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Nile Academy

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees CA$11,500 - 20,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located at 5 Blue Haven Crescent in Toronto, Nile Academy serves students from Kindergarten through High School and operates as a private school with small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio. The school follows the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum through the Ontario Standards Aligned Educational Program. In Grades 1-8, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, French, Information Technology, Physical Education, Music and Visual Arts are taught, with Grade 6-8 classes delivered by specialist educators; instruction in Elementary is in English and French. Nile Academy offers a STEM and Robotic program to complement academics, and provides Full-Time Guidance Counselling. International students may access housing and guardianship arrangements, reflecting the school's diverse community. The Kindergarten program is tailored to four- and five-year-olds, and student art is showcased in a gallery. Extracurriculars include varsity wrestling, soccer and basketball, along with after-school activities and a Visual Arts emphasis. The campus fosters student collaboration and creativity.

5 Blue Haven Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M9M 1W6

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The Essentials

Nile Academy has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, French.

Location
5 Blue Haven Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M9M 1W6, Canada

Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary (Grade 1-8); High School

Type
Private school; boarding available for international students

Additional learning support
Full-time guidance counselling; accommodations for ESL students

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
Three-semester school year with two reporting periods per semester. Timetable with a bell schedule.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Nile Academy ranges from CAD 11,500 to CAD 20,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Nile Academy teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Student Teacher Ratio
18

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.

Gifted and Talented
Extension or acceleration for some students.
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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.
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