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Private schools in Nova Scotia

6 schools across 3 cities.

Halifax Grammar School

Halifax

Halifax Grammar School

Established in 1958, Halifax Grammar School is the leading independent, co-educational day school in Atlantic Canada. From Junior Primary through Grade 12, Halifax Grammar School inspires and supports students to flourish, to learn, and to serve through a balanced curriculum of academics, athletics, and the arts. All Senior School students study the full International Baccalaureate Diploma, regarded as the best preparation for success at university. HGS Alumni have earned many notable achievements, among them Rhodes scholarships, leadership positions in all sectors of society, and even an Academy Award. Yet, the Halifax Grammar School experience is more than achievements. It is an environment where passionate teachers challenge students to develop confidence through independence, where coaches and advisors encourage students to pursue excellence through effort, and where a community fosters in students a lasting commitment to helping others.

Day · Co-ed · 500 students

Halifax

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

The Sacred Heart School of Halifax is an independent Catholic day school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Co-ed

Halifax

Armbrae Academy

Armbrae Academy is an independent, university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational day school from Preschool to Grade 12, accredited by and a member of CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools). It is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Day · Co-ed · 245 students

King's-Edgehill School

Windsor

King's-Edgehill School

Founded in 1788, King’s-Edgehill is Canada's first independent School. An International Baccalaureate School since 1979, King's-Edgehill equips its students for university life around the globe, not only by developing academic rigour, but also by inspiring athletic and artistic excellence, strength of character and community leadership in a manner by which students know they are participating in "Personal" and not just "Private" education.

Boarding · Co-ed · 330 students

Truro

Colchester Christian Academy

Colchester Christian Academy (CCA) is a private, Christian school offering a quality, engaging education for students from Pre-Primary through to Grade 12. CCA’s educational programs are student-centred, well respected with proven results, and the atmosphere is indicative of Christian values.

Co-ed

Halifax

Halifax Christian Academy

Halifax Christian Academy, a not-for-profit private Christian school, began in 1975 to provide parents with an educational alternative for their children?s schooling. HCA is a member school of ACSI ? The Association of Christian Schools International. HCA is truly an interdenominational school - our families come from over 40 area churches, Children from all faiths are welcome. From the beginning, Halifax Christian Academy has delivered its curriculum from a biblical world view. The staff seeks to encourage students to enter into a personal relationship with their Creator through faith in Jesus Christ and to develop Christ-like character. From this focus, then, flows the pursuit of academic excellence where students are challenged to perform to the maximum of their potential.

Boarding · Co-ed · 120 students