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Grades JK — 8 — Toronto, ON (Map)

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Roundtable Q&A (2020) Watch our The Rosedale Day School Q&A discussion with Mitchell (Alum), Michelle Epstein (Parent), Sean Hewitt (Parent) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.	all_videos roundtable_videos	,

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(4.9) Parent, Ferase Rammo (2026) Gr. 4 to Gr. 7 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current) — Our two children both came to RDS from Montessori, and were slightly apprehensive about the unk... The school staff have all responded promptly and effectively to any inquiries I've had. The Principal has answered any questions I had, ranging from strategic direction to safety reassurance on field trips. The teachers have m... The teaching at RDS is both personal and professional. The teachers cover the curriculum, with strategic advice from the Future Design School, as well as attending to the child. We are very happy with the quality and balance o... The academic program at RDS is well-balanced. It is not so intense that children are stressed all the time, but also not so lax that the kids are bored. The strengths come from the teachers' passion and commitment to the learn... There's always a multitude of extracurricular activities to choose from at RDS. Every term, there's a handful of clubs offered with a variety to satisfy a diverse audience. The offerings we have seen have varied from chess or ... The student body is just the right size for a downtown location. The mix is refreshing since it includes not only Torontonians but also expatriates from diverse origins such as South Africa and Spain. The children all appear t... The quality of student life at Rosedale Day School is excellent: It is nurturing, but also encourages growth and curiosity. Our kids love going to school; they are attracted by the personalities of the staff as well as the var... One of the special attractions of RDS is the familial interaction amongst its parents. Not only does the school culture foster that friendliness, but also the setup of the pickup area (around the field), which encourages commu... The location may be the only aspect where I don't give a rating of 9 or 10 (but I still give it an 8). Ideally, a large campus with dedicated sports fields would have been superb. However, the reality is that we're a downtown ... The admissions process is so friendly (and reflective of the culture of the school). Patrick Fordyce (the Director of Enrolment) does an amazing job: He is so approachable and has a welcoming demeanour; he is also very transpa... We got excellent first-hand reviews from our friends whose children attended RDS after one year. While we were previously hesitant because the school is in a corporate-like building and thought the experience would be "sterile... RDS not only aligned with our expectations but exceeded them. The kids are happy; their academic performance has improved; their lives there are balanced. The extra help, if needed, is phenomenal. The staff is steady, with min...	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

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Gr. 4 to Gr. 7 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current) — Our two children both came to RDS from Montessori, and were slightly apprehensive about the unk...

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