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Chisholm Academy
Address
1484 Cornwall Road

Oakville
,
Ontario
,
L6J 7W5

Canada
Information
School typeIndependent, Special Education
Founded1971
Grades7–12
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.chisholmacademy.com

Chisholm Academy is an independent special education school located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1971, the school offers individualized educational programs for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on those with learning differences such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and anxiety-based challenges.

Programs and Services

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Chisholm Academy provides personalized education plans tailored to each student's needs. The school offers small class sizes, one-on-one academic support, and integrates technology into classroom learning. Programs are designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, with a curriculum that includes both academic and applied courses. The school also offers remedial tutoring services and operates an affiliated assessment centre for psychological and educational evaluations.[1]

Community Engagement

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Chisholm Academy actively participates in community events and initiatives. In 2016, the school hosted a performance by the Kenyan Boys Choir as part of their Canadian tour, providing students with a unique cultural experience.[2] The school also engages in charitable activities, including local food drives and environmental initiatives.

Recognition

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Chisholm Academy is recognized in various educational directories as a leading provider of special education services in Ontario. It is featured in resources such as OurKids.net, which highlights special needs schools across the province,[3] and in the Goally guide to special needs education in Canada.[4]

Local media, including Oakville News, have recognized Chisholm Academy as one of Oakville's established private school options.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chisholm Academy Profile". Smapse Education. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  2. ^ "Kenyan Boys Choir tour stops at Oakville's Chisholm Academy". Inside Halton. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  3. ^ "Special Needs Schools in Ontario". OurKids.net. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  4. ^ "Special Needs Schools in Canada: A Parent Guide". Goally. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  5. ^ "The Private Schools of Oakville for 2019". Oakville News. Retrieved 2025-04-28.