Agate Private School campus in St. Catharines, Ontario

Agate Private School

St. Catharines, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades JK – 12Est. 1983
Grades
JK – 12
Enrollment
301
Day Tuition
CA$350/yr
Founded
1983
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Agate Private School

At Agate, we hold to the code of the innate genius in all children and giving them supportive agency to discover their interests. The family, fundamentally has the right to choose the educational direction without interference from others.

Agate Private School is a private co-educational school in St. The school is guided by values of nurture, excellence, integrity.

Core Values

NurtureExcellenceIntegrity

Teaching Philosophy

We work with each family to Individually tailor unique curriculum of their choosing. Agate offers families the opportunity to design their style of learning while also being there to give ample recommendations if that is desired. The school can be hands off or hands on, dependent on what you want. When you ask, they're there to answer questions or offer resources.

What Makes Agate Private School Special

  • K-12 continuum

Academics

Curriculum

Agate Private School offers Other curriculum.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Supportive

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

1 programs
Visual arts

Campus & Facilities

Uniform not required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$350

per year

Boarding Tuition

CA$9,158

per year

Below average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Not available

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Rolling
Boarding Deadline
Rolling

Requirements

  • Application form

Community & Culture

Agate Private School cultivates an environment centered on student agency and innate potential. The school emphasizes that children thrive when given supportive freedom to discover their interests and passions, rather than in settings that limit creativity and wonder. Families describe a flexible, responsive community where the school can be "hands off or hands on" depending on individual needs, and where staff like Gayle provide guidance and resources when requested. The atmosphere reflects a philosophy that respects diverse learning styles and the family as the fundamental educational unit.

Diversity & Inclusion

Agate Private School's approach to diversity centers on respecting students' diverse needs and educational preferences. The school explicitly states it "respects parents' rights and students' diverse needs" and works with each family to tailor a unique curriculum of their choosing. The school also serves families with specific circumstances, including those receiving ODSP or other agency support, and accepts both in-person and remote students. However, a formal diversity, equity, and inclusion statement or specific DEI initiatives are not prominently featured on the website.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site emphasizes the school's individualized approach and responsiveness to family needs, noting that staff are available to answer questions and offer resources, but specific volunteer opportunities, committees, or structured parent engagement programs are not described.

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspected

Contact Agate Private School

Address

43 Chaplin Ave, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Phone

(905) 682-5730

Email

info@learnfree.ca

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Agate Private School

Agate Private School serves students in grades JK-12.

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