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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:London International Academy vs. Central Montessori Schools

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

  Address

  361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada

  18 Coldwater Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 1Y7, Canada

  Distance

  Distance

  5,776.6 km

  5,688.5 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1995

  Enrolment

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  1075

  Grades

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  Nursery/Toddler 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

  N/A

  School focus

  N/A

  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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  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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  Varies

  Special needs support

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  Developmental

  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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  $12,500 to $26,500

  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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  83

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  100%

  Day entry years

  information not available

  Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, 1, 4

  Boarding entry years

  information not available

  information not available

  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?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "For over 25 years, CMS has focused on engaging students and building strong foundations during the most formative years of their lives. We provide quality Montessori education at every stage of a child's development. Our renowned Toddler & Casa programs nurture and encourage the inquisitive minds of children to build the foundational skills needed for future success. As children move through our Casa Program, the emphasis gradually shifts from basic motor skills and language to the development of concentration, coordination, independence, and a sense of order. This allows the child to consolidate their writing, reading, and math skills. Our Elementary, which includes middle school, program offers an enriched curriculum that promotes analytical and collaborative thinking while nurturing individual strengths. We exceed the Ministry of Education curriculum by introducing hands-on material, facilitating a deep understanding of all learning. Physical education, French, music, art, computers, STEM, and a variety of extracurricular activities enrich the learning experience for CMS students. We are a CCMA-accredited school highlighted for teaching excellence and offering quality Montessori education."

  • Programs for Infants to Grade 8
  • Happy and stimulating environment
  • Child-centred approach and personalized learning
  • Hands-on and self-directed learning
  • French Immersion at the Maplehurst Campus
  • Music, Art, Drama, Computers & STEM
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Before and afterschool care
  • Great facilities
  • Accredited Montessori education

  What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "Our school is truly a caring school. Staff are loyal to the organization and stay for more than 10 years using their expertise and love of all things Montessori to guide the children's learning. The level of creativity is also an additional richness with weekly themed lessons and assemblies and an awareness of so many topics and ideas that young people should come to know such as World Children's day, Indigenous month and an understanding of of many diverse religious festivals."

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

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

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "Student safety and comfort is our top priority. Students must feel comfortable at school and being in their classroom, only then will they be truly ready to learn.
  We also promote students to advocate for themselves, it is important that let administration and teachers know if they are not happy with something, or have a suggestion for things to change. Implementing their ideas is also extremely important, so that they feel part of their own educational community.
  Field trips and experiences outside of the school are crucial. There is lots of hands on learning that goes on in school, however outside of school it is a different impact, and creates core memories."

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

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

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "The school was opened 30 years ago, and has had a strong tight knit community that has continuously grown. We have recently added Grades 7 & 8 at our Maplehurst campus."

  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "The type of student who would fit in our school would be someone who is;
  respectful
  accepting
  has empathy
  is kind
  willing to learn
  open to new ideas
  flexible
  independent
  willing to take on challenges
  determined"

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

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

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "If a student requires a lot of structure, and more of rote learning, then this is not the environment for them. Our classrooms provide lots of choice and students are working on different subject areas. The teacher acts as a facilitator rather than instructor."

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

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

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "Our families and our graduates report the importance of having learned independence and creativity after their time at CMS. They speak volumes at the annual alumni panel about the compassionate teachers who empowered them to succeed no matter what they were facing, more so during the pandemic when lessons continued uninterrupted for the entire day and even additional lessons of health and gym and art complemented their learning at home. We are a community of individuals who nurture children."

  How would you characterize school_name's image amongst the public?

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

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "Parents often think of CMS as a family. We work hard on building relationships with families and staff, building these strong bonds and helped with Alumni events, and graduate students often come back to visit or complete their volunteer hours at the school. It is wonderful how everyone keeps in touch and how we all work collectively for a great educational experience for our students."

  What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "You get more bang for your buck at CMS. An intimate setting where you have highly qualified professionals who go out of their way to enrich the lives of children. The quality of the hot lunches, the size of the classrooms and their versatility of use, the integretaed STEM lessons, the diversity of the students and strong mentoring and wellbeing program are all aspects of the CMS experience parents appreciate after they have attended our school for a short while."

  What do families find surprising about school_name?

  What might families find surprising about your school?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "Parents have answered the question in this way:
  We have loved the multiage classrooms where older students truly mentor the younger ones
  We have loved the French Immersion experience from Casa to lower and then upper elementary
  Our two boys attended CMS and are very successful and stand out at their current school for their ability to be independent and think outside the box.
  CMS is a family, everyone cares about the wellbeing of the children first and foremost and the academics complement this."

  What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "At our Maplehurst Campus we have now added Middle School, with the campus going up to Grade 8. This was largely in part from parents wanting to continue on at CMS. We are very excited to be growing our school and look forward to the upcoming years to see how our Middle School will flourish!"

  How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  LONDON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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  CENTRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

  "We will be expanding our middle school division to accommodate more students and have more classes. We will be participating in more Model United Nations events, and will host some events as well."