Last updated: January 30, 2026
Overview
WILDE School is an innovative outdoor education school ‘redefining modern education’ through nature-based, experiential learning. With a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, the school emphasizes problem-solving, resilience, leadership, and teamwork in an outdoor setting.
School Information
| Type | Private/Independent (Outdoor Education) |
| Grades | Kindergarten – Grade 8 + High School Program |
| Enrollment | ~70 students |
| Staff | ~10 teachers (12:1 student-teacher ratio) |
| Area Served | Blue Mountains, Collingwood, South Georgian Bay |
Programs & Specialties
K-8 outdoor education; NEW: Apex WILDE High School Program (individualized education plans, wilderness expeditions, 1-on-1 mentorship, real-world skills, personal accountability council); March Break camps; PD Day camps; Ontario Certified Teachers
Facilities
Outdoor learning environments; Nature-based curriculum spaces
Leadership
- Founder and Executive Director: Jeff Barrett
Contact Information
| Location | Blue Mountains area (contact school for specific address) |
| Website | www.wildeschool.ca |
| High School Program | www.wildehighschool.ca |