7475 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1S3, Canada
540 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, Ontario, N1E 6Z4, Canada
5,430.9 km
5,732.4 km
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1996
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165
5 to 12
K to 8
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Coed
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English
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Science and technology
Nature-based
Traditional
Waldorf
12 to 18
15 to 18
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$13,000 to $16,000
$9,778 to $15,875
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With more than 25 languages spoken within a student body of just 120, the school certainly comes by its name honestly. The primary language of instruction is English, though many students arrive for whom English is a second language; a majority are international students, though certainly that's not a requirement. The ideal student is one destined for post-secondary education, who will thrive in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment, and who can perceive the unique opportunities and perspective that such an environment can provide.
View full reportThe writer and environmentalist Annie Dillard once said that “how we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” While the administrators at Trillium Waldorf may not think in exactly those terms, that’s an idea that’s at the core of the school. Yes, learning is about working through the curriculum, acquiring new skills, honing old ones. But being at school should be about living well, too, and Trillium has made that at priority since it was founded in 1996. From day one it was an expression of the community that gave rise to it, begun by a number of families that wanted something better, something maybe a bit more caring for their children. There were 21 students in the first year, and a single grade, though it’s grown since then, mainly because of the community that formed around the school. The current property was supplied by an alumni family, which nicely continues the theme. This is about people teaching children how to find their way in the world, to have fun, to enjoy the company of others, and to live fulfilled lives.
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"At the Trillium Waldorf School, the community is the greatest part."
Katie Pew - Parent (Mar 10, 2022)
Our children both thrive at Trillium Waldorf.
My daughter is in grade two and loves every day. Her... View full review
"Our school is small which is great because class sizes are lower."
Hanna Van Dijk-Alāč - Parent (Mar 10, 2022)
The most enjoyable aspect of school for my daughter is visual arts classes which have been taught by... View full review
"Overall, the teachers have been amazing, thoughtful and creative."
Natalia Brajak - Parent (Mar 10, 2022)
My son appreciated the intimacy - at times he longed for a bigger school and a gym and a library- bu... View full review
"CPI is an English-language, private, non-sectarian, coeducational school, founded in 1944. There is no language restriction regarding registration. There are more than 25 international languages within our school family. The school welcomes students from foreign countries. Our small classes, and the personal attention we offer, are well suited to the needs of our international students. "Bringing Students Together From Around The World". CPI provides a strong academic program. Homestay available."
"At Trillium Waldorf School, reverence for childhood underpins everything we do. This starts in the early years with a pace that allows children to fall in love with the world around them and continues in the Grade School with a curriculum that engages not only our students' minds but their hearts. Our academics are interwoven with movement, arts, hands-on skill building and the experience of observation and discovery, which keep our students not only engaged but critically and creatively thinking for themselves."
"We are a family oriented School. Small classes, individual attention."
"At Trillium, we place a high priority on social and emotional learning, knowing that when students are regulated and feel good in their relationships with teachers and peers, they are much more likely to get the most out of the lessons and activities of the school day. Our teachers maintain a position of warm authority, allowing students to feel safe in classrooms that are well held.
Throughout their years here, our students are regularly reminded of our school's core values: we are kind, we are safe, we are respectful, we are responsible. These values underpin our restorative practices, in which our students learn to take responsibility for their actions, set appropriate boundaries, and work through conflict, ultimately developing the resilience and relational skills they will need to grow into healthy, thriving adults."
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"At Trillium Waldorf School, we intentionally use analog methods of teaching—prioritizing time-tested approaches such as teaching cursive writing, and using chalkboards over tablets or smartboards. As a result, our students are not introduced to computer-based skills like typing while attending our school.
However, starting in middle school, our Cyber Civics class introduces students to essential digital competencies. They learn media literacy, explore the potential positive and negative impacts of social media, and gain a strong understanding of how to be responsible, respectful digital citizens.
While this is a tradeoff, we believe the benefits—such as fostering creativity, deep focus, and the confidence often noted in Waldorf alumni—are well worth it."
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"Trillium Waldorf School was established in 1995 by a community of caring parents who were concerned about the educational and societal trends at that time. Through their determination and inspired action, Trillium opened its doors to 21 students, Kindergarten-Grade One, in September 1996. At the time we were located in a local church and went on to rent from the Guelph Youth Music Centre as well before finding our home in the north-east end of Guelph.
It was through the good will and dedication of one of our early families who took it upon themselves to secure this land and build our lovely school to provide us with the security of a long term rental where we could flourish and set roots.
In 2022, we hit a major milestone and had the incredible opportunity to become proud owners of our campus after raising over $1 million in donations and $896K in investments through the generosity of hundreds of school supporters."
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"Our school supports a wide range of learners. Because Waldorf education is truly designed to support children in growing into well-rounded individuals, students do not need to fit a specific mold or possess particular aptitudes to thrive here. In fact, one of the strengths of Waldorf education is its ability to nurture natural abilities while also gently encouraging growth in areas that may not come as easily.
That said, students tend to do best at Trillium Waldorf School when their families are engaged, reflective, and aligned with our long-term view of education as a journey—one that supports the development of well-rounded, ethical and creative thinking human beings. Families who are community-oriented and who value open communication and collaboration with teachers often find a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose at Trillium."
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"Families seeking a strong emphasis on early academics or those aiming to prepare their children for a specific post-secondary path may not find our approach appealing, as it is designed to support children in reaching their unique potential on a timeline that allows for an unrushed childhood."
"Our multicultural family oriented environment is appealing to most families"
"At Trillium, our students have the advantage of learning through direct experience, free from the influence of computers and digital technology. Parents appreciate knowing that their children are in a media- and screen-free environment, learning instead through methods such as oral storytelling, time in nature, creating their own textbooks, observing natural phenomena and learning to knit. These time-tested approaches not only keep children interested and engaged, but also support critical thinking, which is essential for embracing the tools of technology later in life."
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"Families often know us for the hands-on experiences that our students get, for our choice to deliver education without the use of screen technology and for being a school that allows students to be fully themselves. We are known for our annual class plays and for the Grade 8 Project in which our oldest students engage in study on a topic of their choice with a mentor from the broader Guelph community. Many people know us for our annual Spring Fair which is a joyful experience for all and one which families return to again and again, even when their children don’t attend our school."
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"At Trillium, our students have the opportunity to be seen and known by their teachers. Smaller class sizes, and teachers who “loop” (move through the grades with their class) allow for the type of relationship where teachers know how to get through to their individual students and students are able to see that their teachers really care.
These long term relationships also allow for true collaboration between teachers and parents, benefiting our students in myriad ways. It is often said that Trillium graduates are notable as teenagers for their willingness to converse with adults and to advocate for their own learning once they move on to high school and beyond."
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"Many Trillium parents are surprised by the profound impact of the ritual components of life at Trillium and the emphasis on nurturing our student's strength of character.
Rites of passage, such as our Grade 1 students “going under the rainbow bridge” at the opening ceremony each year, serve as meaningful milestones that punctuate the passage of time while offering parents a chance to be fully present for their children’s ever evolving growth and development.
Traditions like our Grade 8 students embarking on their wilderness canoe trip only after crafting their own paddle the previous year teach patience and perseverance. These practices offer an antidote to the modern world of instant gratification.
Equally powerful are the daily rituals that frame the school day. Whether it’s reciting a verse together each morning before beginning their lessons or lighting a candle at lunch, these simple acts of reverence ground the student experience and soothe the all-to-commonly hurried soul."
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"Our school has recently made thoughtful improvements to nurture our students, teachers and community as a whole. We’ve clarified leadership roles, strengthened collaboration, and deepened our focus on diversity and inclusion, have worked towards decolonizing our curriculum as well as reimagining our annual festivals. We’ve invested in faculty mentorship and leadership development, and community education offerings for parents to participate in, reinforcing strong adult learning communities that, ultimately, support student growth.
Classrooms have been reinsulated, heat pumps installed, and a new water fountain added, creating even healthier learning spaces for our students. Our program offerings have expanded with various clubs for the students to participate in, while the Healthy School Culture approach supports well-being for all. These changes reflect our commitment to holistic Waldorf education and a vibrant, connected school life where children and families can thrive."
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"Over the next five years, we will continue to deepen our commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive education while remaining grounded in the core principles of Waldorf pedagogy. Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and curriculum renewal will ensure our program stays developmentally aligned, regionally responsive, and relevant to the evolving needs of today’s children.
Families can expect a school that is steady in its values yet responsive in its practices: a community that nurtures imagination, inspiration, and intuition while preparing students to meet the world with resilience, empathy, and creative confidence. Our vision is not expansion for its own sake, but deepening: deepening relationships, educational quality, and the impact we have in the lives of the children and families we serve."
Ms Mora joined the Management team in 1979 in the field of Accounting. Her vision for an International profile of the School in "La Belle Province", led her to Hong Kong, Japan & China while on the board of the Canada Hong Kong business Association. In this regard she has been eminently successful. Her marketing efforts in the Middle East and South America brought a truly diverse Student body. With over 25 languages within a Student body of 120, it is truly a unique environment. Having obtained her education under the British system with Irish based educators, Ms.Mora beleives that discipline is important, thus a code of conduct is in place.
At Trillium Waldorf School, we share a deep commitment to nurturing the healthy unfolding of each child within a community that is grounded in compassion, integrity, and shared responsibility.
Inspired by the principles of Waldorf Education and the work of Rudolf Steiner, we believe education is not only preparation for academic achievement, but preparation for life. Our goal is to support young people in developing imagination, creativity, compassion, and the confidence to meet the world with curiosity and courage.
Our curriculum engages the whole child: head, heart, and hands. Through academic learning, artistic expression, storytelling and practical work, students experience an education that is both rigorous and deeply human. The rhythms of the day, the seasons, and the school year help create a sense of continuity and balance in the life of the child, allowing our students to feel grounded and ready to learn whether they are infants in our Parent & Child classes, young teenagers in the upper grades or anywhere in between.
A distinctive feature of our school is our collaborative leadership model. Rather than a traditional principal or head of school, Trillium is guided by a Leadership Group consisting of our Administrative Chair and three experienced teachers serving as: Grades Pedagogical Chair, Early Childhood Pedagogical Chair, and Faculty Chair. These roles rotate every three years, and decisions are made collaboratively through consensus. This approach reflects a central Waldorf value: that educators working closely with students help shape the direction of the school.
Together with the families of Trillium Waldorf School, we are honoured to cultivate a community where children feel known, valued, and inspired to grow into compassionate, capable human beings.
Waldorf
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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.
Waldorf schools are available from preschool to Grade 12, though they are most popular at the younger ages. Waldorf schools are unmistakably "progressive". Rudolf Steiner, their intellectual forefather, believed the educator's first task should be to help students develop an aesthetic appreciation for life and learning. Sometimes incorrectly conflated with Montessori schools, Waldorf schools focus on developing the "whole child" - emphasizing collaborative, hands-on learning, along with the arts and music, which are integrated into other areas of study.
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High School Graduation Requirements Credits are awarded by the Ministry of Education to Secondary 4 (grade 10) & Secondary 5 (grade 11) students. Secondary 5 (Grade 11) students must pass examinations that are prepared by the Ministry of Education in English, and French Second Language. They must also pass a course in either Physical Education and Health, or Ethics and Religious Culture.They must successfully complete their other subjects to be awarded sufficient credits. By the end of Secondary 5 (Grade 11) students must have a total of 54 credits. Of these, 20 credits must be from Secondary 5 (Grade 11). The Ministry of Education mails your results to you in July.
The Waldorf curriculum provides a strong classical education, but does so in a way that nurtures the natural spirit of your child by encouraging the development of the whole child. The curriculum recognizes that children pass through distinct developmental stages, providing appropriate lessons which are created artistically by Waldorf-trained teachers and presented in a supportive, structured environment. It is the goal of a Waldorf teacher to cultivate a sense of wonder and to inspire children to view the world, even in its most basic form, as magnificent—prompting each student to embrace life with enthusiasm, initiative, and purpose. These aims are met through an education that is rich with meaningful sense experiences, classical academics, and artistic beauty in all subject matters.
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Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.
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The first and second years of this cycle help to prepare students to enter high-school mathematics with confidence. Concepts introduced in earlier mathematics courses are extended in this course. Grade 10 Science Option course which includes factors, rational expressions, linear and quadratic functions, and system of equations. This course is intended for students who wish to pursue studies in science, commerce, business administration or a technical trade. his course includes three main objectives: algebra, the analysis of geometric situations and statistical data. They will begin by working with inequalities and system of inequalities alone, and then the solutions of linear optimization problems.
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Calculators and computers are permitted in all math classes.
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Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.
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Students exchange ideas with others, through reading, writing, speaking and listening. They practice reading selectively with understanding, and analyze and respond to various literary genres. Students examine and practice writing essays, reviews, monologues, journals, and drama. They examine a variety of literary elements and examine how writers employ each. Attention is given to audience, mood, voice, atmosphere, theme, plot structure, irony, foreshadowing, etc. The crafting of essays, the writing of thesis statements, and the presentation of supporting proofs is stressed. Students also practice grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, and manuscript presentation.
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Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
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This course is designed to introduce students to a number of basic concepts in both Chemistry and Physics. Major studies include the classification and properties of matter; physical and chemical changes; the modern atomic model, atomic structure, bonding; molecular models; solution phenomena; acids and bases; magnetic phenomena; electrical phenomena, power, generation and transmission. This course seeks to foster the student’s interest in physics, adapt to constant changes brought by science, prepare for future careers in science or technology, structure the concepts of matter and energy, become aware of environmental issues, and study the relationships between science and society. It provides them with the opportunity to investigate natural phenomena and technology related to physics. Students examine the properties of light, reflection, refraction, lenses, images, and understand how optical devices work; motion and its mechanics, equilibrant force, kinematics, Newton’s laws, simple machines, types of energy.
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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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These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
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The purpose of the English Language Arts program is to help students develop ease and confidence in the exchange of ideas with others, through reading, writing, speaking and listening. They learn to read with comprehension and discretion, sift information, analyze and respond to various literary genres: novels, short stories, essays, plays, poems. Students examine and practice writing essays, reviews, monologues, journals, and drama. They examine literary elements, audience, mood, voice, atmosphere, theme, plot structure. They practice grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, manuscript presentation.
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Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
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Usually focused on teaching history and geography at an early age, the core knowledge approach uses story, drama, reading, and discussion to teach about significant people, places, and events. Breadth of content and knowledge is emphasized. The curriculum is often organized according to the underlying logic of the content: history might be taught sequentially, for example (as students move through the grades).
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The aim of the Ethics and Religious Culture Program is to help young people become aware of themselves, of their relation to others, and of the effect of human actions on community life. They look at simple values, ask why, and see how they can be applied in different situations. Students reflect on actions and dialogue with others. They attempt to open themselves to understand other points of view – whether cultural, religious, or generational. They begin to discuss motives and reasons. They examine cultural similarities and differences in moral positions. Students also look at the basic moral values of major world religions and philosophies. Respect and tolerance for differences of belief is fostered, and a sense of the brotherhood and sisterhood of humankind is established through a better understanding of what we have in common. All philosophies and religious cultures are accorded freedom and respect.
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These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.
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The goal of this course is to enable the student to appreciate the place of Quebec and Canada today in relation to their rich and varied historical influences. They will learn about the French Regime and Empire in North America; Quebec and Canadian society during that period; British Conquest and Rule ; the early stages of parliamentary government; Quebec and Confederation ; Industrial Development ; Growth of the Importance of Canada on the International Stage, and Contemporary Quebec.
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These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.
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Listening to a variety of subjects, the students will be able to demonstrate their comprehension. They will be able to produce argumentative compositions, and business letters. Vocabulary and grammar are incorporated into this program. Students practice their understanding of selections on a variety of subjects. With regard to listening, they will be able to comprehend to a degree, and recognize written forms of the language. Students are helped to develop wider skills, so that they may communicate both in speaking and in writing with a certain ease in French, in different ways of communicating related to their needs and interests.
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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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These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.
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This course will introduce students to various techniques of artistic expression from painting to sculpture. Forms of modern art are investigated along with the historical context for the origins of various artistic movements. The joy and possibilities of art will be emphasized in hands-on creative projects and guided instruction. It will trace the journey of western art since the invention of photography. With realism no longer necessary, art became more abstract. A timeline from impressionism onward will be established, and the various genres investigated in tandem with practical exercises. Significant artists will be profiled, and students will present their style, technique, history to the class.. Instruction will center around adapting different methods to the students’ practical work realizing the inventive possibilities of mistakes fueled by imagination.
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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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Computers are used in the classroom from time to time, but integrating technology into everything students do is not a dominant focus. Digital literacy is understood to be a legitimate skill in the 21st century, but not one that should distract from teaching the subject at hand, or more fundamental skills and literacies. The idea is today’s students, being “digital natives”, are likely exposed to computers and new media enough outside the classroom: the role of the school, rather, should be to develop competencies that may otherwise get missed.
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This course is designed to introduce students to a number of basic concepts in both Chemistry and Physics. Major studies include the classification and properties of matter; physical and chemical changes; the modern atomic model, atomic structure, bonding; molecular models; solution phenomena; acids and bases; magnetic phenomena; electrical phenomena, power, generation and transmission. During this first year of Cycle II, the students use experimental problem solving to develop their understanding of science. They explore Waves, Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism. They also participate in the school science fair. Some topics covered in this course include: electric circuits, electric motors and how they work, electronics, computers, waves and their behaviour, light, mirrors and lenses.
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Web design
Robotics
Computer science
The students continued physical development and the promotion of a life-time participation in physical recreation and sports is the goal of this course. Proper attitudes towards sports, recreation and healthy living are stressed. They take part in suitable team sports and individual exercise, and are encouraged to engage in physical activities outside of school-time and to develop healthy habits. Students are assisted in the development of physical fitness, proper attitudes, and the skills that will encourage a lifetime of participation in physical recreation and sports. They take part in suitable team sports and individual exercise, and are encouraged to engage in physical activities outside of school-time and to develop healthy habits.
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Waldorf
Highly group-oriented and with a strong emphasis on creative and imaginative play, Waldorf preschool and Kindergarten programs have very little to no emphasis on academics. A Waldorf environment will often feel more like a home than a traditional classroom -- the goal being to instill comfort and and a sense of predictability in students’ day. This emphasis on comfort and predictability also manifests through a heavy use of repetition: for example, teachers might read the same story multiple days in a row. Waldorf schools ask parents to refrain from offering children TV or computers at home, and aim to develop in children a connection to the natural world. If you want to learn more about Waldorf education, check out our comprehensive guide.
Your child is building the capacity for creative thinking, problem solving and learning. Play is an essential part of this process. Our kindergarten programs offer children (aged four through six years old), abundant opportunity for free play and exploration of the world around them (including weekly walks in the woods and regular farm visits in the fall), balanced by a healthy rhythm of group activities such as singing, movement, stories, artistic and practical work. Our program will engage your child’s senses and emotions and this gentle introduction lays the groundwork for learning in the grades. Outdoor games develop the connections between brain and body.
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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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Small classes create a positive learning environment. Administrative team try to ensure groups are homogeneous which is conducive to learning
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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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Success comes with preparation The best way to be well prepared and succeed is to devote time to your studies. It is clearly documented that the probability of a high average in college increases with the time dedicated to studying in high school. The School Office is ready to help you during the day with extra coaching, problem solving, a friendly chat, and suggestions for self discipline.
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"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
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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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ADHD (moderate to severe)
This is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors can interfere with school and home life.
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This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.
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Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.
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This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.
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Dysgraphia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.
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Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.
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Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
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Autism
Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
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Asperger's Syndrome
On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.
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Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
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Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
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Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
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Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
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Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.
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Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
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Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.
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Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.
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This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
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Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
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Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
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Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
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Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
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Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
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Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
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Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
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Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
CPI offered additional support for students with hearing and vision difficulties.
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Field Hockey |
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Golf |
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Ice Hockey |
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Ice Skating |
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Racquet Ball |
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Rowing |
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Rugby |
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Running |
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Sailing |
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Skateboarding |
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Snowboarding |
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Soccer |
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Softball |
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Squash |
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Swimming |
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Tennis |
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Track & Field |
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Volleyball |
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Weightlifting |
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Wrestling |
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Archery |
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Curling |
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Ultimate |
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
K - 8
1%
23%
$0
$9,535
100%
90%
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Rolling
Rolling
Not available
Not available
Yes: grades 5 - 12
Yes: grades K - 8
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Canadian Students International Students Exchange Students Summer School Students Short Term Students
Canadian applicants: Please refer to our website at https://prepinternational.com/admission/canadian-students.html International applicants: Please refer to our website at https://prepinternational.com/admission/international-students.html
Summer program: Please refer to our website at https://prepinternational.com/admission/summer-school.html
Steps to admission:
1. Submit an application (link), fee and the following documents, where applicable:
2. Attend virtual meetings – first with our Enrolment Coordinator followed by a second meeting with your child’s prospective teacher.
3. Receive your acceptance letter, complete your contract and financial commitments with our Finance Manager.