The Bishop Strachan School is a Canadian Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1867. Annual tuition ranges from $32,412 to $63,640 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Financial assistance and merit-based scholarships are available for students entering Grades 6–12. A completed scholarship application form is required. Deadline for all scholarships for the 2026–27 school year is January 5, 2026.
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About
The Bishop Strachan School is a private all-girls day and boarding school in Toronto, Canada, serving students aged 5 to 18 from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school follows the Ontario curriculum enriched with Advanced Placement options and a Reggio Emilia-inspired Junior School programme, achieving 100% university placement for graduates. Its campus features a STEAM complex, two theatres, a Royal Gym, and a turf field, supported by a comprehensive well-being programme and boarding for Grades 8 to 12.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Private all-girls education from JK through Grade 12 with 100% university placement rate; Ontario curriculum enriched with Advanced Placement including AP Capstone Diploma; Reggio Emilia-inspired Junior School; boarding available for Grades 8–12 with 70 boarders from 12 countries; campus features a STEAM complex, two theatres, Royal Gym, turf field and climbing wall; comprehensive well-being programme rooted in positive psychology.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Day Students | CAD 32,412~$ 23,832 |
| Canadian Boarders | CAD 60,828~$ 44,726 |
| International Boarders | CAD 63,640~$ 46,794 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$500 - 86,000. Application fee: $7,400.
Admissions Process
- 1Apply online via MyBSS (create account, complete online application including parent and student questionnaires). Early Bird Deadline November 1, 2025 ($250) and Day School Deadline December 1, 2025 ($300). 2. Assessments: JK/SK participate in small-group activities; Grades 1–6 complete math and English test plus group activities; Middle and Senior School assessments evaluate numeracy, literacy and interpersonal skills; Grade 7 and 9 applicants hosted on campus in December 2025 and January 2026, with virtual option for international students. 3. Admissions decisions communicated by email; Admissions Decision Day for 2026 cycle is February 20, 2026. Boarding applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 4. Financial Assistance and Scholarship deadline is January 5, 2026.
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Boarding Life
Boarders in Grades 8–12 live on campus in boarding residences; 70 boarders from 12 countries; health insurance for non-Canadian residents is CAD 694 annually.
Boarding is offered for Grades 8–12; boarders live on campus in boarding residences; 70 boarders from 12 countries live on campus; 100% of boarders are accepted to their university of choice.
Student Life
All students wear a school uniform purchased from the BSS General Store; uniform cost ranges from CAD 300 to CAD 800 depending on grade and whether items are new or used.
Boarders' Dining Room is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Junior School lunches and snacks are included in tuition.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Well-Being Counsellors provide one-on-one support and develop programs addressing the social and emotional life of girls. The School Psychologist provides psychological and mental health support. Well-being is addressed across academic, social-emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions through a program rooted in positive psychology emphasising agency, connection and resilience, organised around seven domains: Adaptable Mindset, Empathy and Compassion, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Self-Regulation, Kindness and Connection, and Character Strengths.
Circle of Care centres the child in education and relies on continuous communication among parents and educators to support students' journeys. It responds to students' diverse identities and needs with parents integral to the network.
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School Background
Governed by a Board of Governors that directs the core strategic plan, and a Board of Trustees that manages the Endowment and Foundation initiatives.