Havergal College
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Overview
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At Havergal College, each student is supported to make empowering choices and become the architect of her education. An all-girls school (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) in Toronto, Ontario, Havergal offers a rigorous curriculum designed around the pillars of academics and wellbeing. In collaboration with mentors, teachers and a supportive peer community, our students learn new ways to express themselves with creativity, enthusiasm and self-confidence. A Havergal alumna is connected for life to our network of Old Girls from diverse career portfolios spanning the globe. She graduates with an inquiry mindset, ready to solve problems and meet the demands of a rapidly-changing world. School Highlights: -Innovative curriculum, digital ecosystems and future-ready programming for students. -Student support with a focus on wellness and student agency. -Small class sizes. -Digital Wisdom course for Grades 5 to 8. -Digital Micro-Credentials available (Grades 9 to 12) in AI, Pre-Med, Contemporary Finance and more. -Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered. -Student leadership opportunities at all grade levels. -Opportunities for local and international partnerships and exchanges. -Extensive co-curricular clubs and sports programs. -Award-winning Art, Music and Drama departments. -Athletic teams and co-curricular opportunities for all grades. -Scholarships and bursaries available. -Supportive Boarding School community of students from over 16 countries. -More than 9,500 alumni around the world. -Alum-to-alum networking and mentoring available.
Academics
Summary: Havergal College, one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools, empowers girls to develop into dynamic global leaders with inquiring minds, wisdom and self-knowledge. A Havergal girl is encouraged to investigate and explore the world around her while discovering her own unique capabilities. She is not afraid to ask questions and take risks. She balances a variety of opportunities while living her life with compassion and integrity, knowing she possesses the academic and life skills to make a difference.
Department Director Seonaid Davis
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:
Average Class Size: 18
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 100
Number of AP Courses Offered: 6
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 30.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Technology Center
English
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- World History
- Canadian History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Human Geography
- World Issues
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Microbiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Computer Science
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Graphic Design
- Digital Media
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Screen-Printing
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Stage Band
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Student Council
- Digital Design
Distinctive or New Programs
- Wellbeing programming incorporated to student daily schedules.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 40
Average Students Per Dorm: 2
Number of Girls Dorms: 40
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Kitchenette
Student Life
Havergal College’s Boarding School provides unique experiences filled with opportunities for you to learn, grow and make friends that last a lifetime. Boarding life at Havergal is full of cultural richness and diversity; you will make international connections with other Boarders, Day girls and Exchange students. Havergal will quickly be your second home, which is warm, supportive and fun! Boarders and their parents will tell you that the friendships and connections students form at Havergal are life-long. They will also highlight the tremendous academic advantages of being able to live and attend school at Havergal. Boarders will be fully engaged in our student body. Boarders and Day students get to know one another during orientation and through their shared school days, and by participating in school events, weekly assemblies, teams, clubs and other school activities.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Tennis Courts
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Rowing Facility
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Fencing Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Yearbook
- Robotics
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Anime Club
- GSA
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Mishka Sawka
Athletics Department Director: Carla DiFillipo
Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Screen-Printing
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Stage Band
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Martial Arts
- Nordic Skiing
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Graduates
Summary: One hundred percent of our graduates continue to the college of their choice.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Cornell University: 3
Columbia University: 5
McGill University: 20
London School for the Arts: 1
Harvard University: 4
McMaster University: 7
University of Pennsylvania: 3
King's College London: 4
Stanford University: 1
St. Andrews, Scotland: 2
Queen's University: 50
Rhode Island School of Design: 2
University of California, Los Angeles: 2
University of Western Ontario: 75
University of Toronto: 30
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland: 1
Notable Alumni
Gillian Apps
Class of 2001
Gold medalist 2006 Winter Olympics Canadian Women’s Hockey Team
Sarah Richardson
Class of 1989
Designer and media personality
Pauline Chan
Class of 1983
Anchor for CTV News Toronto
Linda Frum
Class of 1981
Senator and Journalist
Gillian Hawker
Class of 1978
Physician-in-Chief Department of Medicine Women's College Hospital Toronto
Jennifer Tory
Class of 1974
Businesswoman
Carolyn Bennett
Class of 1968
Physician and Canadian Member of Parliament
Jane Carter Urquhart
Class of 1967
Writer and Poet
Margot Kidder
Class of 1966
Actress
Quotes From Alumni
“I have such fond memories of my schooling at Havergal. Two of my closest friends were classmates of mine.”
-, Class of 1978, Jazz Singer
“The teachers and friends I met here helped me discover who I was and who I wanted to become. I've said it thousands of times before: Havergal finds you before you do.”
-, Class of 1994, critical-care specialist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
“I know I can do anything that I set my mind to, and I truly believe this confidence was instilled in me here at Havergal.”
-, Class of 2001, Gold medalist 2006 Winter Olympics Canadian Women's Hockey Team
“I have such fond memories of my schooling at Havergal. Two of my closest friends were classmates of mine.”
-Carol Welsman, Class of 1978, Jazz Singer
“The teachers and friends I met here helped me discover who I was and who I wanted to become. I've said it thousands of times before: Havergal finds you before you do.”
-Dr. Shelly Dev, Class of 1994, critical-care specialist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
“I know I can do anything that I set my mind to, and I truly believe this confidence was instilled in me here at Havergal.”
-Gillian Apps, Class of 2001, Gold medalist 2006 Winter Olympics Canadian Women's Hockey Team
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $29,100,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Girls
Total Boarding: 50
Total Day: 1,000
Total Enrollment: 1,050
Boys: 0
Girls: 1,050
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $74,365
5-Day Boarding: $0
Day Tuition Fee: $39,540
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 8.0%
Average Awarded: $5,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: $2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $29,100,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Emily Simms-Brown
Admissions Phone: 416-482-4724
Email: admissions@havergal.on.ca
Website: havergal.on.ca
Nearby Schools
- The Bishop Strachan School - 2mi / 3 km
- Branksome Hall - 4mi / 6 km
- St. Andrew’s College (ON) - 21mi / 33 km
- Appleby College - 24mi / 39 km
- Trafalgar Castle School - 26mi / 42 km
- Ridley College - 40mi / 65 km
School Events
Grade 7 Open House:
Wednesday Oct 19 2022 - Wednesday Oct 19 2022
08:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Grade 7 Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique. Please register today.
Grade 9 Open House:
Tuesday Oct 19 2021 - Wednesday Oct 19 2022
08:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Grade 9 Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique.
Junior School Open House:
Tuesday Oct 18 2022 - Tuesday Oct 18 2022
09:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Junior School Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique. Please register today.
Grade 7 Open House:
Wednesday Oct 19 2022 - Wednesday Oct 19 2022
08:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Grade 7 Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique. Please register today.
Grade 9 Open House:
Tuesday Oct 19 2021 - Wednesday Oct 19 2022
08:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Grade 9 Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique.
Junior School Open House:
Tuesday Oct 18 2022 - Tuesday Oct 18 2022
09:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Junior School Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique. Please register today.
Grade 9 Open House:
Tuesday Oct 19 2021 - Wednesday Oct 19 2022
08:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Grade 9 Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique.
Grade 7 Open House:
Wednesday Oct 19 2022 - Wednesday Oct 19 2022
08:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Grade 7 Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique. Please register today.
Junior School Open House:
Tuesday Oct 18 2022 - Tuesday Oct 18 2022
09:00:00am - 10:00:00am
Join us for our Junior School Open House! We look forward to hosting prospective families at this event, which is designed to highlight our programs, people and community. Each Open House will provide families with the opportunity to hear from students and faculty members about what makes Havergal unique. Please register today.
