General Studies
Develops skills to excel at Bialik and beyond.
At a glance
- Grades
- Nursery – 8
- Gender
- Co-educational
- Board
- Independent
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish; non-prescriptive, with an emphasis on religious freedom, Jewish identity and connection to Israel.
- Principal
- Jake Gallinger
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- No Association Membership
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $18,900 /year
- Application fee
- Deposit required with application
- Enrolment fee
- Deposit required with application
- Financial aid
- Yes
Admissions process
Begin with a conversation and personalized school tour; entry in Junior Kindergarten is recommended. · Submit an application, deposit and copy of the child's birth certificate. Applications are date-stamped and placed in an application queue. · JK and SK: no additional requirements. · Grade 1: meeting with the Vice Principal and discussion with the current school if necessary. · Grades 2–8: meeting with the Vice Principal and Associate Director of Jewish Studies, educational assessment by a psychologist, report-card review and discussion with the current school as necessary. · JK and SK acceptance offers begin in the fall, one year before entry, space permitting. Grades 1–8 offers begin in January. · On acceptance, families provide the second deposit instalment if not already paid.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- JK–Grade 8 curriculum encompassing General Studies, Jewish Studies, STEM and Social-Emotional Learning.
- Accreditation
- Assessed using Avant STAMP 4S for Hebrew proficiency
Tuition & financial aid details
- Tuition: $18,900
- Capital levy: $1,375
- Security levy: $250
- Total: $20,525
Bursaries & scholarships
- Financial assistance offered in partnership with the UJA Federation's Julia & Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education.
- Eligibility and application: The Day School Scholarship calculator estimates eligibility and tuition costs; the UJA Community Scholarships portal connects families to the applicable application. Families should apply to Bialik before applying for a scholarship.
- Charitable tax receipt: Parents may receive a charitable tax receipt for 60%–80% of the fee, depending on grade.
Course descriptions
STEM
Encourages critical and creative thinking about complex real-world problems.
Jewish Studies
Combines Hebrew immersion with core texts, traditions and culture, developing Hebrew proficiency and understanding of Zionism, Jewish history, values, Israel and Diaspora communities.
Social-Emotional Learning
Supports students beyond the walls of the classroom.
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Learning programs
Specializations
Hebrew immersion and proficiency · Jewish Studies · STEM
Languages
Hebrew immersion in Jewish Studies.
Learning support
Accessibility services available in accordance with The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act · 2005. School committed to eliminating or minimizing barriers for persons with disabilities. · Teachers and administrators use assessment data to identify strengths and areas for growth · tailor instruction to individual students and refine programs. Avant STAMP 4S assesses Hebrew proficiency in Grades 3–7.
Student life
Sports
JDSSL interschool teams include girls' and boys' basketball, volleyball, soccer, hockey, softball, baseball and cross country. · Intramural house leagues for Grades 3–8; Senior Division Houses compete for annual points. · After 4 activities include basketball, tennis, multi-sport, acro/gymnastics and dance at both branches.
Arts
Choir from Grade 3 onward, including school and community performances and the Zimriyah festival. · Bialik Dance Group for Grades 4–8, including participation in Rikudiyah. · After 4 activities include dance and pottery.
Facilities
Expanded outdoor play areas · State-of-the-art gym facilities
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Choir: Grade 3 onward at both branches; performs at school celebrations and citywide events and participates in the annual Zimriyah choral festival.
- Bialik Dance Group: Grades 4–8; develops artistic ability, rhythm, poise and teamwork through school and community performances, including Rikudiyah.
- Bible Contest: Grades 5–8; prepares students for the national Chidon HaTanach competition against Jewish schools across Canada.
- Debating: Senior Division students develop research, presentation and persuasive argument skills and participate in a citywide Jewish day school tournament.
- Bridge Building: Students apply STEM skills to build bridges from popsicle sticks and wire, culminating in the Gesher Chair Bridge Building Competition with Toronto Jewish day schools and partner schools in Eilat, Israel.
- Environmental Activities: Elementary Division students work with the resident farmer on hands-on sustainability activities and school beautification.
- After 4 Programs: Offered at both branches; activities include chess, cooking, 3D design, LEGO Robotics, pottery, sports and dance.
Outdoor activities & education
- Hands-on Environmental Activities: Elementary Division students work with the resident farmer on sustainable practices and school beautification.
About the school
Bialik is a Jewish day school serving JK–Grade 8 students at two GTA branches, combining academic excellence with a warm, nurturing, non-prescriptive Jewish environment.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Two branches in the Greater Toronto Area: midtown Toronto and Vaughan.
What makes the school distinct
- Hebrew immersion and Jewish learning emphasizing Jewish identity, values, Peoplehood and connection to Israel.
- Modern Jewish education within an environment of religious freedom.
- Unplugged Bialik Pledge asks participating families to delay children's smartphones and personal social media access until at least the end of Grade 8.
Notable alumni
Bialik graduates carry good values and a strong work ethic
School activity
2026-10-21
Enrolment history
8 · 5 · 2 · 54
Contact
- Phone
- 416-783-3346
- mbrickman@bialik.ca
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