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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Town Centre Private Schools vs. Gradale Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  155 Clayton Drive, Markham, Ontario, L3R 7P3, Canada

  550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1X7, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1986

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  Enrolment

  1000

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  Grades

  Nursery/Toddler 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

  Traditional, International Baccalaureate

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  Curriculum pace

  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.

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  Academic culture

  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.

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  Avg. Class Size

  15 to 24

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  Montessori

  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.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $7,400 to $17,250

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  No

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  Students on FA

  0%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  None

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  Median FA package size

  $0

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  59

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  0%

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  Day entry years

  Nursery/Toddler, Preschool, JK, SK, 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

  Rolling

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Not available

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  Interview required?

  Yes: grades 1 - 9

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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?

  TOWN CENTRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS

  "Founded in 1986, Town Centre Private Schools (TCPS) is an International Baccalaureate® (IB) Continuum World School providing a foundation for academic excellence with a well-rounded program. TCPS offers a Pre-School Montessori program starting at 18 months. TCPS is enrolled in the CWELCC program. At the age of 4, students start a combined Montessori/IB program. The Pre-School provides half day or full day programs with 2 to 3 teachers per class. The Elementary program offers an IB (PYP and MYP) curriculum with 2 teachers per class providing enrichment in the core subjects. French, Music, Computer studies and Physical Education are taught by specialist teachers. The High School offers an IB/University Prep and optional IB Diploma Programme in addition to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 100% of students who apply to university are accepted. School life is enhanced with extracurricular competitive sports, intramurals, clubs, community outreach, trips and visitors. TCPS offers before school 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and after school programs 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. which are included with tuition. Weekly Pre-School and Elementary Camps are available each summer as well as High School Ministry Credit Courses. Our programs fully prepare the students for the challenges ahead as they advance to the next grade at Town Centre or begin their studies in university."

  • Montessori Pre-School - Enrolled in the CWELCC Program
  • International Baccalaureate® Continuum World School (PYP, MYP and DP)
  • Included with Tuition Before School (7:00 - 9:00 am) and After School programs (3:30 - 6:30 pm)
  • Low Student to Teacher Ratio
  • Study Hall, Tutorials, After School Courses, Clubs and Competitive Sports
  • Summer Camps and Ministry Credit Courses

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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

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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?

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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?

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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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?

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