Trafalgar Castle School campus in Whitby, Ontario

Trafalgar Castle School

Whitby, OntarioBoarding · All-girlsGrades 4 – 12Est. 1874
Grades
4 – 12
Enrollment
240
Day Tuition
CA$32,000/yr
Class Size
6 students
Small classes
Student : Teacher
1:6
Excellent
Acceptance
100%
Welcoming
Founded
1874
Gender Policy
All-girls

About Trafalgar Castle School

Trafalgar Castle School’s mission is to enable each and every student to learn effectively and to improve learning outcomes for all, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability.

Located in Whitby, Ontario, Trafalgar Castle School is a historic boarding and day school serving 240 students from Grades 4 to 12. The school offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum as an International Baccalaureate candidate school, with an exceptional average class size of only six students to ensure personalized attention. Founded in 1874, it provides a supportive yet challenging academic environment with financial aid options available to help families access its long-standing educational excellence.

Teaching Philosophy

Trafalgar Castle School offers a rigorous academic environment that combines a traditional liberal arts foundation with the forward-looking framework of the International Baccalaureate program. With an exceptionally small average class size of six students, the school provides a personalized and supportive atmosphere designed to foster deep engagement and individual development. This approach balances high academic standards with a close-knit community focused on preparing students from Grades 4 through 12 for future success.

What Makes Trafalgar Castle School Special

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
  • Financial aid & scholarships offered
  • 152+ years of heritage (est. 1874)
  • Small student-to-teacher ratio for personalized learning

Academics

Curriculum

Trafalgar Castle School offers Liberal Arts and IB curriculums.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

English

Campus & Facilities

Uniform not required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$32,000

per year

Boarding Tuition

CA$69,000

per year

Above average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
14%

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Rolling
Boarding Deadline
Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%

Requirements

  • Online Application Form
  • Final report Card for the current year and the last two years
  • Two reference letters
  • Application Fee
  • Assessment
  • Interview

Community & Culture

Trafalgar Castle School offers a close-knit and supportive community where the historic setting meets a rigorous academic environment. With an exceptionally small average class size of just six students, the daily experience is defined by personalized attention and strong social bonds among the 240 students. Families can expect a warm, inclusive atmosphere that balances the high standards of a liberal arts and IB candidate curriculum with the familiar feel of a small boarding school.

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Common questions about Trafalgar Castle School

Trafalgar Castle School serves students in grades 4 to 12.

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