Transparency
Governance & Credentials
Our high school program is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and grants Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits recognized by Ontario universities and colleges.
Ministry of Education
Inspected. Credits Recognized.
Prestige School's high school program is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, which inspects private high schools that grant credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Inspections check that instruction in OSSD credit courses meets the Ministry's curriculum requirements and its assessment and evaluation practices.
All credits earned at Prestige School are fully recognized by Ontario universities, colleges, and secondary schools. Students who transfer from Prestige School carry credits that are accepted anywhere in the province.
Toronto Campus
66 63 94
Ontario Ministry of Education
Richmond Hill Campus
66 59 49
Ontario Ministry of Education
IB Candidacy
International Baccalaureate Candidate School
Prestige School Richmond Hill Campus is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for Grades 1–6. The programme began in September 2024.
IB candidate status represents a formal commitment to pursue authorization as an IB World School. During the candidacy period, the school works closely with the IB organization to implement the PYP framework, develop teachers, and build the systems required for full authorization.
The IB PYP is designed for students aged 3–12 and emphasizes inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning across six global themes. PYP learners develop ownership, critical thinking, and self-management skills that translate directly into strong academic pathways.
IB PYP at Prestige School — Key Facts
- Programme: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Campus: Richmond Hill only — 11 Headdon Gate, Richmond Hill
- Grades: 1 through 6
- Status: Candidate School (pursuing full IB World School authorization)
- Programme start: September 2024
- Spaces: Limited — early registration encouraged
What This Means for Families
What Ministry inspection means for families.
Credits transfer anywhere in Ontario
High school credits earned at Prestige School are recognized by every Ontario university, college, and secondary school. Students who transfer from Prestige School carry a full, valid academic record.
Credit courses inspected
Ministry inspectors review course outlines, teacher assessments of student work, and school records to confirm that our OSSD credit courses meet provincial curriculum and assessment requirements.
Curriculum integrity
Our curriculum meets or exceeds Ontario Ministry requirements. We go further — but we never go around the system. Our high school credit courses are inspected against provincial standards.
Transparent registration
Our school registration numbers (Toronto: 66 63 94 · Richmond Hill: 66 59 49) are publicly searchable through the Ontario Ministry of Education's school information database.
Get In Touch
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Whether you have a question, would like to arrange a campus tour, or are ready to begin the admissions process, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
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