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Most Canadian private schools are concentrated in major metropolitan areas close to the U.S.-Canadian border making them easy to access. Canadian schools prepare graduates for admission to colleges and universities worldwide using curricula and testing are similar to those found in American schools. Use the links below to explore schools virtually.
British Columbia
British Columbia Schools Online contains links to private schools which have their own Web site. Choose from day and boarding schools, K-12 schools, single sex schools serving boys or girls, elementary schools, preparatory schools and high schools.
Canadian Private Schools in a Minute
An overview of Canadian private schools in brief.
Ranking Canadian Schools
The Fraser Institute has done the job for us. The research is detailed but will yield the answers you need.
Ranking Canadian Schools: Report From Ontario
The Fraser Institute has reports on several provinces' education systems. Here's the one on Ontario.
Ranking Canadian Schools: Report from Quebec
Canadians now can review rankings of private schools in their country. So how come Canadians can have universal healthcare, legalized marijuana, gay marriages and private school rankings and we Americans can't?
A School Is Born In Vancouver
You'll be inspired by Brockton Prep's story. Imagine deciding to start a school and getting it done in less than a year. Why did they do it? Because they wanted the best education for their children delivered in the most efficient manner.
A Visitor's Guide To Canada
From the Yukon to Prince Edward Island, if you're planning on visiting Canada, visit our Guide first for in-depth travel advice resources.
What Are The Myths About Canadian Schools?
My favorite myth about Canadian private schools is that their graduates can only attend Canadian universities. Apparently some Americans think that Canadian schools teach a 'special' curriculum which is not understood in or transferrable to the U.S. Not so! More myths here.
The Association of Ind. Schools and Colleges in Alberta
"Since its founding in 1958, the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta has defended and promoted the right of parents to determine the education of their children."
Canadian Association of Independent Schools
CAIS "is an association for independent schools that operate within Canada or offer a curriculum leading to a Canadian diploma in a location outside of the country."
Canadian Educational Standards Institute
"The Mission of the Canadian Educational Standards Institute is to promote educational excellence through a rigorous school accreditation process."
The Federation of Independent Schools in Canada
"The Federation of Independent Schools in Canada, founded in 1980, represents regional and national independent school associations across Canada. These associations collectively represent the parents of more than 280,000 students enrolled in nearly 1,700 independent schools."

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