Stratford Middle Years School aims to develop students' self-respect, learning value, and understanding of others in a safe, caring, and enriching environment. The school fosters high expectations for academic, social, and emotional development in a global community. Students of various ages collaborate together on academic and artistic projects, forming a close-knit community in which everyone feels connected and respected. The school's inquiry-based program creates independent, critical thinkers who are motivated and engaged in their learning. The school offers a welcoming and inclusive environment and allows for students to accelerate their learning beyond grade level. The school offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 8.