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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Walden International School vs. SPIRE Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  2035 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 7G6, Canada

  5201 SPIRE Circle, Geneva, Ohio(USA), 44041, United States

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  2014

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  Enrolment

  200

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  Grades

  Preschool to 8

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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.

  Social

  The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Progressive, International Baccalaureate

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  Curriculum pace

  Student-paced

  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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  Academic culture

  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”.

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  Avg. Class Size

  15 to 18

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  Special needs support

  Learning, Behavioral

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  Gifted learner support

  In-class adaptations

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  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.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $9,850 to $19,680

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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

  17

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  90%

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  Day entry years

  Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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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 Preschool - 8

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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?

  WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "Walden International School is an authorized IB World School that delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) to students in JK-Gr 5, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to Gr 6-8 students. Walden’s dedication to wellness, service learning, environmental stewardship and international mindedness ensures students are well-prepared for secondary school studies and beyond. Walden is committed to nurturing young people who will mature into globally responsible citizens."

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
  • 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Leadership
  • Wellness
  • Service Learning | Taking action and making a difference in local, regional and national communities
  • Platinum Certified Eco-School | Promoting environmental awareness and stewardship
  • STEA'M: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Intramural and Competitive Varsity Sports Programs

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "We consider Wellness to be an essential skill and have purposefully incorporated it into our programme."

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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?

  WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "We have a truly balanced approach to learning and a commitment to educating the whole child. There is consideration and appreciation for process (rather than simply outcomes) and an explicit focus on nurturing critical thinking and application of knowledge."

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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?

  WALDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

  "Our campus is larger than they perceive from the outside. And, all of our families, students, and guests report that upon entrance into the lobby of our school, there is a welcoming, transcendental feeling that cannot be perfectly articulated."

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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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