Online homeschool in Hamilton, Ontario
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Hamilton and Niagara-Burlington corridor families. Built for McMaster Health Sciences, Engineering, plus UofT, Waterloo, Queen's applications. From USD 423 per month.
Hamilton families particularly target McMaster Health Sciences (admission acceptance rates under 5% — among the most competitive in Canada). Cambridge A-Level Biology + Chemistry + Mathematics is uniquely strong preparation. McMaster Engineering, McMaster Engineering Health, and McMaster Bachelor of Health Sciences all welcome Cambridge-strengthened applications. Plus McMaster's problem-based learning culture aligns naturally with Cambridge's analytical approach.
Hamilton is McMaster University's home — McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences (direct-admission MD pathway, Engineering Health) is one of Canada's most coveted university destinations. Plus Hamilton's post-industrial transformation (steel-to-biotech, McMaster Innovation Park, Mohawk College trades excellence) creates strong families targeting McMaster, plus the Niagara-to-Burlington corridor families.
780K Hamilton census metro · steel-city heritage + biotech growth
University pathways
- McMaster University
- McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences (MD direct-admission)
- Mohawk College
- Redeemer University (Christian liberal arts)
- Brock University (St. Catharines, 30min south)
- University of Toronto (45min east)
- University of Waterloo (50min west)
Hamilton neighbourhoods we serve
Westdale · Dundas · Ancaster · Stoney Creek · Waterdown · Hamilton Mountain (East Mountain, West Mountain) · Durand · Kirkendall · Strathcona · Locke Street · James Street North · Corktown · Stipley · Beasley · Burlington (border, 20min east) · Grimsby (Niagara Region, 30min south)
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 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) homeschool requirements?
Hamilton families file the standard Ontario one-time letter with HWDSB (Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board) or HWCDSB (Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic) declaring intent to homeschool under Education Act Section 21(2)(a). Both boards accept the letter routinely. Smartious provides comprehensive curriculum documentation supporting future university applications including McMaster.
Does Smartious specifically prepare students for McMaster Health Sciences?
McMaster Health Sciences (BHSc) is Canada's most competitive direct-admit Health Sciences programme. Cambridge A-Level Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics provide the academic depth required. We also support McMaster Engineering Health, McMaster Honours Life Sciences (Faculty of Science), and McMaster Engineering (Faculty of Engineering) applications. McMaster's admissions team is familiar with Cambridge International Education qualifications and accepts them on equal footing with Ontario Grade 12.
Which Hamilton areas and Niagara-Burlington corridor cities do you serve?
All of Greater Hamilton including Westdale (McMaster vicinity), Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Hamilton Mountain (East Mountain, West Mountain), plus Burlington (just east, 20min) and Niagara Region (Grimsby, Beamsville, St. Catharines for Brock University vicinity). Smartious instruction is fully online.
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What parents say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 130+ reviews. Read our Google reviews
“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