Villanova College

I went to VC for 7 years, from Grade 6 - Grade 12. I had some of the best years of my life at this school. I only wish that the next generation of students has full utilization of the school when it’s finished. People always say, “They’ll do anything to get your money!” Those people don’t realize that the school is in debt because of how much money it costs to build the actual building and maintain it. I’m not here to preach that the school is perfect but I’m not here to say it’s flawed either. The administration is great, the staff is great. There is no other school that I would rather send my kids to than this school.

When my son attended Villanova, I felt like he was constantly bullied and made fun of by other teacher/students. On top of that, they are very strict with uniform and it is difficult to follow. They leave little room for students to enjoy themselves. Athletics are terrible. THEY LIE TO YOU WHEN YOU GO HERE. THEY WILL SAY ANYTHING TO GET A SALE. MONEY DRIVEN SCHOOL. I SPENT 100 GRAND ON THIS SCHOOL IN 4 YEARS AND REGRET IT. when we decided to leave, they did not treat my son well and made him feel like an outsider. DO NOT GO HERE

I went to this school for 4 years, and it is safe to say this was by far the worst experience of my life. The administration is such a scam, they will say anything for you to pay the yearly tuition. They only focus on one thing....Money. They will do anything to get your money; and when money isn’t involved, they don’t care and treat you like a prisoner. To be fair, a few a the teachers are great, but the school-environment is a joke, you are surrounded by rich-spoiled kids who can’t show respect, snobby administrators who just have money on there mind, and many teachers who will make learning a difficulty and a pain. Overall, a JOKE

My sons attend VC. Great teachers, solid support available to all students, super sport programs and other extra curricular activities. School authorities are consistent with discipline and students are well aware of school's expectations of them. There's a great sense of community and school pride. Parent concerns are handled with respect and in a timely manner.

A wonderful school with small class sizes and attention to values. They have done so much to stay as normal as possible during the pandemic, continuing to offer after school co-curricular programs in a safe way.

Teachers are so nice and down to earth, they will help you with whatever you need and will not rest until you understand, that's the only reason I'm giving any stars. I am so grateful for my teachers. It really feels like all they care about is money, when I considered leaving the school they pestered me to stay and started treating my differently which was sooo weird and sketchy. But the social situation if you are not a rich white kid you will not fit in. Great gateway for alcohol and substance use as there is such small options for friends that it was very hard to find a group who is not into substance use, its caused me some problems in university with substance abuse. At least at a public school you have the option to not hang out with people who glorify substance use. There was a sketchy incident where allegedly someone threatened to shoot up the school but the school wasn't sure of the severity so they said it was a fire drill, put all of us in the parking lot with the kid then embarrassed the kid by calling him inside the school so the police could interrogate. On the bright side if you donate to the school enough (outside of all the mandatory fees) you are guaranteed a good grade so that will get you into university but you may not be as prepared. While private school is a good option, its just much better in my opinion to receive the exposure to different social groups, cultures and social classes from a public/catholic school. Its a matter of debating if you are willing to pay for really nice teachers (who also don't have a union so won't strike on you for no reason, I'm looking at you YCDSB) at the cost of not learning social skills until university. As soon as I started university I began to change into a better person mentally. I have overcome most of my issues work hard in school, no longer attend therapy, I now have lots of friends and a sweet boyfriend. I', not blaming the school for my issues but it just wasn't for me and I was not happy there at the time, this does not mean you may not enjoy it as every year of students is different. I'd say its worth a try you might be lucky and get some good kids in your year.

It is an amazing school and has wonderful teachers that support you. They also have amazing sports. The students are kind and wonderful.

I will never get over the regret i have from going to this school. I always heard awful things about this school and never listened, To start off, the kids that go here all have major attitude and behavioural problems i have never met more mean, spoiled rude children in my life. A lot of bullying going on with the girls. I do have to say some teachers were amazing, other teachers were unprofessional. Would gossip with their "favourite" students about other students this was an absolute joke of an institution i did not have proper highschool experience and this place truly ruined 4 years of my life. Listen to the other reviews and do NOT come here.