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Go to child profileFor 38 years, Montessori Country School has provided an enriching academic environment, building a foundation for each child's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Our CCMA accredited Montessori curriculum for students 12mo to Gr 6 sparks lifelong learning through exceptional experiences, opportunities and achievements. We offer a virtual integrated classroom for at-home elementary students and our sprawling campuses offer an indoor and outdoor learning experience you just won’t get anywhere else.
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Nursery/Toddler - Gr. 6 | In-person | Full-time |
eSchool | Gr. 1 - Gr. 6 | Online | Full-time |
Playground - Nobleton
Nobleton Campus Entrance
Toddler Classroom - Nobleton
Elementary Classroom - Nobleton
Casa Classroom - Nobleton
Library - Nobleton
French Room - Nobleton
The country school tradition is based in creating learning spaces that are inflected with some rural ideals—quiet, collaborative, community based, and including an interface with nature—that are reflected well within the MCS setting. Families are drawn to the community of the school, one that is small enough to allow students to know each other, and for parents to know each other as well. MCS also faithfully reflects the core of the Montessori tradition, including learning through hands-on manipulation and multi-age classrooms. In all of that, there’s a lot to like, including well-appointed classrooms and outdoor learning spaces.
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 |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Toddler | Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
18 m to 30 m | 3 y to 6 y | 6 to 12 | 6 to 12 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
1.5 hours | 3 hours | 6 hours | 6 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
30% | 20% | 15% | 10% |
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 quite important. Outside specialists are needed for a fairly wide range of special needs, such as developmental and learning disabilities.
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 used in moderation since it can be a distraction. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, and multimedia projects.
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 |
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) |
In grade Gr. 6, MCS students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.
NS | PS | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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MCS | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins |
Site Average | 0 mins | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 40 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 6 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6 |
Competitive sports: 4
Recreational sports: N/A
The Montessori Country School offers 6 clubs and extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Day | $16,550 | $16,965 | $17,465 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6 | Coed | Day | Varies |
Group 2 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 6 | Coed | eSchool | Varies |
Total enrolment | Varies |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
NS | PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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Day Enrollment | 40 | 32 | 64 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | PS - 6 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: $200
Deposit:
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 | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
With an uncompromising desire for excellence, the Montessori Country School delivers a rounded and complete Montessori education in a relaxed and friendly country setting. We make a lasting difference in the lives of children by building the foundation for the child's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Our strength lies in the expertise and dedication of our teachers and staff, in the uniqueness of our learning environment, and a constant desire to be the best.
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