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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Wise Owl Private School









THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Wise Owl Private School
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School overview

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  • Grades
    Preschool — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    5 — 12 students
  • Tuition
    $13,000 to 20,000/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    OFIS
  • Enrolment
    75 day students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
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The big picture on Wise Owl Private School

We summarized the school ourselves

The student body at Wise Owl reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, and the school uses that as a foundation to encourage and celebrate a multicultural perspective and global citizenship. The school’s small class sizes and individual care are a draw for families, providing a family feel and personalized attention to students' needs. Wise Owl is dedicated to building students’ emotional and social esteem within a values-based environment. The curriculum encourages students to embrace challenges, engage in innovative thinking, and find a balance between discipline and creativity. Students thrive in a hands-on, community-based academic environment, excelling in academics, arts, and athletics.


We questioned the school adminstration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"Founded in 2001, Wise Owl Private school, previously known as Little Owl Private School, is a multicultural, coeducational private school. Our program runs from preschool (age 2+) to Grade 12. Moreover, the teachers challenge students to achieve academic excellence and prepare them to be critical, curious, passionate thinkers, global citizens so they can thrive in academics, arts, and athletics."

  • Hands-on, engaging science and math acceleration through problem-solving experiences
  • Small classes, individual care, fostering student success in academics
  • After-school clubs: math, science, art, drama, piano, chess, French, etc.
  • One-on-one tutoring opportunities for students
  • Wise Owl's curriculums: Encourage challenges, outside-the-box thinking
  • Well-rounded academics fostering creativity, interests, and originality
  • Arts program enhances emotional intelligence expression.
  • Winter and spring: Seasonal music and drama productions annually
  • Nurturing uniqueness, fostering excellence, global citizenship

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"Wise Owl Private School offers tailored programs from foreign languages to science, surpassing traditional learning. Emphasizing exploration, mastery of techniques, and skill...(more)

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

"Class Size: Maintaining smaller class sizes to ensure personalized attention for students
Curriculum Flexibility: Adapting the curriculum to accommodate various learning styles...(more)

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

"The addition of Grade 11 and 12 in the 2023-2024 school year and becoming an official ministry-inspected school are key junctures that have significantly shaped the present of...(more)

5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

"At Wise Owl Private School, a good fit for our educational environment is a student who exhibits the following characteristics:

Curiosity and a Love for Learning: Students...(more)

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

"There aren't any specific conditions under which we would advise a family against choosing our school. We believe that our diverse programs and inclusive environment can cater to...(more)

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Parents prefer Wise Owl Private School due to our commitment to tailored, diverse programs that foster a holistic educational experience. Our focus on exploration, technique...(more)

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

"When people think about our school, the following attributes come to mind:

Academic Excellence: Wise Owl Private School is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, high...(more)

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"The commitment of our teachers to every student's academic journey is often underestimated. Our educators tirelessly dedicate themselves to delivering high-quality lessons and...(more)

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

"At Wise Owl Private School, we highly value transparent communication with parents, while our dedicated teachers focus on providing quality learning experiences to ensure students...(more)

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

"Wise Owl has embraced technology as a tool for enhancing learning experiences. By incorporating technology into various aspects of teaching, students have access to interactive...(more)

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

"For the next school year, we have redesigned the Middle School program to include STEAM and expose students to knowledge beyond their grade levels. As next year marks our school's...(more)


We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

Parent, Kate Lebedeva (2021)

(4.6)

My son is thriving academically and emotionally at Little Owl Private School. We came to Little Owl after his academic results were declining at another school, and Little Owl Private School facilitated recovery of his academic skills in line with his age group and his further development. Emotionally my son was also helped, when he joined Little Owl Private School he was very shy which affected his ability to make friends. However by the end of the first year at Little Owl Private School my son became very outgoing and now makes friends with ease at school and outside of the school environment. Joining Little Owl Private School was the right decision for our family, there is a lot of focus on both kid’s academic and emotional development.

Parent, Rebecca Huang (2021)

(4.4)

My daughter has been attending the kindergarten program at Little Owl. I can say confidently that my daughter is a happy kid at the school and she is growing academically as well as emotionally. The teachers are very attentive and patient with the children and know how to teach young children in a fun environment. For the busy parents, there are many after-school classes such as science club, math club, arts club, chess club (for older kids), French club, Mandarin club, etc. The facility is always kept at a tidy and colourful manner. In addition, I appreciate that the school can respond very fast to parents' special requests even with a short notice. Location wise, the school is nestled in a safe neighbourhood of North York and is transit-friendly. I should also mention that the tuition at the kindergarten includes one organic lunch and snack daily. We are glad to have chosen Little Owl for our daughter!

Parent, Igor Kaminsky (2021)

(5)

Our kids have been attending Little Owl Private School for the past 9 years, and we had an amazing experience. From the moment we drop off our kids to the point of pick up, we know that we left them in a loving, safe and caring environment, where they will be learning something new every day. We never had to question the quality of education, as our kids’ curious questions and smiles tell us everything we need to know. They have enjoyed many great moments from classes and extra curriculum activities. The teachers are able to connect with each of the students and ensure that the material thought is understood by all students. The principal is aways welcoming and involved, aware of what is happening in each class.
 

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