Language arts and mathematics
Age-appropriate literacy, vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar and mathematics with problem solving.
private
Kendellhurst Academy
170 Church Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 2M3
At a glance
- Grades
- PS – Gr. 8
- Gender
- Coed
- Board
- Independent
- Principal
- Paula CARRASCO
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- Ontario Federation of Independent Schools
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $13,500 – $15,950 /year
- Application fee
- Grades 1–8 entrance assessment: $50, non-refundable; $25 for each additional family member, payable on the assessment day.
- Enrolment fee
- $250 non-refundable registration deposit to accept an offer and reserve placement.
- Open house
- Late August; parents and children can meet their classroom teacher, visit their classroom and tour the school. No specific date or year is provided.
Admissions process
Applications are accepted throughout the year from preschool through Grade 8; families are encouraged to begin in the fall before the intended admission year. · Contact School Registrar Alexandra Rogerson at 905-813-8000 to arrange an appointment. · JK and SK applicants attend an informal interview with the School Administrator; the child and both parents, if possible, should attend. · Grades 1–8 applicants complete an entrance assessment covering age-based academic ability, core values and areas of concentration. · After the academic assessment, the School Director or Administrator meets with parents to discuss learning needs and placement. · Accepted applicants receive an offer by phone, email or mail; Kindergarten offers are made by phone. · To reserve placement, submit the child's birth certificate, immunization record, previous year's final report, admission package documents, OSR request form, $250 non-refundable registration deposit, and post-dated tuition and applicable before/after-school cheques.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Traditional
- Student–teacher ratio
- Small class ratios emphasized as key differentiator
- Class size
- 12 — 18 students
Course descriptions
Science and environmental studies
Hands-on investigations and environmental learning, including an Atlantic salmon classroom hatchery, ecology, biology, botany, conservation and related field experiences.
Advanced French Language Programme
French reading, writing and oral communication from kindergarten through Grade 8, with daily lessons in Grades 1–8 and bilingual reading from Grade 1. Students meeting the school’s stated criteria may earn its Advanced French Language Certificate; the curriculum is intended to prepare for Grade 9–10 Extended French.
Other subjects
Social studies, communications, geography, computers/technology, visual arts, music, drama/dance and physical education.
School images
School videos
Learning programs
Specializations
Advanced academics · Advanced French language acquisition · Science and environmental studies · Character development through critical thinking, democratic citizenship and social responsibility
Languages
English · French (Advanced French Language Program)
Learning support
Individual progress reports for September–December, January–March and April–June. · Two teacher-parent conference evenings annually and teacher update calls every second month. · Teachers contact parents to discuss a plan of action when concerns arise. · ESL programming is not offered; applicants must have fluent, age-appropriate language proficiency.
Student life
Sports
Physical Education is part of the curriculum. · Summer camp activities include sports and swimming.
Arts
Curricular visual arts, music, drama, performance and dance. · Summer camp arts activities.
Facilities
French-language listening centre in each Kindergarten classroom.
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Culinary Arts Club: Kitchen safety, recipes, menu planning and cooking; the school says clubs rotate by school year and may have material fees.
- Glee Club: Song, dance and acting; performances are included in school productions.
- Arts and Crafts Club: Teacher-supervised creative projects.
- LEGO Engineers / LEGO Robotics EV3: Collaborative building and robotics activities.
- Sports Club: Seasonal examples: soccer in fall, floor hockey in winter, track and field in spring.
- Running Club: Warm-up, running and cool-down activities.
- Homework Club: Small-group academic support by teacher referral.
Outdoor activities & education
- Salmon hatchery and release: The school describes raising Atlantic salmon in classroom hatcheries and releasing fry into the Credit River or Bronte Creek in late spring, as part of the Bring Back the Salmon project.
- Ecology and tree planting: The school describes ecology learning in the Credit River valley and spring tree-planting activities along the river.
- Field trips: The Grade School FAQ lists examples including Credit Valley Nature Trails, Mountsberg and Mansfield outdoor education centres, Vic Johnston Park, Chudleigh’s Apple Farm and Springridge Farms; trips vary.
- Summer camp: The current school site advertises camps with science/ecosystem and outdoor adventures, arts, cooking, sports and swimming; confirm dates and availability.
About the school
Kendellhurst Academy is a private preschool and JK–Grade 8 school founded by John Kendell and Paula Carrasco-Kendell, offering a nurturing environment focused on personal and academic excellence.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Grade school campus, JK–Grade 8: 170 Church Street, Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario.
- Streetsville preschool, ages 18 months–5 years: 175 Queen Street South, Mississauga.
- Oakville preschool, ages 18 months–5 years: 2460 Neyagawa Boulevard, Units 11–12, Oakville.
What makes the school distinct
- Enhanced curriculum often taught one grade ahead of students' chronological grade level.
- By the end of Kindergarten, students cover JK, SK and most Grade 1 curriculum outlined by the Ministry of Education.
- Advanced French from preschool through Grade 8, with a Certificate of Advanced French Language upon successful completion.
- Grade 9 Reach Ahead credits.
- International Program offers 10 spaces annually and a foundation in English.
- Small class ratios and an emphasis on critical thinking, democratic citizenship and social responsibility.
School activity
2026-10-21
Enrolment history
8 · 150
Contact
- Phone
- 905-813-8000
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