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Go to child profileSidney Ledson Institute is a private school based in North York. The PK – Gr. 6 program is a visible expression of the philosophy embodied in Ledson's books, Raising Brighter Children and Teach Your Child to Read in Just 10 Minutes a Day. Proven strategies are implemented to raise IQ, provide enriched academics, and successful SSAT readiness. Since 1980, our students have personified excellence through their alumni years at Toronto's most academically elite secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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eSchool | Preschool - Gr. 6 | Online | Full-time |
Day | Preschool - Gr. 6 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
What Sidney Ledson Institute says: When the risk of infection remains sustainably low, we will re-open with the option for students to study on-campus or to remain online for the remainder of the academic year.
The school was founded in 1982 in order to create a program that reflected the work of Sidney Ledson, an author and expert on topics relating to teaching technology and motivation. His methods gained traction internationally, at the core of which is the idea that we needn’t wait to introduce children to new skill areas (specifically around language and numeracy) and the sooner we start, the better. His books on reading expanded the concept and application of phonics, and his work remains a foundation for the language arts programs at the institute today. There, and elsewhere, the approach intends to challenge students to reach further, to expand and improve their abilities in order to reach their fullest academic potentials. The ideal student is one operating at the top of his or her peer group, and, in the later grades, is preparing for success within university studies.
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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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Physiology | |
Zoology |
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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 |
Sidney Ledson Institute offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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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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Extra support |
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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.)
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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) |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Preschool to Gr. 6 |
Academic achievement reporting | Preschool to Gr. 6 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Preschool to Gr. 6 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Preschool to Gr. 6 |
This information is not currently available.
Sidney Ledson Institute offers 6 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Day | $12,875 | $11,625 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 6 | Coed | Day | Varies |
Group 2 | Preschool to Gr. 6 | Coed | eSchool | 60 |
Total enrolment | 60 |
Average class size | 10 to 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | PS - 6 | |
SSAT | 4 - 6 | |
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
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 | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Sidney Ledson Institute is a visible expression of the philosophy embodied in Sidney Ledson's books, "Raising Brighter Children" and "Teach your Child to Read in 10 Minutes a Day." Our PK - Gr. 7 Program implements this philosophy at the school to raise IQ, provide enriched academics, and promote self-confidence in our students, to not only succeed, but excel through their primary education, and then through their Alumni years at Toronto's most academically elite secondary and post-secondary institutions.
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