We strongly encourage prospective new families to inform themselves about free schooling and democratic education. A good place to start is the “About” page of this website, where you will also find links to other sources of information.
The application process:
- Attend the open house
Learn about ALPHA by attending the open house. At the open house, teachers, parents, and students share some context for our type of alternative education and answer questions. This year’s open house will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm. The open house will be at ALPHA, located at 20 Brant St, Toronto. - Attend a tour of the school
Take a tour of the school during the ALPHA open house, or by calling to schedule a tour, (416) 393-1880. - Apply online
The online application form is open from January 6 to 4pm on January 31, 2025.
Lottery and wait list
Every year many more families apply than we have space for. Following board policy, we lottery the families who have completed the application process to fill available spots. Families who do not get a spot through the lottery can request to be placed on the wait list, which is carried over to subsequent years.
Options
We encourage you to also apply elsewhere as space at ALPHA is limited and demand is high. Although there are no other democratic schools in Toronto, certain aspects of our programming can be found in other schools. Below are some links to assist you in your research.
- Neighbourhood school search (TDSB)
- Public alternative schools (TDSB)