Sidney Ledson Institute Reviews

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Our Perspective on Sidney Ledson Institute

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.

Video reviews

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Roundtable Q&A (2020) Watch our Sidney Ledson Institute Q&A discussion with Andrea (Alum), Yvonne (Alum), Zara (Alum), Aliyan (Alum), Fatima (Alum), Feng (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 Sidney Ledson Institute with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.

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(4.7) Parent, Maria Assif (2018) Both my daughters go to SLI, and they could not be happier. They appreciate the variety of sub... The school leadership is exemplary. It is a balanced approach of a nurturing and warm environment while dealing with any disciplinary issues promptly and pedagogically. The teachers at SLI are passionate about their subjects, committed to students and their learning journeys, and most of them have been there for a long time and are quite seasoned in teaching the levels they are responsible fo... I am very satisfied with the tailored programs Sidney Ledson Institute offers to students. Each student studies at his/her own pace, and most lessons are self-guided. This teaches students a high sense of independence. Their c... The school is located in an office space, so there is no "official" playground. There is a play area where students can run, though it is not safe for younger kids if they fall. There is a ravine closeby that students walk to ... There are two levels per classroom (grade 3 and 4, for instance, in one classroom). Students come from different backgrounds and get along well overall. As a parent, I like to see how more senior students mentor younger ones, ... My daughters love going to school everyday and seem happy when being picked up. The academics are strong, and the extra-curricular activities are quite diverse (considering the limited infra-structure the school has and its af... This is a small school, where parents tend to greet each other and exchange some casual conversations. It is clearly friendly and cordial environment. There is no board of trustees or parents' council. It does not bother me pe... As previously stated, the school is located in an office building. There is no direct access to a green space or a kid-friendly playground. The location is across from Bayview Glen, so traffic can be an issue. That said, for ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(3.9) Parent, Xiaoping Li (2018) My children liked their teachers (Ms. Tabacowalla, Ms. Selina & Ms. Yu) so much in the first a ... Principle Ms. Shivji is kind, caring, paying attention to details of my children's development, while pursuing enriched learning experience for students. Teachers and admin staff are responsive to issues, suggestions and ide... I like that the teachers give individualized worksheets to students so everyone progresses on their own pace. The school has a strong academic program. My son (in JK) is reading at the level equivalent to grade 2 in the public school system. It helps that he is naturally gifted in learning phonics. My daughter (also in JK) is readin... The school provides extracurricular activities which are usually not a great fit for the needs of my JK children and myself for the following reasons: 1. Initially my children need time to sleep. So they can't stay for after... Students are well behaved and friendly to each other. I like the interaction of students between different grades. It's a small school. Students seem to know each other in the school. Parents are friendly to each other during drop-off, pick-up and field trips. There is no organized parent group. I feel the school can provide more opportunities for parental involvement in the life of the school. The school is located in an office building. Students don't venture beyond the school grounds.	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.7) Parent, Ramesh Nuggehalli Narasimha Gowda (2018) The experience my kid gets is diverse. It is a wholesome learning culture. The teachers are gre... The school leadership communicate very well with parents and keep us posted on all events. They are very good listeners and respond to all queries and problems quickly. At Sydney Ledson the teaching is comprehensive and encompassing many needs of a lerning child. Starting from academics, arts and crafts, science experiments, the kids love their days filled with learning experiences. We see ou... Yes the learning program at Sydney Ledson is so comprehensive, we are so happy as parents to see our kid turn into a very well rounded character with great leadership qualities. We only wish there could a little bigger play a... There are frequent fun activities and galas where kids get to showcase their skills. I love their show and tell sessions every week. My kid is constant search for a topic every week to show and tell. The research project that ... Students are very confident, very inquisitive and great orators. I see the kids are encouraged to be very expressive, empathetic to each other's needs. Great School and we recommend it to every parent who is looking for a comprehensive development for their kids(s). The parents are welcomed to be part of all outbound excursions. This is a great opportunity to see our kids amongst other kids and how they communicate and treat each other from close quarters. School is an office area and that way it is convenient to work places. We only miss a bigger playground or play area for kids.	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.7) Parent, Chandini Ramesh (2018) My daughter has loved every teacher who has taught her and that is what she appreciates the mos... Very disciplined management and they are more like friends to their students and their parents which makes a lot of difference to connect with them. Communication has tremendously improved over the years since they started us... Excellent teachers and they run the show and they are the main reason for this school being so good at what they do. Academic programs organized by the school is just amazing, only turn off is the space because of which there is not much sports activities. They have variety of programs but it’s repetitive. SLI is like a family and since they have manageable strength, students are connected really well and extremely disciplined kids. Their curriculum is so interesting that my daughter has never had a problem going to school, she definitely looks forward going to school also because of the kind of activities they have every day that kids don’t wish to mis... Parents are involved as required and they are constantly updated about every activity. very centrally located but only thing we miss is ahaving a play ground.	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.3) Parent, Karim Munjee (2018) Son likes the school and teacher. The administrative staff Ms Shivji, Ms Jan, and Ms Kara are... The administrative staff Ms Shivji, Ms Jan, and Ms Kara are all great to work with as are all the staff and teachers. Great teachers....as long as there is good continuity with the teachers and not much turnover that is a good sign. My son really likes his teacher Ms Jordan. It is the academic nature of the program which attracted us to the school and setting the foundation for learning and learning skills is critical for higher and future education of our child. If there are opportunities to ... There should be more extra curriculur if possible that balances the academic with modern themes (digital communication , social media) and some sports/play based that leverage academics . Not an easy ask but give it some thou... Great mix of students and ages. My son is fortunate that a couple of the older kids have really taken a liking to him and watch out for him like big brothers and sisters..t.hat is fantastic to see Overall a good school academically , faculty, programs, structure. The only thing I would say to improve the quality of life for students is for a more modern or updated environment ....equipment, space, all seem a bit dated a... Parents are engaging and diverse all with a common mindset of giving their children the best opportunities and chances to succeed in the big world. Location is a big in the busy office space environment. It would have been nice to have some natural green space and play space for the kids like a real field or park however that would likely be challenging to find.	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.5) Parent, Atchuthan Kathirithamby (2018) Our son had a truly amazing experience at Sidney Ledson. At first, he was reluctant to move to ... One of the positive aspects of Sidney Ledson that popped out to us, even before our son began attending the school, was the kind, supportive faculty. The administration was very helpful throughout the application and decision ... Some of the earliest feedback we received from our son was about the great teachers. Our son would come home and tell us about the exceptional teachers and how they were inclusive and supportive. They would guide each student ... Sidney Ledson has a very strong academic program. They teach a healthy breadth of subjects at varying levels, depending on each individual's ability. They accommodate well for students who are struggling as they are able to so... Extracurriculars at Sidney Ledson, though present, are not one of its strongest points. The school does its best to create an environment where students can spend outside the classroom, whether it be through small class field ... All students are supportive of each other, and there is never any cases of treating each other inappropriately. All of the students are prepared and ready to learn. Most importantly, they add to the positive environment of the... The great school life at Sidney Ledson was possibly the best part of our son's experience at Sidney Ledson. Our son made many good friends at Sidney Ledson who he could always talk to. They would push each other to do better i... The school was an welcoming environment for all parents. We were also welcome to gather together when we went to pick our kids up after school. Even though it is located in an office building, the school is isolated from the other parts of the building and it is a very safe place for kids.	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

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Sidney Ledson Institute Reviews

Our Perspective on Sidney Ledson Institute

Video reviews

Roundtable Q&A (2020)

Written reviews

(4.7)

Parent, Maria Assif (2018)

(3.9)

Parent, Xiaoping Li (2018)

(4.7)

Parent, Ramesh Nuggehalli Narasimha Gowda (2018)

(4.7)

Parent, Chandini Ramesh (2018)

(4.3)

Parent, Karim Munjee (2018)

(4.5)

Parent, Atchuthan Kathirithamby (2018)

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