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Hope Academy

Brampton, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: JK – 8
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Christian, with a reformed Christian worldview; operates in cooperation with reformed churches in the Brampton region.

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $7,500 /year

Admissions process

Complete the registration form and email it with other required information to Principal Chris Van Dyken at hopeacademytoronto@gmail.com. Admission depends on review of admission criteria, compliance with the Student Grade Placement Policy, and Board of Directors approval. Applications are accepted throughout the current school year and summer. Priority placement is given to families belonging to or connected with Hope Centre church in Brampton.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Uses a variety of curriculum materials to meet Ontario provincial curriculum expectations, with all subjects taught from a Christian perspective. Subjects include mathematics, language arts, Bible, science, technology, social studies, music, art, French, and physical education.

Tuition & financial aid details

$7,500
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An extra fee may apply for families using school transportation within the designated service boundaries.

Bursaries & scholarships

A parent testimonial states that the school works with families to assist with financial limitations; no formal aid program or amounts are specified.

Course descriptions

Mathematics

Covers numeration, measurement, geometry, spatial awareness, patterning, algebra, data management, and probability. Emphasizes basic skills, speed drills, reasoning, problem solving, and application.

Language Arts

Develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Primary grades emphasize phonetic reading; writing includes penmanship, grammar, and creative writing, alongside presentations and media literacy.

Bible

Uses Bible stories and memory work to develop familiarity with God's Word and appreciation of His people and creation.

Music

Includes singing and Christian songs. Formal instruction begins in the junior grades with music theory, recorder technique, and appreciation of music from different eras and cultures.

Science

Studies biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics from a reformed Christian worldview, emphasizing scientific investigation, wonder, and responsible care for creation.

Social Studies

Builds foundations for intermediate history and geography through Canadian citizenship, culture, change, power, environment, the marketplace, and diverse communities. Research projects develop inquiry and communication skills.

Art

Develops fine motor skills, creativity, self-expression, imagination, and observation through creating artwork and appreciating and evaluating others' work.

Physical Education

Promotes lifelong healthy, active living, physical fitness, movement skills, personal achievement, fair play, and respect.

French

Primary grades introduce vocabulary through activities and songs. Junior grades receive more formal oral and written instruction.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Christian education integrating biblical values · moral character development · and academic learning.

Learning support

Smaller class sizes provide a supportive environment for individual student needs · teachers use varied teaching methods to help students learn effectively.

Student life

Sports

Physical education offers varied physical activities emphasizing fitness · movement skills · fair play · and lifelong active living.

Arts

Music: singing, Christian songs, junior-grade music theory and recorder instruction, and music appreciation. · Visual art: creating original work, developing fine motor skills and self-expression, and appreciating and evaluating artwork.

About the school

Hope Academy is a culturally diverse, board-run private Christian mission school serving JK–Grade 8. Founded in September 2013 in North Etobicoke, it welcomes children of all backgrounds and religions.

Location & school highlights

Location

Currently meeting at 6809 Steeles Ave. W.
Etobicoke
ON M9V 4R9
operates in cooperation with reformed churches in the Brampton (GTA) region.

What makes the school distinct

Christian principles integrated across all subjects.
Smaller classes and a supportive, nurturing environment.
Emphasis on academic excellence, moral character, self-discipline, and practical life skills.
Board-run school welcoming students of all backgrounds and religions.