Sunnybrook School Reviews

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

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The 50-page review of Sunnybrook School is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.

Sunnybrook has a personal, involved feel.
Its school leadership has been remarkably consistent since its founding and it has a very family-like feel.
The IB PYP forms the backbone of its curriculum.

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Video reviews

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

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Alum, Kelly Pinch (2022) Watch our alum interview with Kelly Pinch to learn about the unique experience of attending Sunnybrook School.	all_videos alumnus_videos	,
Parent, Pam and Nigel Panesar (2022) Watch our parent interview with Pam and Nigel Panesar to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Sunnybrook School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Parent, Clark Savolaine (2022) Watch our parent interview with Clark Savolaine to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Sunnybrook School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Parent, Katie Azuma (2021) Watch our parent interview with Katie Azuma to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Sunnybrook School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Parent, Laurie Levitt (2020) Watch our parent interview with Laurie Levitt to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Sunnybrook School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Roundtable Q&A (2021) Watch our Sunnybrook School Q&A discussion with Lori Levitt (Parent) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,
Roundtable Q&A (2020) Watch our Sunnybrook School Q&A discussion 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 Sunnybrook 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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(5) Parent, Laura Waters (2020) Our daughter started at Sunnybrook for SK. She immediately felt welcomed into the entire school... I firmly believe the administration at SBS creates a strong school community. From our first interview up to the current day, I feel like the school leaders take a true interest in my child. They often stop by the classroom to... This school is spectacular and the teachers are the main reason for this. As a teacher myself, I know what above and beyond teaching looks like. SBS is that and more. The warmth and energy these teachers bring to the classroom... The IB program is fantastic. It truly is an international program. The primary program incorporates a wonderful character education component and I can already see lessons about citizenship making an impact. I am very impresse... The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs which I don't feel I can speak to extensively since many of them start in grade one. The house system they have in place definitely encouraged the kids to participate in ... The student body at SBS is small, and this is one of the major factors that initially drew me to the school. With grades from JK to grade 6 represented, and a maximum of 20 students in grades one through six (16 in both JK and... The quality of student life, along with the quality of teaching, is what differentiates SBS from other schools. It is a small school, only going up to grade 6. I absolutely love that. Smaller kids don't get overwhelmed by big ... The parent community at SBS is small, but very enthusiastic and engaged. You really get to know the other parents, seeing them at pickups and drop offs. SBS also hosts events for the parents to socialize, which is great. Paren... SBS sits in the middle of a Davisville neighbourhood. They have easy access to nearby parks which they often make use of. I was initially worried about the pick up and drop off situation on such a busy street but SBS really ha...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.9) Parent, Olivia Kao (2019) My child recently switched from a Montessori environment to Sunnybrook School this year. Altho... Sunnybrook staff has been fantastic! They are always accessible, and have been very good at transitioning new families into the Sunnybrook environment. My son's teacher has been great at providing positive feedback and disci... My son is keenly interested in what he is learning in the classroom, and that translates into the questions and discussions we have at home. His teacher has been very supportive and encouraging. In my son's words, his teache... Although it has only been a month, the curriculum seems to have a balance of all the important academic aspects required. Along with interesting units of inquiry, the school also focuses on academic fundamentals. The use of... Good balance of athletic, creative, and leadership focused extracurricular activities. It would be great if private piano lessons could also be provided at an additional cost and upon request, and conducted during recesses et... The addition of "houses" creates a great sense of team spirit and accountability for my child. It also allows the students to interact with kids outside of his grade. My son has already made a number of good friends within a ... My child loves going to school, and the involvement of parents is great! He is a fan of his teachers, both his core Grade 3 teacher, as well as all of the other specialists (French, physical education, music, library etc). ... Parents are certainly encouraged to be part of the Sunnybrook community, and given many opportunities to participate. They are also respectful of your time. There are opportunities to help out during field trips, participat... Great neighborhood. Despite being located on a very busy street in the middle of Toronto, the staff has made the pick up and drop offs as seamless as possible. Kids have an opportunity to explore the neighborhood as well in ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.9) Parent, Reza Asadikia (2018) The size of this school is in a way that is not intimidating for younger students, but at the s... These days, independent schools thrive for excellence. All have fantastic websites, glossy brochures, and staff willingly give you a tour showing how great things are. What differentiated Sunnybrook school from the rest for my... The IB curriculum was a decision making factor for us. The way it is administered at Sunnybrook is very structured. You see how students learn to think and to inquire. These are the foundational tools they need to possess a... The IB curriculum was a decision making factor for us. The way it is administered at Sunnybrook is very structured. You see how students learn to think and to inquire. These are the foundational tools they need to possess a... Students enjoy regular French lessons. The French teacher is amazing. She has great skills in engaging students in learning activities. There is a music class for some introductory to music, instruments and dance. The music ... The size of the school and each grade make the environment like a family. Student know each other and interact with various teachers and even the principal at a personal level. She loves going to school. We were positively surprised when she started asking when school resumes after Christmas holidays! We have tried summer camps at other prominent independent schools and she was always look8ng forwar... The student parent association is very active and parents participation is very good. They try hard to keep parents engaged. The school is located in a nice residential neighbourhood. Similar to other similar neighborhoods in Toronto, traffic at peak times can be heavy.	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

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Parent, Laura Waters (2020)

Our daughter started at Sunnybrook for SK. She immediately felt welcomed into the entire school...

(4.9)

Parent, Olivia Kao (2019)

My child recently switched from a Montessori environment to Sunnybrook School this year. Altho...

(4.9)

Parent, Reza Asadikia (2018)

The size of this school is in a way that is not intimidating for younger students, but at the s...

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