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Canada · Education

Canada Education.
The right school, for the right child, at the right time.

Canada has excellent public schools (especially in top catchments) and a strong independent ecosystem. We help international families navigate selection, admissions and sequencing.

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What it is

The full picture, in plain language.

Education advisory covers public-school catchment strategy, independent-school admissions, French immersion, IB programmes and university applications.

Who it's for

Designed for these situations.

Families relocating to Canada

Coordinating placement with the move.

Independent-school applicants

UCC, Branksome Hall, Havergal, St George's, Crofton House.

French-immersion seekers

Public bilingual education streams.

University-bound students

U of T, McGill, UBC, Western — Canadian and global pathways.

Benefits

What the right structure delivers.

Catchment strategy

Top public boards rival the independents at zero tuition.

Independent shortlists

Curated by fit, not ranking.

Admissions relationships

Direct access at leading schools.

French immersion guidance

Strategic choice across early and late immersion streams.

IB / AP pathways

For globally mobile families needing portable credentials.

University planning

Canadian, US and UK strategy.

The process

Step by step — nothing hidden, nothing skipped.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Week 1

    Profile and priorities per child.

  2. 02

    Strategy

    Weeks 1-2

    Public vs independent, French vs English, IB vs Ontario diploma.

  3. 03

    Shortlist & registrations

    Weeks 2-6

    Applications, deposits.

  4. 04

    Assessments

    Weeks 6-12

    SSAT and school-specific assessments.

  5. 05

    Offers

    Decision day

    Offers reviewed, accepted.

Timeline

What a typical engagement looks like.

  • Year ahead

    Top independent schools — early registration.

  • 6 months ahead

    Standard timeline for most schools.

  • In-year

    Public schools via catchment registration.

Documents required

The evidence pack we will ask for.

  • School reports

    Last 2 years per child.

  • Birth certificate & passport

    Per child.

  • Reference letters

    From current teachers.

  • Vaccination records

    For school enrolment.

Costs & fees

What you should budget for.

Public is free for residents; independent fees vary materially.

  • Independent day (per year)

    CAD 25,000 - 45,000

  • Independent boarding (per year)

    CAD 60,000 - 85,000

  • Public schools

    Free for residents

  • Registration fees

    CAD 100 - 300 per school

  • Morifar education advisory

    From CAD 10,000

FAQs

Questions we are asked, and the honest answers.

Public or independent?+

Top public boards are excellent. Independent is selective and varied. Decision is fit-driven.

What is the SSAT?+

Independent-school admissions test for senior school.

When to apply?+

Top schools 12 months ahead; most 6 months; public via catchment registration.

How does French immersion work?+

Early immersion starts in kindergarten; late immersion in middle school. Strong public-school option.

Common mistakes

What we see go wrong — so it doesn't happen to you.

Ignoring public

Some catchments outperform independents at zero cost.

Late SSAT prep

Test prep matters.

One school only

Always shortlist 3+.

Explain like I'm 10

The simplest version of the whole thing.

Canadian schools come in two flavours — public (free) and independent (paid). Top public schools can be brilliant. We help pick the right one for each child.

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Private consultation

Discuss canada education with the team.

A confidential first conversation — no obligation, no sales pitch. We listen, map your situation, and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.

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