Toronto Independent School Admissions

Finding the right school changes everything.

Choosing an independent school can feel overwhelming. I help Toronto families understand their options, identify the schools where their child will thrive, and navigate the admissions process with clarity and confidence.

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10+Years guiding families

360°Every side of the table

OCTCertified educator

“Sarah listened and quickly grasped what our son needed to thrive, then recommended schools that were a great fit.”
Kate Green & Sean Neeb · Parents of a Grade 12 applicant

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Why fit matters

The right fit matters.

A school can look wonderful on paper and still not be the right environment for your child. I take the time to understand your child, your family and what matters most to you. Then I help you focus on the schools genuinely worth exploring.

I know Toronto's independent schools from every angle: as a student, teacher, admissions team member, and now as a parent.

How I can help

Three ways to work together.

Clarity Call

A complimentary 20-minute conversation to talk through where you are and what you need.

Strategy Session

A focused 90-minute session to understand your child, discuss schools and establish a clear plan.

All-In Support

Personalized guidance from school selection through applications, interviews and everything in between.

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The admissions year

Here’s the whole road, mapped.

Most families arrive somewhere in the middle of this. Wherever you are, we pick it up from there.

1

Spring – Summer

Get oriented

Understand your child’s profile and what independent schools actually look for.
2

Sept – Oct

Open houses

Which to attend, what to ask, and how to read what you’re seeing.
3

Fall deadlines

Applications in

Portals, report cards, assessments, and the parent and student questions.
4

Dec – Jan

Interviews & testing

Preparation for both of you, so nothing feels unfamiliar.
5

Offer date

Decisions

Weighing offers, waitlists, and choosing with a clear head.

“After speaking with Sarah for our initial conversation, we knew we were in good hands. She had a great command of the independent school landscape.”
Lucy R. & Dan S. · Parents of a Grade 7 applicant

Meet Sarah

Experience from both sides
of the admissions table.

01
Former independent-school teacher
02
Former admissions team member
03
Ontario Certified Teacher
04
Parent of two children in independent schools

I know how personal these decisions can feel. Every child is different, and every family comes to the process with their own questions, priorities, and sometimes a little uncertainty. My job is to listen, offer candid advice, and help you feel confident about the decisions you're making for your child.

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Alongside you

Guidance you can count on.

You don't need someone to simply tell you which schools to apply to. You need someone you can call with a question, who will give you a candid answer and help you make sense of what comes next. I'm here throughout the process with practical advice, honest feedback, and the reassurance that you're on the right track.

“Her guidance was thoughtful, strategic, honest, and incredibly reassuring every step of the way.”
Jessica & Adam Capland · Parents of an SK applicant