Where Students Learn With Joy and Live With Purpose Child-focused education that nurtures the whole child for their whole childhood.
Hillfield Strathallan College students learn through hands-on experiences, self-discovery, and building lasting relationships. Our unique approach to personalized education helps students develop the skills and confidence to make a difference in the world.
As the only co-ed, toddler-to-twelve, independent school in the Hamilton area, our community provides stability and continuity for students from 18 months to 18 years old, fostering a positive worldview and sense of belonging.
Unlike private schools, HSC operates as an independent, not-for-profit institution and is well regarded as one of the best schools in Hamilton.
At a Glance
75+ Co-curricular competitive teams represent our college annually
550+ Accumulated years of safe driving by our transportation staff
500K+ Allocated for merit scholarships and needs-based bursaries annually
294 Faculty & Staff will support our students this year
90%+ HSC grads who are Ontario Scholars
150+ Advanced Placement exams were written by our students last year
7,200+ Graduated HSC Alumni
Discover Through Learning
One College, Four Schools
Montessori School 18 mo. to 9 yrs.
Your child will develop independence, self-esteem and a sense of responsibility through the student-centred and hands-on experiential Montessori learning approach.
In Junior School, your child will receive a balanced, hands-on education in open-concept classrooms where they’ll interact as they learn through academics, inquiry, exploration and play.
Our Middle School is an enriched learning environment where inquiry is encouraged and possibilities are limitless. Your child is nurtured here by dedicated teachers, staff, and enthusiastic peers, providing an ideal setting for them to grow and develop.
Prepared by the years of discovery leading up to our high school, your child will be well-prepared to enter an environment rich in academics, arts, athletics, recreation, and leadership and community service opportunities.
Located on a natural 50-acre campus in Hamilton, Ontario, HSC provides a full, independent educational experience that includes rigorous academics, sound social and emotional development and student-centred, project-based learning within a nurturing community.
Supported by robust health and wellness programming and transportation, the College aims to prepare well-rounded, community-minded students for post-secondary studies and beyond.
Long before students graduate from HSC, they continuously develop and become the best version of themselves. The school's healthy community of peers with similar passions for learning helps students grow and mature with a clear sense of purpose long before graduation.
By graduation, they are ready to take on the world and have the confidence to succeed without fear of failure because they've had the unwavering support of families, faculty, staff and alums. They're ready to make a difference—at university, in their communities, and in everything they do.
HSC students learn to be mindful of the world in which they live because they grow up in a community-minded environment that celebrates diversity, collaboration and service. Connect with our community and see firsthand the HSC difference.