Grades 9–10 foundations
The catalogue lists mathematics, science, English, Core French, integrated and visual arts, geography, First Nations studies, Canadian history and civics, drama, physical education and Grade 9 learning strategies.
At a glance
- Grades
- 9 – 12
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- Independent
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $22,800 /year
Admissions process
Contact the registrar or book a visit and share the student’s grade, history, circumstances, goals, and support needs. · Attend a meeting to discuss fit, see how the school works, and ask questions; the student is welcome to attend. · Complete the online registration form if the school is a suitable fit; the Registrar confirms enrolment or waitlist status. · Confirm courses, schedule, start date, and learning strategies; teachers begin developing a dynamic IEP. · Registration remains open year round, including for mid-year transfers.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Full Ontario Grade 9–12 curriculum toward OSSD credits. The course catalogue spans mathematics, science, computer and communications technology, English, French, integrated and visual arts, drama, First Nations, Canadian and world studies, business, social sciences, health, physical education and careers. AVRO describes four 8–10-week semesters and individualized pacing.
- Student–teacher ratio
- Repeat courses offer one-to-one instruction or small groups of two or three students; no school-wide ratio is stated.
- Accreditation
- Inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education; courses earn OSSD credits.
Tuition & financial aid details
- Regular Individualized Program
- Individualized Therapeutic Program
- Day school single course
- Single course, Therapeutic Program
- One-on-one individualized study
- Summer school course
- Course extension beyond term end dates
- Administrative fees
- Payment terms: Fees paid in full are due at least two weeks before the semester or course begins; placement is not guaranteed until payment is received. Payment plans are available on request to the Registrar. Credit card payments incur an administrative charge. Payments after the first day incur a $100 penalty per course.
- Refund terms: Full- and half-year packages are non-refundable. Single term-by-term courses are fully refundable up to 90 days before the start date, with no refunds within 30 days. Courses AVRO cannot offer are refunded in full. Tuition is non-refundable once a term or course has begun.
Course descriptions
Grade 11 STEM and technology
Options listed include biology, chemistry, physics, communications technology, computer science, functions, foundations for college mathematics and mathematics for work and everyday life.
Grade 11 humanities, arts and social sciences
Listed options include English, media arts, photography, visual arts, American history, current Indigenous issues, entrepreneurship, geography, gender studies, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology/psychology/sociology, marketing, philosophy, tourism and world religions.
Grade 12 STEM and technology
Listed options include advanced functions, calculus and vectors, biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, data management, communications technology, computer science and mathematics for work and everyday life.
Grade 12 English, arts, humanities and social sciences
The catalogue lists English, literature, writer’s craft, crafts, fashion and textile design, media arts, photography, visual arts, business leadership, Canadian history and politics, Indigenous governance, families, nutrition and health, philosophy, environment, world history and world issues.
Health, physical education and leadership
The catalogue includes healthy active living in Grades 9–12, Grade 12 kinesiology, and Grade 11 GPP3O Learning and Peer Support. The school says GPP3O develops communication, teamwork and conflict-management through leadership roles supporting summer-camp students.
Flexible learning pathways
Published options include full-time, part-time, individualized study, therapeutic programming, summer credits and course repeats. AVRO describes built-in counselling and personalized study plans; details vary by student and course.
School images
Learning programs
Specializations
Individualized education for neurodivergent learners and students who learn differently. · Therapeutic programming for teens whose anxiety or depression has interrupted school. · Credit recovery, course repeats, and summer credits. · Flexible full-time, part-time, and one-on-one study.
Learning support
Individualized programs for students who learn differently · including neurodivergent learners. Teachers build dynamic Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The Individualized Therapeutic Program combines Ontario-curriculum credits with built-in mental-health support. · Individual study plans and dynamic IEPs that evolve with each student. · Teaching adjusted to students’ strengths, learning styles, and pace. · Counselling and social-emotional support embedded in the school day. · Private or semi-private repeat-course instruction to address learning gaps and improve grades or recover credits.
Outdoor activities & education
- Experiential and ecological learning: AVRO says its program builds in experiential and ecological learning, leadership and travel and explores physical, intellectual, emotional and environmental dimensions. It does not publish a recurring outing calendar or named trip list.
- Outdoor hands-on learning: The official school gallery shows an outdoor hands-on activity. The image does not establish a scheduled outdoor program or a specific destination.
University destinations
- University of Toronto
- University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management
- York University
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- University of Waterloo
- Concordia University
- OCAD University
About the school
AVRO Academy is an independent high school in midtown Toronto serving Grades 9 to 12, especially neurodivergent students and teens who have struggled in mainstream schools. It offers small classes, individualized programs, and built-in therapeutic support toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Location & school highlights
Location
- Located in midtown Toronto.
What makes the school distinct
- Small classes and individualized learning plans tailored to students’ strengths, pace, interests, and schedules.
- Built-in counselling, mental-health, and social-emotional support.
- Full-time, part-time, single-credit, summer, and repeat-course options.
- Four semesters of eight to ten weeks each to keep workloads manageable.
- Year-round registration and flexible start dates.
- Serving families since 2010.
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