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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
St. Clement's Early Learning School

Grades Preschool TO Gr. 2 — Toronto, ON (MAP)
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St. Clement's Early Learning School:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
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  • Grades
    Preschool — Gr. 2
  • Gender
    All boys, Coed
  • Class Size
    1 — 8 students
  • Tuition
    $12,000 to 23,000/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    N/A
  • Enrolment
    100 day students
  • Curriculum
    Progressive
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 70 St. Clements Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1H2 (MAP)
  • Busing not available

Our Perspective

How we see St. Clement's Early Learning School

St. Clement’s was founded in 1955, and has been doing great work with young children ever since. The approach is based in creating a caring community of learners, with small class sizes and a close-knit student body. It’s telling that the school tends to express its size in terms of families; they say that they are able to serve up to 200 families. Indeed, there is a real sense of partnership and involvement with families, as wholes, rather than simply a group of children. It’s that approach that informs the reputation of the school. The facilities nicely reflect St. Clement’s age and pedigree, while the interiors and appointments are at the cutting edge of early childhood instruction.

School's Perspective

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How St. Clement's Early Learning School sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"As the leading benchmark for Early Childhood Education since 1955, SCELS has stuck to its promise. Our promise is to provide an exceptional, individualized program that works best for your child. With an intimate staff of twenty, and small class sizes in one of Toronto’s historic landmark churches, we’ve developed a reputable program that encompasses a balanced academic and social/emotional curriculum from Nursery to Grade 2. Contact us at [email protected] to book a tour or visit www.scels.ca ."

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"Through intimate class sizes, an Individualized Program, well-curated curriculum, and access to phenomenal resources, SCELS is able to understand each child’s specific learning style and guide them at the appropriate level. Ultimately, this helps shape confidence and build a strong sense of self."

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

"Because of our focus on Individualized Learning, SCELS is often chosen by parents looking to gain a more intimate learning environment with a high focus on academic, social, and emotional growth."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"The importance of the SCELS community is something families take with them long after graduation. Being a more intimate sized school, the friendships formed here as well as fundraisers and community events can leave a lasting impression on families of the school."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"Our Kindergarten classes are approximately between 14-17 students with two teachers (RECE/OCT certified). This is especially small compared to many other schools in Toronto. This allows teachers the appropriate time with each student to understand their learning styles and set goals that are attainable and suitable to their level."

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see St. Clement's Early Learning School

Video reviews of St. Clement's Early Learning School

Parent, Sarah Crossley (2021)

Watch our parent interview with Sarah Crossley to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend St. Clement's Early Learning School.

Parent, Julie Werry (2020)

Watch our parent interview with Julie Werry to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend St. Clement's Early Learning School.

Written reviews of St. Clement's Early Learning School

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Parent, Jennifer Majer (2018)

My children love the teachers and the students at SCELS. We have met a lot of great families while ...

School leadership

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

Message from school leadership

Marsha Hamilton, Principal
RECE, B.A.

We value the confidence that the hundreds of families have placed in us over the years. With their assistance, our skilled and dedicated teachers have been able to lay a solid educational foundation beneath more than 2,000 children. Our students graduate to one of the many prestigious private schools, or into one of the fine public schools in the city. Their success is a source of great pride for us.

Each and every year, from early September until the following June, our primary goal is to understand each child’s individual learning style and then teach them at the appropriate level. Our mission is to have no one “falling between the cracks” at St. Clement’s Early Learning School.

Though our goals are large at St. Clement’s Early Learning School, our size is not. There is ample opportunity for us to get to know you and your family’s educational needs.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Marsha Hamilton,
Principal

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