1320 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1X2, Canada
28 Crown Steel Drive U#19, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Y1, CanadaIndirect Support:
1320 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1X2, Canada
28 Crown Steel Drive U#19, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Y1, Canada
5,689.6 km
5,686.2 km
1965
1990
755
Varies
JK to 12
Nursery/Toddler to SK
Coed
Coed
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Day
English
English, Mandarin
Academic
Progressive, International Baccalaureate
16 to 22
5 to 13
Learning
Developmental, Behavioral
In-class adaptations
$45,065
$9,480 to $15,840
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Yes
2%
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9 to 12
None
$20,000
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JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK
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Dec 01, 2025
Rolling
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Yes: grades 6 - 11
Yes: grades Nursery/Toddler - SK
No
No
Every school is unique, and The York School is particularly adept at proving the point. Just in terms of the basics, it’s an IB, coed day school in downtown Toronto, and that constellation of attributes alone makes it stand out. It’s also true that every school has its own culture, its own character, and The York School is a particularly good example of that as well. With the latest developments, the school has truly arrived, and the evidence for that is ample. The leadership brings a unique, fresh take to the entire project of learning. It’s supported by a significant program of care, exemplified by an active, engaged wellness team, one situated in daily view of the students through their work and their placement within the facility. That attention is continued in a university counselling office that is as good or better than we’ve seen anywhere. If schools aren’t yet looking to York as an example of how best to counsel students in their move to post-secondary education, they should. In all, it’s not just about beginning early, and being attentive, it’s also about perspective, and the one evidenced here is, frankly, inspiring.
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Every school is unique, and The York School is particularly adept at proving the point. Just in terms of the basics, it’s an IB, coed day school in downtown Toronto, and that constellation of attributes alone makes it stand out. It’s also true that every school has its own culture, its own character, and The York School is a particularly good example of that as well. With the latest developments, the school has truly arrived, and the evidence for that is ample. The leadership brings a unique, fresh take to the entire project of learning. It’s supported by a significant program of care, exemplified by an active, engaged wellness team, one situated in daily view of the students through their work and their placement within the facility. That attention is continued in a university counselling office that is as good or better than we’ve seen anywhere. If schools aren’t yet looking to York as an example of how best to counsel students in their move to post-secondary education, they should. In all, it’s not just about beginning early, and being attentive, it’s also about perspective, and the one evidenced here is, frankly, inspiring.
View full reportMusic can be a powerful thing, and Yip’s has created its program around that understanding. Benefits include social, creative, and cognitive development, and Yip’s uses it as a basis for delivering the Ontario curriculum. The use of the Montessori method provides some nice overlap, including a foundation in the core Montessori values of empathy and respect. Yip’s has grown to occupy four locations since the first was opened in 1990. As such the school has a deceptive range and breadth of instructional resources—while each location feels close-knit, the school is effectively quite large. That said, the lived experience for students is one of participation within a small, familiar, safe, and comfortable community of learners.
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" ... a community that shaped me into the person I am today"
Lani Stern - Alumnus (Jan 23, 2018)
The York School is a community that shaped me into the person that I am today. The list of opportuni... View full review
"We feel it offers a high-quality program that is recognized internationally."
Glenn Asano - Parent (Dec 10, 2021)
Without hesitation, both our children (Gr. 8 and 11) cite their teachers at the school as being the ... View full review
"All three of my boys love The York School school and all for different reasons."
Heather Faralla - Parent (Jan 31, 2022)
I have three boys at The York School and started four years ago with my eldest in Grade 9. He is no... View full review
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"A co-ed JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the heart of Toronto, we offer exceptional learning experiences while prioritizing wellbeing and belonging. We empower our students to embrace curiosity, challenge themselves and contribute to an inclusive community. As a forward thinking school, we integrate the richness of the IB curriculum with hands-on experiential learning and the latest advances in technology. We are an urban school with a global outlook."
"Yip’s Music & Montessori Schools promotes academic, language, and performing arts excellence. Founded in 1990, Yip's Montessori Program caters to children from 1.5 to 6 years old. Yip's campuses are located in Markham and Unionville. Yip's provides a school and a community that place children's education first. Our school has been voted the Top Montessori School in Markham by Top Choice Media for seven consecutive years."
"We offer academically exciting programming that sparks student curiosity and engages them in real world problem solving. Our focus is to develop leadership, integrity, global mindedness and future vision. We work to empower every individual to reach their fullest potential and pursue ongoing growth. Renowned for our exceptional International Baccalaureate experience, we also boast unique, signature programs across all grade levels that engage, inspire and challenge students."
"What makes Yip’s distinctive is that we bring together Montessori education, music, and language learning in an integrated rather than an add-on way. Our goal is to help children learn academic skills while developing confidence, independence, focus, and joy in learning during the years when those habits are first taking shape. Families often tell us they feel this combination is hard to find in one place."
"Our experiential, interdisciplinary approach to the International Baccalaureate (IB) means that across subjects learners study similar themes and concepts that prepare them for success beyond The York School. We believe the best way to nurture curious learners to be globally-minded leaders is to take them out into the world to explore innovative solutions to pressing problems. Our two, state-of-the-art, purposefully designed urban campuses make it easy for classes in every grade to make discoveries in Toronto’s parks, ravines, museums, art galleries and performance venues.
Academic success is deeply connected to social and emotional wellbeing. York’s Student Wellbeing Team supports our commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where students can gain the social-emotional skills, mindset and strategies they need to achieve agility and adaptability in today’s fast-paced and uncertain world."
"We have made a very intentional choice to focus on the early years, from toddler age to SK at Markham Campus and from toddler to preschool age at Unionville Campus. That’s our specialty, and we do it well. That means we are not trying to be a large all-through school with every possible facility or program for older students. We have also chosen an approach that balances child-led discovery with structure and discipline, so families looking for a very loose or fully unstructured environment may be looking for something different than what we offer."
"The York School was founded in 1965 as a co-ed, primary program built on academics, inquiry and relationships. It quickly grew into one of Toronto’s most respected schools. By its 20th anniversary, York had graduated its first Grade 8 class. In 2001, our first class of IB Diploma students graduated, and by 2005, we were accredited as the first English-language IB World School in Canada to offer all three IB programs – the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programs. Becoming the first school in Canada to offer the full IB continuum solidified our commitment to global, inquiry-based education.
The early 2000s, with passionate faculty, saw the launch of signature programs like Challenge Week, Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE), a one-to-one laptop program, and international service trips. In 2023, we launched the Embrace Curiosity strategic plan. The York School celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025, marking six decades of curiosity, challenge, and community."
"Our founding in 1990 established the school’s core values and long-term commitment to education and the arts. Another important juncture was the development and strengthening of our Montessori early childhood program, which clarified our identity and our age focus. The growth of our Markham and Unionville campuses also mattered because it allowed us to serve more families while still maintaining a community feel. Over time, the continued integration of music and language into our Montessori environment has become one of the defining features of the school, and sustained recognition from families in the community has reinforced that direction."
"The York School is a great fit for students who are curious, collaborative and enjoy academic challenges. Students who are ready to take risks, think critically and contribute to our welcoming and inclusive community are well-suited to thrive here. Our graduates consistently score well above the IB World average and receive offers from prestigious universities in Canada and around the world."
"All children would benefit from a nurturing environment that encourages their independence, and that’s exactly the type of environment we provide. Many of our students are naturally curious, but just as important, they are at a stage where they are ready to build routines, self-regulation, and confidence through guided practice. Children do not need to come in already advanced. They need a setting where they can grow steadily and be well known to their teachers."
"We invite all interested families to learn more about a York School education. Our world-leading IB educational framework emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving, and sets the student in the centre of learning through a robust curriculum that is contextualized with global concepts. Our programs develop knowledgeable, caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world."
"We would advise a family to look elsewhere if they are specifically seeking a large-campus experience with extensive athletics or a school that continues through the elementary and secondary years in one place. We would also encourage families to consider other options if they want a much less structured daily rhythm than a Montessori environment typically provides. Fit matters, and we think families make better decisions when schools are honest about that."
"97% of our parents selected The York School to enhance their child's academic abilities.
91% say they enrolled their child at The York School to help them find their passions.
92% selected The York School because of the opportunities that they will have once they graduate from The York School."
"In our experience, families choose Yip’s because they feel they are getting a distinctive combination: a Montessori foundation, strong exposure to music and language, and a caring environment that takes early childhood seriously. Some are drawn by our reputation and history in the community, while others are most persuaded by what they see when they visit the classrooms and meet the staff. Many parents are looking for a place where their child can become both capable and confident, and they feel that our program supports that well."
"We’re known as a co-ed, forward thinking, inclusive school with strong academics and a global outlook. Families and educators respect the future-ready education we offer, our welcoming community and our commitment to student wellbeing. We’re known for a University Counselling program that matches each student with a counsellor as soon as they enter Senior School. This enables the counsellor to develop a good understanding of the learner’s academic goals, career aspirations and extracurricular interests, and helps the student identify post-secondary environments where they’ll thrive. We’ve built a strong reputation for innovation, inquiry and preparing students not only for university, but for life."
"Our school is often described as warm, established, and intellectually enriching for young children. People often see us as a school that combines care and discipline, especially through our Montessori and music focus."
"The York School is the first school in Canada accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) from Junior Kindergarten to university entrance. We have a strong working relationship with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), allowing us to be on the cutting edge of IB innovation. Our graduates consistently score well above the IB world average. As Canada’s first one-to-one laptop school, we embrace technology that ensures students in every grade will be future-ready."
"One underappreciated aspect of our school is how much attention we pay to developing habits that are not always visible in a brochure but matter greatly in a child’s future learning. People may notice the music program first, or the language component, but what often has the deepest long-term impact is how children learn to concentrate, follow routines, communicate respectfully, and take pride in doing things for themselves. Those capacities are foundational and cultivated every day."
"Since our founding in 1965, we've offered students an innovative, contemporary education. We’ve evolved to ensure our curriculum is informed by the latest research and gives students opportunities to explore solutions to current world problems. In the early days, our school uniforms were formal and traditional. Today, they’re more casual, practical and comfortable. In another nod to our modern approach to teaching and learning, our school motto Experience Teaches is no longer in Latin."
"Families are often surprised by how capable young children can be when the environment is carefully prepared. They may come in expecting a more conventional preschool experience and then notice how much independence, focus, and responsibility children can develop at an early age. They are also sometimes surprised by how naturally music and language learning can be part of everyday classroom life rather than something separate."
"The York School offers the highly respected International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program for the final two years of Senior School.
We recently introduced the Personalized Pathway Program to give students greater flexibility. Students receive the IB course transcript and an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). They complete most courses, but benefit from greater flexibility in choosing a course composite that meets their needs. This pathway is ideal for students who wish to focus intensely on subjects (e.g., three senior Science courses) or for competitive athletes needing scheduling flexibility.
In recent years, we've developed open, flexible campus spaces that encourage collaboration and connection. Currently, we are renovating our Junior School campus to create a larger cafeteria, a second gym, a community lounge, an outdoor classroom, and a new library, further supporting learning."
"Recently, our focus has been on strengthening consistency and quality across the student experience. That includes continued refinement of classroom routines, educator development, and communication with families, as well as ongoing attention to children's transitions from one stage of the program to the next. Like many schools, we are always adjusting to changing family expectations, but we try to do so without losing our core identity."
"Over the next five years, we will invest in our learning environments so we can continue to infuse innovative technologies into our programs in meaningful ways. We plan to deepen our work in wellbeing, belonging and global citizenship, and to grow our signature programs and develop partnerships with industry leaders. Professional development for teachers and new support systems for students will keep our community strong and connected. Our goal is to make sure every York student is future-ready—academically, emotionally and socially. We will continue developing a culture of philanthropy so our community can help build York’s Financial Assistance (FA) program, allowing us to welcome more talented students whose families require tuition flexibility."
"In the coming years, we intend to continue strengthening the integration of Montessori, music, and language learning, while improving how we communicate children’s growth and progress to families. We will also continue investing in educator development and in the learning environment itself, so that we remain responsive to families while staying true to what has made the school distinctive in the first place."
The York School is an International Baccalaureate, coeducational, non-denominational school located in midtown Toronto. The International Baccalaureate curriculum, in simple terms, helps guide students in the junior grades to ask lots of questions, in the middle grades to question their understanding of the world, and in the senior grades to challenge themselves to be the very best version of themselves as they look towards the opportunities available at The York School and beyond.
We work hard to ensure all of our students embody our mission statement which is to “develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world.”
Please read more about our fantastic programming and opportunities on our website. I encourage you to make an appointment with our Admissions team to come in and experience The York School's inclusive, international and exceptional community.
Yip’s Music & Montessori School offers a unique curriculum that promotes academic, language and performing arts excellence for children. Our vision to create an environment which would foster and enhance the musical talents of youth is at the core of the program philosophy. Yip’s encourages our students to aspire to high moral values, at the same time teaching extensive cultural sensitivity, preparing them for unlimited global success.
Yip’s Music & Montessori School focuses on the individuality of students. We designs individualized program so students learn according to their own pace. With small class sizes and low student/teacher ratios, the school’s experienced, certified teachers are able to foster classroom discipline and deliver individualized instruction.
Yip’s offers an integrated Montessori program that includes Language, Mathematics, Practical Life, Sensorial, Science, History and Cultural Education. The school’s child-cantered, caring environment empowers children to reach their potential, while nurturing confidence and self-esteem. We follow and excel the Ontario curriculum for students. At Yip’s, academic excellence and high ethical standards are nurtured. Students are encouraged to be creative, independent and self-disciplined.
Yip’s is also renowned for its effective Music Program. Many studies have found that music learning actually enhances children's brain development, especially in the areas of mathematics and language.Through practice and participating in performances, students are able to master better body coordination, be more self-expressive and learn to value the importance of teamwork. Yip’s also provides language instruction in English, French and Chinese to better prepare students for the challenges of a multi-cultural world. The stimulating programs offered by Yip’s provide the challenging academics, social and emotional guidance you want for your child.
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Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.
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Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
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Our curriculum meets both the Ontario Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate Programme requirements. Our IB approach is cross-curricular and project-based, which means that from English, to Arts, to Science and Technology, our students are studying similar themes and concepts that equip them with future-ready skills. We’ve also developed signature programs across all grade levels that engage, inspire and challenge students.
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Discovery Math turns traditional math on its head: it frequently begins by introducing a novel problem to students, and works its way back to “discovering” a method of solving the problem. The goal is to ground mathematical procedures and algorithms firmly in their applications, and to challenge students to think critically about how they might go about solving the problem right from the beginning. Generally associated with the “Chicago Math” movement and related Everyday Math textbooks (Grades 1 to 6), Discovery math spends less classroom time mastering established algorithms and more time getting students invested in and thinking critically about novel mathematical problems and concepts. In this sense Discovery Math aims to establish conceptual and applied understand before procedural understanding.
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The power of mathematics for describing and analysing the world around us is such that it has become a highly effective tool for solving problems. Students intrinsically appreciate the fascination of mathematics and explore the world through its unique lense. Students often describe themselves as “authors” or “artists”; a school’s programme should also provide students with the opportunity to see themselves as “mathematicians.” In the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), mathematics is viewed as a vehicle to support inquiry, providing a global language through which we make sense of the world around us. It is intended that students become competent users of the language of mathematics, and can begin to use it as a way of thinking, as opposed to seeing it as a series of facts and equations to memorize.
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Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.
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The development of language is not only fundamental to communication but also supports and enhances our thinking and understanding. Language permeates the world in which we live. The language learning process in the Junior School involves learning language, learning about language and learning through language. Students are provided authentic learning experiences to support their growth in oral communication, reading, writing and media literacy.
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The process approach to teaching beginner writing aims to get students writing “real things” as much as possible and as soon as possible. The goal is to create the right environmental conditions to encourage a love of writing and a motivation to write well. With children invested in the writing process -- through assignments children find meaningful -- students are then given feedback on how they can improve.
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Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
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Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
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These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
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Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
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The Expanding Communities approach organizes the curriculum around students’ present, everyday experience. In the younger grades, students might learn about themselves, for example. As they move through the grades, the focus gradually broadens in scope: to the family, neighbourhood, city, province, country, and globe. The curriculum tends to have less focus on history than Core Knowledge programs.
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Pragmatism in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience. Assignments tend to centre around projects and tasks rather than argumentative essays; these projects will often have a “real-world” application or relevance. There might be more of a social justice component to a pragmatic program, though that isn’t always the case. Subjects like history and philosophy are still covered/offered, but they play a less prominent role in the overall program than in the case of perennialism. The social sciences (contemporary geography, sociology, psychology, etc), meanwhile, might play a more prominent role in pragmatic programs. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.
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The communicative method of language acquisition emphasizes the use of the target language in authentic contexts. The approach commonly features interactive group work, games, authentic texts, and opportunities to learn about the cultural background of the language. Drills and quizzes may still be used, but less frequently than with the audio-lingual method.
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At The York School, there is an emphasis on authentic contexts and fluency.
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Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
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These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.
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Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
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A major effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy throughout the curriculum and in everything students do. Digital literacy is understood to be a fundamental skill in the 21st century: it therefore follows, the idea goes, that teachers should find ways to connect every lesson back to technology. Effort is made to ensure the use of technology is meaningful and advances students’ skills beyond what they would otherwise be from using computers outside the classroom.
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At The York School, our approach to technology is not about gadgets and gizmos – it is about a progressive approach to education and a school-wide commitment to innovation. We offer a culture of creativity that inspires teachers and students to think differently, explore confidently and adapt skillfully. This approach means that we are constantly searching for technological opportunities that will enhance learning. When exploring options and making choices about technology in the classroom, we focus on ways to enrich the IB inquiry method and to empower students and teachers to access the full potential of their imaginations. Led by our Learning, Technology & Innovation department, the school constantly adapts to technological opportunities that arise and responds with new initiatives and programmes. We regularly assess the needs of our community and participate in a rigorous process of goal setting and reflection each year.
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Web design
Robotics
Computer science
Physical education is more than just students participation in sports and games. The focus is on developing transferrable skills that promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. One of the main goals of the physical education programme is develop an appreciation and understanding of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
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Montessori
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.
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.
Our play-based, inquiry-driven, full-day, all-inclusive Kindergarten program empowers young children to become agents of their own learning. Inquiry-driven learning guides students to ask questions, research, experiment, think critically and draw conclusions. This approach promotes independent thinking, problem-solving and lifelong learning.
"Pursuit of Academic, Language and Performing Arts Excellence" Our school's education goals are to develop independence, inner discipline and to foster a sense of competence through a prepared learning environment. The preschool programs are based on the Montessori curriculum teaching method and teaching apparatus. Formal music education (Choral, Piano & Violin), Chinese Language (Cantonese & Mandarin) and French are included as part of the school curriculum. Our school is voted as "Top Montessori School" in Markham for 6 consecutive years since 2010.
Student-paced
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.
The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.
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Supportive
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”.
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.
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"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
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."
Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
Social
The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."
Our Montessori approach offers a board vision of education as an aid to life. It is designed to help children with the task of their inner construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. Our aim of Performing Arts Education is to instil a live of Music, Art and Dance and to develop a child's intellectual faculties, i.e. imagination, memory, social skills, self expression and self confidence.
FORMAL SUPPORT FOR DISORDERS, DISABILITIES, AND EXCEPTIONALITIESA - Forms of SupportAccommodation:
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ADHD (moderate to severe)
This is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors can interfere with school and home life.
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Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.
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This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.
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This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.
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This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.
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Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.
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These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.
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A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
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Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
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On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.
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Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
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Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
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Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
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Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
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Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.
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Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
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Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.
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Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
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Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
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Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
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Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
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Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
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Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
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Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
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Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
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Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Psychotherapy
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Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
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$20,000
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JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK
Dec 01, 2025
Rolling
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Not available
Yes: grades 6 - 11
Yes: grades Nursery/Toddler - SK
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No
No
No
Yes: grades 2 - 11
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No
No
No
No
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in an academically rich and challenging environment. - Evidence that the applicant will add value to The York School community and their aspirations and expectations align with The York School’s mission. -Open minded and curious; enjoys trying new things; recognizes that failing is often part of learning and growth.
Prospective families are encouraged to visit The York School's website to view the complete list of application requirements. Applications are started online by clicking "Apply Now" on the website.
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