General Philosophy & Curriculum

What makes your school different from a typical public or private school?

Our model centers individualized learning, small class sizes, and whole-child development. Unlike many traditional schools, we use psychoeducational principles to shape instruction, meaning we consider cognitive, emotional, and social variables, not just academics. Students are taught according to their strengths and needs, using hands-on, relationship-based learning, rooted in research from developmental psychology.

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Do you follow the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum?

Yes, but we go beyond it. We use the Ontario Curriculum as a foundation and extend it by integrating higher-order thinking skills, interdisciplinary study, and real-world application. Students explore subjects like geography, history, sociology, and culture studies at every grade level, even when these aren’t required. This aligns with current educational research that emphasizes critical thinking, integrative learning, and transferable skill development. At present, we do not offer French Language instruction.

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Learner Profiles & Inclusion

Is your school suitable for children with learning differences or diagnoses?

Yes. We’re built for students who haven’t thrived in one-size-fits-all classrooms. Our educators understand diverse learning profiles, including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, giftedness, and other neurodivergences. We offer structured supports within an affirming, flexible environment.

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Do you need a diagnosis to attend?

Not at all. While some students come with a formal diagnosis, many do not. What matters is whether our approach fits your child’s learning needs. Our intake process is designed to understand each student’s profile holistically, diagnosis or not.

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Do you support gifted or twice-exceptional students?

Yes. We specialize in teaching students with mixed learning profiles; those whose intellectual strengths that coexist with learning or emotional differences. Our teaching builds depth and complexity where students are ready, and scaffolds support where they need it. Research shows that twice exceptional students thrive in environments that provide both challenge and flexibility, which is core to our model.

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Faculty & Professional Practice

What kind of training do your educators have?

Our educators come from multidisciplinary backgrounds in psychology, education, and child development. All are trained in neurodiversity-affirming practice, trauma-informed care, and the science of learning. Ongoing professional development is part of our school culture. Our team brings both credentials and deep practical knowledge of how kids learn best. We pride ourselves on hiring and retaining the kind of educators we wish we had when we were students. 

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Student Journey & School Fit

Do students come for a few years, or stay for their full journey (K–8)?

Both. Some students stay for their entire elementary journey; others come for a few pivotal years of support before transitioning back into public or private systems. With rolling enrolment, we also accept students who have struggled in other settings and wish to finish off with a more progressive and responsive program. We work with families to determine what serves each student best, long-term. Our goal is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and self-awareness to succeed in any future setting.