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Halifax Grammar School

Canada, Halifax

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

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Boarding Arrangements

The school is a day school.

Uniform Requirement

Full uniform is required for Prep, Middle, and Senior.

Governance and Ownership

The School is governed by a Board of Governors drawn from the school community (parents, faculty or alumni). The Board appoints the Head of School, oversees policy and strategy, approves the annual budget and priorities, and ensures the School's financial sustainability and risk management, as described in the Articles of Association.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$18,500 - 25,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 530
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service No

Halifax Grammar School is an independent, co-educational day school in Atlantic Canada serving students from Junior Primary through Grade 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate programme, with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The campus supports about 600 students on a single site at 945 Tower Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In Junior Primary, emergent curriculum guides inquiry-led learning inspired by Reggio Emilia, with projects such as chocolate making from bean to bar, a study of the African Savannah, lessons on owls and habitats, and art as another language. The library anchors the campus, supporting information literacy and academic integrity with a full-time librarian. Athletics include a North Wing Gym and outdoor fields, with rowing for Grades 9–12. Extracurriculars include MUN, band and choir, and a French program. The school emphasizes service, leadership, and wellbeing through grants, mentorship, and a Student Success Team. for students.

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