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Go to child profileSince 1982, Fern Hill's mission has been to graduate students ages 3-14 who are dedicated to excellence, feel a sense of personal worth and have confidence in their talents and abilities. Fern Hill's enriched curriculum is taught in a rotary system by qualified, subject-specific teachers who are passionate about their subjects. For 40 years we have seen the success of this approach reflected in the high level of engagement in our classrooms and the success of our graduates.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Preschool - Gr. 8 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
What Fern Hill School - Oakville says: With cameras installed in each class and technology supporting the teaching, Fern Hill offers both on class and online options to all grades.
Fern Hill - Oakville offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, door-to-door pickup .
The regions Fern Hill - Oakville offers busing from are:
Additional notes: Fern Hill School offers bus transportation with door-to-door pickup and drop-off.
Talented Athletes
An Artist
Music is a lifelong passion
Why Grade 8? Why Not!
At Fern Hill, academics are important, just as they should be at any school, but culture is important too, including a desire to capitalize on the individual strengths of the staff. Cross-curricular links are a focus, as is a desire to allow students to experience things that may, for the moment at any rate, seem to reside outside their immediate areas of interest. The program is focused on the development of confidence, skill, and social engagement.
Focus |
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use 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 |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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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 |
Fern Hill - Oakville 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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Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)
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) |
In grade Gr. 8, Fern Hill - Oakville students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Fern Hill - Oakville | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 51 mins | 56 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 8
Recreational sports: 12
Fern Hill School - Oakville offers 19 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $22,713 | $24,550 | |||||||||
Day (Half day) | $11,177 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | $500 |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 400 |
Total enrolment | 400 |
Average class size | 18 to 19 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 5% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 21 |
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 24 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 57 | 57 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Class Size | 8 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | PS - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | PS - 8 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $250
Registration fee: $2,500
Deposit:
N/A
Completed Application Form
Photocopy of your child’s birth certificate / passport
Non refundable $250 ($300 international) application fee
Most recent school reports (if applicable)
PR Card (if applicable)
Immunization Record
Early Years Observation Report PS/JK/SK (if applicable)
Confidential School Report Grades 1-8 (if applicable)
Entrance Assessment
Interview
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 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Ben Gulak | 2003 | Inventor of the Uno motorized unicycle 2006 Inventor of DTV Shredder portable all-terrain vehicle 2010 Founder and Chairman of BPG Motors 2008-present |
Each child that walks through our door is valued for whoever they are and they immediately feel comfortable. Fern Hill is a place where academics are very important, but so are music, art, drama and sports. We are a school where the whole child is developed. We achieve this through small class sizes and having engaging teachers, who have a passion for their subjects, teaching our classes. We give our students a myriad of activities and we challenge them. Each of our schools are set on many acres of land and every aspect creates an vibrant environment that inspires learning and creativity. Fern Hill prepares our students for life. It gives them the strength to know who they are and explore their own interests. It gives them a sense of community and teaches them the importance of giving back and being positive contributors. Our students are given confidence knowing their talents and abilities have been nurtured. Unless you do that, you never know how high they can soar.
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When is the application deadline for Fern Hill School - Oakville?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the curriculum pace at Fern Hill School - Oakville?
Fern Hill School - Oakville 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 Fern Hill School - Oakville?
There are 400 students enrolled at Fern Hill School - Oakville from Preschool to Gr. 8. 5% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Does Fern Hill School - Oakville offer busing?
Yes
Do students at Fern Hill School - Oakville wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Fern Hill School - Oakville offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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