HSC is proud to be a member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, a community of 95+ independent schools that embrace whole-school improvement by choosing to meet and exceed rigorous national standards.

Driven by a comprehensive accreditation process, CAIS schools go above and beyond provincial requirements, ensuring an unparalleled standard of excellence in education.

CAIS is the only Canadian accreditor for independent schools.
Latest Updates
HSC continues to monitor developments surrounding COVID-19. The College refers to Global Affairs Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada along with public health agencies in Ontario to guide decisions in working to maintain the health and safety of our students, parents, faculty and staff. CLICK HERE for the latest update as of April 21.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
HSC is committed to providing up to date information on how to manage COVID-19 symptom screening and what steps to take to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family. CLICK HERE for the latest answers to your questions.
 

CAIS VALUES

COMMUNITY

We believe we are stronger when we come together to learn from and help one another.

LEADING

We believe we have a responsibility to be bold – living our Vision of a courageous, compassionate world.

LEARNING

We believe learning is at the heart of all we do. Continual whole school improvement leads to better outcomes for students.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

We believe looking beyond ourselves allows us to appreciate our differences and become stronger as a collective. We seek new ideas, promote diversity, and lead in a changing world.
There are 12 Standards at the core of CAIS accreditation, grouped into three broad areas: strategic direction, education program, and school operations. Accredited schools meet or exceed these standards.
 
CAIS Standards are reviewed annually, based on current research and exceptional practices. The Standards Council of the CAIS Board reviews and approves all changes to the Accreditation Guidelines. 

Resources

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Contact

For further information regarding the communication of information pertaining to COVID-19, please contact:

Zahra Valani
Director of Advancement and Communications
Hillfield Strathallan College
Email: Zahra.Valani@hsc.on.ca
905-389-1367 Ext: 162
Early Education Orientations:
Junior School Welcome Breakfast - September 5, 2023, at 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. 
Montessori School Welcome Lunch - September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Middle School Orientation:
(All grade 5's and New Students in Grades 6 to 8)  - September 6
Students are in #2 Dress for Orientation
 
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Parents and Students Breakfast)
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Student Programming in Middle School)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Parent Programming in VFC)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Optional Ambassador Lead Tours and Parents Guild Courtyard/Kemper Reception - Photo Op In Courtyard) 
 
Senior School Orientation:
(All Grade 9's and New Students in Grades 10 to 12)\
September 6, 2023
Dress code to follow

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  (Grades 9-12 Student Programming) 
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Parent Programming in VFC)  
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  (Campus Walk or Strategic Planning Presentation)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Parent Continental Reception Lunch Served in Student Commons. Parents Guild Courtyard/Kemper Reception - Photo Op In Courtyard) 

Parents' Guild Used Uniform Sale
September 6, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parents' Guild Portable

The first day of classes is on Thursday, September 7!  
#2 Uniform Dress Required.  
Reminder Fridays, #1 Dress Required. 

Located in Hamilton, ON, Hillfield Strathallan College is a Canadian independent, co-educational day school.
The academic program runs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade 12.

Hillfield Strathallan College | 299 Fennell Avenue West | Hamilton, ON L9C 1G3 | 905-389-1367