private

Delano Academy

Vaughan, Ontario

At a glance

Grades: Nursery – 12
Board: Independent

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $18,500 /year

Admissions process

Begin with an online inquiry form so admissions can connect with the family. Families may schedule a campus visit or speak with the admissions team to learn about the academic program, community values, and student experience. Private tours are available by appointment only.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: The school describes an Ontario Ministry curriculum foundation enriched with international practices and IB framework principles. Its published learning themes include language arts; Canadian and global history, geography and civics; STEAM; French; arts; physical education and health; mindfulness; and cultural/global learning. The exact programs available by grade should be confirmed, as the website’s age/grade descriptions are inconsistent.

Tuition & financial aid details

Preschool: $1,200 monthly
Elementary: $1,800 monthly
Refund policy: Tuition and other student fees are non-refundable.

Course descriptions

Foundational academics and inquiry

The school describes an Ontario curriculum foundation emphasizing foundational skills, inquiry, critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration.

STEAM and social studies

Published program pages describe hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, and Canadian/global history, geography and civics.

French and intercultural learning

The school lists French language learning, cultural immersion and global learning themes; it does not provide a grade-by-grade language schedule on the reviewed pages.

Mindfulness and personal development

The curriculum page describes self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience and healthy habits.

Arts

Young learners are introduced to music, drama, dance and visual arts through varied media and creative work.

School images

Learning programs

Specializations

Inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning · STEAM and design thinking · Character and leadership development

Learning support

Parent testimonials describe teachers tailoring learning to individual strengths and needs · providing individual help when needed · and maintaining regular communication with families through the learning management system · email · and phone.

Student life

Sports

The official athletics page describes coached training and intramural opportunities including hockey · baseball · basketball · soccer · track and field · cross-country · volleyball · tennis · badminton · table tennis · European handball · flag football and bowling. Current team availability and age/grade eligibility are not specified.

Arts

The curriculum page lists music · drama · dance and visual arts for young students. School pages also refer generally to performances and school-wide events.

Facilities

Library, referenced in a parent testimonial. · Outdoor park with space for activities and nature interaction, described in a parent testimonial. · Private school entrance for drop-off, described in a parent testimonial.

About the school

Delano Academy offers programs from toddler and preschool through senior school, emphasizing rigorous academics, character development, independence, leadership, and balanced participation in athletics and the arts.

Location & school highlights

Location

North Maple Campus
2600 Major Mackenzie Drive West
Maple
ON L6A 1C1. A parent testimonial describes an outdoor park with space for activities and interaction with nature
plus a private school entrance for drop-off.

What makes the school distinct

Clearly defined academic and conduct expectations across school levels.
Ontario curriculum enriched by international best practices and International Baccalaureate framework principles.
Emphasis on inquiry, critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and character development.
Close-knit community where students are known, supported, and challenged.
Student-led assemblies, house teams, and a simulated financial system using Delano dollars, as described in parent testimonials.