Canada’s First Serbian School, established in 2024.
Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School
2520 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, ON
Full-time private elementary school. Bilingual Kindergarten.
Now enrolling JK/SK, grades 1 and 2. No prior knowledge of Serbian required.
Questions about the school?
Book a 45 minute in-person meeting with our school leadership to learn more.
Saint Sava is a registered charitable organization and not-for-profit corporation. Tax receipts issued for all donations.
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JK/SK for kids born in 2020 and 2021
Sunny and spacious ballroom has been transformed into a welcoming classroom, featuring a cozy reading nook, hands-on work stations, a library, imaginative play areas, drama, arts, and more.
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Weekly lessons by Kingsway School of Music
These engaging classes nurture creativity, rhythm, and a love of music from an early age, giving children a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished instructors.
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Daily Serbian language lessons
Our JK/SK program is fully bilingual, giving young learners the gift of two languages from the start. In Grades 1 and 2, students take daily Serbian classes. No prior knowledge required: learn Serbian with us!
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 charitable organization and a 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 will aim to preserve our faith, language and culture.
Read our school story here.
FAQs
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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.
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School grand opening took place on September 2nd 2025.
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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.
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Our school location is the Serbian Centre at 2520 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, Ontario.
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Details around tuition fees can be found here.
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Our official language of instruction is English. Our daily routine incorporates elements of Serbian language.
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We can accommodate all levels of proficiency. Learn Serbian with us! Kinder program is bilingual, grades 1 and 2 have a daily Serbian class.
Questions? Contact us
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
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Archbishop of Toronto, Metropolitan of Canada, Dr. Mitrofan Kodić
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All Serbian Saints Serbian Orthodox Church, Željko Djogo, president
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Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, ambassador Dejan Ralević
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Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia, Consul General Nebojša Tatomir
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Mississauga Ward 1 – Councillor Stephen Dasko
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