Discover Our Difference
As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK) offers enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Established in 1972, the School is located on a beautiful 40-acre natural campus and is proudly the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo and surrounding region.
At SJK, students exceed expectations in an environment where they are engaged, understood and supported. Students learn through inquiry-based instruction where they are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. The quality of contextual learning is one of the aspects that make SJK and the IB education powerful and distinct.
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17
Average # of students per class -
50+
Clubs & Activities -
100%
Post-Secondary Admission Rate -
545
Total Students -
$5m
Invested in Campus Infrastructure -
1500+
Members in our Alumni Network
Start Your Journey Today
The best way to get to know more about our vibrant learning community is to come for a visit.
We invite you and your family to come and experience SJK.
We invite you and your family to come and experience SJK.
SJK Community Stories
SJK is a place where students create and explore as they grow into young adults ready for the world beyond our gates. Every SJK community member has a story to share about what makes the School so special to them. We welcome you to visit us to discover the possibilities that SJK has in store for you.
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Alumni in Action: Peter Buchanan-Smith
Class of 1986Peter Buchanan-Smith '86 shares his journey from SJK to New York and his successful career from creative writing to book publishing and graphic design to winning a Grammy and then founding his own company. -
Faculty in Action: Honouring SJK’s Long-Serving Educators
Founders' DayOn October 18, 2024, we had the honour of recognizing and celebrating the commitment and dedication of several faculty members at our Founders’ Day ceremonies. These long-service awards acknowledge their invaluable contributions to St. John’s-Kilmarnock School over the years and reflect their deep impact on our community. -
Community in Action: “Nga Zichiige Nibi Onji
On October 18, 2024, we had the honour of recognizing and celebrating the commitment and dedication of several faculty members at our Founders’ Day ceremonies. These long-service awards acknowledge their invaluable contributions to St. John’s-Kilmarnock School over the years and reflect their deep impact on our community.
A Community of Collaborators
The excitement towards each school day is palpable at SJK; the community aspect is what brings SJK to life for our students, faculty and staff. Being an SJK student means leaning in to curiosity and engaging with classmates to develop shared experiences that create lasting bonds.
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