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Hudson College

21 Ascot Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6E 1E6

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 12
Gender: Coed
Boarding: Yes
Board: Independent
Principal: Frank Defina

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $19,500 – $22,500 /year
Application deadline: 2025-11-15
Application fee: $200; non-refundable, including if a Study Permit is denied.
Enrolment fee: Grades 1–12: $4,000 one-time fee per family, due on enrollment with the tuition deposit; normally non-refundable, but refundable if a Study Permit is denied.
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: Yes

Admissions process

Admissions are selective. · Personal tours are led by a student ambassador or admissions staff at the St. Clair West campus, Monday–Thursday at 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, and 2:30 PM, from late September through June. · Applicants seeking an entrance scholarship should indicate this in their application. · Entry to the STEM Acceleration Pathway and AP pathway requires strong teacher recommendations, a Principal interview, and consistent academic excellence. · International students receive the Letter of Acceptance required by IRCC upon receipt of the tuition deposit. · All students whose parents do not live in Toronto must have a legal guardian in Toronto, regardless of age.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional & Reggio Emilia
Student–teacher ratio: Small class sizes with average 15 students per class
Class size: 16 — 22 students
Accreditation: All primary and secondary schools in Canada are automatically Designated Learning Institutions

Tuition & financial aid details

JK & SK tuition: $20,500
Grades 1–12 tuition: $23,500
Activity & Materials Fee: $950 annually
JK & SK payment schedule: $4,000 due on enrollment; remaining $17,450 payable under the selected plan.
JK & SK single payment: $16,425 balance due June 1
JK & SK three payments: $5,816 each
JK & SK ten payments: $1,745 each
Grades 1–12 initial payment: $8,000
Grades 1–12 single payment: $19,275 balance due June 1
Grades 1–12 three payments: $6,816 each
Grades 1–12 ten payments: $2,045 each
International student fees: $4,200
International first-year total: $32,850 CAD
International returning-student total: $28,050 CAD
International Grades 1–12 single-payment schedule: $31,475
International Grades 1–12 installment schedule: $8,200 deposit and three payments of $6,884
Optional homestay: $1,400 monthly plus $200 one-time placement fee
Optional legal guardianship: $1,500 per school year
Optional airport pickup: $120 per trip
Uniforms: Approximately $600 for new required items
Hot lunches: $6.50–$7.50 per meal
Extended care: JK & SK: $50–$275 monthly; Grades 1–5: $100–$550 monthly
Upper School textbooks: $500–$1,000 for Grades 9–12
Payment processing: Pre-authorized debit has no additional fee; card platform fees apply; bank wire transfers carry a $25 surcharge. E-transfer, bank draft, and cheque accepted for single payment.
Study Permit refund policy: If a Study Permit is denied, all fees are refundable except the $200 application fee.

Bursaries & scholarships

Merit-based entrance scholarships: Limited scholarships of up to $2,000 for students entering Grades 7–12; request consideration in the application.
Needs-based bursaries: Renewable bursaries for Grades 7–12; Apple Financial Services collects documentation and provides a confidential financial-need assessment.
Sibling discount: 10% tuition discount for second and subsequent siblings; cannot be combined with other discounts.
Single-payment discount: 5% tuition discount; cannot be combined with the sibling discount.

Course descriptions

Junior Kindergarten–Grade 8

Lower School learning with age-appropriate core subjects, enrichment and student-life activities; consult the current admissions and curriculum pages for exact year-level details.

Upper School, Grades 9–12

Ontario secondary credits planned toward OSSD and student postsecondary goals. Hudson describes a three-semester system, STEM acceleration and AP courses including Calculus AB, Chemistry and Biology, subject to enrollment. It also offers student guidance and workshops.

Summer ESL

Hudson’s international-student page describes a six-week intensive summer ESL programme. The school-year support and current summer schedule should be confirmed directly.

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Learning programs

Specializations

STEM Acceleration Pathway enables motivated students to study science and mathematics beyond their current grade level. · Students at all levels may pursue additional AP subjects independently with Hudson teacher mentorship.

Languages

English with ESL support available

Learning support

Individualized academic pathways for students developing English-language proficiency. · Upper School ESL support during the school year is included in tuition when offered; additional semesters required for ESL are billed pro rata. · Daily 90-minute study period during the first two semesters includes access to one-on-one teacher help. · Personalized university guidance includes course planning, OUAC, US and UK applications, personal statements, recommendations, scholarships, and interview preparation.

Student life

Sports

Upper School describes 14 sports and activities · specific current Lower School offerings vary. The international page lists city walks/group outings for international students. Check current school-year athletics schedules for team and age-group availability.

Arts

Student-life pages list Fibre Arts · dance · improv · cooking · Husky Herald · school performances · arts and cultural events. Exact club and performance offerings are refreshed by year.

Facilities

Secure, supervised campus.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Student-led clubs and activities: The current Upper School page says there are over 25 clubs and activities through the year; examples include Husky Herald, Mindfulness Club, CrossFit, Science Club, Math Cafe, Math Power, Fibre Arts, Robotics, chess, cooking, dance and improv. Students can propose a club with teacher guidance.
Student Council and House Council: Organize dances, spirit weeks, festivals, cultural celebrations, community awareness events and House initiatives.
Lower School co-curriculars: The official Lower School student-life page lists age-appropriate activities and school events; availability varies by division.

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor and leadership events: Upper School student-life pages list activities such as canoeing, archery, fishing, fire-building and outdoor team-building games.
Field trips and annual outings: Course/club trips include festivals, historical sites, nature conservatories, galleries and museums, plus annual Blue Mountain and Canada’s Wonderland outings; each year’s programme may vary.
International March-break trips: Grade 10+ students may join international trips. Countries previously visited include Iceland, Greece, South Korea, Japan, Portugal, Spain and France. A 2025 itinerary named Kraków, Vienna, Ljubljana, Zagreb and Dubrovnik; this is historical and should not be presented as a current itinerary.

University destinations

University of Toronto: Class of 2025 destination/offer examples on Hudson’s official graduate page include Business Administration, Forensic Science, Life Sciences and Social Sciences. The page reports 23 Class of 2025 offers to U of T; an offer is not necessarily matriculation.
McMaster University: Class of 2025 offers include Computer Science and Life Sciences Gateway; the official page reports 20 offers.
Queen’s University: Class of 2025 offers include Arts, Psychology/Sociology, Commerce, Science, Computer Engineering, Life Sciences/Biochemistry and Smith Engineering; the official page reports 25 offers.
University of Waterloo: Class of 2025 offers include Computer Science, Accounting and Financial Management, Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management, and Planning; the official page reports 20 offers.
Wilfrid Laurier University: Class of 2025 offers include Arts and Master’s, Music with Teaching Option, Business Administration, and Business Administration/Financial Mathematics & Analytics double degree; the official page reports 30 offers.
International destinations, Class of 2025: The school lists graduate destinations including Griffith University Brisbane, Flinders University Adelaide and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. The specific class list is dated 2025.

About the school

Hudson College serves Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, emphasizing individuality, intellectual curiosity, balanced academic challenge, and personalized support.

Location & school highlights

Location

21 Ascot Avenue
Toronto
Ontario M6E 1E6. Hudson describes itself as co-ed and non-denominational. International-student city walks and local cultural/sporting outings are described on its admissions page.

What makes the school distinct

Average class size of 15 students.
Three-semester Upper School system allows students to focus on fewer courses at a time.
Daily 90-minute study period during the first two semesters supports collaboration, independent study, and individual teacher help.
STEM acceleration and dedicated Grade 12 AP courses.
100% postsecondary placement rate, with graduates receiving an average of five postsecondary offers.
Grade 11 and 12 students receive early access to the alumni network for mentorship.