Braemar College
- Why
- Families who want a university atmosphere · Families who prefer downtown Toronto
- Because
- On-campus location · Operating since 1995 · Pathway program
- Result
- Concrete goal · Guided applications · Broad course range
- Benefit
- Budget-friendly · CAD 1,980 below the median, with boarding with supervised study and ESL support
- Cost
- CAD 22,400 (headline annual tuition) · about CAD 2,240 per school month
Why Braemar College?
A university setting motivates many students. Families who research Braemar usually want a school in the city's academic centre that makes their child's goal concrete. The school has operated since 1995 in its College Street building, serving only grades 9 to 12. The subway station is a five-minute walk away.
- Families who want a university atmosphere: Parents who want their child to attend high school inside a university campus.
- Families who prefer downtown Toronto: Those looking for a school within walking distance of the subway and city life.
- Late-stage transfer students: Students who arrive in Canada in grade 11 or 12 and want to move on to university.
Reasons: the facts that set Braemar College apart
These features come from the school's published calendar and program information. Where a figure could not be confirmed, general wording has been used.
- On-campus location: Because the school is on the University of Toronto St. George campus, students get to know university life during high school.
- Operating since 1995: With nearly three decades of history, the school has established processes for admitting and settling international students.
- Pathway program: The school offers a transition program for university and college applications, so the application process is guided by the school.
- Four main start dates: For 2026–27 there are September, November, February and April intakes, plus a July summer session, so students can join at a suitable time.
- ESL support: ESL and English-development courses are offered, so language gaps are addressed alongside credit courses.
- No exam requirement: TOEFL or IELTS is not required for admission. The school runs its own English and math assessment, which simplifies preparation.
- Homestay accommodation: A furnished room, internet and three meals a day are included, so students live in a home environment.
Cost analysis: what one school year costs
| Item | CAD | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, full academic year (eight courses) | 22,400 | listed with the annual fees |
| Application fee | 300 | one-time |
| Custodian document notarization | 200 | one-time |
| Headline annual tuition | 22,400 | 2026-27 |
| One-time fees in the first year | 500 | added to the first year only |
The headline fee works out to about CAD 2,240 per school month over a 10-month year, before accommodation.
Fees were compiled in October 2026 and change every school year; confirm the amount with the school before applying.
How this fee compares
At CAD 22,400, this fee is CAD 1,980 below the median of CAD 24,380 among 16 private schools, tuition only.
Outcome: what it means in practice for the family
The campus location and the calendar affect a student's motivation and a family's planning. The main outcomes are:
- Concrete goal: A student who sees a university campus every day knows what they are preparing for.
- Guided applications: The Pathway program does not leave students alone during university selection.
- Broad course range: Business, science, math, technology and arts courses serve different interests.
Benefit analysis: what the investment buys
The student works toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) plus Business and Entrepreneurship, taught and assessed by certified Canadian teachers.
ESL/ELL support builds academic English step by step, so subject marks are not held back by language.
A choice of on-campus boarding or a carefully placed homestay, with staff responsible for the student’s daily routine.
Clubs, teams and community activities let the student build a profile beyond grades.
A Canadian transcript, teacher references and extracurricular record that Canadian and international universities review directly.
Cost–benefit at a glance
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Annual investment | CAD 22,400 | Headline annual tuition, from the cost analysis above |
| Per school month | CAD 2,240 | Over a 10-month school year |
| Price position | −CAD 1,980 | vs. median CAD 24,380 · 16 private schools, tuition only |
| Specialty programs | 1 | Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Living arrangement | Boarding & homestay | Included in the cost analysis where the school publishes it |
| Language support | ESL/ELL | Structured English support listed by the school |
| Value verdict | Budget-friendly |
CAD 1,980 below the median across 16 private schools, tuition only. Families get the full Canadian school experience for less.
Who it suits and what to consider
- Fees: The school's 2026-27 price list gives CAD 22,400 for a full academic year of eight courses. The application fee is CAD 300 and the notarized custodianship document costs CAD 200. Homestay is priced per week, at CAD 400 for a single room, with a CAD 300 placement fee. The school applies regional scholarships that can lower the tuition, so we confirm your child's exact offer with the school before you apply.
- Not a boarding campus: Accommodation is mainly with a host family. Residence places are offered only at certain times.
- City-centre life: The area is busy and crowded. Younger students, or those leaving home for the first time, need closer supervision.
Practical notes
The school year starts at the end of August and finishes at the end of June. Students under 17 need a custodianship document. Recognition in the student's home country is handled by that country's education authority.
Let us obtain Braemar College's current fee offer and agree on a suitable start date for your child. Contact Canadian Edu Centre for a free preliminary consultation.