Online homeschool in Barrie, Ontario
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Barrie and Simcoe County families. Built for UofT, York, Georgian, plus Ivy League and US university applications. From USD 423 per month.
Barrie families particularly value Smartious live online instruction because it eliminates GTA-commute pressure on high school students — children attend live classes from Barrie homes rather than commuting daily to Toronto. Plus Cambridge qualifications work for both Ontario universities (UofT, York, Georgian) and US universities for families considering cross-border options. CFB Borden military families relocating between postings benefit from continuous Smartious curriculum delivery.
Barrie is the largest city in Simcoe County, on the western shore of Lake Simcoe — Georgian College and Lakehead University Barrie campus anchor academics. Heavy GO Train and Highway 400 commuter connection to Toronto, plus growing local industry, plus CFB Borden military base (Canada's largest military training centre, 20min west) create distinctive homeschool families balancing Toronto commute and family rhythms.
215K Barrie census metro · GTA commuter belt · Lake Simcoe
University pathways
- Georgian College (multiple campuses across Central Ontario)
- Lakehead University Barrie campus
- University of Toronto (1.5hr south via GO Train)
- York University (Toronto, 1.5hr south)
- University of Guelph (1.5hr southwest)
- Trent University (Peterborough, 1.5hr east)
Barrie neighbourhoods we serve
Allandale · East End · Painswick · Holly · Ardagh · Innis-Shore · Mapleview Heights · Letitia Heights · Sunnidale · South End · Bayshore · Tollendal · Innisfil (10min south) · Springwater Township (north) · Oro-Medonte (east) · CFB Borden (20min west)
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Frequently asked questions
How does Smartious work with Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) homeschool requirements?
Barrie families file the standard Ontario one-time letter with SCDSB (Simcoe County District School Board) or SMCDSB (Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board) declaring intent to homeschool. Both boards accept the letter routinely. CFB Borden military families also use Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir or French boards. Smartious provides documentation for all board types.
Does Smartious help Barrie families with UofT and York applications without daily Toronto commute?
Yes. University of Toronto (St. George, Mississauga, Scarborough campuses), York University, Ryerson/Toronto Metropolitan University, plus all Ontario universities accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Smartious live online instruction means Barrie students attend classes from home — no daily GO Train commute to Toronto for high school years. We provide free OUAC and Common App support including AIF guidance for UofT.
Which Barrie and Simcoe County areas do you serve?
All of Barrie including Allandale, East End, Painswick, Holly, Ardagh, Innis-Shore, Mapleview Heights, Letitia Heights, Sunnidale, South End, Bayshore, Tollendal, plus Innisfil, Springwater Township, Oro-Medonte, CFB Borden (military families), and broader Simcoe County (Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene, Collingwood) on request.
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What parents say
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“Smartious eSchool is exceptional. Professional, caring tutors who truly understand their students and deliver results. Lessons are engaging, personalized, and well-structured, creating a supportive environment where learners thrive. If you want quality education and real academic progress, this is the place to go.” — Derrick A., Google review