Ontario curriculum and electives
The school lists a broad Grade 1–12 programme and 80+ electives; the 2026–27 course selection guide is the source for current senior offerings.
private
St. Clement's School
21 St. Clements Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1G8
At a glance
- Grades
- Gr. 1 – 12
- Gender
- All Girls
- Boarding
- No
- Board
- Independent
- Religious affiliation
- Not specified in provided text
- Principal
- Martha Perry
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $39,900 /year
- Application deadline
- 2026-12-01
- Application fee
- $9,500 (New Student Acceptance Fee - one-time, non-refundable)
- Financial aid
- Yes
- Acceptance rate
- Not specified in provided text
Admissions process
Admissions team available for inquiries; applications accepted for new students entering various grades
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Liberal Arts
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not specified in provided text
- Class size
- Varies
- Accreditation
- Not specified in provided text
Tuition & financial aid details
- Annual tuition: $41,900
- Annual registration deposit: $6,200
- New student acceptance fee: $9,500
- Security deposit: $500
- Annual Fund donation: $2,000
- Lunch program: Approximately $2,450 for the academic year
- Uniform and textbooks: Uniform purchased separately. Grades 7-12 textbooks cost extra. Applicable Junior School textbooks are provided; class workbooks may incur a small chargeback.
- Before- and after-school care: Junior School extended care is available daily until 6:00pm at additional cost. Before-school care is free.
- School trips: Transportation, lodging, and entrance fees are billed to student accounts.
Course descriptions
Advanced Placement and Capstone
SCS reports 15 AP courses and offers AP Capstone; the school identifies it as the first girls’ school in Canada to implement the AP Capstone Diploma.
Experiential education
SCS describes preparation, interaction, reflection and reintegration as its experiential learning cycle, with service, exchanges, field experiences and community partnerships.
School images
Learning programs
Specializations
Advanced Placement and AP Capstone · Accelerated French and Advanced Math options · Experiential education and international learning · Leadership development
Languages
English and French (French mandatory through Grade 9 · second language required in Grade 10)
Learning support
LINCWell is a full-school approach emphasizing Learning · Individualization · Nurturing · Creativity · and Wellness. During the middle-school transition years · it addresses students’ social · emotional · and cognitive needs.
Student life
Sports
Not specified in provided text
Arts
Curricular music program with instrument rentals available. · Private music lessons can be arranged for all grade levels and abilities. · Junior School choral performances at local churches.
Facilities
Lassonde Library: shared Grades 1-12 learning space for classes, collaboration, and computer and library resources. · The Penguin’s Nest school store. · Playground.
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Student clubs and co-curriculars: The official co-curricular page lists arts, athletics, student publications and clubs, including Art, Papyrus magazine, science, coding, debate/public speaking, drama, film, EcoTeam, Global Ideas Institute, wellness and writing clubs. More than 70 clubs/co-curricular activities are reported on the current Parents page; options vary by year.
- Athletics and arts: The school reports 40 teams across 13 sports, alongside choir, bands, drama, dance, visual arts and fashion design opportunities.
- Leadership and House system: Students participate in school Houses and leadership roles; Senior School students mentor younger peers and contribute to student-led clubs and initiatives.
Outdoor activities & education
- Experiential trips and service: SCS describes local volunteering, a partnership with Moose Cree First Nation in Moose Factory, international exchanges, outdoor adventure and cultural trips, study abroad and Round Square service trips/conferences. Specific itineraries are year-dependent.
- Outdoor and athletics programme: Athletics includes sports such as cross-country, alpine skiing, soccer, tennis and track and field. Teams and trips change by season and year.
About the school
St. Clement’s School is an independent girls’ school serving Grades 1-12, with over a century of academic excellence and an emphasis on rigorous learning in an inclusive, safe environment.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Located at 21 St. Clements Avenue
What makes the school distinct
- St. Clement’s Diploma exceeds Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements.
- Offers 18 Advanced Placement subjects in Grades 11 and 12.
- First girls’ school in Canada to implement the AP Capstone Diploma.
- Reach Ahead credits in Grades 7 and 8 allow students to earn up to five credits before entering Grade 9.
- LINCWell integrates learning, individualization, nurturing, creativity, and wellness throughout the school.
- Round Square membership connects students with a network of 100 independent schools worldwide.
Notable alumni
Dr. Jenny (Lobb) Ingram '68 - Geriatric Medicine Specialist; Artlie H. '37 - Author and illustrator; Principal Martha Perry '85 - Retiring at end of 2026-2027 school year
School activity
2026-11-03
Enrolment history
23 · 9 · 6 · 1
2026-12-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Contact
- Phone
- 416-483-4835
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