Century Private School is a Montessori Curriculum / Canadian Curriculum school in Richmond Hill, Canada. Founded in 1994. Annual tuition ranges from $14,328 to $21,384 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Entrance scholarships are offered for graduates admitted to top Canadian universities. CPS secondary students have collectively earned over CAD 1 million in university scholarships, including the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship awarded to a CPS student in 2023.
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
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About
Century Private School is a private, coeducational day school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1994, serving students aged 2 to 18 from Montessori Preschool through Secondary Grade 12. The school combines a Montessori programme for early years with an enriched Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, offering specialist instruction in French, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, and Physical Education. International students benefit from daily ESL support and an Academic Pathway Program, and secondary graduates have earned over CAD 1 million in university scholarships.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Century Private School combines a Montessori foundation for early years with an enriched Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum through Grade 12, housed in a historic 1922 landmark building. Specialist instruction is offered in French, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, and Physical Education. International students receive daily ESL instruction and access to an Academic Pathway Program. Secondary students have earned over CAD 1 million in university scholarships and consistently rank in the top 25% in North America for the University of Waterloo CEMC competition.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Montessori Preschool - Local | CAD 14,328~$ 10,535 |
| Elementary Grades 1-8 - Local | CAD 15,768~$ 11,594 |
| Secondary Grades 9-12 - Local | CAD 15,768~$ 11,594 |
| Montessori Kindergarten - Local | CAD 15,048~$ 11,065 |
| Montessori Preschool - International | CAD 17,856~$ 13,129 |
| Elementary Grades 1-8 - International | CAD 19,080~$ 14,029 |
| Secondary Grades 9-12 - International | CAD 21,384~$ 15,724 |
| Montessori Kindergarten - International | CAD 18,216~$ 13,394 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$19,900 - 29,700. Application fee: $216.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application with required documents including Enrollment Form, two years of report cards, Vaccination/Immunization Record, Birth Certificate, Award Certificate (if any), Personal Statement (minimum 200 words), Student Questionnaire Form, School Recommendation Form, IEP/SSP Documentation (if any), and an Interview with the Principal. 2. Admissions team follows up to discuss next steps. 3. Once accepted, orientation and preparation details are provided.
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Student Life
Four House Teams: Earth – Lions, Wind – Owls, Fire – Dragons, Water – Sharks.
School uniform program required; approximate cost is CAD 550 per set.
Hot lunch is included for Montessori Preschool and Montessori Kindergarten. For Elementary, hot lunch is available as an optional extra at CAD 2,000. Secondary does not offer hot lunch. Two snacks a day are included with hot lunch.
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Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by an Advisory Board chaired by David Tsubouchi. Founded in 1994 by Ms. Sybil Taylor. Leadership includes Antonietta Savo (Secondary School Principal) and Charlene Cannito (Elementary School Principal).
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (2023 student recipient)Over $1 million in university scholarships earned by secondary students59 students received Awards of Distinction in the Mathematica Centrum National Competition12 students earned Honor Roll with one Grade 8 student achieving first-place honours52 Polar Expressions Writing submissions selected