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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Mulgrave School vs. Parkdale Montessori School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7S 3H9, Canada

  555B Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1H9, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Parkdale Montessori School as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1993

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  Enrolment

  1030

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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.

  Intellectual

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

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Progressive, International Baccalaureate

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  Curriculum pace

  Accelerated

  The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

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  Academic culture

  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”.

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  Avg. Class Size

  14 to 22

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

  In-class adaptations

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  Play-based

  Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $26,850 to $30,290

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  5%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  7 to 12

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  Median FA package size

  $15,000

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  64

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  18%

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  Day entry years

  Preschool, 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

  Dec 01, 2023

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Not available

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  Interview required?

  Yes: grades Preschool - 11

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  SSAT 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?

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

  "Mulgrave is a gender-inclusive, non-secular Pre-K to Grade 12 IB World School nestled in the forested slopes of West Vancouver. We inspire students to be self-motivated critical thinkers, young leaders, and active, responsible citizens in a global community. Mulgrave offers a wide range of enrichment activities in athletics, outdoor education, service and leadership, and the arts. Our students, diverse yet united in their values, support and care for one another as they strive to achieve their personal best."

  • IB (International Baccalaureate) World School
  • Academic excellence within a holistic education
  • Wide range of social and cultural opportunities
  • Fostering personal best in the classroom and beyond
  • Dedicated, enthusiastic, and exceptional teaching staff
  • Diverse, engaged community of families
  • Personalised approach to learning
  • Focus on student wellbeing and identity
  • Remarkable, purpose-built facilities
  • Commitment to student-centred innovation

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

  "Why Mulgrave? can be answered in so many ways - each as unique as our students themselves. A few of the most cited reasons include: outstanding individual care and attention and focus on wellbeing; development of an individual’s character, personal skills, and qualities, and values; balanced programme of the arts, athletics, outdoor education, and service learning alongside academics; world-renowned IB programmes; highly skilled teaching faculty; and our diverse and engaged community."

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

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

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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?

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

  "Families come to visit our campus and describe the feeling as 'Mulgrave magic'. Our campus is beautiful and our location is spectacular, but it is our warm and inviting community of learners, teachers, and families that contribute to something truly special. Mulgrave students are encouraged to be their personal best, to be allies and advocates, and to follow their passions. While the IB programme offers academic rigour, we hold student wellbeing at the heart of our purpose."

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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?

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

  "Families new to Mulgrave come to quickly appreciate the openness and community at Mulgrave. It may be cliche to say we're family, but it's true! We delight in having parents, grandparents, and loved ones volunteer at our school. Teachers and leaders are approachable and happy to engage with families in partnership in their child's education. Parents and caregivers chat in parking lots and enjoy a cup of coffee together at drop-off. Students connect across grade levels in support of one another."

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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?

  MULGRAVE SCHOOL

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