Online homeschool in Peterborough, Ontario
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes families. Built for Trent University, UofT, Queen's, McMaster, plus Ivy League applications. From USD 423 per month.
Peterborough families benefit from Trent University's strong tradition of interdisciplinary education and small-class culture — Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications align well with Trent's emphasis on critical thinking and writing. Plus Trent's leading Indigenous Studies department makes it a particular choice for First Nations students. UofT and Queen's (both 1.5hr away) provide larger research-university options.
Peterborough is the gateway to the Kawartha Lakes region — Trent University (founded 1964, known for environmental sciences and small interdisciplinary programs) and Fleming College anchor the academic culture. Indigenous Studies leadership (Trent's Department of Indigenous Studies is one of Canada's oldest), plus retiree and cottage-country populations, plus growing tech (with proximity to Toronto Innovation Corridor) create distinctive Central Ontario homeschool families.
125K Peterborough census metro · Kawartha Lakes region
University pathways
- Trent University
- Fleming College
- University of Toronto (UofT, 1.5hr west)
- York University (Toronto, 1.5hr west)
- Queen's University (Kingston, 1.5hr east)
- McMaster University (Hamilton, 2hr southwest)
Peterborough neighbourhoods we serve
Downtown · East City · West End · Otonabee · Trent University area (north end) · Lakefield (20min north) · Curve Lake First Nation · Buckhorn (Kawartha Lakes, 40min north) · Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes, 30min west) · Cobourg (45min south) · Port Hope (45min 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 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) homeschool requirements?
Peterborough families file the standard Ontario one-time letter with KPRDSB (Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board) or PVNCCDSB (Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board) declaring intent to homeschool. Both boards accept the letter routinely.
Does Smartious help Peterborough families apply to Trent University?
Yes. Trent University accepts Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level on equal footing with Ontario Grade 12. Trent's Department of Indigenous Studies (one of Canada's leading programmes), Department of Environmental and Resource Studies, School of Business Administration, plus all faculties welcome Cambridge applications. We provide free OUAC and Common App support.
Which Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes areas do you serve?
All of Peterborough including Downtown, East City, West End, Otonabee, Trent University area, plus surrounding Kawartha Lakes (Lakefield, Curve Lake First Nation, Buckhorn, Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls), plus Cobourg, Port Hope, Northumberland County. Cottage-country families across the Kawarthas receive identical service.
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“What stands out most about Smartious Homeschool and Tuition is their dedication to each learner. They don't rush through topics but ensure the child fully understands before moving forward. The progress my child has made in a short time is impressive. I would definitely recommend them to any parent.” — Google reviewer, Google review