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Go to child profileClaremont School is a small, private elementary school dedicated to teaching students with dyslexia from Grades 1 – 8. Our program has an intensive Language and Math focus. Our specialized linguistic curriculum is a structured literacy program based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Our multi-sensory, systematic exploration is a perfect match for Kindergarten where students learn the fundamentals in a creative, nurturing environment. Kindergarten is open to all students.
What learning looks like now: 1. Cohorts of 12-18 students in designated areas of the school 2. Social distancing and plexi glass barriers on desks and signage 3. Schedules arranged to promote social distancing 4. Emphasis on outdoor education 5. Enhanced cleaning protocols and services 6. Screening of students, visitors and staff prior to entry. Restricted access to school 7. PPE stations, mandatory masks, face shields, hand sanitizer stations, hand washing areas throughout the building, isolation area for unwell staff or students. 8. Policy that is updated to reflect guidance from TPH as needed. 9. Online learning for students required to self -isolate 10. Restricted access to gymnasium and auditorium Please see Covid-19 Policy on website
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Kindergarten Program
Schools are founded for a range of reasons, though a few are founded out of a very acute need, and that’s the case with Claremont. The school provides support for students with dyslexia and that academic environment—one that is created to address the needs of the students—can itself be transformative. The delivery is based in the Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory approach to instruction, which is in every way the international standard. But this is a home, too, and students benefit from the close, caring approach of a faculty that understands them as learners and comes to know them as people. Parents no doubt are prone to describe the school as life-changing, and, for very many, it certainly is.
Focus | Special needs |
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Academic | Special needs |
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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Zoology |
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Disciplined |
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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 |
Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more 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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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, The Claremont School students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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The Claremont School | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to K |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 3
Recreational sports: 10
The Claremont School offers 21 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
eSchool | $22,000 | ||||||||||
Day | $16,000 | $21,500 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | JK to 8 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $1,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 4% |
Total aid available | $5,000 |
Steps: 1. Apply for an interview by completing the Interview Request Form accompanied with a non-refundable fee of $350 on website. Application is not a guarantee of acceptance to our school. The application process will determine whether our school can offer an appropriate program for your child. 2. Once the Director has reviewed the Interview Application Form, an appointment is booked and confirmed by email. Interviews consist of screening tests, review of report cards, psycho-educational assessment and an interview with the Director, lasting approximately 1 hour. Interview and screening appointments take place monthly. 3. A Visitors Day will be booked by the Director of Admissions. The student attends the school from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., brings a lunch and snack, gym clothes and gym shoes. The student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) must sign a waiver to attend Visitor’s Day. A second visit may be requested. 4. If the Claremont School curriculum is deemed an effective program for the student, the parent(s) or guardian(s) is invited to apply to Claremont School. On acceptance, a non-refundable reservation deposit is required, accompanied with four post-dated cheques.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 82 |
Total enrolment | 82 |
Average class size | 6 to 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 2.4% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 2 |
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 2 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Class Size | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 8 | |
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SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $350
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
$4,000
See above
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 | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 3 - 4 (95%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 3 - 4 (75%) | 2 - 3 (60%) | 2 - 3 (50%) | 0 |
Students with dyslexia read slowly, laboriously, deciphering text letter-by-letter, leaving little mental capacity to contemplate the meaning being conveyed or the literary devices employed. Reading for these students becomes a task to avoid. Early in their school life, a vicious cycle develops where weak readers avoid reading and fall behind. Good readers gain knowledge and confidence while struggling readers may find much of the curriculum inaccessible and experience diminished self-confidence. Similar patterns of behaviour occur when learning to spell and communicate in writing. Dyslexic students find learning to spell very challenging. This in turn hampers their choice of words used in writing passages, which is not an accurate reflection of their knowledge.
We know how to help students with dyslexia to read and spell thanks to the work of Dr. Orton, Anna Gillingham and their pioneering colleagues, who developed a unique language pedagogy in the early 1900’s. Claremont School has based their curriculum on the Orton-Gillingham Approach (OGA) and created a complete language program for elementary students struggling to learn to read and spell. We call this Practical Linguistics and it incorporates best practices in the field of language instruction.
Having used the OGA/Practical Linguistics Approach with my dyslexic students and seen for myself how empowering and life-changing this approach is, I was determined to start my own common-sense revolution in the world of special education. To that end, with the help of the students and teachers at the Claremont School, I have created a reading and spelling curriculum accessible to teachers around the world called The Great Word House™ (GWH). Our therapeutic teaching is now available to the many students who need our help. Claremont School is at the forefront of teacher training and publishing in the field of reading and spelling education.
Our mission is to teach students with dyslexia, so that they may fulfill their considerable potential and gain the skills and self-confidence needed for academic success.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Reiss, B. Sc., M.A.
Principal, The Claremont School
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When is the application deadline for The Claremont School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at The Claremont School?
The overall acceptance rate at The Claremont School is 75%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at The Claremont School?
The Claremont School has a Student-paced approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Accelerated). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend The Claremont School?
There are 82 students enrolled at The Claremont School from JK to Gr. 8. 2.4% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at The Claremont School wear uniforms?
Yes
Does The Claremont School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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