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The world needs great women. It starts at The Study. Founded in 1915 and one of Canada’s premier girls’ schools, The Study fosters the development of character, confidence and visionary thinking. Dedicated teachers offer a warm and stimulating mother tongue bilingual environment to students from Kindergarten to Grade 11. OPEN HOUSE 2019, Thursday, October 3rd 8:30 - 10am & 4:30 - 7pm. Certificate of Eligibility for English Instruction is NOT required (K-Grade 11) as The Study is a non-subsidized school in Westmount QC.
The name sounds generic, and, historically at least, it was. In 1915 Margaret Gascoigne began her school—there were just six students that year—in the study of her home. In 1922 the school moved to a permanent location on Seaforth where it remained for close to 40 years until it moved to its present one in 1960. (The whole story is told and illustrated in the aptly titled, No Ordinary School: The Study 1915-2015, published to mark the school’s centennial.)
In a sense, Gascoigne provided the same thing then that the school does now: a bilingual education for girls. Though, yes, that alone doesn’t present the half of it. Through the years The Study sought to chart its own path, while at the same time creating a path for the girls that attended. They weren’t being educated to be shrinking violets, but rather to find their voices and, to some extent, transcend the times and circumstances that they were living within. And, they did, with alumnae prominent in fields that run the breadth of Canadian life. That tradition of forthright leaders and students certainly remains today. Part of the charm of the school is that tradition, one that is apparent throughout the school. The school may be a century old, but the program remains at the cutting edge of education. The ideal student is one who can rise to the challenges that the school presents.
Additional notes: Bus service is available to and from 5 local communities: Nuns Island, Laval, St Laurent, West Island, TMR.
Gallery showcasing school life and general photos of The Study.
Gallery showcasing specific locations and facilities found at The Study.
Every year The Study hosts a fun-filled Teddy Bear Breakfast for incoming Kindergarten students and their parents. Special guest appearances include much loved BOOMER, the school's mascot! As future Study girls meet their teachers and play in kindergarten classrooms, parents enjoy an information session with lots of useful tips on what to expect in September.
The Annual Service will be held at St. Matthias' Church.
| Focus |
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| Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
| 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 |
| Subject Type | offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Subject Type | offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
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| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)
| 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) |
| English - 50% | French - 50% | ||||||||
| Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
|---|---|---|
| Badminton | ||
| Baseball | ||
| Basketball | ||
| Cross-country skiing | ||
| Football | ||
| Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | ||
| Ice Skating | ||
| Lacrosse | ||
| Rowing | ||
| Rugby | ||
| Running | ||
| Soccer | ||
| Softball | ||
| Squash | ||
| Swimming | ||
| Tennis | ||
| Track & Field | ||
| Volleyball |
| Clubs Offered |
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| Jazz Ensemble |
| Photography |
| Robotics club |
| Science Club |
| Student Council |
| Yearbook |
| Yoga |
| Art Club |
| Band |
| Choir |
| Community Service |
| Debate Club |
| Drama Club |
| K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| Day | $20,140 | $22,565 | $22,630 | $22,675 | $22,190 | |||||||
| Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 4 to 11 |
| Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
| Average aid package size | $5,200 |
| Percentage of total enrollment on financial aid | 15% |
| Total aid available | $400,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial . for processing financial applications
World-class academic institutions such as ours recognize that the most outstanding young minds and great spirits deserve the opportunity to excel, despite their families' financial circumstances. At The Study, we are proudly committed to removing barriers of accessibility. The decision to award a bursary is based on a family's demonstrated financial need, as determined by an independent third-party assessment. Parents are asked to fill out an online application, with Apple FInancial (FACS). The third-party provider will analyze your personal situation and make a recommendation to our Head of School on a confidential basis.
| The Study Amount: $5,000 | Other Deadline: Rolling |
| Eligibility Details: Students grade 4 to 10—Scholarships recognize outstanding academic results and promise and in most cases are renewable. This is provided that the recipient's academic work and contribution to the school remains at a high standard. Available at various grade levels to both new and returning students. The Study is committed to removing barriers of accessibility. | |
| For more details, visit: www.thestudy.qc.ca/en/admissions/bursaries.php?p=304 | |
| Entrance Scholarship Amount: $5,000 | Academic Deadline: N/A |
| Eligibility Details: Students grade 7— Entrance Scholarship These scholarships are up to $5000 and awarded annually to incoming students (grades 7) on the basis of overall academic excellence as evidenced by the entrance exam scores and potential to contribute to school life. These scholarships are renewable for three years provided the student maintains high academic standing. | |
| Grade 7 | The Study School Foundation Merit Entrance Scholarship Amount: 100% | Academic Deadline: Rolling |
| Eligibility Details: Students grade 7— (Full scholarship & renewable for five years) | |
| For more details, visit: thestudy.qc.ca/docs/Scholarship_E-v-2.pdf | |
| Trillium Scholarship Amount: $1,000 | Academic Deadline: Rolling |
| Eligibility Details: Students grade 10— Current students entering grade 10 are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship, awarded for academic merit and based on an essay and a personal interview. The scholarship is renewable for a further year provided the student maintains high academic standing. | |
| For more details, visit: thestudy.qc.ca/docs/Scholarship_E-v-2.pdf | |
| Board of Governors' Scholarship Amount: $1,000 | Academic Deadline: N/A |
| Eligibility Details: Students grade 6— Current Study students entering grade 7 are eligible to write a Board of Governors essay in either French or English. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student based on her essay as well as a personal interview. This scholarship is renewable for three years provided the student maintains high academic standing. | |
| For more details, visit: https://thestudy.qc.ca/docs/Scholarship_E-v-2.pdf | |
| Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | K to Gr. 11 | All girls | Day | 390 |
| Total enrollment | 390 |
| Average enrollment per grade | 33 |
| Average class size | 12 to 20 |
| Gender (grades) | K to Gr. 11 (All girls) |
| Boarding offered | No |
| Percentage of students are international students | |
| Number of different nationalities within student population | |
| Five-day boarding programs offfered |
| K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Enrollment | 24 | 36 | ||||||||||
| Class Size | 12 | 18 |
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | K - 11 | |
| SSAT | ||
| SSAT (out of province) | ||
| Entrance Exam(s) | K - 11 | |
| Entrance Essay | N/A | |
| English Language Eligibility Certificate | ||
| Application Fee |
Day students: Rolling
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Student Entry Points
| Student Type | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Services | Offered |
|---|---|
| Career planning | |
| Internships | |
| Mentorship Program | |
| University counseling |
| Key Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Average graduating class size | N/A |
| *Canadian "Big 6" placements | N/A |
| **Ivy+ placements | N/A |
*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.
**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)
| Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|---|
| Janina Fialkowska | 1967 | Named a 2012 Governor General Performing Arts award winner. She received a 2012 Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award (Classical Music) in 2012. |
| Marianne McKenna | 1968 | Founding partner of KPMB Architects. She is an invested Officer of The Order of Canada "for her contributions as an architect, designing structures that enrich the public realm”. |
| Caroline Rhea | 1981 | Canadian stand-up comedian and actress, known for replacing Rosie O'Donnell as the hostess of her syndicated talk show, renamed The Caroline Rhea Show. |
| Eugenie Bouchard | 2011 | Professional Tennis Player. |
| Andréanne Morin | 1998 | Founding member of The Study’s Sports Hall of Fame. Andréanne is a 3-time Olympian and 8-time National Team athlete. |
| Phyllis Lambert Bronfman | 1944 | Founder of the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Member of the Order of Canada, Knight of the National Order of Quebec. |
| Patricia Claxton | 1947 | Award-winning Canadian translator, primarily of Quebec literature. |
| Joan Ivory | 1951 | Esteemed member of the Order of Canada and tireless volunteer most notably with the MUHC and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. |
| Caroline Jo | 2008 | Recipient of the 2009 Top 20 Under 20 Award which annually recognizes 20 of Canada's youth who have a meaningful impact on society. |
Alumni Highlights
Below, find stories and testimonials about The Study.
All Study girls share a budding mindset of global citizenship.The Study is a leading all-girls enriched bilingual independent school where curiosity is encouraged, excellence is pursued and a love of learning is fostered from a girl’s first day of kindergarten through high school graduation. Study girls are intuitively interested in why something is different, and are eager to understand the vastly diverse personalities and events around the world.
Inclusive, diverse and supportive. The Study has always had many students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Our multiple cultures, multiple faiths and multiple learning styles are part of our established strength. “We like getting to know about other people. And it was a lot of fun to share some of my traditions; it made me feel proud,” said Study girl Carlota, who hails from Spain. We are very inclusive.
The Study is always looking for girls who want to become great women. Scholarships and bursaries are available. For more information about Admissions contact Ms Tara Ramiengar, Director of Admissions at [email protected]
...The Study's alumnae are valued members of the school community. More than 3,000 Study graduates remain in touch with the school and receive the annual Trillium newsletter. A growing number of graduates remain in contact via an interactive internet-based alumnae directory. Virtually 100% of Study graduates go on to post-secondary studies in English or French. Among the school's many successful graduates are three Rhodes Scholars, lawyers, engineers, artists, filmmakers, doctors, marketing executives, musicians, scientific researchers, accountants, writers, educators, bankers, entrepreneurs and architects. During the course of the school year, alumnae are invited to participate in the following events: - Founder's Day, where a distinguished alumna (who has been nominated by her peers) is presented with the Judy Elder Alumna Award (named in honour of a Study alumna from the Class of '71 who passed away tragically in 2002). - Bazaar, this school-wide fundraising event is a Study tradition. - Holiday reception and concert in mid-December - Women in Leadership lecture, to which all Montreal-based alumnae are invited. - Grandparents Day - Homecoming Reunion, alumnae from all years are invited to attend this annual event. - Annual Service, a Study end of year tradition In addition, alumnae share their work expertise with students through workplace shadowing activities and at the school's annual Career Day and Speed Mentoring Evenet. For more information on The Study's alumnae please contact Ms Pattie Edwards, Director of Alumnae Relations at [email protected]
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Welcome to The Study! I hope you will soon discover our dynamic and outward looking school committed to our mission of supporting the development of young women as leaders, as innovators and life-long learners. It is in that powerful mission that The Study continually moves forward with great enthusiasm, always aware of the link between our success and the formidable culture of pride that has existed in The Study community for over 100 years.
Our enriched curriculum coupled with an exceptional bilingual learning environment and a positive atmosphere of mental, physical and emotional balance, nurtures each girl's capacity to be academically successful and well rounded.
The breadth and depth of The Study's curriculum, along with its goal to inspire intellectual curiosity and exploration, is the hallmark of the school experience for each of our students. At The Study, every girl benefits from the care and guidance of teachers who are dedicated to fostering a love of learning, each and every day.
The world needs great women, and girls can count on a great start at The Study.
October 5, 2016
Westmount Girls' School - Certificate of Eligibilty not required
The Study invites you to visit our Open House, Thursday, October 3rd @8:30 - 10:00am & 4:30 - 7pm. The World Needs Great Women. ...
September 7, 2016
The Study: the most Francophone of English schools
Parents agree the primary reason for choosing The Study for their daughters is the unique mother-tongue bilingual education programme. ...
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