AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Kohai Educational Centre vs. Head Start Montessori School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    2010 Yonge St, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1Z9, Canada

    105-2235 Sheppard Ave East , North York, Ontario, M2J 5B5, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    We have limited information on Kohai Educational Centre as they are currently not registered with us.
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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2002

    Enrolment

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    84

    Grades

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    Nursery/Toddler to 3

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

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    Day

    Language of instruction

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    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

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    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

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    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Emotional
    The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

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    Montessori

    Curriculum pace

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    Student-paced
    The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.

    Academic culture

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    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

    Avg. Class Size

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    Varies

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Montessori
    Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.

    If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

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    $14,500 to $18,500

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

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    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    11

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

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    7%

    Day entry years

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    Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, 1, 2, 3

    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    No

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    "Head Start Montessori School was founded by Naureen Shah in 2002, because of her firm belief in Maria Montessori's vision, that the child, if provided with the right environment, will reach their full potential. Growing in the North York community, Naureen was joined by Sara Alvi in 2013, and they have now achieved their goal of nurturing children from the age of 9 months-9 years old. HSM is one of the only infant Montessori programs in Toronto, now going up to Grade 3. Both Naureen and Sara are Montessori trained teacher"

    • Follow the AMI Philosophy
    • CCMA Accredited
    • CCYEA Licenced
    • Infant/Nido Program Age 9-18 months
    • Young Children's Community (Toddler) Age 18 months -3 years old
    • 2 Casa Environments Age 2.5-6 years old
    • Lower Elementary Grade 1, 2 and 3
    • Extra Curricular Programs - Music, Yoga, Gymnastics
    • Summer and March Camps
    • Catered Hot Lunches

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    "Each child at Head Start Montessori has an individualized Montessori curriculum. With both owners, Naureen and Sara, being Montessori trained teachers, parents can be rest assured that their child(ren) are being provided with an authentic Montessori education. We believe that the parents and the school have to collaborate in the best interest of the child. Keeping this in mind, HSM holds many parent workshops throughout the year, as learning never stops!"

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    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

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

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    "HSM provides a warm, loving, personalized community of like-minded parents, staff and owners who believe in the importance of the foundational years of a child's life. The collaboration of Families-School is very important to Head Start Montessori and we have an open-door policy where parents are always welcome. HSM prides itself on good communication and transparency. We also have a Parent Council, ensuring that we are all working in the best interest of the children."

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    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    "Starting with our youngest in the infant room, families don't realize the time, energy, effort and unconditional love each member of the school provides, in order to make Head Start Montessori a home away from home.
    Our bond with families doesn't end when they leave. Our students come back to volunteer and visit throughout the year. Through numerous siblings, our school stays connected to many families for more than a decade, forming strong relationships and becoming like family."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    "Both owners, Sara Alvi and Naureen Shah, are Montessori trained teachers, and are always present at the school. They are both passionate about their work, and love to talk about Montessori, life and the children. Their office is always open for quick chat and a cup of tea!"

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    HEAD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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