Toronto Waldorf School

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Curriculum: Waldorf
- Mathematics: Equal Balance
- Early Reading: Balanced Literacy
- Writing: Equal balance
- Science: Inquiry
- Literature: Equal Balance
- Social Studies : Thematic
- Humanities and Social Sciences : Equal Balance
- Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
- Fine Arts: Equal Balance
- Computers and Technology: Light integration
- Physical Education:
- Advanced Placement courses :
- Sex and health education: Not Ontario curriculum
Preschool/K Curriculum: Waldorf
Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
Academic Culture: Supportive
Developmental priorities: Balanced
Special needs support: Indirect Support
Gifted learner support: No Support
Language: English
Homework Policy:
Report Card Policy:

Curriculum Waldorf
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Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Waldorf
Toronto Waldorf School has a Waldorf approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia approach).
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Waldorf schools are available from preschool to Grade 12, though they are most popular at the younger ages. Waldorf schools are unmistakably "progressive". Rudolf Steiner, their intellectual forefather, believed the educator's first task should be to help students develop an aesthetic appreciation for life and learning. Sometimes incorrectly conflated with Montessori schools, Waldorf schools focus on developing the "whole child" - emphasizing collaborative, hands-on learning, along with the arts and music, which are integrated into other areas of study.

Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Waldorf - 1%
Traditional - 44%
Liberal arts - 17%
Progressive - 27%
Montessori - 10%
Reggio Emilia - 1%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: The Waldorf curriculum revolves around child development and the key concept of "doing the right thing at the right time." An emphasis on a three-fold approach, integrating "head, heart and hands" is a fundamental component in all classes. Cross-curricular connections are made wherever possible, using arts, movement, music and drama in the learning process, bringing greater engagement and emotional connection to the child's experience.

Approach:

Focus

Academic
Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics Equal Balance

Mathematics approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Equal Balance
Toronto Waldorf School has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math , Discovery Math approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 68%
Traditional math - 29%
Discovery math - 3%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: See our Teaching Approach in the Lower School: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/lower_school/teaching_methods/index.php#.VtiYJubju4M and in the High School: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/high_school/deeper_perspective_on_HS/index.php#.VtiYm-bju4M

Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

Calculator policy: Calculators are not used until later in middle school - sometimes even as late as Grade 8. The focus is instead on mental math, pen and paper math thus ensuring a concept has been deeply cemented before moving to the tool to aid in calculations.

Early Reading Balanced Literacy

Early Reading approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Balanced Literacy
Toronto Waldorf School has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive , Whole Language approach).
[Show: About Balanced Literacy?]
Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.

Early Reading at schools on OurKids.net

Balanced literacy - 56%
Phonics-intensive - 42%
Whole language - 2%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: See this for details on our teaching approach: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/grade1/english.php

DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.

What Toronto Waldorf School says: This information is not currently available.

Writing Equal balance

Writing approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Equal balance
Toronto Waldorf School has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach , Process approach approach).
[Show: About Equal balance?]
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.

Writing at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 82%
Systematic approach - 10%
Process approach - 8%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Details can be found on our website by looking at teaching writing in different grades: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/grade1/english.php

Science Inquiry

Science approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Inquiry
Toronto Waldorf School has an Inquiry approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Inquiry?]
Inquiry-based science emphasizes teaching science as a way of thinking or practice, and therefore tries to get students “doing” science as much as possible -- and not just “learning” it. Students still learn foundational scientific ideas and content (and build on this knowledge progressively); however, relative to expository science instruction, inquiry-based programs have students spend more time developing and executing their own experiments (empirical and theoretical). Students are frequently challenged to develop critical and scientific-thinking skills by developing their own well-reasoned hypothesis and finding ways to test those hypotheses. Projects and experiments are emphasized over textbook learning. Skills are emphasized over breadth of knowledge.

Science at schools on OurKids.net

Inquiry - 22%
Expository - 5%
Equal balance - 73%

Teaching approach: Learn more here: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/grade1/science.php

Treatment of evolution:

Subject offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Topics covered in curriculum:

Subject offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Literature Equal Balance

Literature approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Equal Balance
Toronto Waldorf School has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional , Social Justice approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.

Literature at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 77%
Traditional - 20%
Social justice - 3%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Refer to this chart for details: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/index.php

Social Studies Thematic

Social Studies approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Thematic
Toronto Waldorf School has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge , Expanding Communities approach).
[Show: About Thematic?]
The Thematic approach organizes the curriculum around certain themes or cultural universals. Students might spend time focused on food. Then they might focus on transportation or government, and so on.

Social Studies at schools on OurKids.net

Thematic - 32%
Core knowledge - 43%
Expanding communities - 25%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Our approach to teaching social studies can be found here: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/grade1/social_sciences.php

Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance

Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Equal Balance
Toronto Waldorf School has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Pragmatism approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.

Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 85%
Perennialism - 6%
Pragmatism - 9%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Our teaching approach can be found here: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/grade7/social_sciences.php

Foreign Languages Equal Balance

Foreign Languages approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Equal Balance
Toronto Waldorf School has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.

Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 63%
Audio-lingual - 2%
Communicative - 35%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: We offer French from Grade 1 to 12. Here's a closer look at each grade: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/grade1/languages.php

Fine Arts Equal Balance

Fine Arts approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Equal Balance
Toronto Waldorf School has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive , Creative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.

Fine Arts at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 61%
Receptive - 2%
Creative - 37%

Program offers:

Subject offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Visual studio philosophy:

Expressive
Disciplined

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Please refer to our curriculum page for details: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/index.php

Computers and Technology Light integration

Computers and Technology approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Light integration
Toronto Waldorf School has a Light integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Heavy integration , Medium integration approach).
[Show: About Light integration?]
Computers are used in the classroom from time to time, but integrating technology into everything students do is not a dominant focus. Digital literacy is understood to be a legitimate skill in the 21st century, but not one that should distract from teaching the subject at hand, or more fundamental skills and literacies. The idea is today’s students, being “digital natives”, are likely exposed to computers and new media enough outside the classroom: the role of the school, rather, should be to develop competencies that may otherwise get missed.

Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

Light integration - 18%
Heavy integration - 34%
Medium integration - 48%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: The Waldorf perspective is that computer exposure should not be based on capability but on developmental appropriateness. Computers and digital technology are not part of the early grades curriculum, although mechanical technology and the practical arts are incorporated at all levels. In our school, Grade 7 and above can access to our computer lab and time in the lab is balanced with Cyber Civics- discussions about the role of technology in our lives, social media and how one can trust information on the web. We strive to give our students to tools to understand the history of computing and how to keep the human being at the centre of our relationship to technology.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Please refer to our curriculum chart for details: http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/why_waldorf/curriculum_chart/index.php

Advanced Placement courses

This information is not currently available.

Sex and health education Not Ontario curriculum

Sex and health education approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Not Ontario curriculum
Toronto Waldorf School has a Not Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).
[Show: About Not Ontario curriculum?]
The sex education curriculum does NOT follow the provincial one taught in public schools - either in terms of structure, pacing, focus, and/or tone.

Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net

Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 45%
Follows provincial curriculum - 55%

Toronto Waldorf School's approach to sex-ed: This information is not currently available.
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Science

Literature

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Humanities and Social Sciences

Foreign Languages

Fine Arts

Computers and Technology

Physical Education

Advanced Placement courses

Sex and health education
Preschool/K Curriculum Waldorf

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Preschools and kindergartens tend to have a particular curriculum or curricular approach. This refers to what is taught and how it's taught. Most preschools have a curriculum that comprises a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. A preschool's curriculum may or may not, though, reflect its higher-level curriculum (if it's part of a school with elementary or secondary programs)

Preschool/K Curriculum approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Waldorf
Toronto Waldorf School has a Waldorf approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Academic approach).
[Show: About Waldorf?]
Highly group-oriented and with a strong emphasis on creative and imaginative play, Waldorf preschool and Kindergarten programs have very little to no emphasis on academics. A Waldorf environment will often feel more like a home than a traditional classroom -- the goal being to instill comfort and and a sense of predictability in students’ day. This emphasis on comfort and predictability also manifests through a heavy use of repetition: for example, teachers might read the same story multiple days in a row. Waldorf schools ask parents to refrain from offering children TV or computers at home, and aim to develop in children a connection to the natural world. If you want to learn more about Waldorf education, check out our comprehensive guide.

Preschool/K Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Waldorf - 2%
Play-based - 22%
Montessori - 26%
Reggio emilia - 5%
Academic - 45%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: Toronto Waldorf School's early years programs have a play-based approach and learning through experience, art and movement. Healthy rhythm and routine, ample outdoor time as well as time for rest are built into each day. Participation in crafts, painting and chores are some of the daily activities of the preschool and kindergarten child. A rich oral story telling tradition, including puppet shows, help build the young child's language capacities as well as imaginative thinking.

Focus
Academic

Subject	offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Subject	offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Subject	offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Subject	offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

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This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Standard-enriched

Toronto Waldorf School has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

[Show: About Standard-enriched?]

Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

Standard-enriched - 58%
Accelerated - 17%
Student-paced - 25%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: At TWS, our rich Waldorf Curriculum is a unique and integrated program where walls between subjects disappear. We are a school where students learn through experience and discovery, and where inspiring academics, human connection and artistic expression are foundational.

Flexible pacing style

Flexible pacing style	offered
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

What Toronto Waldorf School says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

Academic Culture Supportive

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Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at Toronto Waldorf School: Supportive
Toronto Waldorf School has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
[Show: About Supportive?]
A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

Supportive - 49%
Rigorous - 51%

What Toronto Waldorf School says: This information is not currently available.
Developmental priorities Balanced

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Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced

"Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation."

Secondary Developmental Priority: Emotional

The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and con?dent individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

What Toronto Waldorf School says: This information is not currently available.

Special needs support Indirect Support

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Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

Toronto Waldorf School offers Indirect Support

Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day; the teacher receives special training in accommodating special needs and/or learning disabled students.

Academic Support:

Subject Type	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject Type	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

A - Forms of Support

Accommodation:

Modification:

Remediation:

B - Environments

Indirect Support:

Resource Assistance:

Withdrawal Assistance:

Partial Integration:

Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed

Forms of SupportA

EnvironmentsB

ADHD

Learning disabilities

Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.

Dyscalculia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.

Dysgraphia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.

Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
Developmental

Autism
Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
Asperger's Syndrome
On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.
Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
Behavioral and Emotional

Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.
Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.
Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
Physical

Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

Read our guide to special needs schools and special education

Gifted learner support No Support

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Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
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)

What Toronto Waldorf School says: This information is not currently available.

Language English

Toronto Waldorf School offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrollment include: English, Mandarin

Homework Policy

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Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

In grade Gr. 12, Toronto Waldorf School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.

Nightly Homework

	NS	PS	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Toronto Waldorf School	0 mins	0 mins	0 mins	0 mins	0 mins	0 mins	0 mins	15 mins	30 mins	45 mins	60 mins	60 mins	90 mins	120 mins	160 mins	120 mins
Site Average	0 mins	2 mins	6 mins	7 mins	15 mins	17 mins	23 mins	30 mins	35 mins	40 mins	52 mins	56 mins	69 mins	80 mins	97 mins	106 mins

What Toronto Waldorf School says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

Report Card Policy

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While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

How assessments are delivered across the grades:

Prose (narrative)-based feedback Gr. 1 to Gr. 12
Parent-teacher meetings Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12

Extracurriculars
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While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

Sports offered

Competitive sports: 5
Recreational sports: 3

Legend: Competitive offered Recreational offered

all sports]
- Archery
- Curling
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cricket
- Cross-country skiing
- Cycling
- Downhill skiing
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Ice Skating
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts
- Mountain biking
- Racquet Ball
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Running
- Sailing
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Clubs offered

Toronto Waldorf School offers 9 clubs and extracurricular programs.

Legend:   Competitive offered   Recreational offered

all clubs and programs]

  Foreign Language Club

  Habitat for Humanity

  Jazz Ensemble

  Math Club

  Musical theatre/Opera

  Ballet and Classical Ballet

  Online Magazine

  Outdoor Club

  Outdoor Education

  Paintball

  Photography

  Poetry/Literature club

  Radio club

  Robotics club

  Round Square

  School newspaper

  Science Club

  Scouting

  Student Council

  Yearbook

  Yoga

  Animation

  Art Club

  Astronomy Club

  Audiovisual Club

  Band

  Chess Club

  Choir

  Community Service

  Computer Club

  Dance Club

  Debate Club

  Drama Club

  Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

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This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

Day Day (Half day)

	NS	PS	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day	$23,400	$21,360	$20,810		$19,230								$21,320
Day (Half day)			$12,470

What Toronto Waldorf School says about their tuition: This information is not currently available.

Discounts

Discount Type	Enrolment Type	Amount
Full payment	all students	1%

Need-based financial aid

Grade range that need-based aid is offered:	JK to 12
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid	0%
Average aid package size	$4,000
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid	0%
Total aid available	$0

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2020 (Repeats annually)

More information:

http://www.torontowaldorfschool.com/admissions/tuition_assistance/index.php#.Vd4P4JcdWAQ

Application Details:

This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
Application for Financial Assistance should be done in tandem with the application to the school. Please see our website pages for more details.

Merit based Scholarships

Toronto Waldorf School does not offer merit-based financial awards.

Enrolment

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Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrolment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrolment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrolment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrolment per grade.

Enrolment Details:

	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrolment
Group 1	Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12	Coed	Day	360

Additional Statistics:

Total enrolment	360
Average class size	12 to 25
% of international students (total enrolment)	5%
Number of different nationalities within student population	N/A

Student Distribution:

	NS	PS	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day Enrollment	12	40	27	27	22	24	21	22	17	21	23	18	24	21	21	21
Class Size	12	12	18	18	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22

Admission

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Application

Admissions Assessments:

Assessment	Required	Grades
Interview		NS - 12
SSAT
SSAT (out of province)
Entrance Exam(s)
Entrance Essay

Application Deadlines:

Day students: Rolling

Offer mid-year entry: Yes

Fees:

Application fee: $125

Registration fee: $2,000

Deposit: 1000%

What Toronto Waldorf School says:

The following documents are required: application form, detailed questionnaire, copy of birth certificate, and copy of most recent report card.

Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: N/A

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	NS	PS	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	8 - 12 (100%)	20 - 30 (90%)	12 - 20 (80%)	3 - 10 (80%)	0 - 5 (50%)	0 - 5 (50%)	0 - 5 (49%)	0 - 5 (50%)	0 - 5 (50%)	0 - 5 (50%)	0 - 5 (50%)	0 - 5 (48%)	5 - 8 (50%)	0 - 2 (50%)	0 - 1 (50%)	0 - 1 (50%)

Type of student Toronto Waldorf School is looking for:
This information is not currently available.

University Placement

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Key Numbers

Average graduating class size	18
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation	98%

Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada	1%
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)	N/A

Post-Secondary Schools Attended

Canada 18 universities
- Acadia University
- Carleton University
- Dalhousie University
- King's University College at Western University
- Lakehead University
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- NorQuest College
- Queen's University
- Ryerson University
- Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
- Trent University
- University of Guelph
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University
United States 1 university
- Pratt Institute
International 2 universities
- King's College London
- Royal Veterinary College

Areas of Study

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Toronto Waldorf School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:

This information is not currently available.

Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:

24% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
25% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
25% - Business/Commerce
5% - Fine and Performing Arts
13% - Applied Health Sciences
2% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
6% - Other

Services Offered to Students

Career planning
Internships

Mentorship Program
University counseling

Notable Alumni

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Alumnus	Grad Year	Accomplishment
Martina Sorbara	1997	Martina is a singer-songwriter and lead singer of the band Dragonette. The band won the Canadian Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year in 2012.
Ariel Nasr	1997	Ariel wrote The Boxing Girls of Kabul, which won the Canadian Screen Award (The Best Short Documentary). He was nominated for an Oscar (Live Action Short Film) for Buzkashi Boy.
Anna Purcell	1991	Anna Purcell was elected with the most votes as a city councillor in Nelson, BC in November 2014.
Nathaniel Anderson-Frank	2003	Nathaniel was appointed to the #4 chair of London's Philharmonia Orchestra first violin section in 2011. He also won the Concerto Prize at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Jessie Cook	1982	Professional Guitarist and Juno Award winner. Jesse has recorded seven studio albums since 1995 and has toured in many countries around the world.

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