Why is Hillfield Strathallan College called an Independent School?
We develop our own programs and curriculum, exceeding Ministry expectations while still incorporating the Ontario curriculum requirements. We operate without financial support from any level of Government, are governed by our own Board of Governors, and of course we are completely non-profit. Unlike public or separate schools, which are funded by tax dollars, independent schools are completely dependent on tuition fees, endowment income and fundraising to meet their operating and capital requirements. Independent schools have long relied on the generosity and loyalty of their constituencies to advance their institutions. Very few, if any, independent schools, colleges or universities meet their financial obligations with tuition alone.
