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Go to child profileMaranatha offers a holistic approach to education. We use the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum, which provides students with an individualized learning experience; designed to allow each student to work at his/her own level. JK-Grade 2 students have one hour of French weekly, and our Grades 3-8 have four hours of French instruction weekly.
Kindergarten
Not all Christian private schools are expressly associated with a specific denomination, or a specific church, but MCA is both: it was founded by the North Park Worship Centre as a means of furthering their work and addressing the needs of their community and congregation. The school retains a fidelity to a close reading of the gospels, something that informs instruction across all curricular areas. The school is close-knit and family oriented, and what it might lack in extracurriculars it gains in a very individual approach to education. Enrollment is open to all, and not limited to the church community, and is particularly attractive to families looking for a school that provides the core curriculum as informed by Christian values.
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
If you want to learn more about faith-based education, check out our comprehensive guide.
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 |
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 |
Students are placed in a separate special education class.
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 |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Program | offered |
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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: 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) |
English - 90% | French - 10% |
In grade Gr. 8, M.C.A. students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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M.C.A. | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 40 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
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: 9
Maranatha Christian Academy offers 7 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $7,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | $1,100 |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | $1,350 |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 60 |
Total enrolment | 60 |
Average class size | 10 to 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 4 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | N/A |
Class Size | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | SK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | JK - 8 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $500
Registration fee: $100
Deposit:
N/A
Each student entering the A.C.E. program is given a diagnostic test to determine skill and concept mastery. The diagnostic test will assist the evaluator in determining the student’s academic need, and identify learning gaps in each subject.
At registration please provide proof of the following:
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) | 4 (100%) | 4 (100%) | 1 (100%) | 1 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) |
Welcome to Maranatha Christian Academy,
Maranatha Christian Academy is an amazing school in the city of Brampton that has the
awesome privilege of being able to offer Christ-centered education in today’s hurting and broken
world. As parents, teachers and educators we must take advantage of this opportunity in order to
bring about change, not just personal change but spiritual and societal and even global. At MCA
we believe we have some incredibly unique opportunities to change and build into and support
students as they grow in their faith and their relationship with Jesus Christ. At MCA you will see
the genuine love and care that the teaching, administration and support staff have for each
student. We go above and beyond what is expected, inspired by the joy and hope that comes
from Jesus Christ.
To find out more about our school program, prices and various activities, please contact us at 905-450-9194 Monday - Fridays.
Thank you for you inquiry of our school, and look forward to hearing from you.
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