FAQs

The best way to visit our school and experience our campus is by attending one of our many Open House events.

Please visit our Visit Us page to register for any of our upcoming Open House dates.

Our online application portal opens September 1^st. Please click Apply Now to submit an application. Once submitted, a member of our Admissions Team will contact you with next steps.

To learn more about the process, by grade, please click here.

Villanova College is York Region’s only independent Catholic school. While we welcome students of all faith backgrounds, Catholic teachings are integrated throughout our program. All students are expected to participate in religion classes and retreats, attend weekly prayer assemblies, and join in our monthly Mass celebrations.

All applicants will be required to complete our in-house math, language and writing assignment, to assess their skills and understand their strengths and needs. There is no need to prepare in advance.

Applicants will be invited to the school for an interview. Interviews are casual and are intended to help us get to know each applicant. This is an opportunity for your child to share more about their interests, goals and passions. Parents will also be invited to join the conversation and ask questions.  There is no need to prepare in advance.

On average you will find most of our classes to be between 16 – 20 students.

The three main entry years are Grade, 4, Grade 7 & Grade 9. A small number of applicants are accepted to all other grades. Admission is always dependent upon academic review and available space in each grade.

We encourage families to start engaging with the admissions office (and/or attend an Open House), one year or more, before desired year of entry. For all grades we recommend applying for admission at your earliest convenience.

First round notifications for most entry levels are sent to applicant families by email, in mid-January, each year.  Second or third round notifications, are also sent by email between early March – late May, pending available space.

Our graduates pursue a variety of post secondary pathways upon graduation from our school. The vast majority of our graduates attend Canadian universities. Each year about 10 – 15% opt to attend institutions in the USA or internationally. Our rigorous program prepares our graduates to follow their passions across many fields and disciplines of study, such as: Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, Languages, Humanities and  the Arts.

Tuition covers most, but not all, of the academic expenses of the school. The School's objective is to provide affordable access to as many families as possible and as a result offers sibling discounts and flexible payment options. To review our annual tuition fees and payment plan options, click here.

At Villanova College we believe that every child should have the opportunity to attain an excellent education and that hard work, determination and excellence should be rewarded. The objective is to provide affordable access to as many families as possible and as a result we offer sibling discounts, flexible payment options and a Tuition Assistance Program. Application is made through a third party financial company (Apple Financial), who makes a recommendation based on the financial need of the family. To learn more about Tuition Assistance, please click here.

Yes, annually there are other fees associated with attending the school:

• An activity fee of $500 is charged to every student in September to cover the costs of the following: day retreats, a portion of all school sponsored programs, house t-shirt, lock, yearbook and mailings.
• A technology fee of $500 is charged to every student in September to cover the costs of the following: e-text, wireless network, and software programs for student and classroom computers.
• The Parent Association fee of $50 is charged to every student in September to support Parent Association sponsored events.

In addition, these other expenses are not covered by tuition:

• school uniform
• athletics
• physical education uniform
• extra-curricular activities
• textbooks
• musical instrument rental & incidentals
• daily bus transportation
• school supplies
• excursions

Our admissions team is ready to assist you, from the time of your initial inquiry through to your enrolment at Villanova College.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at admissions@villanovacollege.ca or call 905-833-1909 and ask for Admissions.

We are proud of the state-of-the-art dining facility that brings students together for meals, fostering a sense of unity and belonging, each day. We offer an all-inclusive dining program (included with tuition), for all students. This lunch program models the finest dining experiences in independent schools, emphasizing nutrition education, wellness-oriented eating, and environmental sustainability.

Villanova College currently has six daily school bus routes. Currently our daily buses service the following areas:

Aurora, Bolton, Caledon, King City, Kleinburg, Maple, Nobleton, Palgrave, Richmond Hill, Thornhill and Woodbridge. Villanova College also runs 3 late-buses (Monday-Thursday) to support student involvement in co-curricular activities. The late buses serve centralized locations only in the following areas: Caledon, Kleinburg, Maple, Nobleton, Richmond Hill, Thornhill and Woodbridge.

Yes, our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program at Villanova College is an exclusive, four-year academic enrichment program., that begins in Grade 9.  This program is for students who have a strong aptitude in math and science, and wish to study and explore these subjects in depth, in High School. Student interested in this program are required to write the SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test), and must submit their application, by December 1^st to be considered. Please click here, to learn more.

Yes, we are an AP school, and we offer AP courses in a variety of subjects, for our High School Students. To learn more and view a list of courses, please click here.