, Jewish Federation campaigns, Movember and other beneficiaries. Mitzvah Day brings High School volunteers together to make and package sandwiches for Main Street Project, with Elementary students decorating lunch bags. The Matzah Mountain campaign supports Jewish Child and Family Service to provide ritual foods for families in need.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a core value at Gray Academy. Student Council elections establish a student government with a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer and committees including social action, fundraising, social media, athletic council and environmental initiatives. Student Ambassadors in Grades 7-12 help welcome new students, provide feedback to teachers and staff, and build communication skills. Keshet GSA fosters leadership by creating a welcoming, supportive environment for all students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics are a big part of Gray Academy life, with opportunities to participate in intramurals and competitive sports. Sports offered include badminton, basketball, cross-country, curling, golf, hockey skills, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball and more. Gray Academy is a member of the Manitoba High School Athletics Association, and Raiders teams have a history of provincial championships. Rocky the Raider, the school mascot, represents school spirit and emphasizes teamwork, fitness and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Hebrew language learning is compulsory for all students; Hebrew is spoken and studied daily from JK through Grade 12; Jewish studies and Israel studies are part of the program; the Manitoba curriculum is followed.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides Hebrew language learning across all grades; Hebrew is spoken and studied daily from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg; approved by the Government of Manitoba; follows the provincial curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12, and all Judaic studies courses are approved for high school credit; CAIS accredited; a member of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools; a member of Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools.
Admissions

Scholarships
Bursary Assistance: The school offers need-based bursary assistance for Kindergarten through Grade 12. The program is administered through the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education in partnership with Gray Academy, and applications are reviewed by the Assessment Committee. A Parental Contribution Calculator is available to help determine the Parental Contribution based on gross annual household income and the number of children. Several bursary types exist, including New to Canada Bursary Assistance for families new to Canada, with substantial reductions in Parental Contribution for eligible families for the 2024-2025 school year: New to Canada eligibility includes being new to Canada since January 1, 2024; 2023 annual income and anticipated 2024 income under CDN$100,000; total assets under CDN$100,000. For Kindergarten through Grade 12, the Parental Contribution for New to Canada is CDN$4,975 for the first child, CDN$2,825 for the second, and CDN$1,675 per child for the third and additional. New to Canada for Junior Kindergarten may be granted in cases of high financial need, but amounts are not published. Additional Bursary Assistance is available to families facing greater financial pressures; applications are evaluated annually with priority to those most in need, and the process requires completing the Bursary Assistance forms with supporting documentation including CRA Notice of Assessment. The deadline to apply for Bursary Assistance for the 2024-2025 school year was March 11, 2024. Applications for Bursary Assistance are available as fillable PDFs on the Gray Academy website; one application per family for each type of bursary; digital submissions may be sent to finances@grayacademy.ca. The Visiting International Student Program allows high school students to live with local families and attend Gray Academy; tuition is not government-funded and must be paid by families. Costs include CDN$17,500 for a full school year or CDN$8,750 for one semester, and include registration, fees, EAL, textbooks, and homestay start-up; additional costs include a full set of uniform pieces and possible co-curricular fees; visitors are not eligible for Bursary Assistance. Gray Academy emphasizes that no family is turned away due to the inability to cover the full Parental Contribution, supported by donors and endowments; the school provides Hebrew language learning, Jewish studies and Israel studies in addition to the Manitoba curriculum.
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