Discover The YMCA Academy! Tour the school and get details about our unique Special Education programming at our upcoming Open House events:
2023 OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, March 22
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Interested in our Middle School?
See our Middle School facilities and join us for an information session all about our unique program focusing on students in grades 6 to 8 (presentation starts at 6pm) . Learn about who we are, who we serve and how we approach education. You will have an opportunity to meet Middle School faculty, tour our new space, see student work samples and participate in a open question and answer period.
Interested in our High School?
Our Head of School will tour families through the Academy’s High School facilities and speak about the wide range of tools and resources for our students and their families, including assistive technology, a personalized approach to academics, hands-on transition planning, unique extracurricular and experiential opportunities, and socio-emotional support.
We’re located at 15 Breadalbane Street, Toronto — in the Central YMCA, near Yonge and College streets and College subway station.
Please RSVP if you intend on attending.
For more information about Open House events, call Evelin Paredes: 416-928-0124, ext. 0.
About The YMCA Academy
The YMCA Academy is an independent school that provides unique educational resources to young people with learning disabilities and learning style differences. Located in downtown Toronto, the school helps students in grades 6-12. With full-time academic support, on-site emotional support and specialized education support programs, students are equipped with the skills to develop independence and resilience.
Middle School Program
The YMCA Academy’s middle school is an alternative grade 6 to 8 program in downtown Toronto. Developed with a focus on building reading, writing and math skills, our personal differentiated approach, specialized programs, and individualized use of assistive technology are ideally suited to students with mild learning disabilities or learning style differences.
- Individualized Special Education support including IEP implementation and assistive technologies
- Socio-emotional support including full-time Student Counsellor
- Small class sizes and personal support (classes average 6 students)
- Modern facilities including bright classrooms, fully equipped labs, and a broad range of health and fitness facilities
- Outdoor education and year-round YMCA of Greater Toronto membership
- A broad range of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, events, and a cross-Canada exchange
- Full range of technology including laptops and android tablets for every student
- Experiential learning – a wide range of learning opportunities outside the classroom
Learn more about our middle school programs, as well as the application process.
High School Program
The YMCA Academy is a Ministry of Education–inspected, alternative high school in downtown Toronto. Our personal differentiated approach, specialized programs, and individualized use of assistive technology are ideally suited to students with mild learning disabilities or learning style differences.
- Diploma (OSSD) and Certificate (OSSC) streams
- Modern facilities including bright classrooms, fully equipped labs, and a broad range of health and fitness facilities
- Socio-emotional support including full-time Student Counsellor
- Small class sizes and personal support (classes average 9 students)
- Experiential learning, workplace internships, and co-op program
- A range of academic opportunities, including Locally Developed, Applied, and College Preparation courses
- Online wireless environment with laptops for every student
- Outdoor education and year-round YMCA of Greater Toronto membership
- A broad range of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, events, and a cross-Canada exchange
Learn more about our high school programs, as well as the application process.
