Canada, Toronto
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WillowWood School is located at 55 Scarsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 2R3. It is a private, co-educational day school serving Grades 1-12. The school emphasizes individualized teaching with a pod-based system and small class sizes. It operates in Toronto, Ontario.
Lower School Grades 1-6; Middle School Grades 7-8; High School Grades 9-12
Independent day school; co-educational
Lower School offers an Additional Support Program with Orton-Gillingham, Remediation Plus, Direct Instruction (Reasoning and Writing; Reading Comprehension), and related supports (math, writing, organizational skills, assistive technology). High School provides TOSS (Teaching Organization and Study Skills) and Homework Hubs; tutoring and study support are available.
Canada
No religious affiliation
Follows Ontario Ministry of Education hours; mandated number of hours and achievements are required; the schedule is not flexible.
Application fee
- No separate application fee is required for admission.
Tuition fees (annual) — published school-year figures
- The following annual tuition amounts are published for the 2026/27 academic year (amounts shown in Canadian dollars):
- Kindergarten 3 (K3): CAD 29,950 per year.
- Grades 1–6: CAD 29,950 per year.
- Grades 7–8: CAD 31,500 per year.
- Grades 9–12: CAD 33,400 per year.
Annual billing is used for the figures shown.
Tuition fees (notes and other course fees)
- Period Five (online / credit recovery or advance-credit) fees: full-credit course CAD 1,800; half-credit course CAD 900.
- Additional support programs, small-group interventions, remediation or enrichment are charged as extra fees when applicable; these are delivered on a for-fee basis.
- International-student guardianship and homestay services, when required, can add significant cost; typical ranges published for those services at the school are approximately CAD 10,000 to CAD 30,000 (guardian/homestay arrangements are billed separately from base tuition).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The tuition figures are shown as annual amounts. An early-payment incentive is published (discount CAD 500), and a sibling (second-child) discount is published (CAD 2,200), indicating the school offers at least an annual payment option with early-payment and sibling adjustments. Exact instalment options, term-by-term billing dates, and the full tuition payment schedule should be confirmed with admissions or accounts.
Boarding / Residential fees
- WillowWood operates as a day school; there is no boarding program and no boarding fees. Homestay or guardianship services for international students are arranged and charged separately when needed.
Other compulsory or typical additional costs
- Uniforms and spirit wear: the school maintains a uniform policy and an official schoolwear store for required items (hoodies, zip-ups, shirts, etc.). Uniform purchase costs are additional to tuition and are paid through the school-authorized supplier.
- Student activities, field trips (including larger out-of-province/international trips), certain co-curricular offerings, and some support-program placements may carry extra fees charged separately from tuition.
- Summer program or Camp Discovery sessions are offered with separate fees (program fees for summer courses/camps are charged in addition to regular tuition).
Refunds, cancellation, and withdrawal
- No detailed, public tuition-refund schedule or an explicit published withdrawal/refund table is posted alongside the school fee figures available in public listings. Families should review the school's formal enrollment/fee agreement (enrolment contract) for the precise cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms that will apply to any payments made.
Fee payment options (common methods and practical note)
- Common payment methods used across Canadian private schools include: electronic bank transfer (wire), Interac e-Transfer, cheque, and credit-card payments (sometimes via a third-party processor). The school's published materials list annual amounts and discounts but do not publish a full, detailed public list of accepted payment channels; families should confirm the accepted payment methods, fees for credit-card processing, and available instalment plans with the school's admissions or finance office.
Quick practical summary for parents
- Annual tuition (2026/27 published figures): K3–Gr 6 CAD 29,950; Gr 7–8 CAD 31,500; Gr 9–12 CAD 33,400.
- No separate application fee is required.
- The school is a day school (no boarding); homestay/guardianship for international students is extra.
- Expect additional charges for uniforms, optional programs, some support services, and summer offerings; Period Five course fees are CAD 1,800 (full credit) and CAD 900 (half credit).
(If you need the precise billing dates, instalment options or the school's formal refund/cancellation clause for the enrollment contract, those items are handled by the school's admissions/accounts office.)
WillowWood's International Program welcomes students from many countries, including China, Korea, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
WillowWood School is an independent day school in Toronto, Canada, serving students aged 5 to 18 in a co-educational setting at 55 Scarsdale Road. All courses from Grade 1 through 12 follow Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, with regular inspections by Ministry. The school emphasizes a warm, student-centred, holistic approach with small classes and a pod system that coordinates cross-level scheduling to support individualized teaching. Grove Centre and campus spaces foster self-advocacy, collaboration, and clear communication. The International Program welcomes international students and provides English development, guidance, and post-secondary planning; graduates have progressed to universities such as the University of Toronto, McGill, Waterloo, Western, and McMaster. WillowWood offers theatre, music, Visual Arts, and drama along with sport and fitness; extracurriculars include Podcast Club, Robotics Club, and Student Council. The school promotes service and sustainability, a 40-hour OSSD volunteer requirement, climate-focused initiatives like solar panels, and Seasonal Camps for international students.