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Go to child profileEstablished in 2012, The Dalton School is a warm, enriched environment where young minds can truly grow and develop. We are a dual-language school for children JK - Grade Eight, where all core grade level academic subjects including reading, writing, math, science and social studies are taught in two languages by native speaking teachers.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
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The Dalton School is a dual-language school, so it doesn't use the language immersion model that most Canadians are familiar with. First off, no prior Mandarin or English proficiency is required to enroll. Further, both languages are given equal weight, unlike in many public school immersion programs where students all share a first language and are all learning the same second language—at The Dalton School, 50% of the day’s instruction is in Mandarin, and 50% in English. The curriculum is balanced in order to allow students to achieve academic proficiency in both languages. So, it’s different, and as such, visiting the school can be, and often is, a striking experience. Most Canadians, truly, have never experienced an academic environment quite like it, with very young children functioning easily, casually in two languages. Both languages naturally open up a range of learning areas—both social and academic—not the least being an exposure to a wider range of culture influence, providing the groundwork for an expanding and empathetic world view. All academics follow an enriched presentation of the Ontario curriculum. Dalton has a very close, community feel, and parents are welcome to be involved in the life of the school. A new home for the school is set to open in 2018, allowing space to further grow the program and the enrollment.
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
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 |
Dalton School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
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 - 50% | Mandarin - 50% |
In grade Gr. 8, Dalton School students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Dalton School | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 40 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 3
The Dalton School offers 1 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $22,250 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 4 to 8 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $0 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
Please submit the following: 1. Completed Online ApplicationForm 2. Photo Copy of Birth Certificate/Passport 3. Any Previous School Reports 4. Health Immunization Records
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Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 100 |
Total enrolment | 100 |
Average class size | 18 to 20 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Class Size | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 4 - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: December 03, 2018
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
Our application process begins with a tour of the school. This will allow you to learn about our unique, progressive fully immersive dual language program and to see if it is the right fit for your child. To apply to the school please fill out our online application which can be found on our website at: www.thedaltonschool.ca.
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 | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 15 - 25 (100%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to The Dalton School! I am sincerely grateful that you have chosen us as one of the potential places to educate your child.
The Dalton School offers your child the truly unique opportunity to be fully immersed in both an English and Mandarin environment that integrates language and academics.
There are so many advantages to attending our school. Your child will build on their English academic skills, while learning Mandarin and thus become bilingual in two languages.
Research has proven that there are developmental benefits associated with a bilingual education. It is highly stimulating to the brain, stretching cognitive muscles and dramatically improving a child’s proficiency in subjects such as math. Importantly, the rewards continue in later years. A dual-language English/Mandarin education improves a child’s chances of both future academic and career success.
Learning in a highly nurturing environment will provide your child with the cultural awareness and sensitivity they need to engage and succeed in today’s multicultural world. Students will become conversant, in arguably, the two most significant languages on our planet - spoken by billions of people – opening all kinds of doors and opportunities.
I am proud to be the Principal at what I believe to be a school that is unlike any other in our city. I hope you enjoy learning about us and I would be happy to schedule a tour for you at our wonderful new facility.
I look forward to welcoming you and your child to our community.
Mrs. Rebecca Soil
Principal
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