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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Montverde Academy vs. Collingwood School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  17235 Seventh Street, Montverde, Florida(USA), 34756, United States

  70 Morven Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7S 1B2, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1984

  Enrolment

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  1256

  Grades

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  JK to 12

  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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  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Emotional

  The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Progressive

  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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  16 to 22

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Reggio Emilia

  Reggio Emilia programs aim to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of “projects”, (as opposed to “activities” or “lessons”). Teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. Projects can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. A high degree of parent involvement is also encouraged, particularly when forming curriculums and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
  If you want to learn more about Reggio Emilia education, check out our comprehensive guide.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $23,800 to $28,150

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  2%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  6 to 12

  Median FA package size

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  $7,500

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  84

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  22%

  Day entry years

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

  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

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  Dec 01, 2022

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades 4 - 12

  SSAT required

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  Yes: grades 8 - 12

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

  Who are you, as a school?

  MONTVERDE ACADEMY

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

  "Collingwood is one of Canada's largest JK-Grade 12, university-preparatory day school's, located on two campuses in beautiful West Vancouver. Our students participate fully in the School’s four strands: academics, athletics, arts and service. We are recognized for our robust Advanced Placement program, our university acceptance record, our outdoor Explore program, and our award-winning sports teams and musical groups. We are a member of ISABC, NAIS and we are a CAIS-accredited school."

  • Founded in 1984, our Four Strand education balances: Academics, Arts, Athletics and Service
  • 25 Advanced Placement courses (AP courses are university-level studies)
  • Financial Assistance available for students entering Grades 6-12
  • Extensive Co-Curricular Programs and Clubs including: Dance, Film, Drum Corps, Model UN & Robotics
  • Outdoor Education promotes self-reliance, leadership, environmental awareness, and self-confidence
  • Athletics Programs with one of the largest selections of individual and team sports in BC
  • STEM (robotics, coding, programming, video editing, 3D modelling, filmmaking and animation)
  • Service opportunities provide meaningful connections in our local communities and beyond
  • 100% University Placement with the majority of students receiving multiple university offers
  • Experiential learning fosters student engagement through small class sizes & student-teacher ratios

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

  "Collingwood inspires and supports our students to pursue their passions with an educational experience that provides unique pathways and a personalized approach to learning. Our commitment to learning and teaching excellence from JK- Gr. 12 provides an exceptional academic foundation in literacy and numeracy with enriched knowledge and skills that exceed the BC Curriculum. We also offer an exceptional array of co-curricular programming across Academics, Arts, Athletics and Service."

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

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

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

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

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

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

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

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

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

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

  "Families choose Collingwood for its: personalized and inclusive approach to learning which fosters academic excellence and well-being; for the diverse array of co-curriculars offered across the four strands--academics, athletics, arts and service learning; and for the dedicated faculty who value experiential learning, collaboration, character development. The School's EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Commitment strives to ensure every person feels welcomed, understood and valued."

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

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

  "Collingwood is committed to making students feel empowered with their own capabilities and strengths. Not only is the caliber of teaching outstanding--our faculty and staff care deeply about student wellbeing, individual growth and development with a view to the future. The University Guidance Department meets regularly with students in high school to guide individual post-secondary planning. Additionally students are supported by counsellors, specialists, Heads of House and Advisors."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

  "At Collingwood, we care for each student as if they were our own. By providing a diverse array of co-curricular and curricular programming, we are able to support each student as they each pursue their individual passions. With a focus on individualized learning, we partner with our students to achieve their best. We emphasize the importance of community and prioritize our students' wellbeing and growth. We are deeply committed to hiring and retaining the best and brightest faculty and staff."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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