St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School campus in Oakville, Ontario

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School

Oakville, OntarioDay · All-GirlsGrades Nursery – 12Est. 1891
Grades
Nursery – 12
Enrollment
550
Day Tuition
CA$26,300/yr
Acceptance
74%
Welcoming
Founded
1891
Gender Policy
All-Girls

About St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School

At SMLS, we engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience, where she explores her unique pathways in a nurturing community.

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School is a leading independent all-girls school in Oakville, Ontario, serving students from JK to Grade 12. The school focuses on empowering girls through a personalized education in a nurturing community.

Core Values

IntegrityExcellenceCourageBelonging

Teaching Philosophy

The school emphasizes a profound understanding of how girls learn differently, focusing on personalization, real-world learning, and leadership to help students develop wellbeing, confidence, and self-esteem.

What Makes St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School Special

  • First all-girls robotics team in Canada
  • Over 130 years of experience in girls
  • 280+ offers of admission from leading

Academics

Curriculum

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School offers AP curriculum, with specializations in Leadership.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

3 programs
Music (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual arts

Sports

5 programs
Cross-countrySwimmingTennisTrack and fieldVolleyball

Clubs & Activities

3 programs
Robotics ClubDebate ClubEnvironmental Club

Campus & Facilities

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School features a campus with Lightbourn Library and Student Success Centre.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$26,300

per year

Above average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
9%

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Nov 05, 2024
Acceptance Rate
74%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Interview
  • Other

Community & Culture

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School cultivates a warm, purposeful community centered on the core values of Excellence, Courage, Integrity, and Belonging. The school emphasizes meaningful relationships and personalized connections, with students describing a safe environment where they can be their authentic selves. The community is enriched by a House System, 50+ clubs and councils, 40+ athletics teams, and five signature programs spanning Global Citizenship, STEM and Robotics, Active Healthy Living, Arts and Design, and Professional Internships. Alumnae speak of deep, loving traditions and a strong network that extends well beyond graduation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion information is not prominently featured on the website. The school does mention a "Circle of Care" and commitment to knowing and supporting each girl, as well as Global Citizenship programming, but specific DEI initiatives, statements, or programs are not detailed in the available content.

Parent Involvement

The website references a Parent Association and mentions "Ways to Give" and community support structures, but specific details about parent volunteer opportunities, committee participation, or regular engagement channels are not prominently featured on the site. Families are invited to attend Open Houses and book discovery calls with the Admissions Team, and the school emphasizes communication through designated advisor times and teacher accessibility for students.

Accreditations & Recognition

CAISOther

Contact St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School

Address

1080 Linbrook Rd, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Phone

(905) 845-2386

Email

contact@smls.on.ca

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School serves students in grades Nursery-12.

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