Havergal College

Name

Havergal College

Legal name

Havergal College

Website

https://havergal.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Independent girls school
• Private day school
• Boarding school education
• K-12 liberal arts
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Havergal College generates primary revenue through tuition fees for its day school programs (Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12) and boarding school programs. The school offers financial support and scholarships to eligible students. Tuition rates are not publicly disclosed on the website and are available through the school's tuition page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Havergal College is an independent all-girls school offering day and boarding education from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a 22-acre Toronto campus. Its core offering is a liberal-arts, university-preparatory academic program organised into four divisions (Junior School, Middle School, Senior School, Boarding School), supplemented by the HC-X innovation hub, Forum for Change global experiential programs, and the Centre for Learning Research. Tuition is the primary revenue source, billed annually.

Product overview

Havergal College is an independent all-girls school offering a comprehensive educational program from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, including both day and boarding options. The school provides a unified educational platform consisting of four core divisions (Junior School, Middle School, Senior School, and Boarding School) along with specialized programs including HC-X (innovation hub), Forum for Change (global experiential learning), and the Centre for Learning Research. The curriculum is designed around pillars of academics and wellbeing, preparing students for university and beyond through rigorous academics, co-curricular activities, leadership development, and global citizenship initiatives. The school also offers extensive athletic facilities, arts programs, and community partnerships as part of its holistic educational approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HC-X: Havergal's innovation hub designed to support students and faculty through new contemporary programs and innovative future-ready learning experiences. Originally established as The Institute at Havergal in 2005.
• Centre for Learning Research
• Forum for Change

Products and services

• Junior School (Junior Kindergarten–Grade 6) A nurturing and inclusive day-school program for girls in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6, offering a liberal-arts foundation with inquiry-based learning and a focus on academic success and wellbeing.
• Middle School (Grades 7–8) An engaging day-school program for students in Grades 7 and 8 that celebrates emerging independence through diverse academic programs taught by specialist teachers in various learning environments.
• Senior School (Grades 9–12) A comprehensive upper-school day program preparing students to be globally-minded, confident and resilient decision makers, featuring 100% university acceptance, academic excellence, co-curricular activities and post-secondary planning.
• Boarding School (Grades 9–12) On-campus boarding program for Grades 9-12 students providing residential education for approximately 50 boarders from around 20 countries, alongside their academic studies.
• HC-X Innovation Hub Havergal's innovation hub supporting students and faculty through contemporary programs including blended learning, digital wisdom initiatives and professional learning opportunities.
• Forum for Change A global learning and experiential education program for students offering the Global Experience Program, Social Innovation Opportunities, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, the Global Learning & Leading Diploma, and Round Square membership.
• Centre for Learning Research A research hub dedicated to fostering innovation, inquiry and best practices in teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on girls' education, implementing research projects to enhance understanding of learning efficacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates study at the university of their choice
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)coreOthersMember of CAIS, a national organization that supports and advances independent schools in Canada through accreditation, professional development, and advocacy.
• Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS Ontario)coreOthersMember of CIS Ontario, which supports independent schools in Ontario through accreditation, professional development, and member services.
• The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)coreOthersMember of TABS, a global organization serving boarding schools and supporting students in finding boarding school placements.
• International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS)coreOthersMember of ICGS, a global alliance of girls' schools working together to advance girls' education and empower young women.
• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Round Square, a global network of schools sharing a commitment to character education and experiential learning through service, adventure, debate, and exchange programs.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHavergal is an authorized delivery organization for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, a youth achievement award program.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkmoderateOthersUNESCO Associate Schools Member, participating in UNESCO's global education network focused on international understanding, peace, and sustainable development.
• Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG)moderateOthersMember of GEBG, a global organization that helps schools benchmark their global education programs and share best practices.
• Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN)moderateOthersMember of ISEEN, a network supporting independent schools in developing experiential education programs.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)moderateOthersMember of NAIS, a US-based organization serving independent schools with resources, advocacy, and professional development.
• Middle School Exchange Partner Schools (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4 exchange partner schools located throughout the United Kingdom, providing international exchange opportunities for Middle School students.
• BerlineatonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCanadian-based management consulting firm with extensive independent school experience that partnered with Havergal for strategic framework development from November 2022 through June 2023.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Appleby College: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Oakville, Ontario (Grades 7-12). Competes with Havergal for boarding students from the Greater Toronto Area and is led by Havergal's former Principal Katrina Samson (2010-21).
• Miss Porter's School: Premier independent boarding school for girls in Farmington, Connecticut, founded 1843. Comparable to Havergal as a historic, elite, college-preparatory girls' boarding school with strong university placement and global brand recognition.
• Emma Willard School: Independent girls' boarding school in Troy, New York, founded 1814. Direct comparator as a long-standing elite girls' boarding school with strong university placement record and international student body.
• Trinity College School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Port Hope, Ontario. Competes with Havergal for premium boarding families and shares Round Square membership and university placement emphasis.
• St. Andrew's College: Independent boys' day and boarding school in Aurora, Ontario (Grades 5-12). Comparable boarding scale, premium positioning, and Round Square membership; competes with Havergal for international boarding families.
• Upper Canada College: Toronto-based elite independent boys' day and boarding school (Grades SK-12). Competes with Havergal for the same high-income Toronto families, often considered the boys' counterpart to Havergal and Bishop Strachan.
• Royal St. George's College: Toronto-based independent co-educational day school (Grades 3-12). Competes in the Toronto independent school market for high-income families and shares Anglican heritage with Havergal.
• Crescent School: Toronto-based independent boys' day school (Grades 3-12). Competes for the same high-income Toronto families and historically forms a feeder relationship with Havergal (brother-sister schools model).
• Branksome Hall: Toronto-based independent girls' day and boarding school (Grades JK-12) and IB World School. Direct competitor for elite girls' families, with similar tuition tier, international boarding program, and emphasis on global experiential learning.
• Bishop Strachan School: Toronto-based independent all-girls day and boarding school from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, founded 1867. The most direct comparable to Havergal as a same-gender, same-city, same-tier girls' independent school with boarding and similar university placement positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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