Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School

Mississauga, ON

Not-for-profit, full-time private elementary school. Opening in September 2025.

Enrolment is open now!

  • Enriched Program for Academic Excellence

  • Rooted in Christian Orthodox Pedagogy

  • Preserving Serbian Language, History and Culture

  • Incorporating Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model

First Serbian Elementary School in Canada!

Serbian parents and community in the Greater Toronto Area have joined forces to address a growing concern about childhood education. An ideal school for us has its roots in orthodox pedagogy, has a challenging academic program, and prepares our children to become responsible individuals. Meet the determined team of volunteers behind this initiative here.

We are pleased to introduce Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School, a registered not-for-profit, full-time private elementary school dedicated to transforming the Serbian community in the GTA, and beyond. We envision a K-8 school that strikes a perfect balance between a robust academic program and enriching after-school activities. Our school will be a place where families can learn and grow together. Situated in the heart of Serbian community in Mississauga, Saint Sava would truly preserve our faith, language and culture.

Registration will open in early 2025, with school grand opening in September 2025. Initially, the school will welcome JK/SK and grades 1 and 2, with plans to expand into higher grades and additional classrooms over time. Read our school story here.

Join a truly historic moment for the Serbian community in Canada

Your partnership is instrumental in realizing the dream of establishing the first Serbian Elementary School in Canada.

Your donations will ensure the school is equipped with essential learning materials at the grand opening. Consider donating today and check if your workplace can match your donation.

Our founding team of volunteers, though small yet mighty, always welcomes community support. Contact us to learn how you can help realize our dream of opening the first Serbian school in Canada!

Robust Academic Curriculum and Beyond

The planned curriculum not only meets the Ontario Core Curriculum standards but exceeds them through our rich academic programs. Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School will offer a wide variety of subjects with topics such as:

  • Svetosavlje values of life; Serbian history, tradition and culture

  • Modern technology

  • Living in harmony with nature; agriculture

  • Economics at home

  • Thriving family; how to nurture your family

  • Managing finances

  • The importance of taking care of your body (sports, nutrition, sleep, hygiene)

  • Finding one’s talent and nurturing it throughout life

  • What it means to be a productive member of society

  • Archbishop of Toronto, Metropolitan of Canada, Dr. Mitrofan Kodić

  • All Serbian Saints Serbian Orthodox Church, Željko Djogo, president

  • Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, ambassador Dejan Ralević

  • Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia, Consul General Nebojša Tatomir

  • Mississauga Ward 1 – Councillor Stephen Dasko

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FAQs

  • Yes, Saint Sava is a Private Elementary School. Board School Identification Database (BSID) number is to be issued upon the school opening date. The school would then be added to the list of operating private schools on the Ontario Ministry website.

  • Registration starts in early 2025, with school grand opening in September 2025.

  • Initially, the school will welcome JK/SK and lower grades (e.g. 1 and 2) only, with plans to expand into higher grades and additional classrooms over time.

  • Our desired location is the Serbian Centre at 2520 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, Ontario. We are currently in the process of obtaining necessary city permits.

  • Details around tuition fees can be found here.

  • Our official language of instruction is English. Our daily routine incorporates elements of Serbian language.

Questions? Contact us