As new immigrants, my parents sent me to TDSB for high school…read more It really destroyed my life. Less than 25% of teachers were good. More than 30% of the teachers were terrible. They were heartless and unprofessional. The most important things were their job stability and their publicity. At Earl Haig SS, when ESL students cried, teachers just walked past them. When a white girl cried, a teacher conforted her with a hot drink and snacks. It was painful to watch. Unprofessional English teachers teach Gr.12 English and told immigrant kids that they were hopeless. One of the kids has become a published author and recalls her tdsb experience like telling a joke. Our lives cannot be treated like jokes. Stay away from this corrupt place!

I was a former student of Earl Haig Secondary School from 1988 to 1990…read more Around 1989, there was an outing on Toronto Centre Island. We had barbecue hot dogs for lunch. During the barbecue, a sausage had been dropped on the sandy floor. The female teacher, who was around 45 years old, announced volunteer to take that dirty sausage for bonus mark. (According to the year book, the name of this teacher was "R. Wadhera". Attachment is her photo.) Finally, she asked a female student as volunteer. Many schoolmates asked her not to fall on trap of this teacher. For unsure reason, this female student accepted the dirty sausage. As one of the schoolmates, I didn't do anything to stop her from falling on this trap. (Now, I feel very guilty and very regret. I find myself a accomplice who trample a pure, lovely, innocent, noble character and beautiful girl.) I believe the behavior of this villainous teacher, hurt many of the students who loved the girl who took that dirty sausage. Under the witness of God and Buddhas, whatever I write in here is the truth and real truth.

Very small school in a shopping mall. Not sure why anyone would want to go there. Not very good…read moreexperience bad for children.

Hello I'm a newcomer…read more I arrived in Canada in January 2020 I wanted to ask about language classes How can I register? And attend classes And how much do the classes cost? Thank you for your help

I would like to praise Bayview's amazing administration. They demonstrate exceptional transparency,…read moregreat accomodation, and benevolence unparalleled by any other. Praise our glorious admin.

Our daughter moved this past year to Seneca Hill as a grade 4 student, and what a great experience…read moreit has been! Ms. S is an amazing teacher, willing to go the extra mile with all students and challenge the more advanced ones. The other teachers are also passionate about their teaching and assign engaging projects that focus on skill-development and the growth of their self-confidence. As parents, we are impressed with the level of communication from the administrative team, including Mr. Esper. Although we have spent less than a year at the school, we already feel part of the community.

From the owner: Seneca Hill is a private co-educational day school that has been educating students since 1988…read more From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, we are dedicated to providing a strong foundation that focuses on a healthy balance of academic, physical and emotional growth through classroom interaction, extracurricular activities and a variety of enriching experiences. We help students unlock their potential by offering strong academic, athletic and artistic programs while also providing each student with the necessary preparation needed to achieve their educational goals. We emphasize integrating each student's interest with the modern world in order to foster growth. By establishing this strong foundation, our graduates go on to become successful individuals confident in the skills they have gained at Seneca Hill. We invite you to experience the difference!

This place hands out free grades while completely failing to provide real education or structure…read more The management is a disaster, and the teachers are a group of unshaved weirdos who seem more confused than the students. Total disgrace. You have better things to do with your money--and your child deserves a real education, not this joke of a school.

From the owner: Situated in North York, Toronto, Blyth Academy Downsview Park stands out as a premier choice among…read moreaccredited private schools in Ontario, dedicated to providing an exceptional and affordable private education for athletes. Our campus is uniquely designed to support both academic and physical wellness, offering students outstanding on-site fitness and sports training. Key features of our school include elite athletics programs in hockey and soccer, with our specialized Hockey Program and TFC Soccer Program, designed to develop skills and discipline in young athletes. We also offer a custom strength and conditioning program for students in any sport. Our comprehensive private high school and elementary school programs serve students in Grades 4–12, maintaining small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and a dynamic learning environment. At Blyth Academy Downsview Park, we are committed to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where students can excel academically, athletically, and personally. Our dedicated teachers and flexible scheduling support each student’s unique journey, preparing them for success in all facets of their lives. Enroll at Blyth Academy Downsview Park and empower your child to thrive in a community that values academic excellence and physical health equally.

North Toronto CI would be a better school for Students, parents, and staff if the principal Jane…read moreLee was fired. She is a nightmare of a principal who has got to go. The Teachers on the other hand are very hit or miss. The good ones are very good, the bad ones are very bad. Both the Principal Jane Lee and one of the vice principals Annamaria Mazzaferro were caught taking photos of both Students and Parents for seemingly no reason. The school needs a new principal and one new vice principal to replace both Ms. Lee and Ms. Mazzaferro. I have also found this school to take little scuffles such as pushing to be a bigger priority then racism.

This schools the most clean i have ever seen and even though there are people you may not like no…read moreone is a bully make new friends in every class room.

The teacher may or may not try and sexually assault you in the gender neutral bathroom but overall…read morenot a bad school.

I am a student in grade 12 currently attending this school. The honest truth about this school is…read moreit is EXCELLENT for academics. You/your child will be attending one of the best schools academically in Toronto, but you/your child will have absolutely no social life. I came here from a very large public school and let me tell you my social life, now, is a crap shoot. There are no friend groups, and no one gets along well. Constant unnecessary drama and students do not get along well at all. Also prepare for your child to be spoiled for life because the clientele that can afford a $30,000 a year school are the wealthiest in Toronto. Lastly the school has no sports, school spirit, student life, and the "committees and clubs" are a joke. Nothing is taken seriously by the students except for academics, and the teachers and administration promote a miserable environment by only focusing on academics. If you want your child to be extremely bright but likely a nerd without a social life who spends his days at home either studying or playing video games then this is the school for you. If you want a well rounded happy child who balances his school and social life than this is definitely not the school for you. My personal opinion is to NOT send your child here.

I transferred my son there about 5 years ago for his final year, and he's currently at MIT pursuing…read morea masters. The quality of tuition was excellent and got his grades up. The administrator Debbie Ramdas was very helpful about university placement.

I LOVE Hassan! He was my national lifeguard instructor at the pool at Havergal and he was amazing…read moreinstructor! If you have him you are blessed by a gods presence!

Having graduated from Havergal in 2009, I'm still a relatively young "Old Girl" (as they are called…read morebehind the ivy). Of course, everyone is going to have growing pains in high school, and private school is not any different. And obviously all-girls uniform private schools come with their own bumps in the road that take getting used to. It certainly will not be everyone's cup of tea. But I thought that since I've been out for a few years now, I could probably have a few fair things to say about the school. First of all, my overall experience here (six years!) was positive. All things concerned, I had a pretty good time in high school. I know my life story is probably not something that should be airing out to dry on Yelp, so here's an objective point-by-point highlights reel, shall we say, of what I thought of Havergal. Pros: 1) writing. This English department here really teaches how to write a proper essay. As anyone who had to wade through Shakespeare and Steinbeck undoubtedly knows, it isn't the most fun thing in the world. Clearly, I'm not jostling to write another examination of the themes in To Kill a Mockingbird. But all the practice I did in high school really set me up on my way to effective writing. 2) mathematics. I really appreciate how supportive the school is of the mathematics department. With accelerated math classes starting in grade eight, it's refreshing to see girls encouraged in math class. Extracurriculars were abundant too: math circles, math competitions, and math awards were all unabashedly endorsed. And I guess while being the math nerd is never cool, the fact that they were tolerated and even celebrated by their peers is a mark of how supportive the school was. 3) athletics. If Havergal did one thing right, it was pushing girls in athletics. The new athletic centre began and finished construction while I was at school, and it was pretty spectacular. I have about the physical ability of a disabled goose, so I was never really able to take full advantage of the athletics department at Havergal, but I could tell even from the outside that it was pretty sweet. 4) extracurriculars. Havergal had a lot of awesome clubs, teams, and activities. Students had free reign on how many and which to join. Photography, yearbook, publications, film, dance, community service, band, symphony, choir... the possibilities were very nearly endless. 5) class size and teacher availability. Classes were 20 students or fewer, and teachers always made an effort to be available for extra help if students needed it. The small class size was really helpful in staying engaged and feeling important. In the higher year discussion-based classes, class sizes were sometimes around 10 people, seated around a round table. Cons: 1) science, science, science. Science was seriously lacking at Havergal. Not to say that the actual classes were bad--in fact, quite the contrary. The AP Biology class I took at Havergal was one of the most informative and enjoyable classes (albeit stressful) that I ever took in high school. However, science extracurriculars were mostly left under supported, despite interest. Not for lack of trying on the part of the science department--but higher administration did not allocate as many resources to the science extracurriculars as I would have liked. 2) more science. Similarly, while girls were aware of and encouraged to study business, arts, music, or even math, I doubt I ever heard the possibility of engineering brought up. Perhaps I was ignorant myself, but I did not even consider or even really know much about engineering until I had gotten to university. As one of the most prominent and popular professions, it's a shame that it isn't introduced as a serious possibility. 3) bureaucracy. At most institutions, there will be red tape to tread around, and Havergal is no exception. It was usually extremely difficult and frustrating to change something (even for teachers), especially if you did not have overwhelming support from administration. The administration could be quite obdurate in this sense. When all the chips fall, I'm pretty happy that I spent six of my childhood years at Havergal. But then again, if you are thinking of sending your daughter here, it is a good idea to research the other schools also in COSSOT. I have no doubt that the other schools have their own merits; in the end, it probably just comes down to which school is a better individual fit.