At Laureate, students have equitable opportunities to explore their interests and grow their strengths through sustainable learning. Rooted in S.T.E.A.M. principles, our specialized pathways in International Business, Science and Engineering, and the Arts offer diverse, future-focused options. Our expansive natural campus inspires curiosity, fosters engagement, and empowers students to realize their potential as compassionate, innovative leaders of tomorrow.
With a beautiful 50-acre campus that includes woodlands, orchards, sports fields, the Jubilee Garden, and historic architecture, Laureate College offers an enriched and idyllic learning environment for K-12 students. The school has a strong focus on STEAM and Gifted Arts programs, small class sizes, and individualized pathways. Teachers support students in developing skills, independence, and confidence. The school’s unique term system allows students to concentrate intensively on two subjects at a time, building mastery and effective time management. Boarding students enjoy structured routines, in addition to special activities, guided by dedicated house advisors within a safe and welcoming dormitory. The school’s 100% university acceptance rate reflects its commitment to student success. With rolling enrollment, March Break and summer camps, and art programs for all ages, Laureate College maintains a vibrant community. With an innovative mindset built on a long-standing foundation, Laureate College is a growing institution where students can discover and pursue their passions.
Additional notes: Airport pick-up is provided for international students upon their arrival. Door-to-door pickup will be available starting the 2024-2025 school year with limited spaces (12) and additional busing fees.
Gallery showcasing school life and general photos of Laureate College.
Volleyball and soccer fields
Disc Golf court
The one-of-a-kind art-is-life gallery in the lobby invites everyone upon entrance.
Our 1956 chapel is home to our annual concerts
The Art Studio overlooks the landscape of Hamilton and the lake in the distance
Jubilee Garden
The Backyard Harvest greenhouse offers hands-on project learning opportunities and allows our students to gain valuable insights into sustainable agriculture, gardening and the cultivation of organic produce.
Set against the awe-inspiring Niagara Escarpment backdrop and spread across a picturesque 50-acre property at 1921 Snake Road, Burlington, Ontario, Laureate’s campus sets the stage for academic excellence, personal growth, and vibrant campus life.
Music Room
Bright and Spacious STEM Classroom
English Classroom
Double-room
Quadruple-room
Ensuite
Science Classroom
Computer Lab
Our very own farm-to-table farmland
Jubilee Garden
Multipurpose Activity Room
Meeting Hall
Dining Hall
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Canadian lit | |
American lit | |
European (continental) lit | |
World (non-Western) lit | |
English lit | |
Ancient lit |
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Chinese-Cantonese | |
Chinese-Mandarin | |
French | |
German | |
Greek | |
Italian | |
Japanese | |
Hebrew | |
Latin | |
Russian | |
Spanish | |
ESL |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
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Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Laureate College offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, Laureate College students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
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Laureate College | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 70 mins | 80 mins | 97 mins | 105 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 15
Laureate College offers 17 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day (Domestic) | $12,800 | $13,800 | $15,800 | $17,800 | |||||||||||
Day (International) | $21,000 | $22,000 | $24,000 | ||||||||||||
Boarding (Domestic) | $39,300 | ||||||||||||||
Boarding (International) | $45,500 | $48,500 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | 15% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 1 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 20% |
Average aid package size | $5,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 20% |
Total aid available | $30,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
The first step is to apply to the Apple Financial Assessment. The School will review the assessment report and determine the amount of financial aid the family is eligible for.
Empowering Future Leaders at Laureate College
Laureate College is proud to introduce the Grade 9 Entrance Scholarship—an exciting opportunity for exceptional students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to the core values that define our school: diversity, equity, inclusion, and innovation.
This prestigious scholarship is open to both new and returning Grade 9 students who are ready to thrive in our STEAM-centred, inquiry-based learning environment and who are eager to make meaningful contributions to the Laureate community.
Scholarship Value
Recipients of the Grade 9 Entrance Scholarship will receive $16,000 annually for four consecutive years of high school at Laureate College. This renewable award significantly offsets tuition and supports students in their pursuit of academic and personal growth. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining strong academic performance and actively engaging in school life. Additional financial assistance can also be available through the Apple Financial Assessment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
How to Apply
Gifted Arts candidates will be invited to book an audition and present their portfolio to be accepted into the program.
Important Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year
Why Apply?
Becoming a Laureate scholar means more than receiving financial support—it means joining a vibrant, forward-thinking community that nurtures leadership, creativity, and global citizenship. This scholarship honours students who will not only excel in our academic programs but who will also shape and inspire our school culture.
Take the next step in your academic journey and apply today. Become part of a school that champions your potential and is committed to helping you achieve your best.
👉 [Click here to begin your application]
For more details, visit:https://laureatecollege.ca/awards-and-scholarships/Students who are inspired to become 21st-century leaders can apply for the STEAM Scholarship, which provides $3,000 to $5,000 per school year toward the tuition fee.
A one-page essay on “why I should be selected for the scholarship” and two references’ contact information are required for the scholarship committee’s consideration, along with the complete application package and a non-refundable $300 application fee payment.
For more details, visit:https://www.cognitoforms.com/laureatecollege2/scholarshipapplicationformGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 60 |
Group 2 | Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 20 |
Group 3 | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 | Coed | eSchool | 20 |
Group 4 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 50 |
Total enrolment | 150 |
Average class size | 8 to 16 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 58% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 6 |
Five-day boarding program offered | Yes |
% in boarding (grade-eligible) | 40% |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 7 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
Boarding Enrollment | 1 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
Class Size | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 12 | |
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Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry: Yes
Application fee: $300
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit: N/A
The following steps are required for admissions:
1. Complete the student application form and submit the application fee payment of $300 CAD along with
2. An online or in-person interview will be arranged if needed. Junior school candidates are required to have an interview with the Junior School Principal.
3. Accepted candidates will receive the Offer of Admission from Laureate to proceed with the enrollment process
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (90%) | 10 (100%) | 6 (85%) | 5 (85%) | 10 (85%) | 5 (85%) |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 5 (80%) | 5 (80%) | 5 (80%) | 5 (80%) | 10 (80%) | 10 (80%) | ||||||
ESchool Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 10 - 20 (90%) | 10 - 20 (90%) | 10 - 20 (90%) | 10 - 21 (90%) |
Average graduating class size | 20 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | N/A |
University of Toronto | 35% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of Waterloo | 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University of British Columbia | 7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McMaster University | 6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OCAD University | 4% |
Laureate College Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
What Laureate College says:
Laureate College offers multi-dimensional learning that is essential for students to develop the global competency skills through student-centred activities, inquiry-based learning, and differentiated instruction. Students excel and reach their potential when learning is personalized and focus on deeper learning. Student engagement comes when they understand the purpose of learning, develop the mastery of a concept, recognize the connections to our communities, and become self-directed learners.
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