English and literature
Studies classical, modern, Indigenous and contemporary literature alongside analytical, expository, narrative and creative writing.
private
The Abelard School
557 Church Street, 4th Fl., Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2E2
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
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.
School images
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.
School activity
2026-11-03
Enrolment history
10 · 12
Contact
- Phone
- 416-944-0661
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