Leahurst College campus in Kingston, Ontario

Leahurst College

Kingston, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades 5 – 12Est. 2013
Grades
5 – 12
Day Tuition
CA$21,069/yr
Class Size
15 students
Medium classes
Founded
2013
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Leahurst College

Leahurst College is a co-educational day school for academically strong, motivated, enthusiastic, empathetic, creative and kind students who are seeking an enriched educational experience, both academic and otherwise. The cornerstone of our program is a dynamic, university-preparatory learning experience that will develop students’ potential and confidence. We are committed to nurturing in our students a sense of empathy, caring, and community, while fostering academic excellence and innovation. Our instructors balance passion, knowledge, and best teaching practices with care for the whole student inside and outside the classroom. All students will have regular opportunities to participate in enrichment activities involving sports, travel, technology and culture. We welcome into our community all students with an appetite for learning and an appreciation for diversity. To help foster a rich and diverse learning environment, our scholarship and bursary program will attempt to provide financial assistance to as many students as possible.

Leahurst College is a private co-educational school in Kingston, Ontario, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is guided by values of nurture, excellence, integrity.

Core Values

NurtureExcellenceIntegrity

Teaching Philosophy

Our instructors balance passion, knowledge, and best teaching practices with care for the whole student inside and outside the classroom. All students will have regular opportunities to participate in enrichment activities involving sports, travel, technology and culture. We welcome into our community all students with an appetite for learning and an appreciation for diversity.

What Makes Leahurst College Special

  • K-12 continuum
  • Advanced Placement (AP) program offered
  • Boarding program available
  • Financial aid & scholarships offered

Academics

Curriculum

Leahurst College offers Traditional and AP curriculums, with specializations in STEM, Languages, and Sports.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

2 programs
Music (instrumental)Visual arts

Sports

2 programs
RowingOther

Clubs & Activities

1 programs
Other

Campus & Facilities

Leahurst College features a campus with Science lab, Library, Theatre, and Art studio.

Uniform required

Boarding Life

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$21,069

per year

Near average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
March 1

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Entrance exam
  • Other

Community & Culture

Leahurst College cultivates a warm, academically rigorous environment centered on the school's motto: "Dream Big. Work Hard. Be Kind." The community emphasizes belonging through structured traditions including the House system, Camp Oconto at the start of the year, and end-of-year trips. Students describe valuing peers who are kind, curious, and share a love of learning. The school intentionally fosters friendships and a sense of community, recognizing that "learning and creativity flow best when students feel that they can be themselves." Character development is woven throughout the curriculum, with dedicated focus on kindness, empathy, and resilience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leahurst College states it welcomes "into our community all students with an appetite for learning and an appreciation for diversity." The school commits to fostering "a rich and diverse learning environment" and indicates that its scholarship and bursary program will "attempt to provide financial assistance to as many students as possible" to support this goal. International and ESL students are actively welcomed, with small ESL classes (maximum 5 students) and integration into regular classes with Canadian peers. However, a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion statement or specific initiatives beyond financial access are not prominently detailed on the website.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site mentions communication channels including email, bi-weekly "Look Aheads," Google Classroom, the Parent Portal, and monthly newsletters for Junior School families, but does not describe specific parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or organized engagement programs.

Dress Code

Uniform required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leahurst College

Leahurst College serves students in grades 5-12.

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