9921 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L6C 1H7, Canada
306 St John's Sideroad, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 4B4, Canada
2006
2020
400
243
Nursery/Toddler to 6
5 to 12
Coed
Girls
Day
Day
English
English
Academic
Academic
Montessori
Traditional
Varies
18 to 22
Accelerated curriculum
$43,100
No
Yes
0%
22%
None
5 to 11
$0
$7,500
36
30
0%
0%
100%
0%
Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Rolling
Rolling
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No
Yes: grades 5 - 11
No
No
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Montessori can mean different things to different people, and programs and facilities can vary between schools. That said, if you knew very little about what Montessori is, Royal Cachet may well reflect the image that you would have in your mind. The school operates out of a dedicated building, purpose built to house the Royal Cachet program. That's a plus. Within it the administration seeks to provide a setting and a model of instruction that remains very close to the intentions and techniques outlined by Maria Montessori. This is very much the school for those looking for a very traditional, dedicated, consistent application of the Montessori method. The ideal student is one who thrives in a play-based, constructivist learning environment.
View full reportLaunched in 2022, St. Anne’s is an all-girls school that resides on an expansive campus. The school is setting high standards from the outset. It offers a safe, nurturing, and caring environment where girls strive for academic excellence while developing their abilities through robust athletics, arts, drama, and music programs. A wide variety of extracurriculars helps girls find their passions, boost their confidence, and sets them up for a lifetime of self-discovery. St. Anne’s curriculum is designed to foster sisterhood, develop leadership skills, and embolden girls with an “I can do anything” mindset.
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"RCMS has authentic Montessori programs for children 3 mos. to 12 yrs. & is licensed by the MEDU/CCEYA with low student:teacher ratios. Large windows & HVAC systems create bright classrooms with clean, fresh air for our students’ health and large outdoor play areas complement our large gyms. Our MACTE-Accredited teachers educate & nurture children in our spacious, healthy, family environments. Our students have won 1st places every year in Markham’s writing & art competitions which were held from 2009 until 2021."
"Welcome to St. Anne’s School, an all-girls independent school in Aurora, Ontario, offering a warm and inspirational learning environment for girls to build character, own their voice, and strive for distinction. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of co-curriculars and a robust athletic program along with a strong focus on arts, drama, and music. A St. Anne’s education sets the foundation for a lifetime of self-discovery, sparks a passion for knowledge, and prepares young women to build a better world."
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Particularly popular in the younger grades (preschool to elementary), but sometimes available all the way up to high school, Montessori schools offer an alternative vision to the standard lesson format of most classrooms. Instead of listening to whole-class lessons, Montessori classrooms allow students to choose which "tasks" or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles - their essential feature being they contain a right answer and allow for selfcorrection. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on lessons being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with students developing a sense of self-sufficiency, confidence and curiosity.
Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.
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Royal Cachet Montessori Schools provide education based on the methodology developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. RCMS offers authentic Montessori programs and is licensed by MEDU. Our classes are directed by MACTE accredited Montessori teachers using a full spectrum of authentic Montessori training materials. The children manipulate these specialized training materials to learn and flourish.
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Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
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Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
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European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
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Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
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Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
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Web design
Robotics
Computer science
Web design
Robotics
Computer science
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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.
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The classrooms at Royal Cachet Montessori School are equipped with a full spectrum of authentic Montessori training materials. The MACTE accredited Montessori teachers guide the students through the many activities of the Montessori curriculum. The children and staff enjoy the bright and clean facilities with high capacity HVAC systems for their well-being.
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The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).
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The multi-age grouping is promoted in the pre-school classrooms since the younger students look up to and learn from their more senior associates. The more mature students re-enforce their learning, they become more out-going while assisting the younger students, and they take on leadership roles in the classroom.
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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.
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The Montessori approach is to provide many training materials for the students to choose from and the supportive guidance of teachers to challenge the students to excel.
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Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
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Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
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On the academic side, the use of Montessori training materials and the guidance provided by the Montessori trained teachers enable the students to learn and excel above the provincial standard. The Montessori approach is inherently a balanced educational method with work in the core subjects of math and language, plus learning in culture, practical life and sports activities.
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Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
5 - 11
0%
22%
$0
$7,500
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Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Rolling
Rolling
Not available
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No
Yes: grades 5 - 11
No
No
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STEP 1:
Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable application fee of $175. (Application link above)
STEP 2:
Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email and have access to the Application Checklist. This includes access to upload the following required documents:
STEP 3:
Students being considered for entry will be invited to a 30-minute formal candidate interview. Our main intake years include Grades 5, 7, 8 and 9, as these grades have the most available positions. Positions in all other grades are limited to attrition.
STEP 4:
Applications that are completed, along with the candidate interview, by December 1, 2023, will be considered in our first round of Admission offers.
The following decisions will be made:
Admission decisions will be sent out Monday, December 16, 2024. Admission offers after this date will be made on a rolling basis and will be dependent on the available spots that remain.
English Requirements
St. Anne’s School does not offer an ESL program. For students to be successful at St. Anne’s School, they must demonstrate fluency in English in both oral and written communication. Applicants applying to Grades 5 through 11 whose first language is not English may be required to complete an English proficiency test such as the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo assessment.