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Go to child profileAt RDS you will find an educational community where each child has a voice, feels valued and supported. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, RDS enriches each student’s learning thanks to programming integration with use of UofT, AGO and the ROM. Our supportive and nurturing environment is designed to foster confidence, passion and curiosity. Our dedicated faculty draws on best practices to inspire learners and ensure students are prepared to adapt confidently and engage responsibly in our changing world.
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Rosedale is proximate to a wealth of physical resources that wouldn't be available to schools of a similar size located elsewhere. The student body is small, with just 120 students, though the school partners with the University of Toronto, the AGO, and the ROM, all of which are located within a short distance of the school. The school very happily makes use of all of those resources, including the athletic facilities at U of T. The school adopts a range of progressive practices, including a promotion of cross-curricular instruction and cooperative learning. In all, it's a very nice mix, combining the intimacy of a small student body with a lot of resources and facilities close to hand. While perhaps not a gifted school, per se, the ideal learner is one who can benefit from an enriched curriculum.
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Academic |
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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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
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 |
Students remain in a regular classroom for most of the day, but are pulled out for extra support from a qualified special education teacher.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Program | offered |
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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: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
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) |
Competitive sports: 9
Recreational sports: 13
The Rosedale Day School offers 20 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $24,190 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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3rd child (sibling) | Day | 80% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | JK to 8 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 10% |
Average aid package size | $5,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 10% |
Total aid available | $100,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
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Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 180 |
Total enrolment | 180 |
Average class size | 16 to 20 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 10% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 16 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Class Size | 20 | 20 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $0
Registration fee: $0
Deposit:
5000%
We begin accepting applications in September for the following academic year. Should a current grade have any immediate openings we would be able to offer early registration at that time. Alternatively in early February after our current families have re-enrolled should any new openings become available we offer acceptance to students who have met our admissions criteria.
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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 12 - 14 (90%) | 2 - 4 (50%) | 2 - 4 (50%) | 0 - 2 (25%) | 0 - 2 (25%) | 0 - 2 (25%) | 0 - 2 (25%) | 0 - 2 (25%) | 2 - 4 (25%) | 0 - 2 (25%) |
I would like to welcome you to The Rosedale Day School (RDS) community.
Choosing the right educational environment can be a challenging decision based on the needs of your child. There is no doubt that the right school and right fit will provide ample opportunities for your child to develop academically within a safe, value based educational environment.
At The Rosedale Day School, we believe that EVERY CHILD IS UNIQUE. We are a small educational institution and our environment provides the opportunity for our teachers to effectively educate your child, pay attention to important details that are vital towards their academic and social development, while maintaining a positive rapport and mentorship that inspires and sustains a passion for learning.
We are located in the heart of downtown Toronto and adjacent to the University of Toronto campus where we utilize world class athletic facilities to complement our athletics program. We have a wonderful outdoor education program that focuses on character development and provides the opportunity for our students to become value based empathic individuals and socially responsible citizens by the time they graduate from RDS.
I invite you to go through our website and contact our Admissions Department for a tour of the school. You and your child will experience our school culture and clearly see how happily our community operates within an optimal learning environment.
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