St John's - Kilmarnock School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Breslau, Canada. Founded in 1972. Annual tuition ranges from $19,925 to $64,158 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Financial assistance is available through the Affording SJK programme. The school is committed to ensuring access to students of merit regardless of financial means.
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About
St John's - Kilmarnock School is a private, coeducational day school in Ontario, Canada that has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2004. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with instruction in English. It serves students from early childhood through Grade 12 in the Waterloo Region.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
One of only a few IB Continuum schools in Canada offering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) on a 40-acre natural campus. Achieves a 100% post-secondary admission rate with an average class size of 17. Boarding offered in partnership with St. Jerome's University on the University of Waterloo campus. Distinctive Five Worlds Program combining experiential learning with cross-curricular inquiry. Art, Design and Media Centre opened in 2023. Focused Disciplinary Pathways in Creative Industries, Human Performance and Health Entrepreneurship, and STEM Explorations and Innovations available at the Diploma level.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-6 | CAD 24,698~$ 18,160 |
| Grades 7-10 | CAD 25,401~$ 18,677 |
| Grades 11-12 | CAD 26,992~$ 19,847 |
| Junior Kindergarten | CAD 19,925~$ 14,651 |
| Senior Kindergarten | CAD 19,925~$ 14,651 |
| Boarding Grades 9-12 | CAD 64,158~$ 47,175 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$26,925 - 86,700. Application fee: $2,220.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an inquiry through the online form or contact the Enrolment team at [email protected] or (519) 648-2183 ext. 351. 2. Schedule a campus visit or attend an Open House to tour the school and meet faculty. 3. Submit a formal application for the appropriate programme: Primary Years (JK-Grade 6), Middle Years (Grades 7-10), Diploma (Grades 11-12), or Boarding (Grades 9-12). 4. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis starting in August the year before entry, with first offers typically extended in mid-October. 5. Pay the registration fee: CAD 3,000 for day students or CAD 5,000 for boarding and international day students, plus the applicable tuition deposit.
Admissions Details
Admission is competitive and space availability can be very limited in some grades. The school cannot accommodate all qualified applicants.
Student Life
Uniforms are required; supplementary fees for uniforms apply at all grade levels.
A full meal plan is included in the boarding fee. Breakfast and dinner are served in the residence dining hall, with lunch and morning snacks provided at school on weekdays and at the residence on weekends. Dana Hospitality prepares meals using local, fresh ingredients with a Red Seal-certified chef.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A Manager of Student Health & Wellbeing (Christina Yager) coordinates wellness services. A registered nurse (Kayla Bearinger) is on campus. The Guidance team provides career advice, academic support, and personal growth assistance. The Wellness programme is accessed regularly by students.
Five full-time live-in boarding staff provide 24/7 supervision. A registered nurse and certified athletic therapist are on campus. Baseline cognitive testing and ImPACT head injury management are standard for Grades 6-12.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Non-denominational