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Go to child profileThe Clover School's innovative curriculum combines Montessori essentials with heart-centred learning practices 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 inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity, creativity and individual growth through the integration of academics, arts, athletics, outdoor education, community service and leadership.
What learning looks like now: The Clover School is currently open for all-day, in-person learning. Some highlights of our COVID-19 response plan include: Students grouped into limited cohorts of their own classrooms, core areas of the Montessori curriculum remain, home learning program prepared in case of a mandated closure, robust Outdoor Education Program, daily screening upon entry with staggered start times per class, enhanced cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection of high touch surfaces, physical distancing encouraged in classrooms, on the playground and in common areas. Please click the link below to visit our website for the most recent COVID-19 updates.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Nursery/Toddler - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
We are now accepting applications for September 2021 at our Toronto campuses in Midtown and High Park. Join us for a virtual Open House to meet our team and learn all about our school and our community. We look forward to welcoming you home to The Clover School!
We are now accepting applications for September 2021 at our Toronto campuses in Midtown and High Park. Join us for a virtual Open House to meet our team and learn all about our school and our community. We look forward to welcoming you home to The Clover School!
We are now accepting applications for September 2021 at our Toronto campuses in Midtown and High Park. Join us for a virtual Open House to meet our team and learn all about our school and our community. We look forward to welcoming you home to The Clover School!
One of the Montessori ideals is to provide a stimulating learning environment; the school environment, on the whole, should be comforting, familiar, friendly, and supportive, and The Clover School, frankly, provides a study in all of those things. The continuity of the school is also impressive. Isabelle Kunicki-Carter and Sandra Bosnar-Dale founded the school in 1996, and they've provided consistent leadership ever since. In that and every other way, it's one of the strongest Montessori programs in the city.
Program | offered |
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Montessori toddler | |
Casa | |
Elementary | |
Middle School | |
High School |
Focus |
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Academic |
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 |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Toddler | Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
18 months to 36 months | 3 years to 6 years | 6 to 8 | 9 to 11 | 12 to 13 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
1 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
4% | 4% | – | – | – |
Whole-class lectures should only be given occasionally (e.g., at the beginning of a term or unit). Students usually learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
External special education support is only rarely necessary. For instance, a psychologist might be brought in to help out a student with a severe developmental disorder.
We have a fairly wide range of specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, and art). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach most 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 |
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: 11
Recreational sports: N/A
The Clover School offers 4 clubs and extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $19,888 | $17,173 | $19,840 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
---|---|---|
2nd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 300 |
Total enrolment | 300 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 50 |
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 20 | 128 | N/A | N/A | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Class Size | 10 | 20 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | ||
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: N/A
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $500
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
$2,500
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 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Welcome!
Established in 1996, The Clover School (formerly Forest Hill Montessori School) is a C.C.M.A. accredited school, which offers an authentic and progressive Montessori education. Our warm and vibrant learning environment is a special place where children can explore, discover and develop as intelligent, confident and comapssionate individuals. The Clover School's positive and friendly atmosphere truly feels like an extended family.
The Clover School embodies the very essence of what a school should be: a vibrant community of students who are excited to learn, a place where open communication, engaged and dedicated teachers, bright classrooms and a stimulating and challenging curriculum encourage students to thrive. Our programs inspire and promote intellectual curiosity, creativity and individual growth through the integration of academics, arts, athletics, community service and leadership. It is a joy to watch our students blossom into the creative, confident and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
We invite you to tour our website to learn all about our special school and the programs that it offers. However, we believe that the best way to really get a feel for what The Clover School is all about, is when our classes are in session. This will give you the opportunity to see our school when it is brimming with the energy of our students. Whether you are looking for exceptional childcare for your young toddler, a stimulating and educational program for your little preschooler, or the perfect learning environment for your bright, young school-aged child, we invite you to come visit us. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our community!
Kindest Regards,
Sandra Bosnar-Dale & Isabelle Kunicki
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