Online homeschool in Windsor, Ontario
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Windsor-Essex families. Built for UWindsor, Western, McMaster, plus cross-border US university applications and Ivy League. From USD 423 per month.
Windsor families uniquely benefit from cross-border options — Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications are recognised by both Canadian universities (UWindsor, Western, McMaster) and US universities including Wayne State (across the river in Detroit), University of Michigan, and Michigan State. The dual-national positioning matters for many Windsor families with extended family on both sides of the border.
Windsor sits across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan — Canada's southernmost major city and a unique cross-border community. University of Windsor (UWindsor) and St. Clair College anchor the academic culture. The automotive industry heritage (Stellantis, Ford Essex Engine Plant) plus growing tech sector (Windsor IT corridor) plus significant Lebanese, Iraqi-Chaldean, Indian, and Filipino populations create diverse homeschool families.
340K Windsor-Essex region · Canada-US border at Detroit
University pathways
- University of Windsor
- St. Clair College
- University of Western Ontario (London, 2hr east)
- McMaster University (Hamilton, 3hr east)
- Wayne State University (Detroit, MI — cross-border)
Windsor neighbourhoods we serve
Walkerville · South Walkerville · Riverside · Tecumseh · LaSalle · Sandwich · Old Walkerville · East Riverside · Forest Glade · Devonshire Heights · Roseland · Amherstburg (30min south) · Essex (30min east) · Kingsville (Essex County) · Leamington (45min southeast)
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 Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) requirements?
Windsor families file the standard Ontario one-time letter with GECDSB (Greater Essex County District School Board) or WECDSB (Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board) declaring intent to homeschool under Education Act Section 21(2)(a). Both boards accept the letter routinely. Smartious provides curriculum documentation supporting Canadian and US university applications.
Does Smartious help Windsor families apply to US universities across the border?
Yes. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications are accepted by US universities including Wayne State University (Detroit), University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Michigan State, plus every Ivy League and most US universities. We provide free Common App support including US application essays, SAT/ACT preparation guidance, and US-specific transcript formatting. For families considering NCAA-eligible sports pathways, Cambridge documentation works with NCAA Eligibility Center.
Which Windsor-Essex areas do you serve?
All of Windsor including Walkerville (Old and South), Riverside, Sandwich, East Riverside, Forest Glade, Devonshire Heights, Roseland, plus Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Leamington (Essex County). Cross-border families with Detroit-area extended family receive identical service.
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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