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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:ABC Montessori vs. City Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  305 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1X8, Canada

  1910 Yonge Street, Suite 115, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 3B2, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on City Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1995

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  Enrolment

  150

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  Grades

  Nursery/Toddler to 5

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  Gender

  Coed

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  Living arrangements

  Day

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  Language of instruction

  English

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  Faith Based

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  School focus

  Academic

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  Developmental Priorities

  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  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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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Traditional, Montessori

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  Curriculum pace

  Standard-enriched

  Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

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  Academic culture

  Rigorous

  A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

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  Avg. Class Size

  Varies

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  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.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $5,140 to $10,850

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  No

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  Students on FA

  0%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  None

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  Median FA package size

  $0

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  15

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  85%

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  Day entry years

  Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Not available

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  Interview required?

  No

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  SSAT required

  No

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• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Our goal is to provide every student with the most rewarding and fulfilling education experience. Recognized for academic excellence, ABC Montessori offers a developmental pre-CASA program, a modern Montessori program for students aged 2 to 5 years, and an enriched traditional elementary program from SK to grade 5. Our students excel academically through a rigorous study program and grow socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of arts, athletic, and extracurricular activities."

  • Strong academic program
  • Small nurturing environment within a close knit family
  • Motivated and engaging teachers
  • Focus on Literacy, Mathematics, French, Sciences, Social Studies, Music
  • Skating and Gymnastics programs
  • Numerous field trips with important curriculum connections

  CITY ACADEMY

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "We’re a small school with big aspirations. Our families enroll at our school for the intimate learning environment meant to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The curriculum we teach is enhanced. The good work habits we teach are ones that stay for a life time!"

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

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  CITY ACADEMY

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

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  CITY ACADEMY

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Being a smaller school with a strong curriculum, our students excel in our nurturing environment with good life long habits that serve students well into middle school and high school. They prepare very well academically with good manners and excellent work ethic."

  CITY ACADEMY

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

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  CITY ACADEMY

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "While progress can seem slow at first, the habits formed and the direction provided by teachers really begin to show mid way through the year. The students transform into well balanced students with an enviable love for learning."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "The intensity with which teachers engage with students to help them and guide them along the way is what makes our experience unique. The teachers are truly our most treasured part of our school and with dedicated students, the progress they make is remarkable."

  CITY ACADEMY

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  ABC MONTESSORI

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  ABC MONTESSORI

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  CITY ACADEMY

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