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Go to child profileNorthmount School for Boys is proud to be Toronto’s only independent Catholic boys’ elementary school (JK-8). Our strategically small class sizes and enriched program of study are designed to optimize a boy's education. Experiential learning that engages all of a young man's senses is critical for the delivery of our curriculum. Our lessons provide opportunities for movement, experimentation, presentation, and the building of core skills in order to achieve extraordinary results. As a small school, the opportunity for participation in the arts, athletics, clubs, and community service is available to students at each grade level. We believe that close, personal, home-and-school communications reinforce our exceptional Catholic Character Education Program. Northmount works in partnership with parents to instill in our boys a strong sense of character, leadership, service and a life long love of learning. At Northmount, it is our mission to inspire boys to explore and achieve their greatest potential.
What learning looks like now: Northmount School for Boys has gone to great lengths to prepare the school for September. As such, the available resources have been invested in ensuring a safe in-person classroom experience. On a day-to-day basis, students will be expected to attend school in person. The following highlights some of the critical elements that will assure parents of the ability to return safely: - An Infection Prevention Consultant reviewed our “Return to School Plan” and helped to identify any areas that need tightening. -We will be using a “Daily COVID-19 Screening Application” developed by EduSafe. -All students from Grades JK-8 will be wearing a mask. Faculty and staff will be wearing masks and face shields. - Within classrooms at Northmount, the students (and their chairs) will be socially-distanced at the recommended Public Health distance of 6’ (six feet). -Touchless doors at school entry and hand sanitization stations throughout the building. -Each cohort (grade level) will have recesses in separate areas and each cohort will eat lunch in their classrooms. These highlights above are but a few of the many measures that will be in place at Northmount come September. We look forward to seeing everyone in the not too distant future and please know that the health and safety of students and their families is of paramount importance. Please feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss our re-opening plans further.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
We run on a rolling admissions schedule, although early application are encouraged as places fill quickly. Mid-year admissions are considered based on availability.
Please complete the online application. Thanks!
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Roman Catholic) |
If you want to learn more about faith-based education, check out our comprehensive guide.
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If you want to learn more about Catholic 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 |
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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 |
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 |
Northmount 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 |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
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, Northmount School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Northmount School | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 51 mins | 56 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | JK 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: 15
Recreational sports: 7
Northmount School offers 20 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $19,000 | $22,100 | $22,700 | $23,200 | ||||||
Day (International) | $36,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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3rd child (sibling) | all students | 25% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 25% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | JK to 8 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 5% |
Average aid package size | $2,500 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 5% |
Total aid available | $25,000 |
If a successful application has been completed, a family seeking financial assistance will be referred to the Board, to review their personal situation.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | All boys | Day | 135 |
Total enrolment | 135 |
Average class size | 12 to 18 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 2% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 0 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $150
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
We run on a rolling admissions schedule, although early application are encouraged as places fill quickly. Mid-year admissions are considered based on availability.
Please complete the online application. Thanks!
STEPS TO ADMISSION
1.Please complete and return the on line application together with a copy of the applicant’s two most recent report cards.
2.Upon receipt of the completed application and the application fee of $200.00, a date will be scheduled for your son’s educational assessment and family interview with the Director of Admissions.
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) | 5 (100%) | 5 (100%) | 5 (100%) | 5 (100%) | 2 - 5 (100%) | 2 - 5 (100%) | 2 - 5 (100%) | 2 - 5 (100%) | 2 - 5 (100%) | 2 - 5 (100%) |
The world’s next generation will need leadership from responsible individuals who are morally sound and whose values speak to the Truth. For boys who aspire to have character when men, the journey begins at Northmount.
Our school community finds its foundations in the teaching of the Catholic Church. Families of all faiths, however, are welcome as we see our school as a microcosm of society. We teach from a Catholic perspective and this informs how we teach, understand right from wrong, and guide our boys to manhood.
The family plays an important role in Northmount’s vision for education. As the primary educators in their children’s lives, parents are active in the academic, co-curricular and faith development of their boys and in helping them to develop character. The school seeks out opportunities to engage with the family to round out the experiences in a young boy’s life.
Our academic program is one of which our school community is extremely proud, and our dedicated teachers ascribe to pedagogy that focuses on the needs of boys using contemporary tools. As a single-sex school and with significant research to back this focus, Northmount ensures that boys develop the necessary academic skills to find success in high school and beyond.
Life at Northmount is further enriched by our dedicated faculty through a strong co-curriculum program. Boys learn as much outside of the classroom as they do while in it, and hence Northmount has strong offerings in the Arts, athletics and club environs after school.
We at Northmount are committed to helping each boy find excellence in all facets of his life. Working with families, we aspire to develop the leaders of tomorrow who are faith-filled, know right from wrong and recognize the need to help one’s neighbour as well as himself.
We would love to have the opportunity to host your family for a visit. Please feel free to drop in and understand the “Northmount Way” during your search to find the right school for your son.
Sincerely,
Dr. Terence M Sheridan
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What is the acceptance rate at Northmount School?
The overall acceptance rate at Northmount School is 95%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Northmount School?
Northmount School 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 Northmount School?
There are 135 students enrolled at Northmount School from JK to Gr. 8. 2% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Northmount School wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Northmount School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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