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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Waldorf Academy vs. Park Street Education

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  250 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2W6, Canada

  , Toronto, Ontario, , Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Park Street Education as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1987

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  Enrolment

  130

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  Grades

  Nursery/Toddler 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

  Waldorf

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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

  10 to 18

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  Special needs support

  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

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  Gifted learner support

  In-class adaptations

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  Waldorf

  Highly group-oriented and with a strong emphasis on creative and imaginative play, Waldorf preschool and Kindergarten programs have very little to no emphasis on academics. A Waldorf environment will often feel more like a home than a traditional classroom -- the goal being to instill comfort and and a sense of predictability in students’ day. This emphasis on comfort and predictability also manifests through a heavy use of repetition: for example, teachers might read the same story multiple days in a row. Waldorf schools ask parents to refrain from offering children TV or computers at home, and aim to develop in children a connection to the natural world. If you want to learn more about Waldorf education, check out our comprehensive guide.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $4,160 to $19,150

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  20%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  JK to 8

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  Median FA package size

  $9,000

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  10

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  80%

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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 Nursery/Toddler - 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?

  WALDORF ACADEMY

  "Waldorf is a global name in holistic, arts-enriched education. Our approach integrates experiential learning with academic depth and rigour. We put a premium on thinking imaginatively and turning challenges into possibilities. Graduates emerge with a strong sense of purpose, the ability to solve problems and the courage to engage in the world. Nestled beneath majestic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, Waldorf Academy provides a world-class education that centres your child amid beauty, meaning and inclusivity."

  • International Waldorf curriculum in downtown Toronto
  • Comprehensive enriched academic programme
  • Integrated drama, music, visual arts, woodwork, handwork, and movement
  • Outdoor education
  • Strong middle school athletic programme
  • Encourages creativity, social awareness and moral thinking

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