North Point School Reviews

Gain exclusive insight into life at North Point School from our carefully curated video and written reviews, including roundtable Q&As, that deliver in-depth insider info from parents, alumni and students.

Our Perspective on North Point School

North Point was founded in 2014 in order to address boys who are kinesthetic learners. That is, boys who are academically capable, yet learn best through tactile learning—hands on—and through physical activity, rather than sitting still and listening quietly. Not all boys are kinesthetic learners, of course, though certainly many are, and as such can be prone to not reaching their full academic potential in more traditional, passive educational settings. North Point has structured its program for them. North Point also groups students, for some portions of the day and for some programs, with boys of varying ages, not limited to those within their particular grade. The intention is to allow for mentorship/leadership relationships to develop, something that, for some boys, can be transformative. The ideal student is a boy who will thrive in a very active, close-knit setting, one in which physical activity, including athletics and physical competition, is a significant aspect of school life.

Video reviews

Get crucial behind-the-scenes information about North Point School from video interviews with probing questions that we recorded live with parents, current students, and recent alumni.

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Parent, Fran Watson (2023) Gr. 4 to Gr. 10 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Fran Watson to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend North Point School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Parent, Mary Knudsen (2021) Watch our parent interview with Mary Knudsen to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend North Point School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Parent, Sarah Pittard (2020) Watch our parent interview with Sarah Pittard to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend North Point School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Roundtable Q&A (2020) Watch our North Point School Q&A discussion with Jet (Alum), Allison (Parent) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,

Written reviews

Dive deeply into the real culture of North Point School with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.

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(4.6) Parent, Rhonda Ness (2019) We took our son out of publicFrench immersion because of difficulties with comprehension and an... School leadership is very much open to expressing concerns and coming up with a mutual approach. There is a monthly newsletter, as well as grade-specific emails to keep parents up to date. The 5 R’s are emphasized on a mul... Very invested teachers, who are able to bring forth strengths in their students. Our son has some issues with getting frustrated easier than most when he doesn't understand the instructions, or he has done an equation in hast... The strengths are the teachers themselves, as well as allowing a student to move if need be. Starting most days after physical education allows them to be calm and ready to learn. The roots to stem program introduces kids t... This is a small school, and so the extracurricular opportunities are perhaps more limited by the nature of its size. That said, there is an optional after school engineering academy in the second semester, hockey plays a larg... The student body is on the smaller size, but has already grown a fair amount in the last year. The boys genuinely look happy, and respect does permeate the atmosphere. When I walk in the door, the boys greet me politely, and ... My son absolutely loves this school, and this is a kid who was miserable in a public school where he was seen as a bit different, and required more attention from his teacher than the other kids. I think that the quality of t... As a parent you can be as involved as much or little as possible. The students are encouraged to consider the community around them (shovelling sidewalks, handing out candy canes to neighboring homes), as well as making back... A central location in a community undergoing gentrification. The one issue is lack of bussing on the south side of the city. This is a difficulty, but we have found a few other parents who can help us out on the days which w... Very informal meet and greet with Mr. D, as the kids call him. Kids have to write an entrance examination for around 2 hours (not sure which grade that starts in), which also likely serves the dual purpose of seeing how serio...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

(4.6)

Parent, Rhonda Ness (2019)

We took our son out of publicFrench immersion because of difficulties with comprehension and an...

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North Point School Reviews

Our Perspective on North Point School

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Parent, Fran Watson (2023)

Parent, Mary Knudsen (2021)

Parent, Sarah Pittard (2020)

Roundtable Q&A (2020)

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Parent, Rhonda Ness (2019)

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