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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:The Dragon Academy vs. St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  35 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1B2, Canada

  1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2L1, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on The Dragon Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1891

  Enrolment

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  550

  Grades

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  JK to 12

  Gender

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  Girls

  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."

  Balanced

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

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Progressive, Reggio Emilia

  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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  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”.

  Avg. Class Size

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  Varies

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Dedicated gifted school

  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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  $25,180 to $32,310

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  9%

  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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  37

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  74%

  Day entry years

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  Preschool, 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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  Oct 31, 2021

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades Preschool - 12

  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?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

  "SMLS students (JK to 12) benefit from an enriched academic and co-curricular program, personalized learning, unique Signature Programs, world class facilities and teachers who are experts in educating girls. We engage each student in a personalized, real-world learning experience—one where she can explore her own unique pathways within a nurturing community. From the moment a student enters SMLS, she begins a journey of discovery to emerge empowered and ready to achieve excellence in whatever path she chooses."

  • Signature Programs in Global Citizenship, STEM & Robotics, Active Healthy Living, Arts & Design
  • Professional Internship Customized for Each Girl (Grade 11)
  • Focus on whole girl and student wellbeing
  • Enriched curriculum, Advanced Placement, DELF
  • Beautiful 10-acre campus in the heart of Oakville
  • Bus routes servicing the geographic regions in Halton, Peel and Toronto
  • World-class facilities, including fitness & yoga studios, soundproof music studios, theatre & more
  • Financial Aid

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

  "What differentiates SMLS from all the other schools are the fact that we are experts in personalization. We offer a large school experience with all of the same academic opportunities, athletics, co-curriculars and success, but with a tight-knit, small-school feel, where we’re all part of a community that cares and is connected to one another."

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

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN 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?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

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

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

  "Families seek out an SMLS experience for the opportunities the school provides their daughters. As an all-girls school that prioritizes both academic excellence and personal wellbeing, parents know that their daughters are developing in a safe, nurturing environment - one where students get to know themselves and take risks in a safe, comfortable way.
  
  Families who have been at SMLS comment time and again about the warmth and strong sense of community that exists across the school."

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

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

  "Families are often surprised and impressed by the fact that we have leadership opportunities for every student, starting even in the Junior School and as early as Grade 1.There are ways for every student, whether they’re an introvert or an extravert, whether they have many interests or just one passion - whether they’re an athlete, an artist, an academic or still working on finding themselves - every student has an opportunity to lead."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

  "SMLS is an Anglican-based that welcomes students from every faith, fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within our
  school community. Our weekly chapels celebrate both our Anglican roots and world religions and cultures so that everyone in our community may develop an understanding of the diversity in the world around us."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  THE DRAGON ACADEMY

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  ST. MILDRED'S-LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL

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