Schools for Kids with Special Needs

Special Needs Schools

As alternative education, Special Needs schools cater to those students who have been diagnosed with any degree of physical disability, mental disability, communicative disorder, behavioural disorder, or who are gifted. Placement is by choice, determined by a school’s policy or by those with the best interests of the student. There is an official process for placement, outlined by the educational authority governing the location of the Special Needs school.

By law, all public schools are required to have special education programs. However, not all schools are always able to meet the specific special needs of your child. For this reason, parents can choose from a variety of schools that provide a suitable learning environment structured for the child with high needs.

Some parents may find it difficult to enroll their child in Special Needs schools due to financial barriers. Fortunately, in many provinces and states throughout North America, funding is available through public and private organizations.

Special education utilizes a curriculum specifically devised by a team to address the needs of each student in order to promote their learning process, and will change according to the advancement made by the student. Therefore, in Special Needs schools the curriculum is unique for each individual. The course of study normally includes non-academic topics. The goal for these topics is for pupils to form a foundation which will prepare them for life after school, in the workplace or in a post secondary institution, and as a participant within their community.

Dedicated schools for special needs offer their best to students with special learning difficulties:

Special needs schools emphasize social development
Schools for special needs commit to each students learning style
Special needs schools offer individualized instruction
Special needs schools see the child’s potential, not deficiencies
Students at special needs schools are encouraged to stand on their own

List of Canadian special needs schools

Académie St. Laurent Academy

$12,500 ~ $18,800

Gr. PD-12, Coed, Progressive, Dual Immersion, Day School

Edelweiss Private Academy

$19,950 ~ $25,000

Gr. K-8, Coed, Learning Differences, Autism Support, Day School

Brighton School

Gr. SK-12, Coed, Learning Differences, Day School

Whytecliff Agile Learning Centres

$4,900 ~ $19,500

Gr. 8-12, Coed, Learning Differences, Therapeutic, Day School

Above and Beyond Learning Experience

$10,700 ~ $22,200

Gr. 1-12, Coed, Progressive, Learning Differences, Online and Day School

Arrowsmith School

$16,650 ~ $33,000

Gr. 1-12, Coed, Learning differences support, Day & Online school.

Monarch House

Burlington & North York, ON

Gr. 5-9, Co-ed, Progressive, Learning Differences, ASD Support

Chisholm Academy

$30,000 ~ $32,000

Gr. 6-12, Coed, Individualized Education, Day School

Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence

$18,000 ~ $20,500

Gr. 1-12, Coed, Traditional, Gifted Learner Support, Day School

Bridgeway Academy

Dartmouth, Ns & Truro, NS

Gr. 1-8, Coed, Learning Differences, Special needs, Day School

Oak Bridge Academy

$32,000 ~ $45,000

Gr. K-9, Coed, Learning Differences, Special Needs, Traditional, Day School

Crestwood School

$21,000 - $34,300

Gr. JK-6, Coed, Traditional, Day School

Alive Montessori & Private School

$15,500 ~ $17,500

Gr. PS-8, Coed, Montessori, Day School

Boundless School

Palmer Rapids, ON

$2,500 ~ $25,000

Gr. 9-12, Coed, Alternative, Day & Boarding School

Bond Academy

$13,000 ~ $62,000

Gr. PS-12, Coed, Liberal Arts, Day & Boarding School

Star Academy

Mississauga, Ontario

$17,200 ~ $21,000

Gr. PS-8, Coed, Liberal Arts, Progressive, Day School

Kohai LIFE

$12,200 ~ $30,500

Gr. Post Secondary 18+, Coed, Special Needs, Day Program

Agora Prep

$18,000 ~ $20,000

Gr. 1-12, Coed, Progressive, Waldorf, Gifted, Special Needs, Day School

Fraser Academy

$35,000 (varies)

Gr. 1-12, Coed, Progressive, Learning Differences, Day School

Montessori Jewish Day School

$9,750 ~ $20,600

Gr. PS-8, Coed, Montessori, Jewish Day School

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