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Welcome to the Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

(Programming for Academic and Creative Excellence)

We are a ministry inspected private school for intellectually gifted children in grades 1- 12

Learn about the program

Welcome to the Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

(Programming for Academic and Creative Excellence)

We are a ministry inspected private school for intellectually gifted children in grades 1- 12

Learn about the program

Welcome to the Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

(Programming for Academic and Creative Excellence)

We are a ministry inspected private school for intellectually gifted children in grades 1- 12

Learn about the program

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 curriculum is fully inspected 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. Depending on demand, bus service may be available for our students.

Committed to Academic Excellence

Approximately $3,325,000 in scholarships received to date

2022

U of W Chem 13 News Exam
1st place (North America)

Canadian Chemistry Contest
2nd place (Ontario); 24th place (Canada)

Let’s Talk Science Challenge
2nd and 3rd place (Canada)

American Mathematics Competition 12 (AMC12)
Qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Competition (AIME)

Legrange Mathematics Contest
Canadian Champion for Perfect Score

Fibonacci Mathematics Contest
Canadian Champion for Perfect Score

Pythagoras Mathematics Contest
Canadian Champion for Perfect Score

DECA
1st place and national champion

Senior Reach for the Top
3rd place (York Region)

Royal Commonwealth International Essay Competition
Gold (senior branch)

National Theatre School Drama Festival
Best Ensemble; Outstanding Production; Best Adaptation

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

COVID-19 SELF-SCREENING

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