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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Great Lakes College of Toronto vs. Enquiring Minds Montessori

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  323 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 2K6, Canada

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

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Great Lakes College of Toronto as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  2012

  Enrolment

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  150

  Grades

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  Nursery/Toddler to 6

  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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  Arts

  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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  Montessori

  Curriculum pace

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  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

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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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  10 to 24

  Special needs support

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  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

  Gifted learner support

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  In-class adaptations

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  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.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $11,158 to $17,500

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  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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  14

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  100%

  Day entry years

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  Preschool, JK, SK, K

  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades Nursery/Toddler - 6

  SSAT required

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  No

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

  Who are you, as a school?

  GREAT LAKES COLLEGE OF TORONTO

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

  "Maria Montessori believed that "Academics may be the heart of education; the Arts are surely its soul." At Enquiring Minds Montessori, we have created a unique learning experience that fosters academic and artistic excellence that challenges young minds in a caring environment. Planting the seed and nurturing its potential is our motto. Our extensive program includes a Montessori curriculum enriched by Language, Visual Arts, Sculpture and the Performing Arts including Instrumental Music, Vocal, Dance and Drama."

  • We provide a caring and empowering environment for your child to grow
  • Our staff are qualified and experienced professionals that are compassionate to your child’s needs
  • Our facilities are spacious, clean, organized and meet all provincial safety standards
  • Our learning environment incorporates exploration in both academics and the arts
  • Core activities include: language, math, science, culture, theatre, instrumental music, visual arts
  • Enrichment activities include: French, Mandarin, violin, dance and vocal arts
  • Curriculums are designed to challenge the young minds in a supportive and positive manner
  • Students participate in monthly educational excursions
  • Annual theatric performance at our Showcase that includes drama, music, and dance
  • RCM, RAD, BATD and AA exams are available for students who wish to participate

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  GREAT LAKES COLLEGE OF TORONTO

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

  "Our facility has developed an extensive program that includes a Montessori curriculum enriched by Language, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Performing Arts, Instrumental Music, Vocal, Dance, and Drama."

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

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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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?

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

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

  "We provide a caring and empowering environment for your child to grow and are compassionate to your child’s needs.
  Our learning environment incorporates exploration in both academics and the arts as well as core activities that include: theatre, instrumental music, and visual arts. We also provide enriched activities that include: language, dance and vocal arts"

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

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

  "The arts and dance aspect of our school may not be recognized in regards to what we offer and be known what is available."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  GREAT LAKES COLLEGE OF TORONTO

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

  "We are a diverse, cultured and arts based school that offers a variety of programs which caters to a child's expressive and creative side of their development."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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  ENQUIRING MINDS MONTESSORI

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