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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Léman Manhattan Preparatory School vs. Avalon Children's Montessori School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

  Address

  41 Broad St, New York, New York(USA), 10004, United States

  65 Glen Manor Dr, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 3V3, Canada

  Distance

  Distance

  5,385.5 km

  5,684.5 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  2000

  Enrolment

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  90

  Grades

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  Preschool to 8

  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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  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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  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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  Varies

  Special needs support

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  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

  Gifted learner support

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  Dedicated class; 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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  $7,200 to $22,275

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  5%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  1 to 8

  Median FA package size

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  $10,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  8

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  90%

  Day entry years

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  Preschool, JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

  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 1 - 8

  SSAT required

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  No

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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  LéMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Welcome to Avalon, a warm school community where childhood is truly honored, protected, and given room to beautifully unfold. Our core mission is simple: to cultivate independent thinkers, collaborative partners, and empathetic leaders. We believe deeply in mutual respect, understanding, and a shared commitment to growth. Our vision is for every student to become a confident individual whose voice matters and whose unique interests are celebrated."

  • Founder-led daily: Original founders teaching on campus daily.
  • Beach community roots: Serving local Toronto families since 1999.
  • 25-year legacy: Over two decades of educational stability.
  • Continuous growth: Integrated programs for ages 2.5 to 14.
  • Deliberately small: Intentionally fostering a tight village atmosphere
  • Deeply bonded staff: Teachers frequently staying for 10+ years.
  • Pressure-free learning: We develop focus, critical thinking, creativity, judgement and resilience
  • Mixed-age mentorship: Built-in peer leadership in every classroom.
  • Truly inclusive: Actively supporting diverse learners and their families.
  • Child-first core: Prioritizing student happiness and engaement.

  What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  LéMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "What if your child loved school from toddlerhood to adolescence?
  Most independent schools treat childhood as a high-stakes race dominated by accelerated testing and rigid performance metrics.
  
  At Avalon Children’s Montessori School, we choose a different path.For 25 years, our school has been a small, founder-led village in Toronto's Beach community. Our original 1999 founders still teach in our classrooms daily, ensuring child-first happiness remains absolute.
  
  We replace school anxiety with specialized, hands-on discovery tools. We substitute classroom noise with stable, multi-year bonds with educators who stay for decades. The result? We don't teach children what to think. We cultivate environments where potential unfolds naturally.
  
  Avalon students don't just achieve—they become self-directed, fiercely confident, and deeply empathetic leaders ready for a future we cannot predict."

  What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

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  LéMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Choosing Avalon means embracing deliberate educational tradeoffs to protect childhood:
  
  Personalization over Standardization: We trade rigid testing, letter grades, and heavy homework for individual pathways. Students learn for true mastery, receiving narrative reports instead of competitive class rankings.
  
  Collaboration over Solo Acceleration: Our multi-age classrooms prioritize social-emotional growth over isolated academic competition. Students learn to lead with empathy, bringing out the best in their community.
  
  Tactile Exploration over Screens: We prioritize physical, hands-on learning to build strong cognitive frameworks. By deprioritizing tablets and apps, we cultivate deep focus and critical thinking.
  
  Autonomy over Rigid Compliance: We nurture independent thinkers through structured freedom rather than top-down discipline. Developing internal self-regulation takes patience but builds lasting confidence."

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

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  LéMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

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

  LéMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Founded in 1999, School Directors Sherry VanDerKooi, Angie Samis and Christine Kerry started a school where the needs of the children were the number one priority and integrity was a key element in the daily operation of the school. All three Directors are still actively involved in the teaching and day to day operations. We are an intentionally small montessori school with a mission to provide quality education that embraces the unique characteristics of each and every child."

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "We value diversity, and are an inclusive school that encourages collaboration, cooperative learning and moral development. Our students are educated in a way that ensures opportunities to achieve, be challenged, learn and find happiness in their work. It is the individual needs of each student and the integrity of the Montessori philosophy that are the guiding principles of our programme."

  What do families find surprising about school_name?

  What might families find surprising about your school?

  LéMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Over time we build partnerships with our families, by the time children graduate grade 8 students, staff and parents have all formed a deep and meaningful connection that doesn't end at graduation. Students, parents and staff continue their relationships beyond the elementary years. We continue to mentor, support, cheer for and celebrate together."

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  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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