Online homeschool in St. Catharines, Ontario
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for St. Catharines and Niagara Region families. Built for Brock University, McMaster, UofT, plus US border universities and Ivy League. From USD 423 per month.
Niagara Region families uniquely benefit from cross-border options — Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications are recognised by both Canadian universities (Brock, McMaster, UofT, Western) and US universities including University at Buffalo (UB, 30min across the Peace Bridge), Niagara University, plus Ivy League. Brock University Goodman School of Business and Sports Management programmes particularly welcome Cambridge applications.
St. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara Region — Brock University (founded 1964, known for Sports Management and Goodman School of Business) and Niagara College anchor the academic culture. Wine country heritage (Niagara wineries), Welland Canal industrial heritage, plus US border access (Buffalo NY just across the river) create distinctive Niagara Peninsula homeschool families.
430K St. Catharines-Niagara census metro · Niagara Region · US border
University pathways
- Brock University
- Niagara College
- University of Toronto (UofT, 1.5hr north)
- McMaster University (Hamilton, 30min west)
- University at Buffalo (UB, US border, 30min south)
- University of Western Ontario (London, 2hr west)
St. Catharines neighbourhoods we serve
Old Glenridge · Port Dalhousie · Western Hill · Lakeshore · Geneva Park · Niagara-on-the-Lake (45min east, wine country) · Vineland · Beamsville · Grimsby (30min west) · Welland (20min south) · Niagara Falls (30min east) · Fort Erie (30min south, US border crossing) · Pelham (Fonthill)
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 District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) homeschool requirements?
St. Catharines families file the standard Ontario one-time letter with DSBN (District School Board of Niagara) or NCDSB (Niagara Catholic District School Board) declaring intent to homeschool. Both boards accept the letter routinely.
Does Smartious help Niagara families apply to Brock University and cross-border US universities?
Yes. Brock University accepts Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level — Goodman School of Business, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences (including Sport Management), Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences all welcome Cambridge applications. Plus US universities including University at Buffalo (UB), Niagara University, Daemen, plus Ivy League. We provide free OUAC and Common App support including cross-border applications.
Which St. Catharines and Niagara Region areas do you serve?
All of St. Catharines including Old Glenridge, Port Dalhousie, Western Hill, Lakeshore, Geneva Park, plus surrounding Niagara Region (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Vineland, Beamsville, Grimsby, Welland, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Pelham/Fonthill, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Wainfleet, Port Colborne).
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What parents say
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“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.” — Allan H., Google review