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The Hill Academy

Canada, Caledon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$12,500 - 40,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 261
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

The Hill Academy is an independent private day school in Caledon, Ontario, serving Kindergarten through Grade 12 and post‑graduate students. It follows the Ontario education curriculum and is Cognia‑accredited. The school prioritizes Character Development, Academic Excellence and Athletic Pursuit, offering sport‑specific training alongside general academics to support student‑athletes. The 134‑acre forested campus, about 45 minutes from Toronto, features expansive trails, a turf field, exclusive off‑site rink access, and the Hill Performance gym complex. The Lakehouse provides a dedicated primary‑years learning environment with three classrooms and a gym, while the On Campus Living program offers on‑site housing, a Director of Residence, nightly study halls and organized weekend excursions. The school's guiding philosophy is Where Sport is a Laboratory for Life. Graduates go on to top universities, including Princeton, Cornell, the University of Toronto and McGill. Multi‑sport programs, a four‑team on‑campus system and robust NCAA guidance support students' athletic and academic ambitions.

20490 Porterfield Road, Caledon, Ontario L7K 1T2, Canada

The Essentials

The Hill Academy has 261 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
20490 Porterfield Road, Caledon, Ontario, L7K 1T2, Canada. Located in the hills of Caledon, the campus is accessible from the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding communities.

Stages
Early Years JK/SK; Junior School Grades 1-8; Senior School Grades 9-PG.

Type
Independent private day school; Co-ed.

Country affiliation
Canada

Bus service
Transportation is provided via several two-way routes across Southern Ontario for Grades 1-12. Routes include Guelph, West, East, Northern Shuttle, and Centre Wellington; exact stops and times vary by route. Two-way service is the default; one-way arrangements can be requested by contacting transportation@thehillacademy.com.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
ON CAMPUS LIVING allows student-athletes to live on campus in a comfortable environment. The program is led by the Director of Residence who lives on site with the student-athletes and implements a robust social, athletic, and academic schedule. Students living on campus have a nightly mandatory study hall with staff available for support. Residence Activities place students into four teams (Red, Blue, Grey, White) that compete for points; residents have access to facilities on weekends and three meals per weekday plus two meals on weekends, along with scheduled chores and room checks.

Uniform Requirement
Kindergarten–Grade 3 uniforms are Hill-branded and must be purchased from The Hill Store; in-class wear includes a Hill shirt and Hill jogging pants/shorts or black skort, with tights/leggings not permitted. Grades 4–12/PG require a Hill polo with black or khaki pants/shorts/skort; Hill hoodies or track jackets may be worn over the polo and tights/leggings are not permitted; male students' shirts must be tucked in with a belt. On Fridays, student-athletes may wear the Hill track suit in class, and PE requires a Hill work-out shirt and shorts; winter jackets are ordered separately.

Food Options
The Hill Eats was established in 2025 at The Hill's Caledon Campus and is a culinary experience for day students, residence students and staff led by Chef Michael Chlapak and focused on fueling student-athletes. Students living on campus have three meals per day prepared by Chef Michael and his team, with a weekly menu reflecting the seasons and themed days. The Power Bar provides a daily selection of leafy greens, grains, vegetables and protein; power bowls are tailored to individual tastes and topped with house-made sauces.

House System
Residence activities include four teams (Red, Blue, Grey, White) that students can be placed into and compete for points. Activities include trivia nights and other events; residents have access to facilities on weekends and optional excursions, and there are three meals on weekdays and two meals on weekends.

Governance and Ownership
The Hill Academy is an independent school. It delivers the Ontario education curriculum and Cognia accreditation, ensuring a rigorous and globally recognized education.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Hill Academy ranges from CAD 12,500 to CAD 40,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application (processing) fee: CAD 200.

Tuition fees (annual) by year group — full-time day and boarding

- Junior/Primary years (approx. JK–Grade 4/5): Day tuition typically in the low-to-mid CAD tens of thousands per year (examples published for junior-level programs show around CAD 12,500–13,500 per year).

- Middle/Junior School (Grades 5–8): Day tuition examples published around CAD 12,500 per year; certain sport or foundations program options are charged in addition to base tuition.

- Senior School (Grades 9–12 / PG): Day tuition examples published around CAD 20,500–22,100 per year. Boarding tuition for senior years is higher; published examples show boarding packages in the mid‑CAD 40,000s up to roughly CAD 49,600 per year (domestic versus international boarding differences are published in third‑party fee summaries).

- Note on athletics/program supplements: Athletic development streams and program add‑ons (for hockey, lacrosse, tennis, foundations of sport, etc.) are charged on top of base tuition. Example supplemental charges include items such as: Foundations of Sport ~ CAD 3,500; junior/high‑performance sport tracks and travel‑inclusive team programs ranging from several thousand to in some cases CAD 6,500–17,400 for junior streams and up to CAD 5,000–23,000 for certain high‑school sport options. International student fees and ESL program fees are charged separately where applicable (examples: international student fee ~ CAD 3,000; ESL ~ CAD 8,500 in published listings).

Fees per term / instalment detail

- Published annual tuition is generally invoiced as an annual amount and commonly offered with standard instalment options (for example: deposit at acceptance followed by scheduled instalments across the school year). Exact per‑term amounts and the number of instalments vary by year group and payment plan; families receive an instalment schedule and invoice after registration.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Typical requirement at acceptance: an application fee at submission and a registration/confirmation deposit due on offer. Some published summaries indicate a substantial confirmation deposit (examples from comparable published materials show deposits expressed as a percentage of tuition or as an initial installment). Families are invoiced with dates for remaining instalments; payment schedules vary by plan and by whether the student is domestic or international.

- Returned payment or late fees: schools of this kind commonly charge administrative fees for returned payments or late payment; families should follow the invoiced due dates to avoid penalties.

Boarding fees and residence charges

- Boarding tuition (when offered) is billed as an annual boarding package that includes room and board and related residential services; published boarding examples for senior years are in the mid‑CAD 40,000s per year (domestic) with a higher international boarding rate shown in published fee summaries. On‑campus living options, homestay coordination, and associated orientation or health‑insurance costs may be additional.

Other costs and recurring ancillary fees

- Athletics/program supplements: separate fees apply for sport streams, travel, team entry, equipment and coaching beyond the core academic program (examples and ranges noted above).

- International student fees and ESL: charged in addition to tuition for international students (examples published).

- Uniforms, textbooks, materials and technology: families should budget for school apparel, personal equipment, and any course‑specific materials or devices; these are commonly billed either at acceptance or through term invoices or purchased via the school store.

- Homestay and placement fees (for international day/boarding students using homestay services): separate homestay placement fees and host family stipends may apply.

Refund information

- Application fees are non‑refundable in published summaries of common practice for admissions processing. Confirmation deposits or registration fees are often non‑refundable or subject to specific refund schedules; refund rules depend on timing of withdrawal relative to invoiced due dates and may be detailed on the school's enrolment contract and fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment channels commonly used by Canadian independent schools and referenced in comparable school payment instructions include: electronic bank transfer (wire), Interac e‑Transfer (domestic), online international payment services (Flywire / PayMyTuition or equivalents), cheque, and credit card (often subject to a processing/convenience fee). Families are typically provided specific remittance instructions and banking details on invoices.

Summary of key numbers (examples published for 2025–2026 / 2026–27 range)

- Application fee: CAD 200.
- Day tuition: example range from approximately CAD 12,500 (junior levels) to CAD 20,500–22,100 (senior levels).
- Boarding tuition (senior level examples): mid‑CAD 40,000s to roughly CAD 49,600 (domestic vs international examples in published summaries).
- Program/athletics supplements: common additional charges from a few thousand to the low tens of thousands CAD depending on program and travel.
Academics

The Hill Academy teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Independent school for dedicated student-athletes serving grades K–12. The Hill Academy follows the Ontario education curriculum and is Cognia-accredited. The school emphasizes Character Development, Academic Excellence and Athletic Pursuit. It provides sport-specific training alongside general academic instruction to support student-athletes. Graduates go on to top institutions including Ivy League universities such as Princeton and Cornell, and Canadian universities such as the University of Toronto and McGill.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to attend leading universities, including Ivy League institutions such as Princeton and Cornell, and Canadian universities such as the University of Toronto and McGill.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Hill Academy provides individualized Guidance Department support to assist student-athletes with graduation planning and post-secondary options. Guidance staff form personal relationships with students to ensure they stay on track toward graduation and help identify suitable post-secondary paths. The Guidance team has extensive knowledge of North American university admissions and provides an NCAA Recruiting Roadmap and guidance on admissions criteria. The school aligns coursework to NCAA core requirements with Academic Level classes to support college progression.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
If a student requires classroom support, accommodations, or has an IEP, contact Ms. Walko, the Director of Student Success, to coordinate supports. She coordinates these supports across Kindergarten through post-graduate levels for the entire school community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
For students whose first language is not English, TOEFL is recommended as part of the university admissions process.

Safeguarding
The Hill Academy provides a Student Handbook and Residence Life Guide; there are separate Student Codes of Conduct for Junior School and High School. PRIVIT is used for medical clearance, and safety resources and conduct information are available to families via the Parent Resources area.
Parent Experience

History
The Hill Academy was founded in 2006 in Caledon, Ontario, to provide academic and athletic programming for dedicated student-athletes. It began with 16 students. The campus sits on 134 acres of forested land. The Hill Academy serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-Graduate students, and enrollment reached 325 student-athletes for the 2026–27 academic year. Its guiding philosophy is "Where Sport is a Laboratory for Life".

Community
The Hill Academy marks its 20th anniversary with celebrations and alumni recognition, and maintains an Alumni Mailing List. The Caledon campus hosted its first international lacrosse home games in April 2025. The school invites families to follow events on its calendar; open houses, lacrosse and hockey games are referenced as community events. The Hill publishes updates about events and milestones in its posts.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Hill Academy is located in Caledon, Ontario, on a 134-acre forested campus about 45 minutes from Toronto. The campus features expansive trails, athletic facilities to train, and a boarding complex. The campus offers bright classrooms and daily outdoor education, a state-of-the-art athletic training experience, Hill Performance gym facilities, running and hiking trails, a turf field, exclusive off-site rink access, and an expansive boarding complex. The Lakehouse is a dedicated primary-years learning environment with three expansive classrooms, a dedicated gym and flexible athletic space, a custom primary cubby, and dedicated administrative offices. The On Campus Living program provides on-site housing with a Director of Residence, nightly study-hall, and access to the gym, outdoor turf field, and indoor hockey shooting pad, plus organized weekend excursions.

Sports Facilities
The Hill Academy features Hill Performance gym facilities for high-level athletic training. The Lakehouse includes a dedicated, specialized gym and flexible athletic space for primary-year athletes. The campus has a turf field for outdoor sports and exclusive off-site rink access for hockey training. On weekends and at times during the week, residents can access the gym, outdoor turf field, and indoor hockey shooting pad. The campus's trails and athletic spaces support ongoing conditioning and sport-specific development.

Academic Facilities
The Lakehouse hosts three expansive primary-year classrooms designed with nature as a third teacher. The Lakehouse provides dedicated administrative offices and restrooms to support daily academic operations. The Hill Academy campus includes bright classrooms for academic learning. The academic program follows the Ontario education curriculum and Cognia accreditation, with students earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The campus includes a trail system that invites daily outdoor exploration across the 134-acre campus. On-campus living offers residence activities such as team-based competitions with four color teams (Red, Blue, Grey and White), trivia nights, a Super Bowl party with trivia, and weekend pick-up sports tournaments. Residents have access to the gym, outdoor turf field, and indoor hockey shooting pad at scheduled times, and can join organized excursions such as outdoor paintball, Jays games, indoor go-karting, Canada's Wonderland visits, bowling, and an Escape Room. The Lakehouse supports activity-based learning with three expansive primary-year classrooms and a dedicated gym, and daily outdoor education is part of the program. The Hill Academy emphasizes leadership and community involvement through on-campus living activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Hill Academy follows the Ontario education curriculum. It serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 and is Cognia accredited. Graduates go on to top universities, including Ivy League institutions such as Princeton and Cornell, as well as Canadian universities like the University of Toronto and McGill. The Hill Academy emphasizes Character Development, Academic Excellence and Athletic Pursuit as its core focus.

Leadership & Professional
Character Development is a central focus alongside Academic Excellence and Athletic Pursuit. The Guidance department provides individual attention to help student-athletes graduate and meet the admissions requirements of their desired schools. The Guidance team has extensive knowledge of both Canadian and American universities to place student-athletes at institutions that fit their athletic and academic potential. The program includes NCAA eligibility guidance, transcript handling, and standardized testing planning (SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL) to support college admissions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Hill Academy offers a multi-sport program in lacrosse, hockey, golf, soccer and volleyball. Athletic development pathways span from junior school through high school, with development programs and varsity/junior varsity/prep teams. Hill Performance provides athletic development services to support student-athletes.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught as a language. A Primary French program exists, led by the Director of Student Success / Primary French. In Secondary, French is offered as a subject (French, Leadership). The Hill Academy adheres to the Ontario Curriculum and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
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