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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Selwyn House School vs. St. George's School of Montreal

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

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    Address

    Address

    95, chemin Côte St. Antoine, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 2H8, Canada

    3100 The Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H3Y 1R9, Canada

    Distance

    Distance

    5,429.2 km

    5,429.3 km

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    We have limited information on Selwyn House School as they are currently not registered with us.
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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    1930

    Enrolment

    N/A

    475

    Grades

    N/A

    K to 12

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Day, Homestay

    Language of instruction

    N/A

    English, French

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    N/A

    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    N/A

    Progressive

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    12 to 20

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Academic
    Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    N/A

    $20,081 to $24,754

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    Yes

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    37

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    N/A

    0%

    Day entry years

    information not available

    K, 7

    Boarding entry years

    information not available

    information not available

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades K - 11

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

    English Language Eligibility Certificate Required

    N/A

    Yes: grades 7 - 11

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "A leader in progressive education since 1930, St. George's fosters a love of learning in each student. Our K-12, gender-inclusive school offers expert teachers, small class sizes, a bilingual elementary school, and a research-based experiential curriculum promoting student-centred learning within a rich and supportive academic environment. A St. George's education is rooted in the profound respect for the individual learner, their wellbeing, and a commitment to each student discovering their passion and purpose."

    • A "lead school" in education reforms
    • Small class sizes
    • Individualized approach
    • Enrichment and support opportunities
    • Advanced Placement courses
    • Technology integrated throughout the curriculum
    • Outstanding artistic, athletic and scientific opportunities
    • International Student Programme

    What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "Since 1930, St. George’s School of Montreal has upheld the principle that experiential learning is the most effective way for children to gain and retain knowledge. For us, learning by doing is not a supplementary program but the core of our educational design. This philosophy shapes everything from our physical classroom environments to our daily curriculum, ensuring students are active participants rather than passive observers.

    By maintaining small class sizes, our teachers can move beyond standardized instruction to understand exactly how each child thinks and where they encounter obstacles. Students are encouraged to build, investigate, and debate, treating mistakes as necessary steps toward learning."

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

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

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "We make intentional choices about how young people learn best. We build our curriculum around genuine understanding. Students go deep into ideas, wrestle with complexity, and develop the ability to think critically and transfer their learning to new situations. These are the skills that stay with them long after the classroom.

    We invest equally in the academic and personal growth of every student. A child who feels safe, known, and connected learns better. Our students go on to top universities and lead meaningful lives, and we believe that happens because we take the whole child seriously from the very beginning.

    Every young learner is taught as an individual. Our teachers take the time to understand how each student learns, where they need challenge, and where they need support. It asks a great deal of our faculty, and it asks families to trust a process that is personal and responsive. The reward is an education that genuinely fits the child in front of us."

    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?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "Founded in 1930 with six principles that were radical for their time. At a moment when most schools operated on compliance, memorization, and uniformity, our founders argued that children learn differently from one another, that learning comes from doing, that classrooms should be freed from unnatural restraints, and that the health and wellbeing of the child must always come first. These were not popular ideas in 1930. They are considered best practices today.

    That founding clarity has given the school an unusual kind of continuity. Across nearly a century, leadership has changed, the city has changed, and education has changed. The core commitments have not. When St. George's expanded to K-12, became co-ed, and developed its bilingual elementary program, each of those decisions was an expression of the same founding values, not a departure from them."

    What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "St. George's School of Montreal tends to be a wonderful fit for young people who are curious and a little restless. Kids who ask why. Kids who want to make things, try things, and figure things out for themselves. Kids who have a lot going on inside them and need a school that will take the time to understand who they are.

    It is also a strong fit for families who want their child to develop confidence, character, and a genuine love of learning alongside strong academics which prepares them for university and beyond. Families who value the relationship between teacher and student as much as the curriculum itself.

    Students who thrive here are willing to engage, take risks, and be part of a community. St. George's is a participatory school. The more a student puts in, the more they get back."

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

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

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "Families who get the most from St. George's are those who value a deep relationship between teacher and student, who see wellbeing and academic excellence as connected, and who trust that a personalized, progressive education is the strongest foundation a child can have.

    We are honest with every family we meet. We ask questions, we listen carefully, and we take the time to understand what each child needs. That conversation is the beginning of everything at St. George's, because the right fit matters, for the family and for the child."

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

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

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "Many families tell us they felt the difference the moment they walked through our doors. They saw children who were engaged and confident. They met teachers who could speak in depth about each student as an individual.

    What seals the decision, more often than not, is simpler than any program or credential. Families choose St. George's because it feels like the right place for their child. And at a school individualized learning, that feeling is exactly right."

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

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

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    "St. George's School of Montreal carries a reputation for being progressive, warm, and deeply community-oriented. People know it has been around since 1930. They associate it with a certain kind of education that takes the whole child seriously across every stage of their development. Families in the community describe it as a place where their child was seen as an indivudal, where teachers went the extra mile, and where belonging was never in question.

    That continuity from K-12 matters. Families are not just choosing a school for next year. They are choosing a community their child will grow up in, and a place that will know their child from the very beginning to the very end of their school years."

    What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    Information not available

    What do families find surprising about school_name?

    What might families find surprising about your school?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    Information not available

    What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    Information not available

    How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL OF MONTREAL

    Information not available

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