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We create a culture where learning is a joyful adventure, and our students are challenged and supported to take the risks, try new things and explore their passions.
Home
Lifted and Unstoppable
Elmwood is one of the most innovative girls’ schools in North America and ranked as one of the top 25 private schools in Canada. We are one of only nineteen schools in Canada to receive the Apple Distinguished School designation and the only school in the region offering all three levels of the International Baccalaureate Programme.
We are committed to creating an educational environment where students not only excel but feel lifted and unstoppable in their dreams for themselves and their future. This is our promise to our families.
- Remarkable teachers, 100% committed to supporting every learner’s journey academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An unparalleled environment, strategically designed for optimal learning.
- An exceptional partnership, where together we nurture authentic, confident, and world-ready global citizens who lead from the heart.
- Peace of mind and possibility, for your child and her future.
All In
We’re more than just a school because she’s more than just a student. To them, we’re a support system, a studio, a playground, a blank canvas. Here, they can explore beyond the curriculum, developing passions and skills that help them achieve whatever they can imagine. We’re all in so she can stand out.
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We believe being open-minded and curious are fundamental to learning and critical to achieving the highest of aspirations.
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We understand that kindness, collaboration and respect hold the power to inspire positive change. We know that feeling seen and heard is a gentle revolution that transforms hearts and ignites souls.
Happening Now
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Since joining Elmwood, Middle and Senior School Principal Christina Schindler has focused on building strong relationships and fostering a culture where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Her leadership is rooted in connection, purpose, and a deep belief in the transformative power of education.
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Please join us in celebrating our 2025 graduating class on their incredible achievements and where they are off to next! The Elmwood community is so proud of their hard work and dedication. As they embark on this new chapter, wherever it may take them, we hope they know that their potential is endless and that they can conquer anything they dream of. This page will be updated as graduates make their decisions in the coming weeks.
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Ms. Galbraith’s Grade 2 class has been participating in the Roots of Empathy program, led by Ms. Hawley and Baby Tao, to help students develop emotional awareness through observing a baby’s growth and emotional cues. This globally recognized program fosters empathy, reduces aggression, and promotes inclusion and well-being, aiming to build a more compassionate world—child by child.
Elmwood by the numbers
Developing confident, engaged and healthy girls requires balance. Life outside of the classroom at Elmwood complements and enhances the academic program and reflects the needs and interests of today’s girls. Clubs, sports teams, student government and the House system offer numerous opportunities to explore passions and connect with those who share them.