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Go to child profileToronto French Montessori School is a bilingual coeducational school for students from age 18 months and up. Students with no previous exposure to French can join us. Our teachers create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for every student towards academic and personal success, where the children are free to develop at their individual pace. We now also provide a safe learning environment with special Covid-19 screening to all students and TFMS staff every day prior to entering our building.
What learning looks like now: We are following the York Region Public Health guidelines, and will be reopening our in-class learning for all students in September. We have set up special Covid-19 screening booths outside of our entrance at both of our locations, and will be screening all students and TFMS staff every day. We have set up an online learning portion to our curriculum, and will be taking great measures in making sure that our buildings are safe for our school community. We will be conducting virtual school tours for prospective families, as we only will be allowing TFMS students and staff inside our campus.
TFMS is unique in that it provides language immersion beginning in the early years, and that it does so within a Montessori setting. What makes the program even more unique is that it does all of that through a Christian lens, bringing spiritual awareness and growth into the core of the program. The community of the school is small and close-knit, and parental involvement is welcome, something which is also an important draw for the families that enroll here. Ultimately, TFMS has a lot to offer, and it’s the combination of those offerings that make the school so unique. Yes, academics are important, just as they should be, but TFMS intends to deliver students into their high school years confident in their ability, their relationships with others, and their place in the world.
International curriculum & programs at French Montessori School: French National Curriculum
Program | offered |
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Montessori toddler | |
Casa | |
Elementary | |
Middle School | |
High School |
Focus | Special needs | Religious-based |
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Academic | Gifted | Christian (Non-denominational) |
If you want to learn more about faith-based education, check out our comprehensive guide.
If you want to learn more about Christian education, check out our comprehensive guide.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
Subject | offered |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
1 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 11 | 12 to 13 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
50% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Whole-class lectures should never be given. Students learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
External special education support isn't necessary. Core teachers can deal with all special education needs, by offering the relevant support for each student.
We only use specialist teachers and classes in rare cases (for instance, to teach a second language). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach almost all subjects.
Modern-day technology is very rarely used in class, since it can be a distraction and interfere with development. Students at the upper levels, though, might be permitted to use a computer or a tablet to do research for a specific project.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Schools that adhere to the original Montessori program and principles. On occasion, though, they supplement it with modern curricular approaches or materials.
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 |
French Montessori School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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
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) |
English - 40% | French - 50% | Spanish - 10% |
In grade Gr. 8, French Montessori School students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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French Montessori School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 7
Recreational sports: 6
Toronto French Montessori offers 9 clubs and extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $13,384 | $12,660 | $15,396 | |||||||||
Day (Half day) | $8,322 | $7,782 |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to K | Coed | Day | 50 |
Group 2 | K to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 60 |
Total enrolment | 110 |
Average class size | 8 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 10% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 32 | N/A | N/A | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | 1 - 8 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $250
Registration fee: $250
Deposit:
$1,500
When submitting your application, we require the following:
1. A recent photograph of your child.
2. A copy of birth certificate; baptismal certificate, passport, permanent residence card or immigration documents (if child was not born in Canada).
3. Completed Immunization Record and Allergy Form.
4. Chosen payment marked on Tuition Fee Schedule with accompanying installments. Please do not make payments in cash.
5. A copy of your child’s most recent progress report. (If the student is transferring from another Montessori School or Ministry of Education Program)
All payments of tuition must be made by cheque and post-dated cheques must be submitted with registration. All monthly post-dated cheques must be dated for the first day of each month and every month from August to May. All registration paperwork must be completed and all post-dated cheques must be received before enrollment can be confirmed.
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 | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alumni Highlights
Our duty and commitment at Toronto French Montessori School is to provide the best possible education to our students and ease their entry to their high schools. Furthermore, we provide guidance and answers to their expectations at the next level of their life experience.
Our qualified teachers are deeply committed to their students' academic development, dedicating their time to provide an enriched and rewarding learning experience both in French and English.
I am proud of all our students at Toronto French Montessori School. Heartfelt thanks go to the parents, students and staff that have contributed to making the school community what it is today. We are also blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful families.
Together we will continue dedicating ourselves to assist our students and to build a better future for them.
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When is the application deadline for Toronto French Montessori?
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 Toronto French Montessori?
The overall acceptance rate at Toronto French Montessori is 100%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Toronto French Montessori?
Toronto French Montessori has an Accelerated approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Toronto French Montessori?
There are 50 students enrolled at Toronto French Montessori from Preschool to K. 10% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Toronto French Montessori wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Toronto French Montessori offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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