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Havergal College

1451 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5N 2H9

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 12
Gender: All Girls
Boarding: Yes
Founded: 1894
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Anglican tradition; respects and celebrates other religious traditions
Principal: Katrina Samson
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $43,600 – $83,700 /year
Application deadline: 2026-12-23
Enrolment fee: $9,500 registration fee, payable upon acceptance.
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: Yes

Admissions process

Applications for September 2027 entry are open. · Day School applications and required paperwork are due December 1, 2026. Late applications may not be considered and may be moved to September 2028 entry. · Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with priority for applications received by December 1, 2026. · The application process includes an interview to discuss the applicant’s strengths and personal pathway. · Applicants to Grades 4–11 whose first language is not English may be required to complete an English proficiency test. · Day School admission offers are scheduled for February 26, 2027; Boarding offers are made throughout the year. · To confirm acceptance, submit a completed registration form, the initial fee installment and the $9,500 registration fee.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Liberal Arts
Class size: 18 — 22 students

Tuition & financial aid details

Day School: $45,670
Canadian Boarding: residence and tuition: $83,485
International Boarding: residence and tuition: $87,485
Annual tuition increases: Fees are reviewed annually and set in January for the following year. Families should expect a minimum 3% tuition increase each year.
Annual Fund contribution: Families who are able are asked to contribute $2,500 per child.

Bursaries & scholarships

Annual support: $2.1 million in financial support and merit scholarships awarded annually.
Needs-based bursaries: Confidential awards based on demonstrated financial need, applied as tuition reductions. Applicants must meet admission or re-registration requirements. Apple Financial Services assesses need.
Financial support deadline: Applications for new and returning students must be fully completed through Apple Financial Services by December 23, 2026.
Merit-based entrance scholarships: Available to students entering Upper School, Grades 7–12. Awards recognize exceptional talents, academic admission standards and contributions to school life. Families may apply for both scholarships and financial support.
Havergal Community Builder Scholarship: For academically talented students demonstrating meaningful community involvement and inclusive, kind leadership. Valued at $25,000 in year one: $15,000 plus the $9,500 registration fee and $500 for Green & Gold purchases. The $15,000 award is renewable annually based on commitment to Havergal values. Requires the scholarship application and a reference letter.
Havergal Difference Maker Scholarship: Recognizes students advancing positive change and inclusion through school, community or volunteer engagement. Priority is given to identities currently underrepresented at Havergal. Valued at $25,000 in year one: $15,000 plus the $9,500 registration fee and $500 for Green & Gold purchases. The $15,000 award is renewable annually based on commitment to Havergal values.

Course descriptions

Junior School, JK–Grade 6

Foundational learning with arts, athletics and age-appropriate co-curricular options.

Middle School, Grades 7–8

Academic programme with elective and co-curricular opportunities in arts, design, debate, robotics, languages, math, science and leadership.

Senior School, Grades 9–12

Senior academic programme with arts, athletics and leadership opportunities; boarding is available. Confirm the current subject catalogue and prerequisites with the school.

Additional programmes

HC-X blended learning, Digital Wisdom, Round Square, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and Global Learning & Leading Diploma.

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Learning programs

Learning support

No ESL program is offered. Students must demonstrate oral and written fluency · applicants to Grades 4–11 whose first language is not English may need a grade-specific English proficiency test.

Student life

Facilities

22-acre campus · Heritage and state-of-the-art buildings · Boarding residence

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Junior School activities: Official examples include Arts & Crafts, Board Games, Caribou Math, Chess, Drama, Financial Literacy, Journalism, Typing, badminton, basketball, cross-country, dance, soccer, track and field, volleyball, choirs, steel pan and strings.
Middle School activities: Examples include art, climbing, dance, DIY, drama, investment, knitting, Mandarin, math, calligraphy, photography, science, textile arts, debate, robotics, publications and student councils.
Senior School activities: Examples include coding, climbing, debate, FBLA, HOSA, Model UN, robotics, science, photography, pre-med, languages, affinity groups, GSA, publications and leadership. Clubs change annually.

Outdoor activities & education

Campus: The school describes a 22-acre campus with ravine/woodland paths, playing fields, outdoor tennis courts and disc golf.
Athletics: Sports examples include field hockey, rugby, soccer, ultimate, cross-country and track and field; schedules vary by season.
Global learning and travel: A March 2026 school update reports recent Grade 10 exchanges in South Africa, France, Argentina and Australia, and Grade 8 travel in England and Scotland. It also described future 2026–27 plans, which may change.

About the school

Founded in 1894, Havergal is a girls’ school serving Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with day schooling and boarding for Grades 9–12. It emphasizes lifelong learning, leadership and future-ready skills in a supportive, diverse community.

Location & school highlights

Location

22-acre campus in the heart of Toronto.

What makes the school distinct

Academic learning and co-curricular programs designed specifically for girls.
Curriculum emphasizing intellectual rigour, deep understanding and futures-thinking.
Unique-to-Havergal Digital Wisdom program integrated into Grades 5–8.
Combination of heritage and state-of-the-art buildings.