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St. George's School of Montreal

Canada, Montreal

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Unlisted
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 460
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1930
Bus Service No
Part of
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

St. George's School of Montreal is an independent, co-educational day school with a family boarding option for international students, delivering the Canadian Curriculum across two campuses. The elementary campus is at 3685 The Boulevard, Westmount, and the high school campus at 3100 The Boulevard, Montreal, reflecting a history dating to 1930. The Grade 12 Pre-University program leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through eight credits earned over two terms, with three curricular pathways—Science, Commerce, and Humanities. The Science pathway includes Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Calculus, and Advanced Physics; Humanities covers Canadian and International Law and World History; Commerce includes Economics, Ethics, and related courses. The program emphasizes inquiry-based, experiential learning and university-focused guidance to support post-secondary plans. Facilities include state-of-the-art computer labs and fully equipped robotics labs, plus the Jaclyn Linetsky Performing Arts Program and the Glee Club. Language support and a dedicated homestay program assist international students.

This campus is part of St. George's School of Montreal

3685 The Boulevard, Westmount, QC H3Y 1S9, Canada

The Essentials

St. George's School of Montreal has 460 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, French.

Location

St. George's School of Montreal operates on The Boulevard in Montreal. The Elementary School Campus is at 3685 The Boulevard, Westmount, QC H3Y 1S9. The High School Campus is at 3100 Le Boulevard, Montréal, QC H3Y 1R9. The school is minutes from downtown Montreal.

Stages

Kindergarten through Grade 12; High School (Grades 7–11); Pre-University (Grade 12) Program introduced in 2025–2026, making the school a full K–12 institution.

Type

Independent, co-educational, non-denominational day school with a family boarding option for international students.

Country affiliation

Canada

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational

Bus service

St. George's offers four shared bus services with QAIS private schools. Routes include Laval & Town of Mount Royal (Morning: Ste. Dorothée; 6:35 a.m.–7:10 a.m. stops; Afternoon: High School 3:28 p.m.; Elementary 3:40 p.m.), West Island Route 1 (Beaconsfield, The Brick, Ikea 9191 Cavendish Blvd; Afternoon 3:28 p.m.; Late buses available), West Island Route 2 (Roger Pilon area; Afternoon 3:35 p.m.; Late departures), Nuns' Island (door-to-door or closest corner), and South Shore (Châteauguay, Candiac, Brossard). Public transit options include lines 66, 165, and 166.

Fees
Application fees

- Non-refundable application fee: CAD 50.00 for most applicants; CAD 250.00 for students applying to study in Montreal (study-permit applicants).
- Registration / enrolment deposit (required to complete acceptance): CAD 3,000.00 for a standard enrolment; CAD 200.00 for students accompanying a parent temporarily in Quebec. This deposit is payable on acceptance and is required before a letter of acceptance is issued for study‑permit purposes.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts for the 2025–2026 academic year)

Each grade below is shown as: Educational Services Fee; Accessory Services; Total Fees and Services (annual) — all amounts in CAD.

- Kindergarten: Educational Services Fee CAD 17,883; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 23,743.
- Grade 1: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,210; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,070.
- Grade 2: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,410; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,270.
- Grade 3: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,610; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,470.
- Grade 4: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,742; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,602.
- Grade 5: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,879; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,739.
- Grade 6: Educational Services Fee CAD 23,147; Accessory Services CAD 5,860; Total Fees and Services CAD 29,007.
- Grade 7: Educational Services Fee CAD 21,231; Accessory Services CAD 5,902; Total Fees and Services CAD 27,133.
- Grade 8: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,100; Accessory Services CAD 5,902; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,002.
- Grade 9: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,231; Accessory Services CAD 5,902; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,133.
- Grade 10: Educational Services Fee CAD 22,500; Accessory Services CAD 5,902; Total Fees and Services CAD 28,402.
- Grade 11: Educational Services Fee CAD 23,373; Accessory Services CAD 5,902; Total Fees and Services CAD 29,275.
- Grade 12 Pre‑University (separate program): Annual tuition CAD 29,540 (current Grade 12 Pre‑University program tuition).

International student package (2025–2026 summary where applicable)

- Elementary and High School international fee packages are shown as combined school fees plus additional mandatory items (Medical Insurance CAD 550; one‑time Capital Investment Fee CAD 2,000; language support if required estimated separately). Example totals in the international student schedule show New International Students: school fee sub‑totals and a sample combined total in the range of CAD 43,301 (elementary/high package) and with additional costs for homestay/other supports can rise further. Homestay arrangements are offered and the Homestay fee is listed as approximately CAD 16,000 (placement dependent).

One‑time and accessory fees

- One‑time mandatory capital investment fee for new students: CAD 2,000.00.
- One‑time additional fee applied for the 2025–2026 school year: CAD 280.00 per student (one‑time measure for retroactive payroll-related adjustments).
- Physical education uniform purchased from the school: approximately CAD 150.00 (one‑time / as required).
- Grade 11 graduation ceremony fee (billed to Grade 11 students): CAD 375.00 (2025–2026).
- Co‑curricular and activity fees vary by activity; example: an 8‑week Grade 7–12 rock climbing club was posted at CAD 300.00 per participant (activity‑specific). Incidental program fees, trips, and program‑specific charges are billed separately as required.

Sibling discounts and conditions

- Sibling discounts are offered to families who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and permanently residing in Montreal: 2 children attending = 15% discount on the second child's tuition; 3 children attending = 40% discount on the third child's tuition; 4 children attending = 50% discount on the fourth child's tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The registration/enrolment deposit (CAD 3,000.00 standard; CAD 200.00 for certain accompanied students) is required at acceptance and is used to confirm enrolment. Application fees are non‑refundable and are payable online at the time of application.
- The school issues fee summaries and international student fee schedules indicating the annual charges and accessory fees; families receive billing and invoice information from the school's Finance Office following acceptance. Specific instalment schedules (number of payments, instalment dates) and the school's standard invoicing cadence are managed through the school's billing process and communicated to families at registration.

Refund information

- No public, itemised refund policy for application fees, registration deposits or tuition refunds was published in the fee summary and admissions materials located with the school's 2025–2026 fee publications. The registration deposit is described as required to complete enrolment; specific refundability or deadlines for partial refunds are not listed in those fee documents.

Fee payment options

- The non‑refundable application fee and other online charges are described as "payable online," indicating payment through the school's online payment processes for application and acceptance transactions. For billing of tuition and accessory charges, the school's Finance Office and Admissions provide account and invoice information to families after acceptance; contact details for Admissions are provided for billing inquiries. (Admissions contact: phone 514‑904‑0542; email admissions@stgeorges.qc.ca.)

Other notes on typical recurring or incidental costs

- Transportation (shared bus services) and lunch programs are managed as accessory services and may generate additional charges depending on usage.
- Language support for international students is provided as required and may incur additional costs (identified as subject to need in the international student fee schedule). Homestay costs, where arranged, are additional and are listed as approximately CAD 16,000 (placement dependent).

Brief summary of missing or unpublished details (concise)

- The publicly available fee summary and admissions materials for 2025–2026 supply clear annual totals by grade, one‑time charges, and sample international package totals, but they do not publish a line‑by‑line per‑term tuition instalment schedule (specific instalment dates or number of instalments) or a detailed, itemised refund policy for deposits/tuition within those fee documents. Families are instructed to follow the school's billing communications after acceptance for instalment options and final invoicing.
Academics

St. George's School of Montreal teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum

Grade 12 Pre-University leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students complete eight credits in a two-term model and choose one of three curricular pathways—Science, Commerce, or Humanities. Core requirements are paired with pathway-specific courses; the Science pathway includes Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Calculus, and Advanced Physics, while the Humanities pathway covers Canadian and International Law and World History, with Economics, Ethics, and other related courses in the Commerce pathway. The program emphasizes inquiry-based, experiential learning and provides university-focused guidance to help students prepare for post-secondary study.

Higher Education Progression

The Grade 12 Pre-University program earns the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). University preparation includes one-on-one guidance to support Canadian and international applications. 100% of Grade 12 Pre-University students have received offers from top universities, including University of Toronto, Lehigh University, Vanderbilt University, Dalhousie University, Queen's University, and Western University.

Gifted and Talented

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered, with AP credits recognized for admission or advanced standing when enrolling in American universities and some Canadian universities.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

St. George's School of Montreal fosters a caring and inclusive milieu that balances self-expression with the rights of others. Collaboration and student voice are central to learning, with daily planning and a community‑based team approach that supports both learning and well-being. An Advisor/Advisee program assigns each student a dedicated advisor to monitor progress and personal development. The school emphasizes empathy, leadership, and respectful behavior as core values. Counseling support is available when needed to support student well‑being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides learning enrichment and counseling support through a Coordinator of Learning Enrichment and a Guidance Counselor to assist learners with diverse needs. The Elementary School includes a Coordinator of Learning Enrichment and a focus on meeting individual learning needs, complemented by the guidance team to support students' academic progress and well‑being. The Advisor/Advisee program helps monitor each student's progress and development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Language support is offered for both French and English new learners. Elementary School provides a bilingual environment where students learn in both languages, with small‑group and one‑on‑one support for new French language learners and English language learners who are supported to succeed at St. George's, including recommended tutoring for English language learners. In High School, French language support is designed to eventually integrate new language learners into the regular French as a second language program, with additional language support available for new English language learners.

Mental Wellbeing

Health and well‑being are priorities, with an emphasis on physical and social‑emotional wellbeing within a respectful environment. The school promotes an inclusive culture that supports well‑being and personal development, including daily teacher guidance and a framework for social responsibility. Counseling support is available as needed to support students' mental and emotional health, and student voices are encouraged through structured adviser systems and policy frameworks.

Safeguarding

There is a Formal Respectful Behaviour Policy and a Bullying and Violence Intervention and Prevention Plan. The school can involve external agencies when necessary, including police and youth protection services. A National Student Ombudsperson (Protecteur national de l'élève) exists as part of safeguarding and student rights, and the school maintains procedures for safeguarding concerns and appropriate escalation.

Admissions

Admissions

The school has an admissions process that emphasizes individuality and does not typecast students. Open Houses are held and applications are submitted via an Inquiry Form; early admissions decisions are shared at the end of February and general admissions decisions at the end of March. Grade 7 admissions require an English Eligibility Certificate to attend the high school, and Grade 7 admission decisions are shared on November 5, 2025. For Grades 1–6 and Kindergarten, the admissions calendar includes listed events and deadlines such as Open House dates and application deadlines published on the admissions page.

Scholarships

The school has Grade 7 scholarships: three Engagement Scholarships worth $10,000 each, applied to total fees in increments of $2,000 annually; the Passion and Purpose Scholarship is $25,000, applied in $5,000 increments; and the Inspired Futures Scholarship is $40,000, applied in $8,000 increments. Recipients are chosen based on a holistic review of academic achievement, co-curricular engagement, and character. Applicants must take the Common Admission Test (C.A.T.) and submit a Grade 7 Scholarship Application including a personal statement, evidence of activities, and a reference letter, with a deadline of October 17, 2025. The bursary program offers financial aid for enrolled students via FAST, with Grade 7 bursary deadlines of November 28, 2025 (results by December 18, 2025) and separate deadlines for Kindergarten–Grade 11. The Jade Raymond Bursary provides an additional award to one high school student per year, with criteria including a minimum 85% average and demonstrated need.

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