At Barrie School, we believe that all individuals possess an innate curiosity about the world and that the best education is that which transforms curiosity into passionate intellectual pursuit. Barrie School believes that our society is best served by confident, creative, and independent learners who demonstrate a commitment to community through respect for self, others, and the environment.

Barrie values a safe and nurturing environment and a curriculum that challenges students to reach beyond their grasp. Barrie School believes that education is a journey that responds to the needs of students as they develop from concrete, multi-sensory learners into abstract thinkers with an increased capacity for critical analysis and sophisticated communication. Barrie School believes that education should strike a balance between theoretical and practical learning. We aim to instill in our students a continuing desire to strive for personal excellence in a complex and ever-changing world.