Laureate College is a Canadian Curriculum / IB-Inspired school in Burlington, Canada. Annual tuition ranges from $11,960 to $21,469 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Four scholarships are available for new candidates for 2025–2026: (1) G9 Entrance Scholarship for the Gifted Arts Program — amount determined by the audition committee; (2) G9 STEAM Entrance Scholarship for aspiring 21st-century leaders — CAD 3,000 to CAD 5,000 per year toward tuition; (3) Burlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, exclusively for Chamber members — CAD 2,000 per year toward tuition; (4) Laureate Global Citizenship Scholarship for students demonstrating achievement across Laureate's eight pillars of competencies — CAD 3,000 to CAD 5,000 per year toward tuition.
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About
Laureate College is a private K–12 school in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, set on a 50-acre heritage campus offering an IB-inspired, STEAM-focused Junior School (JK–G8) and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the senior level. The school provides both day and boarding options, with over 50 after-school clubs, integrated French and Mandarin instruction, a dedicated Gifted Arts program, and an Individual Pathway Program supporting personalised post-secondary planning. Operating across multiple campuses in the Burlington area, Laureate emphasises character development, inquiry-based learning, and community stewardship.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB-inspired and STEAM-focused Junior School (JK–G8) on a 50-acre heritage campus in Burlington, Ontario; more than 50 after-school clubs and co-op/experiential learning; integrated French and Mandarin language instruction; dedicated Gifted Arts program with audition-based scholarships; house system and broad leadership and service opportunities; structured boarding with mandatory study hall and live-in dorm parents; Individual Pathway Program (IPPLC) for personalised post-secondary planning; Backyard Harvest greenhouse and outdoor inquiry-based learning.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Domestic G2-5 | CAD 12,712~$ 9,347 |
| Domestic G6-8 | CAD 14,216~$ 10,453 |
| Domestic K-G1 | CAD 11,960~$ 8,794 |
| Domestic G9-12 | CAD 14,552~$ 10,700 |
| International G2-5 | CAD 19,126~$ 14,063 |
| International G6-8 | CAD 20,586~$ 15,137 |
| International K-G1 | CAD 18,396~$ 13,526 |
| International G9-12 | CAD 21,469~$ 15,786 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CAD 16,384 - 29,410. Application fee: $219.
Admissions Process
- 1Begin by booking a campus tour, submitting an inquiry, or attending an Open House. 2. Submit a completed application form with proof of ID, most recent two years' report cards (G12 candidates must include G9–G11 reports), and the CAD 300 non-refundable application fee (payable by cash, e-transfer, credit card, or wire transfer; WeChat Pay and Ali Pay also accepted). 3. Include any supporting documents such as awards, achievement certificates, a portfolio for the Gifted Arts program, or professional assessment reports. The school operates four terms: September, November, January, and April, with Summer School in July.
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Boarding Life
On-campus residence accommodates boarding students in separate supervised male and female dorms with live-in dorm parents. The campus has 24-hour security, individual key fob entry, CCTV in hallways and common areas, and a sign-in/out system. The boarding residence and meal plan (10 months) costs CAD 22,650 per year. A refundable residence security deposit of CAD 500 is required. International students must enrol in custodianship services (CAD 1,900 for 10 months, including a non-refundable CAD 400 legal fee). Optional services include airport pickup (CAD 170 one-way) and health insurance (CAD 850 for 10 months).
Laureate College provides a structured boarding program in a safe, secure, and supportive environment with live-in dorm parents supervising separate male and female dorms. The boarding day runs from 07:00 (dorm sign-out/breakfast/fitness) through to lights out at 22:30, including mandatory study hall 18:30–21:00 and in-room quiet time 21:00–22:30. International boarding students must be enrolled under the school's custodianship services.
School Day
Regular school day runs 08:30–15:30: Homeroom 08:30–08:40; Period 1 08:40–09:40; Period 2 09:40–10:20; Recess 10:20–10:40; Period 3 10:40–11:40; Period 4 11:40–12:20; Lunch 12:20–13:00; Period 5 13:00–13:50; Period 6 13:50–14:40; Period 7 14:40–15:20; Prep for Dismissal 15:20–15:30; Dismissal 15:30.
Student Life
A house system is in place with a dedicated House Period as part of the daily schedule; students also participate in Student Council or Assembly.
Uniforms are required for all students. On regular school days students wear grey pants/shorts/skirts with a white top and black shoes; weather-appropriate knitwear is permitted. For PE, students wear the performance athletic uniform (track pants/shorts with a school T-shirt and running shoes). For formal or special days, students wear grey pants or skirt, a white shirt, and a blazer. Uniforms are supplied through the school's designated provider, InSchoolwear.
Lunch is served 12:00–12:45 and dinner 17:00–18:30 as part of the boarding day. A Junior School lunch program is available at CAD 12.00 per meal, and a Senior School annual lunch program (10 months, CAD 15/meal) costs CAD 2,505 per year. The Cooking Club uses the student kitchen and commercial kitchen to plan meals and cook group dinners.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Guidance Department provides bi-weekly formal conversations with Grades 11–12, informal check-ins, stress-management strategies, and balance coaching. One-on-one counselling and coaching covers academic progress, extracurricular planning, and mental wellness. Mental health awareness programs are integrated school-wide as part of Laureate's pastoral care approach.
The campus operates a 24-hour security system with individual key fob entry and a sign-in/out system for dorms, CCTV cameras in hallways and common areas, and live-in dorm parents supervising male and female dorms separately. The school emphasises open communication channels and health and safety practices.
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School Background
Laureate College owns the 50-acre campus at 1921 Snake Road, Burlington, Ontario, purchased in July 2022. The new campus opened with a Grand Opening ceremony on September 30, 2023, and the Junior School launched in September 2025.