The Abelard School

The Abelard School is an academically rigorous private school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that was named after the 12th century French theologian, scholar and philosopher Peter Abélard. Its teaching philosophy is based on the Socratic method. History The school was founded in 1997 by a group of four teachers: Brian Blair, Michelle Lefolii, Shai Maharaj, and Alina Rossinsky. In September 2006, The Abelard School moved to a location near the University of Toronto. In 2017, The Abelard School moved to a new location at 557 Church St, at Church and Wellesley. Organization The school has a yearly enrollment of around 50 students educated by seven full-time faculty members, and several part-time faculty members, all of whom have advanced degrees in their field. The school follows an accelerated curriculum, with students taking courses above their grade level. The courses run the full academic year.