Which school will Harry and Megan send baby Archie to in Canada? One of these 7, we reckon
Megxit is official and Canada is the Sussexes’ new home, which means a traditional Eton education is out – so where might the royal couple send their firstborn for an honest schooling?
With Megxit now official and Prince Harry and Megan Markle withdrawing from their royal duties in the UK, thoughts are turning to the life they intend to build in Canada. One question obsessing royal watchers is which school will nine-month-old Archie attend? Harry and his older brother Prince William were both educated at the famously posh Eton College in Berkshire, just outside London. With no obvious royal equivalent in Canada, what are Harry and Megan’s options?
Here are seven top-tier Canadian schools they could consider for their young son.
Ridley College
W here: St Catharines, Ontario Founded: 1889 Tuition fees per annum: CA$18,500 - CA$70,750 (US$14,000 - US$53,500)
One of the country’s oldest private schools, Ridley is also one of Canada’s most international. Its boarding programme claims to represent students from more than 60 countries. It’s also one of Canada’s most expensive schools, with international boarders expected to pay around HK$400,000 per year for the privilege. The education is excellent, however. Former students include the likes of Henry Allen John, 8th Earl Bathurst; Sir John Irving Bell, current Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford University; Robert George Brian Dickson, the 15th Chief Justice of Canada; and David A. Dodge, who spent seven years as Governor of the Bank of Canada. Any similarly gifted schoolmate should do just fine for young Archie.
St George’s School
Where: Vancouver, British Columbia Founded: 1930 Tuition fees per annum: CA$23,740 - CA$71,490
A boys-only school, St George’s is alma mater to a number of famous individuals, including Hong Kong celebrity Nicholas Tse and billionaire tycoon Peter Lam. Realising that “life’s most important lessons are not always learned in the classroom”, there is a significant focus on athletics, artistic pursuits, service and outdoor education at St George’s, which helps provide a thoroughly well-rounded education. As a bonus, the school is located just across the water from Victoria Island where Harry and Megan look to be settling.