(4.9)
Gr. 1 to Gr. 2 (current), Gr. 5 to Gr. 7 (current) — We have two children at Braemar House School, and each experiences the school in a unique way.
... The leadership at Braemar is outstanding. Any issue we have encountered or concern we have raised has been addressed fairly, appropriately, sensitively, and in a timely manner. Communication is exceptionally effective and deli... What initially attracted our family to Braemar was the teaching we witnessed during our exploratory visit, especially how it contrasted with our experience in the separate school board at the time. We walked into a Grade 5 cla... Though each teacher we have encountered at Braemar brings their own unique approach, style, and strengths, several academic consistencies stand out:
- Academic expectations are always clearly communicated and reasonable, bo... The spirit of Braemar is truly palpable and infectious, especially during community events where the whole school comes together. Take the monthly school-wide assemblies, for example, these gatherings celebrate students who em... Both of our children absolutely LOVE going to Braemar and always look forward to coming back after any time away. If we had to guess the words they might use to describe their school, we imagine they’d say it’s busy, excit... The Braemar campus is truly beautiful. With mature trees, a mix of paved and grassy play areas, access to park equipment, and ample parking (separate from the play space), it offers a welcoming and functional environment. That... Braemar takes a thoughtful and structured approach to admissions, ensuring the process is mutually beneficial for both the prospective student and the broader school community. There is a well-documented process in place, desi... |
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(4.8)
JK to Gr. 8 — During my time at Braemar, I felt like I was in an inclusive environment where I felt safe and ... Braemar House School has excellent student and staff leadership programs. The student council is democratic, so every child enjoys the dress-down day themes, events, and clubs. Braemar also has “class representatives” whic... The teaching at Braemar has always been outstanding. The small class sizes allow teaching to be personalized for students so that teachers are able to understand their student’s strengths and places for improvement. The teac... During my time at Braemar, all of the teachers made sure to prioritize the education of every student. Learning could be personalized so that each student meets their academic needs. In my opinion, Braemar House School particu... During the many years I spent at Braemar, I felt safe and welcomed by all of my classmates and other fellow students. The student body at the school is family-like, with its small class sizes. This means that every student kno... As a former Braemar House School student, I loved my student life at the school. I felt like I could voice my opinions and recommendations and receive genuine responses and have action taken. I felt genuinely comfortable and a... Braemar House School is located at a very accessible location. The school is nearby the Wayne Gretzky Centre, making the younger student's swimming lessons easy to travel to (by bus). The school is also located within a neighb... |
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Gr. 6 to Gr. 8 (current) — The inclusive and supportive atmosphere at Braemar House School is just one of the many amazing... The leadership at Braemar House School is amazing with the whole staff team focused on running the entire school with determination. Tiny details that make a huge difference are the smiles and greetings in the hall and at the ... One of the greatest things about the teachers at Braemar is their understanding of your capabilities as a student. At the beginning of each school year, all students will complete a standardized test called the Canadian Achiev... The work at Braemar is meant to be challenging but rewarding, and after you have completed each task it feels satisfying. I feel like I am learning many valuable skills beyond the core subjects of math, English, history, scien... Braemar offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience where students get the opportunity to grow and develop. I love being able to have one-on-one conversations with my teacher covering a wide range of topics from school work to geop... If I was going to take a visiting student on a tour of Braemar, I would first take them to the gymnasium. Braemar offers a full-sized gym ready for many sports including equipment for sports such as volleyball and basketball. ... Students only leave school property for field trips and sports events. For example, earlier this year we took a field trip to London, Ontario to visit the Museum of Ontario Archeology. For students to be given the opportunity ... During the process of joining Braemar, my mom submitted report cards from previous grades. Since I was joining during the middle of COVID, my mom and I met the principal, Mrs. Krason virtually. We discussed what being a studen... |
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(4.6)
Gr. 2 to Gr. 7 (current) — I love it here at Braemar House School. Everyone is included and everyone has a place. We have ... In this school, we respect our teachers and the staff. We especially show respect to our principal and executive director. In fact, our teachers become a part of our class group the year that they teach our class. I connect es... I work really hard on my assignments and put a lot of time into them. This makes the workload seem a little overwhelming for me. The work that we do builds us up for higher grades. For example, I am in Grade 7 and am doing Gra... The work here is difficult, but not so difficult that it is impossible or imposing. Some students struggle with the workload but most don't, and if they do they will always find help and get better. In younger grades, most of ... Everyone here feels special and appreciated. Everyone teases each other in a friendly way, and no one feels excluded. We all have different traits and skills but can do great things for the class and the school when combined. ... I know I've said this a lot, but it's just fabulous here. If I were to give a tour of the school, I would direct the person to the classroom that they will use, first. We only have one classroom per grade, other than the gym, ... The location of the school is good. We have a small building, so it is only a short walk to the bathroom or gym. We have a large outdoor area where soccer, basketball, and army tag games are often taking place. This is good fo... |
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Gr. 1 to Gr. 7 (current) — Braemar House School has felt like a second home to me ever since I can remember. The passion, ... Braemar wouldn't be where it is today without its reliable, outstanding school leaders. Our principal strives every day to make the school feel like a home to every student, and never fails to. She is always willing to take on... Every experience I have had with teachers at Braemar has been positive. You can tell that the teachers care about you, and take the time to learn about you, to make your learning experience more personal. The teachers at Braem... The work that we are assigned is definitely a step up from public school, but it is manageable and beneficial to our futures. People tend to complain about a large workload or homework, but everyone I’ve met who has graduate... At my old school, even though I was young, I experienced children being bullied and picked on day after day. Since joining Braemar, this has rarely ever been a problem. All of my schoolmates are kind and respectful of each oth... Life at Braemar is an experience that I wish every child could undergo. There truly is no better feeling than attending a school that actually cares about you and your feelings. Having extra activities such as gym, yoga, field... The location of the school benefits everyone differently, but the resources close to the school make it a wonderful location. Braemar is located right next to a park, which students can use during recess, a soccer field, which... |
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Gr. 7 to Gr. 9 — Our son has attended Braemar House School on two separate occasions. The first was when we retu... While our Son had some COVID-related online instruction, our impression was that it was a superb effort by the teachers and administration. When back in day school, rather than online, he never stepped back.
The teachers, pri... It is hard for us to pick a favourite teacher in this school, they are all exemplary. Our son was a student in the early years, we went overseas and had him come back to Braemar for junior high 7 & 8. With the COVID shutdown ... William was always a top student in every school, but at Braemar he did extremely well, given the competition for grades that the school. He had great friends from his first year, kept in contact and when he arrived back for ... The teamwork shown at Braemar in the classroom activities, the drama and the concerts certainly paid dividends. One class member from the early Kindergarten years still is a best friend both frequently visiting each other tho... Our son always enjoyed the atmosphere at Braemar House School. Every day he was welcomed by the Principal or the Education director. In his entire career at school, he never had a detention or reprimand for poor behaviour. H... While most parents picked up the students in a well-organized parking routine, the area around the school is a very safe one. Many of the local students walked from the school to their homes. Since we commuted to school it w... The advice we would give is this school and program is one of the best we have experienced through the education of our son. The advice we would give parents seeking admission would be to DO IT. You will not be sorry and you... |
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JK to Gr. 6 (current), JK to Gr. 8 (current) — Our two children are currently in grades 6 and 8 at Braemar House School. They both joined Bra... We are very pleased with the school leadership at Braemar House School. The executive director, principal and administrative staff make a great team and do an excellent job running the entire school. They communicate effective... The teachers at Braemar truly care about their students and are very passionate about teaching. They have unique and creative ways to make learning fun and it makes the students excited to learn. A nurturing and supportive e... We are very pleased with the academic program at Braemar. It provides students with a well-rounded experience and prepares them for life's next steps. At the beginning of each school year, Braemar hosts a curriculum night for... Braemar’s student body creates a wonderful atmosphere. When you walk through the doors of Braemar it is warm and inviting. During our first year at Braemar, we noticed almost immediately how students always held the doors ... Our children are happy and eager to attend Braemar House School every day. They look forward to seeing their friends and participating in the activities and events that are happening each week at school. Our children enjoy t... Braemar is located in a quiet and safe residential neighbourhood in Brantford. Beside the school is a public park that the students are able to use. The students enjoy using the recently added public playground during recess. ... |
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I attended Braemar from grade 6 to grade 8 and I really loved my time there. Braemar has a grea... Braemar's school leadership team is amazing, and goes above and beyond to make sure that every student has a positive experience! Every morning, the leadership team welcomes students to the building and wishes everyone a good ... I attended Braemar from grade 6 to 8 and was able to interact with many teachers, who were all very friendly and approachable. Within the classroom, teachers provided clear instructions and helped when needed. Outside of the c... When I first started at Braemar in grade 6, my teacher took extra time to make sure that I was caught up with the other students, especially in math. Braemar focuses on all areas of academics, and also has a great arts and phy... Braemar has a close-knit community of just over 100 students (small class sizes with a maximum of 16 students per grade). Students from all grades interact with each other and older students help the younger students during re... I loved going to school at Braemar! The environment was very warm and supportive and was everything I was looking for. We were able to attend many fun events, activities, and trips. We had monthly casual days (no uniform theme... Braemar is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood in Brantford, Ontario. There is a large yard, park, and all-purpose pad, that we were allowed to play on at recess. The students never left during the school day (aside f... When I was first interested in attending Braemar, I was able to book an appointment with my dad to talk to the principal, Mrs. Krason. We sat in her office and talked about the school and why it might be a good fit for me. She... |
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(4.6)
My experience at Braemar was always a positive one. Everyday at school the teachers greeted peo... The administration team at Braemar was wonderful. They always made sure that everything in the school was running smoothly and you can tell that they are very passionate about their work. My peers and I really appreciated them... The teachers at Braemar were absolutely amazing. They always put together engaging lessons and class activities. I really enjoyed the hands-on learning that Braemar teachers offered. The teachers were always respected by not o... Braemar definitely offers enriched learning. I found that I was more than prepared when I began high school. The school helped students when they were struggling and made sure that nobody was falling behind. Even in subjects t... Braemar is a very small school. When I went there I think that there were around 120 students. I liked this because you knew everybody, even the students who were younger/older than I was. I think the typical student at Braema... I think that the students at Braemar genuinely enjoyed going to school, myself included. I think that the small class sizes definitely improved my time there. The teachers had time to help each student with what they needed be... I think that Braemar is a beautiful place. The school grounds are very big, which leaves a lot of options for recesses. We were even allowed to use the city property, like the soccer field, the basketball court, or the playgro... My advice for somebody applying to Braemar would be to just be yourself. Braemar students and staff are very accepting of everyone. As long as you aren't a complete jerk on your observation days, you're going to make friends. ... |
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(4.9)
We have two boys that attend Braemar House School, currently in grades 4 and 2. They both began... My husband and I value communication and transparency, and the school leadership provides that. We can approach our principal, teachers, and administrator with any questions or concerns we have and they are always willing to l... The teachers at Braemar House School have been exceptional so far. We joined the school for JK/Montessori and found that our children thrived in that environment. These early grades laid a foundation of independent thinking an... In our experience the academic program at Braemar House school is excellent. Each year we are provided with a curriculum guide and there is a curriculum night for the parents to attend to get more details and ask questions.
... When people ask why we continue to choose private school the first thing that comes up is that the school definitely feels like a community. I remember when our oldest started going to Braemar House, and was in the Montessori ... I asked our children if they liked going to Braemar House School and they both immediately said "YES!". They have specifically told us that no matter what they want to stay at Braemar House, and the main reason is because they... We couldn't be happier with the school location! We moved into our home before having children, and decided to enroll our kids because we could walk to school and liked the model of a private school.
Our boys love the locatio... |
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Braemar House School is like another home for our child. She feels not only supported there, bu... We have been impressed by the professionalism and competency of the administration at Braemar. The principal and the director work closely together and communicate with staff, students and parents in a coherent manner. In doin... Having an educator in our family, we have high expectations regarding the demeanor and strategies of our child’s teachers. The teaching staff at Braemar are experienced and knowledgeable in their respective grade levels, and... We are pleased with the academic achievements that our child has reached while attending Braemar. Her reading in particular, has far surpassed our expectations. We are also impressed by the academic levels of older children th... During our first tour of the school, we were pleasantly surprised by the polite and courteous nature of its students. We are now used to this, and appreciate the students holding open doors, their smiles, and their friendly gr... With its relatively small size (perhaps 125 students across 10 grades), Braemar has a familial atmosphere within the school community. Students in adjacent grades share enough of their activities to often know each other well ... Braemar backs onto property that includes a public park with an expansive and well-tended lawn, some mature trees, and a playground that was newly constructed in 2020. Within the park, there is also an enclosed basketball cour... |
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(4.9)
I have two children at BHS. My youngest joined the school and had selective mutism, he had not ... The teaches, leaders, and board are extremely accessible and open in their communication.
When there has been the odd issue with one of my children, or their peers as a whole, I have appreciated the openness with which it is ... The teachers at BHS are there because they love their work and they care immensely about the children, of that I am certain.
The teachers, due to smaller class sizes, are able to adapt to each student's needs and are supporti... I believe that the programs and the way they are presented will provide both of my children with what they need for next steps, yes.
My eldest, not having profited from as many years at BHS, knows what he is responsible for, ... The huge advantage of BHS is the class sizes, the small student body, and the close knit feel of community.
When allowed, pre-covid, older kids interacted with younger children, they played and spent time together - there was... When I dropped my children off, pre-covid, I left with a smile because I know they are safe and cared for. I have (had) also had some laughs with teachers, leaders, and other parents on my way in and out. I have missed this en... The school is right smackdab in the middle of a residential area with other schools. There are no fences, no gates, no stay away signs.
It integrates nicely to the area and has no pretention about it. I'm not sure the neighb... |
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Our children's experience at Braemar House School was a positive one for many reasons. Our chi... The part that stands out for our family when dealing with school leadership and administration was approachability.
From the very first tour of the school with Mrs. Minutillo (former Exec. Director), the friendly voice on th... The teaching at Braemar is both engaging and enthusiastic. They have a good balance of outside interests that they bring into the classroom and extracurricular activities to engage the students. For example, they have teaching... Our experience with the academic program at Braemar was a positive one. When we saw the need for extra help with one of our child's reading, a program was put in place and it was successful.
The school's motto is "Striving f... Braemar is a small school, class sizes were anywhere from 5-16 students when we attended. The feel of the student body is very welcoming and proud.
Braemar's use of the Virtues Program is evident when watching student intera... The overall quality of student life at Braemar is positive. We looked into Braemar when we were looking for a smaller school that had small class sizes and over the years we came to appreciate the way the school has grown from... Braemar is located in the city of Brantford, close to main roads and the 403 highway for families who live out of town. The school sits in a quiet neighbourhood with ample green/park space shared on the property.
There are n... |
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I believe my child appreciates that the environment at Braemar House School allows her to be he... The school leadership goes above and beyond any school I've seen or even read about. They take the safety and well-being of the entire community into account at all times. The principal and director are quick to respond to any... The teaching community at Braemar House School is definitely one of its greatest strengths. The teamwork across staff is evident and each teacher brings an area of expertise that benefits all staff and students. Dedicated Fren... Braemar House School prides itself in the academic accomplishments and achievements of its alumni. Several students each year go on to receive academic awards in high school and beyond, thanks to the foundational learning that... The first impactful impression that Braemar House School made on us came from the student body. Polite, friendly, outgoing and positive from the moment we met them. Our daughter was taken care of and appreciated by senior stud... Every year we give our daughter the option to leave Braemar House School and attend school elsewhere. The incredulous look she gives us when asked if she wants to leave says it all. (Plus, we don't know what we'd do if she eve... The community surrounding Braemar House School enjoys the presence of the students and parent community and have a great history of being good neighbours. The school is a good partner with the city and shares a beautiful recre... |
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(4.7)
Both my kids attend Braemar, and both started when they were three. In our first year, as the ... Running a small independent school is hard. Running a small independent school that strives to make a welcoming home for its students is even harder. The administrators do a fabulous job of managing school issues in a calm, f... The teachers at Braemar are wonderful. They are thoughtful, creative and kind. They have done a great job of knowing and noticing our kids and their strengths and weaknesses and have responded as such. They are receptive to... My kids receive enriched curriculum tailored to their needs throughout their early years - this includes things like swimming and working in a food garden to grow their own fruits and vegetables, as well as a solid grounding ... One of the things I love most about Braemar is how the students interact with one another and with other members of the school community. When we first enrolled our daughter, we couldn't believe how kind and loving the other ... My children feel deeply at home at Braemar House School. They enjoy the kind of happiness at school that comes with a sense of security, comfort and stimulation. It is exciting as parents to see them grow into willing and e... The school is tucked into a residential neighbourhood, within a large green space. This makes the school feel both accessible but also tranquil - it is not next to a busy road or a strip mall. There is a lovely, well-treed s... |
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Our son enrolled in Braemar House School in Sep 2018. We had considered Braemar for many years... The leadership team are amazing - so welcoming and hands on with the students, staff and parents. They know all the children by name, know how they are doing or if they need assistance. They are in contact all the time with bl... The teachers are so engaged with the students. Our son's teacher has set up her classroom in a "U" shape so all the kids are facing with each other. She has a great idea - if a child is struggling with a concept, they have a... The motto at Breamar House School is "Striving for Excellence" and the children have a mantra that they say each morning. At each assembly, they talk about striving for excellence in everything they do and setting noble goals-... You get a really warm welcoming feeling whenever you step into Braemar - from the staff and the students! All the kids seems to know each other, acting like a big family with the older kids helping and interacting with the you... As I had mentioned above, the school has a "motto and mantra" about striving for excellence in everything they do - our son is loving that and again thriving! It is a peaceful & positive environment in which to learn. He has ... The school property is well located close to amenities in the area and close to highways should anyone need access. The school is in a nice neighbourhood and is in a safe area. The students have school field trips and go to o... As mentioned above, we had considered Braemar House School a few times, at first when our son was starting school and another time before we finally decided on Braemar. On our previous visits, we went on a tour of the school ... |
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We have been lucky enough to have two children at BHS. Each value different aspects of the sch... School leadership at BHS is strong, consistent, sensitive and considerate. Leadership communicates effectively with teachers on a daily basis and, in this way, are made aware of potential problems in the classrooms. Mrs. Kra... Teachers at Braemar are incredible. Each is selected for his/her strengths and each provides a unique experience for their students. Our children, for example had grade 1/2/3 teachers that focused on developing strong readin... BHS academic program is strong from start to finish. Reading/Math basics are focused on in the earlier grades and this is built upon by great English/Math/Science/History/Geography curriculum in the older ones. Testing is fr... The BHS community is small (<150 students) and it has a wonderful tone. BHS hallways are filled with laughter and it is common to see an older student helping a younger one with laces or mittens or snow suits (without being p... Our children love BHS. The supportive, loving environment that is created there has helped them LOVE to learn. This has been a priceless gift. Each year has brought small new challenges for each of them- whether academic, s... Students play in the beautiful park behind the school on a daily basis. They play baseball on the field, run around the park, play basketball in the court and run cross country around the neighbourhood. The community pool is... |
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