About Us
Dante Alighieri Academy Catholic Secondary School, guided by Catholic parents and the Catholic Bishops, is committed to educating and forming students in the image of Christ, encouraging them to live as compassionate and faithful citizens.
Safe and Supportive Environment
We strive to provide a safe, welcoming learning environment for all students. Expectations for student conduct are clearly outlined in our school’s Code of Behaviour.
Supporting Individual Student Needs
We meet the diverse needs of our students through:
Flexible Curriculum Delivery: Instruction is adapted to reflect various adolescent learning styles.
Personalized Teaching and Assessment: Strategies are modified and individualized to support student success.
Collaborative Education Planning: Education plans for exceptional students are developed through a team-based approach.
Community and Workplace Integration: Our cooperative education program connects students with real-world experiences.
Access to Specialized Programs: Students benefit from technological studies, computer literacy, and Dante’s unique music technology program.
As student needs evolve, so too will our programs—ensuring continued relevance and support for every learner.
Our History
Dante Alighieri Academy Catholic Secondary School was established in 1974 through a partnership between the local community of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board), and the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. The school is named after the renowned medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265–1321), author of The Divine Comedy.
The original school consisted of 180 students, nine teachers, one relocatable unit, and two portables. A permanent building was completed in 1976, with a final addition finished in 1979.
Academic Excellence and Inclusion
Since its founding, Dante Alighieri Academy has offered a wide range of academic programs at both the advanced and general levels. It also serves as the TCDSB’s centre for deaf and hard of hearing education.
Our School Crest and Motto
The school crest combines meaningful symbols:
CN Tower – representing the city of Toronto
Cross – symbolizing our Christian faith
Star – reflecting the light of wisdom
Our motto is: Character and Charity, Scholarship and Service
