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Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Located in Toronto, The Bishop Strachan School is a private all‑girls day and boarding school serving students aged 5 to 18. The curriculum follows the Ontario framework with Advanced Placement options, including AP credits and AP Capstone Diploma for senior years. The Junior School extends the Ontario curriculum with a Reggio Emilia‑inspired, hands‑on approach that integrates language, mathematics, science, social studies, design technology, engineering, design thinking and research. Specialist instruction in French, music and physical education complements core learning, with access to the Junior School Learning Commons and a Design Technology Lab. From Grades 9 to 12, students complete more than 100 credits, choose electives in business and visual/media arts, and receive university counselling; 100% of graduates gain placement at top universities. The campus blends a 105‑year‑old building with a STEAM complex, two theatres, a Royal Gym, a turf field and climbing wall to support a wide range of pursuits.
Learning Specialists provide individualized academic support; School Psychologist provides psychological and mental health support; Learning Resource Centre (LRC) offers accommodations for students with IEPs, assistive technology, language resources and skill-building support, plus drop-in tutoring.
Country affiliation
Canada
Fees
Annual tuition at The Bishop Strachan School ranges from CAD 500 to CAD 86,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable): CAD 10,000 for all students (day and boarding). - Continuing deposit (refundable): CAD 500.
Tuition fees by student type — academic year 2026/27 - Day students (annual tuition): CAD 43,800. - Canadian boarders (annual tuition including boarding): CAD 82,200. - International boarders (annual tuition including boarding): CAD 86,000. - Health insurance for non-Canadian residents (annual): CAD 694 (applies to international boarders/residents where noted).
Per-term amounts and year-group detail - The published fee schedule lists the annual tuition amounts above for the 2026/27 school year; the school's standard fee references are given as annual totals. - Junior School note: lunches and snacks for Junior School students are included in the Junior School tuition.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The registration fee is charged once and is non-refundable; the continuing deposit is refundable as stated above. - Detailed billing schedules, payment deadlines, and the enrolment-related billing communications are provided to families through the school's enrolment and parent communications/portal during the acceptance and re-enrolment process.
Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding tuition is presented above as a single annual figure for Canadian boarders (CAD 82,200) and international boarders (CAD 86,000); the listed boarding totals reflect the published annual charge for boarders for 2026/27. Health insurance for non-Canadian residents is CAD 694.
Other costs and typical additional fees - School uniform: CAD 300–800 depending on grade and whether items are new or used; uniforms are purchased through the school's General Store. - Additional variable costs: field trips, textbooks, course-specific materials, technology-related items and certain extracurricular activity costs may be charged in addition to tuition and will vary by grade and program. - Summer and short-course programs have separate fees and stated refund terms specific to those programs (examples: some Summer Academy course fees are refundable prior to program-specific deadlines, subject to administrative fees).
Refund information - Continuing deposit: refundable (CAD 500). - Program-specific refunds: Summer Academy and other short-course tuition refunds are handled under program-specific deadlines and administrative fee conditions (for example, some summer programs permit refunds prior to May 1 or June 1 with specified administrative deductions).
Fee payment options - The school provides families with payment instructions and the available payment methods as part of the enrolment and billing communications through the school's parent/enrolment portal and finance communications. Payment arrangements and schedules are managed through those enrolment/billing channels.
Notes relevant to budgeting - Annual tuition amounts shown above are the published totals for the 2026/27 academic year. Uniforms, field trips, textbooks, technology, and certain course or trip fees are additional and vary by grade and program; Junior School tuition includes lunches and snacks. Continuing deposit and registration-fee conditions are as stated above.
Academics
The Bishop Strachan School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 5 to 18.
Curriculum
Junior School extends and enriches the Ontario Curriculum with a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach, enabling hands-on, inquiry-based learning where language, mathematics, science, social science, design technology, engineering, design thinking and research are integrated. Learning is supported by dedicated teachers for core subjects, with specialist instruction in French, music and physical education, plus access to the Junior School Learning Commons and Design Technology Lab. Grades 1–6 emphasize interdisciplinary connections, collaboration and real-world contexts to build foundational skills and confident learners. Grades 7 and 8 provide a broad preparation: humanities (English, history and geography), STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), French, physical education, visual arts and band/strings; accelerated math and French allow early Grade 9 credits, and a built-in Options program enriches the Ontario curriculum with additional experiences. Outdoor education is integrated, Chapel is held weekly, and social-emotional learning is emphasized through advisory structures and leadership opportunities. Grades 9 to 12 offer a comprehensive Ontario-based program with more than 100 credit courses, electives in business, technology and visual/media arts, and enrichment that elevates the Ontario curriculum; Advanced Placement is available (14 AP credits and AP Capstone Diploma), with university counselling guiding post-secondary planning; 100% of graduates are offered placement at top-tier universities.
Exam Results
strong results in AP courses
Higher Education Progression
All graduates are offered placement at top-tier universities. University Counselling uses a personalized approach beginning in Grades 7–8, with ongoing guidance as students tailor their post-secondary plans and prepare applications to Canada, the United States and beyond.
Gifted and Talented
Advanced Placement offered with 14 AP credits and the AP Capstone Diploma; accelerated math and French programs in Grades 7–8.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Well-being is essential for learning and flourishing and is integrated into BSS from JK through Grade 12. The program is rooted in positive psychology and emphasizes agency, connection and resilience. It includes Circle of Care and a Tiered Support system to address students' needs, and is organized around seven well-being domains: Adaptable Mindset; Empathy and Compassion; Gratitude; Mindfulness; Self-Regulation; Kindness and Connection; and Character Strengths.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Specialists provide individualized support. The Learning Resource Centre enhances learning skills, offers accommodations for students with Individual Education Plans, provides assistive technology and language resources, runs skill-building workshops, and includes a drop-in peer tutoring program.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language resources are available through the Learning Resource Centre to support language development.
Mental Wellbeing
Well-Being Counsellors are experts in the social and emotional life of girls and provide one-on-one support and development of relevant programs. The School Psychologist provides psychological and mental health support. Well-being is addressed across academic, social-emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions.
Safeguarding
Circle of Care centers the child in education and relies on continuous communication among parents and educators to support students' journeys. It responds to students' diverse identities and needs with parents integral to the network.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Apply online. The Bishop Strachan School uses an online application via MyBSS; create an account and complete the online application form, including the parent and student questionnaires; you can pause and resume your application before submitting. Early Bird and Day School deadlines apply: Early Bird Deadline November 1, 2025 ($250) and Day School Deadline December 1, 2025 ($300). 2. Assessments. Junior School applicants (JK/SK) participate in small-group activities; Grades 1–6 complete a math and English test, plus group activities and games. Middle and Senior School assessments evaluate numeracy, literacy and interpersonal skills with an age-appropriate math assessment and a written task based on a reading passage; there is no need to study or prepare in advance. Grade 7 and 9 applicants are hosted on campus in December 2025 and January 2026, with international students able to complete the assessment virtually on one of two available dates. 3. Admissions decisions and boarding options. Admissions decisions are communicated by email; the Admissions Decision Day for the 2026 cycle is February 20, 2026. Boarding applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting. 4. Financial assistance and scholarships. The deadline to apply for Financial Assistance and Scholarships is January 5, 2026.
Scholarships
Financial assistance and merit-based scholarships are available for students entering Grade 6–12. A completed scholarship application form is required. The deadline to apply for all scholarships for the 2026–27 school year is January 5, 2026.
FAQs
What curriculum does The Bishop Strachan School follow?
BSS follows the Ontario curriculum from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma as the graduation credential. The school focuses exclusively on girls' education.
Does the school offer boarding?
Yes, The Bishop Strachan School offers both day and boarding options for girls.
What age range does the school serve?
BSS serves girls aged 5 to 18, from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Is the school single-sex?
Yes, The Bishop Strachan School is an all-girls school, educating young women from JK through Grade 12 in a single-sex environment.
