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Magnificent Minds

Toronto, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Grade 8
Board: Independent

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $24,000 /year

Admissions process

Contact the school by phone or email to request an admissions package. · Review the package and schedule a meeting with the Directors to discuss the child's needs and program fit. Tuition information is on the last page of the Intake Form. · Complete a 2.5–3-hour trial day before enrollment to assess group readiness and classroom compatibility; the team then provides recommendations. · Directors notify families of admission approval. Additional educational or skills-based assessments may follow.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Aligned with Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum goals, with additionally curated learning outcomes and a strong emphasis on reading, writing, and math. Experiential, hands-on instruction develops critical thinking, executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy. Adjunct programs run in all classes with progressively increasing expectations from Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Student–teacher ratio: 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Course descriptions

Neuroscience – My Brain & Me

Develops understanding of brain function, cognitive strengths and challenges, emotional literacy, and learning habits. Progresses from basic brain awareness in early grades to self-advocacy for learning needs in Grade 8.

Mind-Body Connection – Understanding Emotions Through the Body

Teaches students to connect physical cues with emotions, build emotional vocabulary, and choose strategies for calming, focusing, and healthy self-expression.

Our Community Program

Uses field trips, project-based learning, career exploration, and volunteer initiatives to develop understanding of the local community and contributions to community betterment.

Drama and Musical Theatre Program

Includes expressive play, character building, scripting, performance, group singing, and costume design to develop communication, collaboration, and self-expression.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Education for neurodivergent students and students requiring individualized approaches. · Gifted and talented learners. · Social-emotional learning, self-regulation, executive functioning, and self-advocacy. · Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Learning support

School-based individualized ABA programming grounded in neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-responsive practices. · Core Clinical Classroom: small-group ABA programming from September–June supporting learning, emotional regulation, communication, and peer interaction. · Full-time and part-time one-to-one ABA intervention targeting communication, self-regulation, independence, and daily living skills. · The Remedial Program: short-term, goal-directed ABA support in person or virtually for specific academic, self-regulation, or adaptive communication needs. · Core Clinical Camp: July & August group ABA programming supervised by the ABA Department and meeting Ontario Autism Program Core Clinical Services funding criteria. · Individualized support and differentiated instruction · with increased classroom support available as needed. Programming targets academic skill fluency · executive functioning · social-emotional learning · self-regulation · self-advocacy · and gross and fine motor skills. Multidisciplinary professionals provide tailored workshops and experiences.

Student life

Sports

House Leagues: instructional basketball, soccer, and other sports adapted for all abilities. · Track & Field: individual and team events, including an annual family-accessible Track & Field Day. · Movement for Regulation: adaptive physical education using movement, stretching, and structured play to support sensory and emotional needs. · Team and individual sports, yoga, and foundational sports and leisure skills.

Arts

Drama and musical theatre, including scripting, acting, singing, and costume design. · Visual arts. · Drama Club productions, school plays, and a Winter Concert & Art Gallery Showcase.

Facilities

Outdoor classroom. · Indoor classrooms.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Drama Club: Rotating lunch club with opportunities for school productions.
Choir: Offered as part of the rotating lunch club program.
Team Games: Interest-based lunch club supporting skill-building and friendships across classes.
Board Games Club: Offered as part of the rotating lunch club program.
House Leagues: Instructional sports adapted for all abilities; also offered among lunch clubs.
Yearbook: Listed among lunch club offerings.
After-School Interest-Based Social Clubs: Structured social and skill-building opportunities.

Outdoor activities & education

Structured Outdoor Education: Included at every grade level, with an outdoor classroom.

About the school

Founded in 2011, Magnificent Minds is a collaborative, welcoming school for neurodivergent students and those needing a more nuanced approach. It offers science-backed educational and therapeutic programs supporting mental health, cognitive growth, and overall well-being.

Location & school highlights

Location

Toronto campus: 37 Southbourne Avenue
School Wing
Toronto
Ontario
near Bathurst & Wilson.

What makes the school distinct

Neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed educational and therapeutic programming.
Small-group classrooms with a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio and additional classroom support available.
Integrated arts, athletics, and structured outdoor education.
Individualized instruction combining scientifically validated teaching approaches with relationship development.
Adjunct programs emphasizing neuroscience, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and real-world community learning.