private

The Abelard School

557 Church Street, 4th Fl., Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2E2

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At a glance

Grades: Gr. 7 – 12
Gender: Coed
Founded: 1997
Board: Independent
Principal: Mark Young
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $23,000 – $28,000 /year

Admissions process

Tours available by calling (416) 944-0661 or emailing info@abelardschool.org

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional
Student–teacher ratio: 5:1
Class size: 8 — 10 students

Course descriptions

English and literature

Studies classical, modern, Indigenous and contemporary literature alongside analytical, expository, narrative and creative writing.

Mathematics and sciences

Offers mathematics and science, including biology, chemistry and physics, with lab work and applied projects.

Humanities

Includes philosophy, world and Canadian history, geography, world religions, politics and social sciences, taught with connections across disciplines.

Languages and classics

French is part of the middle and secondary curriculum; Latin is required for at least one year, and Latin and Greek are offered in later years.

Arts, technology and active living

The middle-school core includes arts, technology and healthy active living; the school describes multimedia, coding/design and practical projects.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Integrated humanities and classical languages · Advanced Placement examination preparation · Modern language fluency and cultural study

Languages

English · French · Latin · Greek · Spanish · Russian · Italian

Student life

Sports

Grades 7–8 Healthy and Active Living includes daily physical activity. · Activities include swimming and weight training at Central Y, yoga at school, rock climbing at other gyms, jogging, hiking, orienteering and cross country. · Self Defense Club and annual ski trip.

Arts

Visual art, multimedia, drama and music instruction emphasizing technical skills, theory, creation and performance. · School play, drama festival, Drama Club and NTS Drama Festival Club. · Abelard Jazz Band, jazz club and choir. · Annual literary journal featuring English and French creative writing. · Visits to theatre, opera, ballet, symphony, the Art Gallery of Ontario and independent galleries. · Exhibitions of student work and production of videos and blogs.

Facilities

Entire top floor of the building in a bright, welcoming space. · Assembly hall. · Fully operational science laboratory. · Lunch room. · Spacious classrooms.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Officially listed activities include Model United Nations, debate, drama, jazz band, chess, astronomy, classics/Certamen, school newspaper, self-defence, and student council. The school also describes French cultural trips and mentorship visits to University of Toronto science labs. Offerings may vary by year.

Outdoor activities & education

Official extracurricular pages describe an annual ski trip, annual camping trip, cross-country running, jogging, hiking and orienteering. Middle-school students have also attended an overnight outdoor education camp; current dates and availability are not published.

University destinations

University of Toronto: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
Queen’s University: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
University of Waterloo: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
McMaster University: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
Western University: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
McGill University: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
University of British Columbia: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
Harvard University: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
MIT: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
Oxford University: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
University of Cambridge: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
University College London: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
University of Edinburgh: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.
ETH Zürich: Listed on Abelard’s official quick-facts page as an institution attended by alumni; this is an alumni history, not a current graduating-class placement list.

About the school

Founded by teachers in 1997, The Abelard School offers an academically rigorous, enriched, integrated middle and high school curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and university preparation.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 557 Church Street
4th Floor
Toronto
Ontario
M4Y 2E2
north of Gloucester and south of Bloor. A short walk from Yonge and Bloor subway and within walking distance of the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University
with access to museums
galleries and performing arts venues.

What makes the school distinct

Integrated curriculum emphasizing connections among academic disciplines.
Teachers are subject specialists associated with various universities.
All students study Latin for at least one year; Latin and Greek are offered in every subsequent year.
Senior courses prepare students for Advanced Placement examinations.
Small classes and individualized course selection.
Mentorship opportunities include visits to University of Toronto physics and biology laboratories.