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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Turnbull School vs. Calgary French & International School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  1132 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 6P7, Canada

  700 - 77th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 5R1, Canada

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

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1969

  Enrolment

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  730

  Grades

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  Nursery/Toddler to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day

  Language of instruction

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  English, French, Spanish

  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, International Baccalaureate

  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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  16 to 20

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

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  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.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $9,200 to $18,570

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

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  0%

  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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  43

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  75%

  Day entry years

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  Nursery/Toddler, 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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  Rolling

  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?

  TURNBULL SCHOOL

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "CFIS is a multilingual learning environment where international education and global learning experiences develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This begins in our junior preschool program and continues through Grade 12. Students adopt a culture of compassion, respect and a deep understanding of new cultures. Our early childhood program fosters students’ early development, learning and growth, keeping French language acquisition at the core of all we do. No French is required for early Elementary applicants."

  • Founded in 1969
  • Full French Immersion Learning Environment
  • International Baccalaureate (Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme)
  • Round Square & UNESCO member school
  • International Travel Studies
  • Intramurals & Sports Teams
  • Fine Arts (Music, Band and Drama)
  • Busing Services
  • House Program (grades 6-12)
  • Spanish Language Arts (grade 4-12)

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  Information not available

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

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  Information not available

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  What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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

  TURNBULL SCHOOL

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "CFIS offers students a unique, full French immersion educational experience in an inclusive and diverse community. Our dynamic multilingual educational environment nurtures academic excellence, cultural understanding and global perspectives. We value the student experience and academic success to prepare students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world."

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

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  TURNBULL SCHOOL

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "Our multilingual education opens doors to international cultures and connections. Join our diverse, inclusive community where differences are celebrated. We're not just a school, we are a global village. CFIS values your child's experience and academic success, preparing them with the skills, language, knowledge, and attitudes they need to thrive in an interconnected world. At CFIS education means becoming a global citizen with limitless horizons."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  TURNBULL SCHOOL

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  Information not available

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  TURNBULL SCHOOL

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  CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  Information not available