Somerset Academy campus in Markham, Ontario

Somerset Academy

Markham, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades JK – 8Est. 1990
Grades
JK – 8
Day Tuition
CA$16,000/yr
Class Size
18 students
Medium classes
Acceptance
95%
Welcoming
Founded
1990
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Somerset Academy

Our aim is to empower each child to reach their maximum potential, nurturing students who not only excel academically, but also emerge as self-assured and accountable young individuals.

Somerset Academy is a private co-educational school in Markham, Ontario, serving students at the elementary level. The school is guided by values of creativity, curiosity, nurture.

Core Values

CreativityCuriosityNurture

Teaching Philosophy

Success Comes from Working Together Your children are poised to be the architects of our future, and we are committed to their success. At Somerset Academy, we foster a culture of intellectual curiosity. From Grade 1 to 8, we empower students to analyze, assess, and express ideas with knowledge and confidence, all within a framework of elevated academic, artistic, and athletic standards. Operating one year ahead of their typical grade level, our students engage in a wide array of enriched academic programs, complemented by a blend of Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, and Computer Studies. Moreover, they have access to a diverse range of extracurricular activities.

What Makes Somerset Academy Special

  • Elementary education
  • Financial aid & scholarships offered
  • 4 arts & creative programs

Academics

Curriculum

Somerset Academy offers Traditional and Other curriculums, with specializations in STEM, Languages, and Sports.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous
Science Approach
The school is a certified STEM school, integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the curriculum.

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

4 programs
Visual artsMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Drama/Theatre

Clubs & Activities

1 programs
Other

Campus & Facilities

Somerset Academy features a campus with Computer lab.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$16,000

per year

Near average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
5%

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
95%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview

Community & Culture

Somerset Academy cultivates a warm, family-oriented environment where intellectual curiosity and collaboration are central to the school experience. The House System—comprising Flaming Maples, Yellow Lightning, and Beavers—fosters cross-grade relationships and community engagement through service projects like tree planting, senior home visits, and international outreach initiatives. Students work approximately one year ahead of their grade level within small classes (maximum 18 students), allowing for personalized attention while participating in a balanced program that integrates Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, Computer Studies, and diverse extracurricular activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion information is not prominently featured on the school's website. While the House System includes community and worldwide outreach projects—such as collecting eyeglasses for underdeveloped countries and letter-writing campaigns to orphanages in Ukraine—the school does not articulate a formal DEI statement or describe specific initiatives addressing diversity and inclusion within the school community itself.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the school's website. The site mentions a parent and student interview as part of the admissions process and references a Before and After Care Program, but does not describe ongoing volunteer opportunities, parent committees, or specific engagement channels beyond the admissions process.

Contact Somerset Academy

Address

7700 Brimley Rd, Markham, Ontario, Canada

Phone

905-940-8990

Email

info@somersetacademy.ca

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Somerset Academy

Somerset Academy serves students in grades JK-8.

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