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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Scholars’ Hall

Grades JK TO Gr. 12 — Kitchener, ON (MAP)
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Scholars’ Hall:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
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  • Grades
    JK — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    15 — 16 students
  • Tuition
    $12,950/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    N/A
  • Enrolment
    350 day students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 888 Trillium Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, N2R 1K4 (MAP)
  • Busing not available

Our Perspective

How we see Scholars’ Hall

Fred Gore established Scholars’ Hall in 1980 for the best reason there is to begin a new school, namely to address a range of student need that wasn’t currently being met in the region. Known as the “Student Whisperer” Gore made it his life’s work to help students who were, for a range of reasons, unable to thrive in other academic institutions. He started the school with just one student—something that itself is telling of his desire to help families—and it grew steadily over time largely because of the success he had and the reputation that the school began to build. Now, more than four decades later, the focus is the same as it was then: to serve families, and to help students reach their potentials. While first paying specific attention to students with learning disabilities, the focus of the school broadened in time in the knowledge that every student benefits from personalised learning. Families are drawn to the smaller class sizes, the quality of the offering, and the close-knit, compassionate, student-centred learning experience.  

School's Perspective

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How Scholars’ Hall sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"Scholars’ Hall is more than just a university preparatory school. We are a Jk to grade 12 school that fosters a love of learning. Because of our unique university system, our graduates go on to their first choice post-secondary school where their abilities place them in the top percentage of students in their first year. Family values and traditional teaching practices are the core of Scholars' Hall. With over 40 years of educational excellence, Scholars' Hall is the most desired private school in KW."

  • Full in-person program
  • Vocational teachers
  • Homework assigned and checked daily
  • Classes capped at 15
  • Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
  • Clubs and activities
  • Traditional teaching practices
  • Traditional Math Program
  • Structured spelling and grammar
  • Study habits and work ethic

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"Scholars' Hall is a family, first and foremost. When we intake a student, we are welcoming them into our family; they become an extension of us. With the parents, our goal is to raise, guide, nurture, and educate the child. The parent's role is to instill values and morals. Our role is to educate. Together our focus is to raise successful adults. It is this nurturing focus that makes Scholars' Hall truly unique."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"First, our reputation for educational excellence is second to none. We are a firmly established school for over 40 years and Scholars' Hall is well-known in the KW area. Second, we offer significant sibling tuitions. It is our belief that a family should not have to pick which child receives the best education possible. Lastly, we are a JK to grade 12 year and many of our families have children in multiple grades."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"Families often comment on how polite and respectful our students are. We expect our students to use manners in their interactions with their fellow students, teachers, administrators, and parents. We teach and coach our students how to be aware of others to develop the concept of politeness and respect."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"Families have expressed relief when we take them on a tour. Parents feel that our focus on traditional learning is refreshing. They are happy to see the students using textbooks, writing in cursive, having structured spelling tests, and being expected to write traditional math tests. Many parents are surprised that they recognize our classroom expectations since it is very similar to what they experienced."

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see Scholars’ Hall

Written reviews of Scholars’ Hall

(5)

Parent, Anita Krawiec (2023)

JK (current),JK (current) — As a proud parent, I am delighted to share my experience with Scholars Hall, which has been a great ...

(4.4)

Parent, Maia Shapley (2023)

Gr. 6 (current) — My seventeen-year-old son is a confident and brilliant student at Scholars' Hall, set to graduate fr...

(4.8)

Student, Vaan Vashishtha (2023)

Gr. 9 (current) — My experience at Scholars' Hall has been exceptional, my teachers have truly shown me my full potent...
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School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Cherylynne McKee, Mrs
BA, BEd, OCT, MPEd (pending)

Welcome to Scholars' Hall Private School! It is an absolute pleasure and joy to introduce to you my amazing school, staff, and students. Scholars' Hall is much more than a school, it is a family. Once you become part of our school, we are completely and totally dedicated to your academic, social, and character development. Family is at the core of everything we do at Scholars' Hall and our curriculum and social environment echoes that. Our curriculum is focused on traditional teaching practices - reading, writing, and arithmetic. Our classrooms are welcoming and warm. Our staff is knowledgeable and passionate. Indeed, I believe we are the best school in all of Southern Ontario. Our main goal continues to be to provide the richest environment possible so that the child will have all post-secondary options open to them. You give us great kids, and we turn them into incredible students and very successful adults. 

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