private

The Claremont School

70 Silver Birch Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 3K9

See homes near this school School website

At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Principal: Evelyn Reiss
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Ontario Federation of Independent Schools

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $18,000 – $26,000 /year
Application fee: $350, non-refundable
Enrolment fee: $5,320 non-refundable reservation deposit upon acceptance, included in annual school fees.
Interview required: Yes

Admissions process

Submit an Interview Request Form with a non-refundable $350 fee payable to Claremont Educational Services, Inc. · The Head of School reviews the application. If a potential place is available, an interview appointment is booked and confirmed by email. · The interview includes screening tests, review of report cards and a psycho-educational assessment, and an interview with the Head of School. · Attend a Visitors Day from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; a signed parent or guardian waiver is required. A second visit may be requested, and the school requests a teacher referral. · If the program is deemed suitable, an acceptance letter is emailed. · Secure the place with a non-refundable $5,320 reservation deposit, a PAD form and a fully completed Application Package, including acceptance of Parent Handbook policies. · Interview applications may be submitted year-round. If the grade has no availability, applicants may join the waitlist at no charge.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive
Student–teacher ratio: Maximum 10:1
Class size: Tuition

Tuition & financial aid details

Annual school fees: $26,520
Reservation deposit: $5,320
Materials fee: $500
First installment: $5,300
Second installment: $5,300
Third installment: $5,300
Fourth installment: $5,300

Course descriptions

Grades 3–8 dyslexia-focused elementary program

Customized Ontario-expectations curriculum with intensive language and math instruction; lessons are adapted so students can access grade-appropriate concepts and skills.

Structured literacy / Practical Linguistics

The school describes systematic, cumulative, multisensory Orton-Gillingham/Practical Linguistics instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, morphology, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and written expression.

First Steps (SK–Grade 2)

Early elementary program for children seeking a strong start; the page describes phonics, phonological awareness, letter formation, reading, spelling, writing and foundational numeracy. The separate Kindergarten group is described for ages 4–5.

Other subject areas

Language and math are integrated across science, geography, history and physical education; the official curriculum page says English is the sole language of instruction.

View course information on the school website

School images

Learning programs

Specializations

Dyslexia education · Structured Literacy · Orton-Gillingham approach · Early literacy and numeracy

Learning support

Specialized education for students with dyslexia · using a curriculum created specifically for their academic needs. · Structured Literacy using an Orton-Gillingham approach · supported by a maximum student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

Student life

Facilities

Located at 70 Silver Birch Avenue · Toronto · ON M4E 3K9

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Writing competitions: The curriculum page describes school-sponsored poetry, fiction and non-fiction writing competitions.
Claremont School Newsletter: Students run and contribute to the school newsletter.
Arts and movement enrichment (not identified as clubs): The official curriculum page lists drama, sculpture, ceramics, model building, gymnastics and crafts as subjects or guest-instructor enrichment activities; it does not describe them as formal clubs.

About the school

Claremont School in Toronto specializes in educating students with dyslexia, using a curriculum designed for their academic needs. It also offers an Early Elementary First Steps Program open to all children in SK–Grade 2.