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High School Education in Canada

High School Education in Canada
100+
1.040.000+
IRCC 2024
(Toronto #21, McGill #29, UBC #34)
QS 2026 Top 50
CAD $150
+ Biometrics $85 + GIC $20.635

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High Schools in Canada

Our partner boarding schools — A-Level, IB, and national curriculum programs.

The list for this country will be updated soon. You can browse the full catalog.

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High School & Boarding Education in Canada

Attending a high school in Canada gives students a head start on top universities, strong language skills, and an international network. Here's what families should know before applying to boarding or day schools.

  • Curriculum options. Schools in Canada may offer national qualifications, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or A-Levels. The curriculum shapes which universities your child can progress to, so choose it with the end goal in mind.
  • Boarding, guardianship & age. Consider boarding vs. day placement, guardianship requirements for younger students, entry ages, and the application assessments each school sets.
  • Fees & scholarships. Tuition, boarding, and extras vary by school; some offer scholarships or bursaries. Budget for the full year, including uniforms, activities, and travel.

Dream Uni helps families compare high schools in Canada, understand each school's requirements, and complete a strong, on-time application.

Universities in Canada

Université de Montréal
Popular Scholarship

Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 29877
Times Higher Ed.#150
University of Waterloo
Popular Scholarship

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, ON, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 45000
Times Higher Ed.#162
University of Ottawa
Popular Scholarship

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 53500
Times Higher Ed.#162
University of Calgary
Popular Scholarship

University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 28460
Times Higher Ed.#201
Western University
Popular Scholarship

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 44767
Times Higher Ed.#201
Simon Fraser University
Popular Scholarship

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 35028
Times Higher Ed.#251
University of Victoria (UVic)
Popular Scholarship

University of Victoria (UVic)

British Columbia, Canada·
Annual Fee
Times Higher Ed.#301
Dalhousie University
Popular Scholarship

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 25500
Times Higher Ed.#301
Queen's University
Scholarship

Queen's University

Kingston, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 54808
Times Higher Ed.#301
Humber Polytechnic
Scholarship

Humber Polytechnic

Toronto, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 18338
Times Higher Ed.
Vancouver Film School (VFS)

Vancouver Film School (VFS)

Vancouver, Canada·
Annual FeeC$ 54000
Times Higher Ed.
Toronto School of Management (TSoM)
Scholarship
Annual FeeC$ 16500
Times Higher Ed.
2026 data

Cost of Living in Canada

Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.

CityMonthly LivingAccommodationTransport
TorontoCAD $2.200CAD $1.200-1.800CAD $128 TTC
VancouverCAD $2.300CAD $1.300-1.900CAD $104 TransLink
MontrealCAD $1.600CAD $800-1.300CAD $97 STM
CalgaryCAD $1.700CAD $900-1.400CAD $115 Calgary Transit
OttawaCAD $1.700CAD $900-1.400CAD $128 OC Transpo
Popular cities

Most Popular Student Cities in Canada

Toronto

University of TorontoYork UniversityToronto Metropolitan UniversityOCAD University

Vancouver

UBC (University of British Columbia)SFU (Simon Fraser University)Emily Carr University

Montreal

McGill UniversityConcordia UniversityUniversité de MontréalHEC Montréal

Calgary

University of CalgarySAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)Mount Royal University

Ottawa

University of OttawaCarleton UniversitySaint Paul University

Edmonton

University of AlbertaMacEwan UniversityNAIT

Sources used for this page

All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.

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