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Gr. 1 to Gr. 5 (current), Gr. 4 to Gr. 8 (current), Gr. 6 to Gr. 8 — Howlett is an amazing school, with a strong emphasis on academics. My three children attended, ... The administration is very streamlined—the school is run by the principal, Court Howlett-Ben. Court keeps his finger on the pulse of the school and is actively involved in its day-to-day operations. It is fair to say that he... The Howlett teachers are enthusiastic, engaged, and extremely caring. The curriculum content seems to drive what happens in the classroom—as a result, there is a lot of continuity in teaching style from year to year. For exa... Howlett is academic. Information is conveyed in a very structured and predictable way, and there is a strong emphasis on mastery through repetition, with particular stress on the fundamentals—reading, writing, and arithmetic... Howlett is a small school. The student body is small and cohesive. The students from different grades get to know each other, particularly at recess, and friendships often form between children of different ages. Also, as ther... My children have loved Howlett. They have met wonderful friends and have been well cared for. Howlett offers a close-knit community, which helps the kids feel valued and supported. The smaller class size allows the students to... Howlett is located on Madison Avenue, near Bloor and Spadina, on the edge of the U of T campus. As the school doesn't have a gym or auditorium, it uses nearby facilities, including local parks, for gym classes in better weathe... The admissions process is fairly simple. It involves an informal tour, and then Court meets with the prospective students. This is very refreshing, especially when compared with the typical private school application process. ... |
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(4.6)
Gr. 2 to Gr. 6 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current), Gr. 3 to Gr. 8 (current) — My three boys go to Howlett. Teaching is very personalized, with small classrooms, and the kids... The school principal is the best. He runs a tight ship. The education is excellent, and he goes above and beyond. For example, he trains students for interviews to get into high school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the school... Excellent teachers who give one-on-one tutorials when needed, especially if a kid is struggling with the material. Our kids really enjoy their feedback, and all are doing extremely well. They are typically ~2 years ahead of pu... Only strengths here. For example, my boys are doing math that is typically 2 years ahead of their grade in public school. Very helpful writing skills are developed there, with frequent one-on-one tutorials to improve these ski... Howlett is a small school. There are approximately 18-20 students per class with two teachers in each class, so about a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The classes are diverse in terms of ethnicities. There are more girls than ... Overall, a great experience for our kids.....they really like going to school here and making new friends. We live in the neighbourhood, so we walk to school everyday, but some parents drive their kids and there is parking in ... Howlett is within the Annex. It is a very attractive neighbourhood with a lot of UofT students and faculty living in the area. It has subway access (Spadina) so it is easy to get there via subway. There are nearby restaurants ... Court, the principal, is very approachable and meets with parents interested in sending their kids there. He will also interview the kid. No stress in the interview process. There is a preference for kids who have siblings the... |
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(4.9)
Gr. 3 to Gr. 6 (current) — Our daughter has been at Howlett Academy since Grade 3 and is currently completing Grade 6.
... The leadership at Howlett Academy is outstanding and one of the school's greatest strengths. Court Howlett-Ben, who serves as both principal and owner, provides clear, decisive, and hands-on leadership that is felt throughout ... We are extremely happy with the quality of instruction at Howlett Academy.
The teachers are passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to the success and well-being of their students.
They bring their subjects to ... The academic program at Howlett Academy is both rigorous and exceptionally well-rounded.
From the early grades onward, students are carefully taught how to prepare for and write formal exams, which helps them develop stron... The student body at Howlett Academy is small and close-knit, which fosters a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere.
Students know one another across different grade levels, creating a strong sense of community that ext... Student life at Howlett Academy is excellent and a major part of what makes the school so special. Our daughter truly enjoys going to school every day — she feels consistently challenged academically, supported personally, a... The location of Howlett Academy is excellent. Situated in Toronto’s vibrant Annex neighbourhood, just steps from Bloor and Spadina, the school is easily accessible by public transit and convenient for families across the cit... The admissions process at Howlett Academy all starts with a tour and a genuine conversation. It is much more relaxed and personal compared to the often formal and intimidating processes at other schools. From the very beginnin... |
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(4.5)
Gr. 1 to Gr. 7 (current) — We have been extremely pleased with Howlett and would unreservedly recommend it to other parent... The school is very responsive and thoughtful in its approach to issues when they arise. The teachers are very aware of dynamics among the children and when there is conflict. I'm always surprised by how much feedback the tea... Most (if not all) of the teachers have a master's degree. The teachers tend to be young and enthusiastic. The teachers are very warm but are clearly in control of their classrooms. There are high expectations in terms of co... The academics are very rigorous, but somehow the school manages to ensure that the kids are not stressed out and that a competitive environment doesn't develop. Somehow, Howlett managed to teach multiplication to my daughter i... All the kids at Howlett we have interacted with have been genuinely nice. There isn't a focus on affluence; the kids seem unaware of who has what. There are numerous activities where older students are encouraged to work with ... Howlett Academy is very good value for your money. The rates are very reasonable as compared to other private schools, even when you take into account facilities. Once you pay your tuition, that's it for the year. Your tuit... The school regularly uses facilities at the University of Toronto and Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre for gym class, sports team training and school performances. The children in grades 7 and 8 can buy their lunch on Bloo... I recommend that anyone considering Howlett visit the school and speak with the Principal. His approach to interviews and tours is quite unique. My daughter applied in grade 1, so I'm not familiar with the admissions process f... |
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(4.3)
We chose Howlett for 4 reasons. (1) My daughter (then 7) loved the feel of the classroom: stude... Absolutely the administration is responsive and positive. The admin and teachers all work closely together, and act as the kids' biggest chearleaders. I have frequent informal chats with our teacher and the principal, and they... The quality of teaching is absolutely one of Howlett's greatest strengths. The teachers are all very enthusiastic, friendly and accessible. It is such a relief, as a parent, to send your child off in the morning to a place whe... The academic program at Howlett is intense. They are training kids to work hard and always do more. Sometimes we wonder if kids should be kids more, but at the same time, the students seem able to soak up all the information p... There are fewer than 100 students at Howlett, so it is a small and intimate environment. There is a great deal of warmth and support among the students, no competitiveness and absolutely no bullying that we have seen. Students... There are many things our daughter loves about Howlett: her teachers, her friends, the small classes, the opportunity to try new instruments and sports, the field trips and guest speakers. She hates homework, and there is a lo... The location works well for us, because it is very accessible to public transit (Spadina subway, streetcar or bus), but there is also an adjacent Green P lot if we need to drive. There is a decent area behind the school for ru... |
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