Gonzaga Middle School

Gonzaga Middle School (GMS) is an innovative, tuition-free, independent middle school serving Winnipeg’s inner city. GMS provides an enhanced, holistic, and culturally sensitive educational experience coupled with an extended multi-year commitment to the continued success of students though high school and post-secondary studies.

Located in the heart of Point Douglas, GMS provides an enhanced, holistic, Manitoba Education approved, co-educational, culturally sensitive middle school education to Grade 6-8 students from families in the North End and Northeast Downtown neighbourhoods of inner-city Winnipeg.

GMS uses the unique middle school educational framework and best practices from Jesuit Nativity model schools, adapting them to the community served in Winnipeg and honouring our commitment to reconciliation. In keeping with this model, GMS lowers barriers to educational advancement and success through its extensive support and long-term commitment to its students.

The three-year Middle School Program allows GMS to develop strong, caring relationships with students and their families, address academic gaps, strengthen student resiliency and prepare students for high school and beyond. The Graduate Support Program maintains the relationship and support for graduate students through secondary and post-secondary studies, helping them to stay in school and work toward becoming hopeful, confident, morally responsible leaders for love and service of their families and communities.

Applications are invited beginning every January. Interested families should contact the school to arrange an interview. Admission is based on student and family commitment to the full GMS program and on financial need. GMS is a tuition-free school with only a nominal monthly parent fee expected in support of the broader program GMS offers.