A vibrant community that encourages transformative personal and academic growth.

The Boarding experience supports academic success while helping each boarder grow as a person. Through our comprehensive and active program, students become more self-reliant and self-aware, develop confidence and learn to lead. Boarders take pride in their community and take on new challenges. They grow into independent and resilient young adults. 

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 The application for the 2025-26 academic year is now open.

There are various in-person and online events to help you learn more about BSS. Below, you will find brief descriptions to help you choose which events suit your family.

Alongside our challenging academic program, we emphasize life skill development, holistic well-being and safety in everything we do - from exciting on- and off-campus programming to the daily routines that shape Boarding life.

Sunday night life skill workshops

Newly renovated Boarding Commons 

Over 100 credit courses in Grades 9 - 12

City

Excursions

2.1M in financial assistance, the most of any girls school in Canada 

99% of graduates are Ontario Scholars (80% average or above)

Access to campus facilities including the Fitness Centre, yoga and dance studios, Learning Commons and Wellness Centre

15 countries represented in Boarding

BSS Boarding is an international community and a community unto itself. Boarders develop an understanding of their impact on others by connecting and engaging with their peers and the broader community. 

Each boarder belongs to a Boarding Family and each Family is part of a House. Families and Houses include students from all grades. Boarders participate in House Games, Boarders build a sense of belonging, comfort and spirit within the community. Older boarders support and mentor younger ones. It’s another way we make the atmosphere warm and engaging. 

Boarders have the option to attend skill-building workshops on Sunday nights. Topics include cooking, self-care, time management, budgeting and more. 

At weekly Monday Night Dinners, boarders gather to share a meal in a mixed-age group, followed by cultural and student-led activities. 

The Boarding Council, led by the Head Boarder and composed of members with formal leadership roles, sets the tone and spirit for Boarding during the year. All Grade 12 boarders are considered leaders and role models. There are also other leadership opportunities through various Boarding Committees and within the broader school.

Living in the heart of Toronto allows boarders to explore the local neighbourhood, the city beyond and other communities. Some off-campus adventures have included Canada’s Wonderland, the Toronto islands, Kensington market, Niagara Falls and Quebec City. 

We offer a comprehensive range of evening and weekend programming, including fitness classes, outdoor education, team sports, food and nutrition workshops and mental health and well-being resources. This programming is led by BSS Well-being staff and external coaches and educators. These activities help students understand their own needs, and prioritize their physical and social-emotional health. 

Financial assistance is a cornerstone of our commitment to providing inclusive and accessible education. Last year, thanks to donations from our generous community, we allocated over $2 million in financial assistance to current and new families.

Financial assistance and a number of merit-based scholarships are available to students entering Grade 6 - 12. To learn more about applying for financial assistance through our third party assessor, Apple Financial, and the scholarships available at BSS, please inquire.

The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls. Through our challenging inquiry-based program, students learn core academic skills and learn to lead. Our 7.5-acre campus includes STEAM-focused learning spaces, arts, design, and athletics facilities, including a turf field. As an inclusive girls’ school, we foster a sense of belonging by affirming our diverse community. For more than 150 years, BSS has inspired students to be fearless and educated them to be leaders.