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Go to child profileOlivet School offers a caring environment, affordable tuition, small class sizes and a rich academic program taught with a foundation in character education based on Christian values that make sense. If you have been looking for elementary education combining top-quality teaching with special attention to not only the academic, but also the emotional, social, physical and spiritual development of your child, then you will love Olivet School!
What learning looks like now: We are thrilled to announce that Olivet School will be open for our students full-time, starting on September 8th. Over the past several months we have been working diligently to put into place several safety and COVID protocols to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and administration team. Some of the key changes include reducing the number of students, capping our kindergarten classes at 16 students and our primary and senior classes at 10 students, providing each student with an Olivet School mask, and conducting on-going COVID testing every morning when the children arrive at school. We are dedicated to student safety and have created an entire 25-page Re-Entry Plan outlining all of the safety protocols and policies at Olivet School. If you are interested in getting a copy, please email [email protected] Our teachers are very excited to have new and returning students for an educational and fun-filled year! Olivet School is focused on safely accommodating students in physical classrooms; however, we are also simultaneously preparing virtual lessons in case we need to switch to remote teaching again. It is understandable to have concerns about your children returning to school this year, but you should know that our administrative and teaching staff are available to support you!
Olivet was established in 1893, though through moves and development, the school doesn’t reflect its age. Nevertheless, there is a continuity which, if less overt, remains within the life of the school. The academic program is strong, though families also turn to Olivet due to an appreciation of the context that the school provides, including an attention to spiritual and personal growth. The aim of the school is to provide a foundation for life, and for learning after the children go on to other schools after grade 5. The property accesses green space, allowing the lessons to extend to those about environment and environmental stewardship. Parental involvement in all aspects of the life of the school is very high, a function of the school’s size. All of that combines to create a community atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom, and beyond the walls of the school. The ideal student is one who will thrive in a challenging, close-knit academic environment.
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian |
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 |
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: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
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. 5, Olivet School students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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Olivet School | 0 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 3 to Gr. 5 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 5 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 5 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 5 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 5 |
Olivet School does not offer any competitive or recreational sports.
Olivet Schooldoes not offer any clubs or extracurricular programs.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Day | $11,400 | |||||
Day (Half day) |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | 15% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | K to Gr. 5 | Coed | Day | 45 |
Total enrolment | 45 |
Average class size | 10 to 16 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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Day Enrollment | 16 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | K - 5 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
1. Tour: Complete a school tour and classroom visit.
2. Interview: Parents/Guardians meet with the principal.
3. Records: Provide the school with copies of student’s two most recent report cards and assessment materials (if applicable).
4. Teacher assessment: Student meets with classroom teacher individually or joins the classroom for the morning. (Not required for preschool).
5. Register: Upon receipt of an acceptance letter, complete registration form and pay $150 non-refundable deposit.
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 | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 3 - 5 (95%) | 3 - 5 (95%) | 3 - 5 (95%) | 3 - 5 (95%) | 3 - 5 (95%) | 3 - 5 (95%) |
I believe in the true value of our school, and am thrilled to be Olivet School’s Principal. Olivet School provides students with unparalleled one-on-one instruction, with the ever-present goal of producing outstanding citizens who strive to engage wholeheartedly in life, and in their communities. Basing learning goals on the Ontario Curriculum, and infusing it with the teachings from the Bible, our teachers build the foundations for students’ learning in academic subjects, as well as in their development as compassionate individuals. We excel at character education, continuously striving to cultivate each student’s gifts and talents, encouraging them to work to the best of their potential, and inspiring them to be caring, honest, and considerate of those around them.
Olivet School is a joyful place to work, play and learn, but don’t take our word for it. Have a look at our brochure, and then contact us to see for yourself!
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