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Go to child profileA co-educational integrated Montessori school located in downtown Toronto, CMPS inspires students to exceed beyond their capabilities through our accelerated academics. With our added virtual classrooms, we are committed to a values based education that fosters leadership and faith-based character development. Our enriched music, French and Mandarin curriculum inspires critical thinking development in a safe environment and challenges our students to explore unimaginable possibilities.
What learning looks like now: We continue to follow the public health and safety measures that have kept our school open and safe for students and staff. It is our collective effort that continues to ensure your children can learn in the classroom and online . The mental health and well-being of children continues to be a key governing priority and our school will remain open for in-person learning, especially at our preschool levels. In our efforts for keeping our community safe, we will continue to screen our community upon entry to the school. We are continuing with a mandatory mask policy and are using a one-way hall system.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Preschool - SK | In-person | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 1 - Gr. 8 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 9 - Gr. 12 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
The total student population is perhaps on the larger side for Montessori schools in the area, though residing on two campuses. As such Cornerstone reflects the benefits of size, namely in a broader access to resources, while maintaining a very close-knit feel within the classroom. Families are drawn to the Christian values which provide a foundation for the program, and augment the interpersonal aspects of the Montessori method. The teaching methods and the educational philosophy follow those developed by Maria Montessori, and then grow out from there, giving the school its unique character. The program stretches from preschool through Grade 12, allowing students to learn and grow in a consistent environment. The goal is to graduate students who have a good sense of themselves, their place in the world and what they can bring to it, and prepared to provide empathetic leadership within their community. The school has grown into a reputation for providing exactly that, with consistent, caring faculty in a family-oriented setting. The program is challenging, and includes a rich language program, intended to support students in reach their full academic and social potentials.
Particularly popular in the younger grades (preschool to elementary), but sometimes available all the way up to high school, Montessori schools offer an alternative vision to the standard lesson format of most classrooms. Instead of listening to whole-class lessons, Montessori classrooms allow students to choose which "tasks" or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles - their essential feature being they contain a right answer and allow for selfcorrection. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on lessons being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with students developing a sense of self-sufficiency, confidence and curiosity.
International curriculum & programs at CMPS: British National Curriculum
Program | offered |
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Montessori toddler | |
Casa | |
Elementary | |
Middle School | |
High School |
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
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If you want to learn more about Christian education, check out our comprehensive guide.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
Subject | offered |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | High | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
5 to 7 | 6 to 8 | 7 to 9 | 8 to 13 | 14 to 18 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
.75 hours | .75 hours | 1 hours | 1 hours | 1.5 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
20% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 5% |
Whole-class lectures should be given semi-regularly (e.g., at the beginning of a lesson or a week). While students often learn best through group and independent work, it's sometimes important for teachers to set the stage for and contextualize learning.
External special education support is quite important. Outside specialists are needed for a fairly wide range of special needs, such as developmental and learning disabilities.
We have a fairly wide range of specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, and art). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach most subjects.
Modern-day technology is used in moderation since it can be a distraction. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, and multimedia projects.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Schools that adhere to the original Montessori program and principles. On occasion, though, they supplement it with modern curricular approaches or materials.
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: Acceleration (The main focus is on acceleration. This means that all students work at a much quicker pace than public school peers (usually working at least one grade-level ahead). )
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
English - 80% | French - 10% | Mandarin - 10% |
Competitive sports: 6
Recreational sports: N/A
Cornerstone Montessori Prep School offers 8 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $18,960 | $15,800 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 130 |
Total enrolment | 130 |
Average class size | 10 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | N/A | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: N/A
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What is the acceptance rate at Cornerstone Montessori Prep School?
The overall acceptance rate at Cornerstone Montessori Prep School is 100%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Cornerstone Montessori Prep School?
Cornerstone Montessori Prep School has an Accelerated approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Cornerstone Montessori Prep School?
There are 130 students enrolled at Cornerstone Montessori Prep School from Preschool to Gr. 12. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Cornerstone Montessori Prep School wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Cornerstone Montessori Prep School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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