Hillfield Strathallan College

Hamilton, Ontario
hsc.on.ca

Since 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) has provided young people in Hamilton and the Golden Horseshoe with extraordinary educational opportunities while preparing them for post-secondary education. The College offers an enriched program through four schools on a single, unified campus, from early Montessori age and Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Guided by the mission to "Learn with joy. Live with purpose," our students become independent, resilient, and positive members of the HSC community, as well as the wider world beyond our gates. Academic excellence—reflected in a 100% university placement rate—combined with distinguished programs in music, arts, sports, and comprehensive co-curricular activities makes HSC one of the leading independent schools in Canada. Our expansive 50-acre campus offers diverse spaces for outdoor exploration, movement, and connection to the environment, featuring world-class facilities like the Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts and the Michael G. DeGroote Athletic Complex. Meanwhile, our curriculum infuses project-based learning tailored to each student’s age and stage, encouraging critical thinking, academic personalization, and global citizenship.

We are focused on the development of the whole child, providing students with a broad range of over 100 co-curricular activities across the arts, athletics, community service clubs, and leadership programs, all supported by a dedicated Student Success Centre. Accessible to families across the region via an extensive private bus network, HSC’s close-knit community and traditional House System offer lifelong bonds and a true sense of belonging.

If you have any questions about the admissions process or you would like to arrange a tour, please email admissions@hsc.on.ca.