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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Ellington Montessori School vs. The Country Day School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  40 Cowdray Court, Toronto, Ontario, M1S 1A1, Canada

  13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario, L7B 1K5, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Ellington Montessori School as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1972

  Enrolment

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  806

  Grades

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  JK to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

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  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.

  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Progressive

  Curriculum pace

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  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.

  Academic culture

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  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.

  Avg. Class Size

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  18

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  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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  $32,450

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  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

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  54

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  0%

  Day entry years

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  JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

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  Dec 01, 2023

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades JK - 12

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
  We have limited information on Ellington Montessori School as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  "Situated on a 100-acre campus just north of Toronto among the rolling hills of King Township, The Country Day School is a leading JK-12 co-ed independent school. Since 1972, the dynamic and friendly CDS community has been nurturing student talent and fulfilling promise. Our innovative approach to learning integrates leading-edge technology, sophisticated facilities and exceptional teaching. We offer a superior educational experience that is sensitive to each student's individual needs, enables learning and equips them for life. Emphasizing education with balance, CDS provides diverse opportunities in academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts. Plus, students of all ages also love to explore our sprawling campus for outdoor education activities. This is a place of possibilities where students unearth their passions and everyone feels known, supported and inspired. CDS is a school where each graduate can answer the biggest question of all: Who will you be? Learn more at www.cds.on.ca."

  • Nurture academic excellence
  • Build sound and honourable character
  • Raise social and global awareness
  • Advocate fitness for life
  • Employ talented people
  • Promote community involvement
  • Foster artistic passion and expression
  • Create a place where all are welcome
  • Develop the finest campus resources

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  "At CDS, we help students realize their brightest future, and equip them with the knowledge, abilities and perspectives they need to navigate their journey with empathy, fortitude and confidence.
  We do this by offering an education with balance that includes outstanding academics & arts programs, excellent extra-curricular clubs and leadership opportunities (including a world-recognized Debating program), and expansive athletic offerings, all supported by our highly dedicated teachers."

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

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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

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

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

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  "Prospective parents either hear about CDS’s warm and friendly teachers via word of mouth or get a sense of its caring community firsthand hand while touring and find themselves imagining their students here.
  As well, they consistently comment on how impressed they are by our confident and kind student ambassadors when visiting our school and want their children to be part of it. We actively work at creating an environment where kids can feel comfortable and happy in their learning and it shows."

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

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  "While we consistently offer balance in a nurturing and supportive academic setting, we are also a university preparatory school with rigorous academic offerings that can challenge students on that playing field as well. There is an academic strength here that can challenge the mightiest of learners with a broad range of curriculum offerings and teachers who will help them soar."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  "There are probably lots of answers to this question, but the main one is how deeply rooted the sense of community is at CDS, starting with how well the teachers get to know each student. The expression Support, Know and Inspire is taken very seriously by every faculty member. Likewise, the more effort our students (and parents) make to become involved, the more rewarding their CDS journey will be. Amazing lunches in our Dining Hall, incredible facilities and a 100-acre campus also top the list!"

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  Information not available

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  ELLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

  Information not available