Bright Start Academy campus in North York, Ontario

Bright Start Academy

North York, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades Preschool – Post-gradChristianEst. 2003
Grades
Preschool – Post-grad
Enrollment
25
Day Tuition
CA$12,500/yr
Class Size
4 students
Small classes
Acceptance
90%
Welcoming
Founded
2003
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Bright Start Academy

Bright Start Academy is a specialized private co-educational school in North York, Ontario, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Individualized, inclusive education with specialized support for diverse learning needs.

Core Values

InclusionRespectGrowthCompassionPerseverance

Teaching Philosophy

Our staff are qualified both as Ontario Certified Teachers, and as Instructor Therapists trained in behavioural therapy. ABA Therapy helps to breakdown skills into simpler forms. It will assist children in developing skills that include but are not limited to increasing communication, increasing social and play skills.

Faith Tradition: Christian

What Makes Bright Start Academy Special

  • Special needs education
  • K-12 continuum
  • Financial aid & scholarships offered

Academics

Curriculum

Bright Start Academy offers Other curriculum, with specializations in Autism Support, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Skills Development, and Functional Daily Living Skills.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Supportive

Languages of Instruction

English

Learning Support

School Based Options, 1:1 Therapy, Social Skills & Music Therapy, and Self Regulation Block

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

2 programs
Music (instrumental)Music (vocal)

Sports

4 programs
HockeyBasketballBadmintonSoccer

Campus & Facilities

Photo Gallery

Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$12,500

per year

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

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Rolling
Acceptance Rate
90%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Interview

Community & Culture

Bright Start Academy cultivates a nurturing, specialized environment designed for students who require additional academic and developmental support. The school maintains small class sizes and emphasizes a fun, supportive atmosphere where students work on self-regulation, social skills, and communication through both traditional academics and creative programming like music therapy. Staff bring diverse expertise in behavior management, life skills development, and therapeutic instruction, creating a setting where children transition from intensive one-on-one support to collaborative group learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion information is not prominently featured on the website. The school describes itself as serving students who require additional support in academics, communication, social skills, and functional daily living skills, with particular focus on autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities, but does not articulate a broader DEI mission or initiatives.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site mentions that families can book online Zoom meetings for parent support and training, curriculum setup, and language or math lessons, and that parents are notified throughout the admission process. However, specific information about ongoing parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or regular communication channels is not described.

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspected

Contact Bright Start Academy

Address

4630 Dufferin St, North York, Ontario, Canada

Phone

416-514-1415

Email

info@brightstartacademy.info

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bright Start Academy

Bright Start Academy serves students in grades Preschool-Post-grad.

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