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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Halton Waldorf School vs. Villa Maria

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  2193 Orchard Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 7J8, Canada

  4245 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3K4, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1984

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  Enrolment

  240

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  Grades

  Preschool to 12

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  Gender

  Coed

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  Living arrangements

  Day

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  Language of instruction

  English

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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.

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Waldorf

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  Curriculum pace

  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.

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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

  16 to 24

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  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.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $17,600

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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

  K to 12

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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

  90%

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  Day entry years

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

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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 Preschool - 8

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  SSAT required

  No

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  English Language Eligibility Certificate Required

  No

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

  Who are you, as a school?

  HALTON WALDORF SCHOOL

  "Halton Waldorf School, nestled in northeast Burlington, is an independent school offering a holistic education from pre-K to Grade 12. We offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential, and academically rigorous approach to education. The arts are integrated in all academic disciplines to enhance and enrich learning. Our curriculum respects the pace of child development and inspires life-long learning. Halton Waldorf School has been educating the head, heart and hands since 1984."

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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

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

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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