AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Agora Prep Academy vs. Walden International School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    126 Wellington St W #103, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 2N9, Canada

    2035 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 7G6, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2014

    Enrolment

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    200

    Grades

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    Preschool to 8

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    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.
    Social
    The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

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    Progressive, International Baccalaureate

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    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”.

    Avg. Class Size

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    15 to 18

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

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    Academic
    Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

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    $9,850 to $19,680

    Boarding Tuition

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    Financial aid (FA)

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    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

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    None

    Median FA package size

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    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    17

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

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    90%

    Day entry years

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    Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades Preschool - 8

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "Walden International School is an authorized IB World School that delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) to students in JK-Gr 5, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to Gr 6-8 students. Walden’s dedication to wellness, service learning, environmental stewardship and international mindedness ensures students are well-prepared for secondary school studies and beyond. Walden is committed to nurturing young people who will mature into globally responsible citizens."

    • International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
    • 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Leadership
    • Wellness
    • Service Learning | Taking action and making a difference in local, regional and national communities
    • Platinum Certified Eco-School | Promoting environmental awareness and stewardship
    • STEA'M: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths
    • Visual and Performing Arts
    • Intramural and Competitive Varsity Sports Programs

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "We consider Wellness to be an essential skill and have purposefully incorporated it into our programme."

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

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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

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    Information not available

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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?

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "We have a truly balanced approach to learning and a commitment to educating the whole child. There is consideration and appreciation for process (rather than simply outcomes) and an explicit focus on nurturing critical thinking and application of knowledge."

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

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    "Our campus is larger than they perceive from the outside. And, all of our families, students, and guests report that upon entrance into the lobby of our school, there is a welcoming, transcendental feeling that cannot be perfectly articulated."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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