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OUR KIDS REPORT:

Fairview Glen Montessori School

Grades Nursery/Toddler — 8 — Burlington, ON (Map)
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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Fairview Glen Montessori School
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School overview

  • Grades
    Nursery/Toddler — 8
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    Varies
  • Tuition
    $22,100 to 23,050/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
  • Enrolment
    200 day students
  • Curriculum
    Montessori
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A
  • LOCATION
    Burlington, ON (View address)

The big picture on Fairview Glen Montessori School

We summarized the school ourselves

Families look to Fairview Glen because it is trusted and established, and presents a robust academic program that hews closely to Maria Montessori’s intentions, including multi-aged classrooms and a bright, comforting classroom atmosphere. Fairview is perhaps a bit larger than the average Montessori in Halton, something that allows for a nice breadth and depth of programming. That includes before- and after-school options, which allow for consistency from the preschool years into the elementary grades. A full range of arts programming, including distinct music and visual arts instruction, as well as a proven preschool immersion program, is also a draw.

We questioned the school administration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"At FGMS, we foster self-advocacy, inspire leadership, and nurture responsibility, grounded in a culture of integrity and trust. Our well-rounded learning experience, rooted in authentic Montessori principles, encourages students to explore, question, and grow. With a focus on both academic excellence and emotional intelligence, FGMS helps students find their balance and thrive; intellectually, socially, and personally."

  • FGMS owns it's own Outdoor Education site, for Elementary excursions.
  • Our commitment to academic excellence fosters dedication and responsibility.
  • Mixed age classrooms provide a foundation for compassion and empathy to develop.
  • FGMS participates in the Montessori Model UN conference with our Junior High students.
  • FGMS has talented specialty teachers in addition to stellar core teachers.
  • Our large gymnasium provides ample space for sports and activities.
  • Talented leadership inspires continuous professional learning for all faculty members.

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

Our multi-sensory approach to learning actively engages children both mentally and physically, creating a captivating and immersive learning experience. Through successive approximation, children progress steadily toward skill mastery. We place a strong emphasis on fostering independence and building accuracy at each stage of learning.

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

FGMS prioritizes integrity overall. When social interactions, academic pursuits, and healthy competition are combined with integrity, individuals are sure to engage in a valuable learning experience. While it may involve careful coordination and due diligence, the time is worth the effort. Education is a long-term journey that unfolds gradually. It requires time and patience to develop fully.

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

FGMS has maintained its commitment to offering the school community every reason to stay. Shortly after opening we devoted considerable effort to opening a Toddler Program to meet the needs of our families. Following this a gymnasium was constructed and then additional classrooms to host the student population that quickly quadrupled in size. The launch of our Junior High Program completes the full range of education from Toddler to Grade 8.

The exceptional Montessori, academic curriculum introduces students to concepts and vocabulary in a concrete manner well in advance of Ontario curriculum, allowing student to advance and feel dignified in their learning. FGMS offers the opportunity for students to earn High School credits prior to graduation of Grade 8.

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

Students who are curious and self-directed are well suited to a Montessori learning environment. Independence and initiative are essential qualities that help drive this community atmosphere of learning. Collaborative, focused engagement supports the project based learning approach.

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

Selecting a Montessori environment is a decision that must suit the whole family. The opportunity to learn in a community atmosphere through direct experience and self-reflection brings genuine authenticity.
Students thrive in an environment that offers daily evaluation and feedback, a self-paced approach for enrichment, and individual assessment scale that is based on a relationship of independence and accuracy. Traditional grades are not introduced until our Junior High level.

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

Families who choose FGMS are seeking a learning environment where their child is seen as an individual. Montessori education prioritizes an individual approach and seeks to reveal the positive qualities each student brings to the learning environment. Our motto of Focus, Integrity, Trust keeps the child as the centre and defines what is essential for our interactions. Our success depends on a commitment from all community members; faculty, families and students, alike. At FGMS all members are valued for support and learning opportunities they bring forth. Together, we are continuously learning and evolving.

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

FGMS offers an exclusive edge to learning. The focus on the development of essential work habits, best practices, and self-direction are skillsets that support learning at every level in life. These skills are portable and applicable to the next stage of academics and have served our graduates extremely well.

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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10. What might families find surprising about your school?

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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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