First, the formal name is Apple Tree Montessori School. They opened in 2008 in a newly decorated…read moreold house. When we were shopping for day care for my daughter, we went to almost all providers in our area, and finally selected this one. Currently they have one class for 2 to 3 years, and two classes for children older than 4. As a Montessori school, the kid really learns. The teachers are capable and very nice. Each week, they call in two coaches to teach the kids exercise. The price for extended (7:30AM to 6:00PM) is $995 per month currently. The biggest issue is the location, the only entrance is on Major Mac, so it is very inconvenient during the rush hour.

In my opinion, this school was an underwhelming experience that left me with underdeveloped…read morecritical thinking skills and struggling in high school. The school's French program was subpar for years after I graduated; I am unsure as to whether this has changed in recent years but when I went to the school, the teachers (we had a new one yearly) were unable to teach the material within the year. After I left the school, a friend of mine said that they were getting a new french teacher every term and that each one was just as unequipped to teach as the last. I struggled with French in high school and moved over to Spanish as a result. The school's music program caused me to develop bad habits that I only fixed in my later years of high school; my embouchure was awful (as my teacher had minimal knowledge of how to play my instrument) and the material we played was on par with "hot cross buns". They also required us to buy or rent (which was more expensive than buying in the medium term) the instrument we played; I ended up spending around $800 to play an instrument in primary school.. If I had not continued to play this instrument, this would have been a significant waste of money. The school prided itself on being a year ahead in science and two years ahead in math; this worked to my detriment as I became overconfident and barely passed math and sciences in high school. After I almost failed math and science in grade 7 (after moving to my new school), I lost all confidence and continued to do poorly. On top of this, I remember my science teacher telling us about the wonders of recycling. It has since been revealed that recycling was created by the plastics industry to give people the illusion that they had a way to avoid pollution due to plastic waste. Ever since China banned the importing of most plastics in 2017, Malaysia has taken up the burden of sorting our low-value plastics for pennies on the hour.. and this will is starting to stop as Malaysia has realized that being the world's dump is hurting their country. My point is that the teachers are uncritical and do very little research outside of creating their bare-bones curriculum. The teachers are used to children being as obedient and uncritical as them. They did not entertain any of our ideas and yelled at us when we did not fall in line. They did whatever was easiest and this included almost punishing me for allegedly pushing someone down the stairs, pinching someone on the back, and calling someone a nasty word within the span of a 30-minute lunch; I did not do any of this and if I had been more submissive, I would have been punished for actions I did not commit. When I was in high school, I posted a review similar to this one on their Facebook page. My parents told me that they were blackmailed into getting me to take the post down so I removed it. The main difference between that post and this post is that I did not claim anything to be my opinion.. (despite it being obvious that a Facebook review is an opinion). The teachers also have no problem with stealing and/or damaging the property of children (from what I saw). My friend's gummy art eraser (a $5 eraser) was thrown out because my teacher thought he had balled up his pencil shavings to create it. I had my tamogochi taken away and I only got it back when my mother yelled at the teacher the next day. These teachers do not care (in my opinion, as always); they want to do what is easiest and take home their meager salaries. This school is just a business.. nothing more. This has been an opinion piece.

My two sons attended RHMS. Both of them have very strong academic foundation…read more I highly recommend RHMS to all the parents who are looking for kids to have solid foundation. My older son is doing very well in a private high school and my younger son (who joined RHMS in grade 1) just got accepted to one of the most competitive schools in Toronto for grade 7. We could not be happier with RHMS.

This is a very progressive school board and one of the only growing ones in the GTA. They provide…read morespecial assistance to students with identified needs. They have primary, elementary, and high schools including the IB program that requires an application process.

This public school has Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. A family friend's child attends grade 3…read morethere. She loves the school. Some of this review is from the grade 3 student. How cute is it to interview a grade 3 student! She has attended that school from JK to grade 3. There are two Buddy Benches. This is where you sit if you want a buddy at that time. There are around 500 students. The teachers are nice. They have nice activities. There are winter concerts. There is a big gym inside the school. They play badminton, soccer, dodgeball, and basketball. Every Wed, they serve popcorn and ice cream. Every Fri, they serve pizza. In the past 5 years, there have been 2 different principals and 3 different vice-principals. There is a big driveway for pickup/dropoff and school buses. There is a large park behind the school, but students are not allowed to use it while attending school. Review 2023-041

Our daughter moved this past year to Seneca Hill as a grade 4 student, and what a great experience…read moreit has been! Ms. S is an amazing teacher, willing to go the extra mile with all students and challenge the more advanced ones. The other teachers are also passionate about their teaching and assign engaging projects that focus on skill-development and the growth of their self-confidence. As parents, we are impressed with the level of communication from the administrative team, including Mr. Esper. Although we have spent less than a year at the school, we already feel part of the community.

From the owner: Seneca Hill is a private co-educational day school that has been educating students since 1988…read more From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, we are dedicated to providing a strong foundation that focuses on a healthy balance of academic, physical and emotional growth through classroom interaction, extracurricular activities and a variety of enriching experiences. We help students unlock their potential by offering strong academic, athletic and artistic programs while also providing each student with the necessary preparation needed to achieve their educational goals. We emphasize integrating each student's interest with the modern world in order to foster growth. By establishing this strong foundation, our graduates go on to become successful individuals confident in the skills they have gained at Seneca Hill. We invite you to experience the difference!

GBA's classrooms are bright and welcoming, full of interesting and engaging materials to fuel…read morecreativity! Their before an after school care program is a much needed addition to the Armour Heights and Bedford Park community services. For any parent looking for affordable and educational before and after school care for their kids, you must check them out!

From the owner: Private Elementary School Glen Briar Academy prizes the…read moreattention and details that characterize a small school environment. This attention starts in the classroom, where one-on-one opportunities with dedicated teachers provide children with the attention that they deserve. Our teachers use proven philosophies and methods to determine the best educational path for each and every pupil. This path is guided by an innovative curriculum, designed with your child in mind. Extracurricular Activities We believe that learning should not be limited to instructional hours or within classroom walls. Our extra curricular program will expose your child to new opportunities and settings within which to develop untapped hobbies, discover unfound talents, and reinforce critical skills. Before and After School Care Glen Briar Academy offers a before and after school care program that runs from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, and from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. We provide a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment for students to participate in guided and independent activities, both indoors and outdoors. Both care sessions include fully supervised care, as well as a healthy snack. Greek Language Program GBA's Greek Language Program aims to foster and develop a love of the Greek language and culture, as well as an understanding of the way it can fit into our lives as Canadian citizens. Classes commence on September 13th, and run from 9 a.m to 12:30 pm.

My daughter loves this school so far. Each time I pick her up she has big smiles on her face and…read moredoesn't want to leave. Before she goes home she blow kisses to the teachers and her friends. This is only her 3rd day. The classrooms are very spacious and airy with big windows. Principal Ms. Leyla is very caring and so are the teachers.

My daughter started at this Montessori when she was 14 months, I was super nervous finding the…read moreright Montessori for her, but after meeting Ms. Leyla, I knew I wanted to send my daughter here. Ms. Leyla was so welcoming and radiates love for the kids. She truly care for the kids and made me felt comfortable leaving my daughter in her care. The school is very new and clean, staff are friendly. The school also aligns with my view in Montessori learning and I can see the difference in my daughter since she started. Highly recommend.