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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Bishop Hamilton Montessori School vs. Enquiring Minds Montessori

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  2199 Regency Terrace, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 1H2, Canada

  24 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 2Y4, Canada

  Distance

  Distance

  5,530.9 km

  5,684.8 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1983

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  Enrolment

  200

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  Grades

  Nursery/Toddler to 8

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  Gender

  Coed

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  Living arrangements

  Day

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  Language of instruction

  English, French

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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.

  Spiritual

  The goal is to cultivate "individuals with inner resourcefulness, strong faith and respect for God or a higher power."

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Montessori

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  Curriculum pace

  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.

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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

  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

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  Gifted learner support

  In-class adaptations

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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

  $4,620 to $19,495

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  0%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  1 to 8

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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

  99%

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  Day entry years

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

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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?

  Yes: grades Nursery/Toddler - 8

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  SSAT required

  No

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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, a not-for-profit school, provides a Christian Montessori approach since 1983 with programs for children 3 months to 14 years. Our success is built around our commitment to the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth of each student, which is the foundation of our educational approach. The breadth of our programs include enriched French, Science and Music. BHMS develops students with 21st century skills, to live in the real world."

  • A Christian Montessori education committed to the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth
  • Means: The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd® method & the Authentic Montessori Approach
  • CCMA Accredited

  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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  What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Montessori is child-centred form of education that helps students cultivate a love for learning. The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. She believed children learn better when they get to choose what to learn. Here at Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, her philosophy is alive and well.
  
  Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a CCMA accredited, not-for-profit independent school. We are an authentic Montessori school offering a Christian component . Since 1983, we have provided a high-quality education to generations of children in the Ottawa area."

  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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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?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI 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?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "In January 1983 Bishop Hamilton School opens a not for profit Christian school with 6 Casa students. The school is named after the first Anglican bishop of Ottawa, the Right Reverend Charles Hamilton. In 1997 BHS celebrates 15 years, with over 230 students, toddler to grade 8.
  
  In 2005 founder and Principal, Elaine Hopkins retires & Alison Goss is the School Director. In 2008 BHMS celebrates 25 years and the school became Bishop Hamilton Montessori School. In 2010 Renette Sasouni becomes the School Director. In 2015 BHMS opens an Infant program. In 2023, BHMS celebrates 40 years!"

  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Bishop Hamilton Montessori School prepares students to live in the real world. Our students become leaders, lifelong learners, and independent thinkers who have a social conscious and a secure relationship with God. These qualities are possible due to our strong partnership with parents. Families who get the most out of their time in our school are families who share the same values."

  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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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?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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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?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "A high percentage of our new families come to us through word of mouth! We appeal to parents who know they want Montessori and want a Christian presence for their children."

  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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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?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "New families come to us through word of mouth! We are known for our strong Montessori, Christian programming."

  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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  What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  BISHOP HAMILTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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  What do families find surprising about school_name?

  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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