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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Fairview Glen Montessori vs. Upper Canada College

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  3508 Commerce Court, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 3L7, Canada

  220 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2X8, Canada

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

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  N/A

  1829

  Enrolment

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  1220

  Grades

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  SK to 12

  Gender

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  Boys

  Living arrangements

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  Boarding, 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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  Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate

  Curriculum pace

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  Accelerated

  The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

  Academic culture

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  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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  20 to 25

  Special needs support

  N/A

  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  Accelerated curriculum

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Play-based

  Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $36,750 to $39,900

  Boarding Tuition

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  $66,620 to $71,875

  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  18%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  5 to 12

  Median FA package size

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  $15,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  87

  Percent in boarding

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  7%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  0%

  Day entry years

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

  Boarding entry years

  N/A

  8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Day admissions deadline

  N/A

  Dec 01, 2021

  Boarding admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades SK - 11

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "UCC was founded in 1829 and is an IB Continuum World School, enrolling 1,220 students (day and boarding) in SK through Year 12. Located in central Toronto on 35 acres of green space, UCC delivers transformational learning experiences. Approximately 20 per cent of students receive financial assistance, with $5 million available annually to Canadian students. An alumni community of more than 12,500 in 80+ countries includes leaders and innovators in politics, finance, arts, athletics, media and beyond."

  • High-achieving, all-round students
  • Challenging but rewarding IB program
  • First rate academics, athletics and arts
  • 19 different sports and 80+ clubs
  • Boutique urban boarding program
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program
  • $5M financial assistance available
  • Entry levels: SK, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "UCC delivers transformational programs grounded in a liberal arts education through experiential learning in state-of-the-art facilities, such as our new design labs equipped with the latest technology; our hockey arena with two world-class ice pads; and our 535-acre outdoor campus at the Norval School that teaches students about ecosystems, math and environmental stewardship while engaging with the natural world. Combined with our rigorous IB program, graduates leave UCC prepared to succeed."

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

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  Information not available

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

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

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

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

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

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  Information not available

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

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "Families know that sending their students to UCC will give them the competitive advantage of the International Baccalaureate, while encouraging creativity and fuelling curiosity. UCC provides students with a well-rounded education that balances academics and a wide range of co-curricular offerings. Parents appreciate the focus on wellbeing — teaching students how to take care of their physical, mental and academic selves, with an emphasis on community and service."

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

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "Founded in 1829, a UCC education supports a diverse and well-rounded student experience. Hosting more than 80 co-curricular activities and sports, UCC’s offerings include options not available at other institutions, including Model UN, cricket, softball, squash and rowing. Our students take advantage of six outdoor sports fields, a hockey arena with two ice pads — one NHL-sized and one Olympic — and a swimming pool for programming, practice and play."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

  N/A

  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "With a strong commitment to representing socio-economic breadth, UCC offers the most generous financial assistance program in Canadian independent schools. One in five UCC students receives financial assistance each year, making an exceptional education more accessible. Families are also often surprised at the size of the campus. Located in the heart of Toronto, the College sits on 35 lush acres, creating a sanctuary in Canada’s largest city for students to learn and grow."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  Information not available

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  FAIRVIEW GLEN MONTESSORI

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  Information not available