Building the Foundation for Your Child’s Future.
The Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. is a non-denominational, co-educational private day school devoted entirely to meeting the needs of identified intellectually gifted students in grades 1-12. At P.A.C.E. we develop your gifted child’s potential with specialized education in a private school setting designed specifically for gifted children. Our program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and tailored specifically for those functioning intellectually within the top 3-5% of the Canadian population. We strive to provide your child with a high-powered learning program that aims to challenge them, motivate them and unleash their true potential.
A private school committed to the specialization of gifted children, ensuring the development of their unique, outstanding potential
Flexible pacing designed to complement your gifted child’s special needs and learning requirements
A differential education, with greater depth of knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of subjects
An environment that fosters strong, life-long bonds through smaller classrooms, dedicated teachers and engaged peers
Planning and support for the future success of your child in a program that prepares them for post-secondary school every step of the way
The Campus
Our school is located at:
12 Bond Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON
L4E 3K2
Phone: 905.773.0997
Fax: 905.773.4722
We accept gifted children from a very wide geographical range. Bus service is available for our students.
Committed to Academic Excellence
Approximately $3,325,000 in scholarships received to date
2021
International Biology Olympiad Challenge 2021
Silver
British Biology Olympiad
Gold and Silver
Let’s Talk Science Challenge
2nd place in Canada
Canadian National Mathematics League (High School contest)
Tied for 1st in Canada
Short Story Contest Sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women
Finalist
Royal Commonwealth International Essay Competition
Finalist for the Gold Award
Byron Germain Mathematics Contest
Canadian champions for perfect score
Fibonacci Mathematics Contest
Canadian champions for perfect score
University of Waterloo Financial Literacy Competition
Bronze Award of Achievement
DECA
Provincial Champions
2020
American Mathematics Competition 12
Awards of distinction and invitation to write the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)
Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge
Awards of distinction and invitation to write the Canadian Mathematics Olympiad (CMO)
VEX IQ Virtual Worlds
3rd place
British Biology Olympiad
Gold
Royal Commonwealth International Essay Competition
Gold
U of T Interactive Crisis
Best novice delegate
U of T Model United Nations (UTMUN)
Outstanding delegate
National Theatre School Drama Festival
Awards of merit in acting
2019
Mathematica Centrum Contests
Newton – Canadian Champion
Euler – Canadian Champion
University of Waterloo Avogadro Exam
1st place
Reach for the Top Jr. Team
2nd place in Region
Reach for the Top Sr. Team
3rd place in Region
National Biology Competition
Certificates of Excellence
Model UN Secondary School Interactive Crisis Simulation
Best Delegate
Royal Commonwealth International Essay Competition
2 finalists for the Gold Award
Royal Canadian Legion Literary Competition (Poetry Contest)
Junior Branch – 1st place and 3rd place
Intermediate Branch – 1st place
Royal Canadian Legion Literary Competition (Essay Contest)
Intermediate Branch – 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place
Senior Branch – 1st place and 2nd place
