Honest answer
NextSchool doesn’t cover public schools.
We focus exclusively on independent (private) schoolsin Canada, which is a different dataset and a different conversation than what your provincial ministry or school board provides. If a tuition-free public school is what you’re looking for, the resources below are the right place to start.
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Other provinces
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Most families assume independent schools are out of reach financially. At many schools, tuition you actually pay is significantly less than the published number — financial aid, sibling discounts, and bursaries are common. If you want to see whether it’s realistic for your family, our consultant will walk you through the numbers in 2 minutes, no pitch.