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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:ABC Montessori vs. The Dalton School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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

  906 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2J2, Canada

  Distance

  Distance

  5,702.3 km

  5,690.2 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1995

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  Enrolment

  60

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  Grades

  Nursery/Toddler to SK

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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

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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

  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.

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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

  $4,576

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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

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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 child with a rewarding, enriching, and meaningful early learning experience. Recognized for our commitment to academic excellence, we offer a carefully designed developmental Pre-CASA program alongside a modern Montessori curriculum for children aged 2 to 6 years. We focus on the whole child—fostering cognitive growth, social confidence, and independence. Our educators guide each child’s natural curiosity while encouraging self-directed learning, discipline, and a love of discovery."

  • Strong academic program
  • Small nurturing environment within a close knit family
  • Motivated and engaging teachers
  • Focus on Literacy, Mathematics, French

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

  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 and care meant to prepare students for future success in elementary school and beyond."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Our commitment to core values does not result in giving a lower priority of other values. Our school runs on the belief that young children can succeed immensely at school if they are armed with the right academic foundations of reading, writing, numeracy, music, and French. These are our prime focus and serve to prepare students for success into elementary school and beyond."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Our school started in 1995 with just a handful of students and slowly we have grown to a student population of 60 children. We aim to keep our student population small because our work is best done in smaller groups of students. Over the years, our school and its program have changed considerably as we adapt to changing times while adhering to our core values of focusing on reading, writing, numeracy, music, and French"

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Beyond traditional childcare, our focus remains on the literacy, numeracy, French, and social development. We aim to support children in their educational growth"

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "ABC Montessori provides a strong and challenging learning environment for students. To achieve success, students and parents must understand that effort must come from the student. Without commitment and hard work, students will not achieve success under any circumstances. Enrolling in a private school should not necessarily equate with guaranteed success. We provide a nurturing environment and the necessary guidance, but students need to put in the hard work and consistency. We go beyond childcare. Our students get ahead by build a strong academic foundation."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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

  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 elementary school and beyond. They prepare well academically with good manners and a strong work ethic."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  How would you characterize school_name's image amongst the public?

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

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "We are a small school with big ambitions. We have a unique system to develop the foundations of academic success. Our reputation for a strong academic program is well know through 32 years of word of mouth by past families and student alumni."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

  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."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  What do families find surprising about school_name?

  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."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Our focus has shifted to ensuring that students not only develop academically but also socially, emotionally, and physically."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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  How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  ABC MONTESSORI

  "Our future plans include moving into a larger facility where students can thrive by adding a new dimension to their educational journey. A bigger and better facility that contributes to student learning will serve to strengthen our program and offering."

  THE DALTON SCHOOL

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