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OUR KIDS REPORT:

The Clover School

Grades Nursery/Toddler — 6 — Toronto, ON (Map)
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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
The Clover School
REPORT CONTENTS
Reviews
Analysis

School overview

  • Grades
    Nursery/Toddler — 6
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    Varies
  • Tuition
    $26,578 to 27,600/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    , OFIS
  • Enrolment
    350 day students
  • Curriculum
    Montessori
  • EBROCHURE
    View eBrochure
  • LOCATION
    Toronto, ON (View address)

The big picture on The Clover School

We wrote a book reviewing the school

The Clover School, Toronto, ON  - The OUR KIDS Feature Review

The 50-page review of The Clover 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.

Read our in-depth review

We questioned the school administration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"The Clover School is a CCMA accredited Montessori school with an innovative signature curriculum designed to nurture the ​mind​, heart, health, and soul of each child. Children learn at their own pace, according to their own interests, developing skills and habits to help them thrive. This approach promotes intellectual curiosity, creativity, and individual growth through the integration of academics, arts, athletics, outdoor education, community service, and leadership."

  • Over 25 years of Montessori Innovation Providing Real-World Education Raising 21st Century Adults
  • Three Toronto Campuses (18 months - Gr. 6) in Toronto's Midtown and West End
  • Integrated Four-Pillar Curriculum, Character & Entrepreneurship Education, Inquiry Based Learning
  • French, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Yoga, Sports, Mindfulness, STEAM, Outdoor Education
  • Year-Round Urban Farming Program in Partnership with The Edible Lab
  • Summer Camp, Extended Care, Organic Catered Lunch/Snacks
  • Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators Accredited Member, OFIS Member
  • Empowering a Community of Learners to be Joyful, Resilient, and Innovative
  • Heart-Centered Education
  • Raising Global Citizens through Montessori

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

The Clover School prides itself on its commitment to child-centered, active learning, fostering good citizenship, kindness, leadership, and modelling wellness in the classroom. Clover students are seen, heard, and loved. They are young people who care deeply about our planet, are kind to one another and want to make the world a better place. The Clover Team is diverse in its experience and history and are given the opportunity, along with students, to share expertise, culture, and passions.

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

Families with children enrolled in The Clover School's signature programming say Clover is the school they wish they had as children. When observing a classroom, families touring Clover note the children are happy, calm, hard-working, focused, and free to move through their spaces. Clover students have a 100% success rate at transferring to their school of choice when the time is right for them.

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

The Clover School is a place where open communication, engaged teachers, bright classrooms, along with an age-appropriate and stimulating curriculum enable children to really thrive. A place where educators are valued for their vital role in shaping the lives of young people. Where parents are welcomed warmly as members of our vibrant community & recognized as partners in their child’s education. Clover's goal is to help each child build resilience and tenacity in both learning and in life.

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

The Clover School prides itself on a signature curriculum that takes a whole-child approach to the Montessori pedagogy:
Mind - reveal unique passions and innate curiosity, fostering critical thinking, fearless discovery, and resilience
Heart - individuality, authenticity, and social-emotional learning promote courage, compassion, and self-awareness
Health - practice smart nutrition, physical exercise, and mindfulness
Soul - connectedness to the world through nature-based learning and the arts

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

The Clover School: Alumni Review from Lily Bosnar-Williams

Watch our alum interview with Lily Bosnar-Williams to learn about the unique experience of attending The Clover School.
The Clover School, Alumnus Video Review from Lily Bosnar-Williams

The Clover School: Parent Review from Elysia Baldassarra

Watch our parent interview with Elysia Baldassarra to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend The Clover School.
The Clover School, Parent Video Review from Elysia Baldassarra

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