Our music curriculum is designed to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of music, as well as practical skills, so they will be able to find in music a lifelong source of enjoyment and personal satisfaction. UC practices the Orff Shulwerk approach to music, a child-centred way of learning music education in which a progressive development of musical skills and creativity, along with aesthetic awareness, is achieved through working with the elements of music found in speech patterns, songs, poetry, and movement. A heightened awareness of rhythm and melody is developed through playing a wide range of pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. The Orff programme provides a strong foundation and prepares the students for the vocal and instrumental programmes offered in our elementary programme.

Students in their final year of our Montessori Casa Programme gain early entry into the Head Start Science Programme at Unionville College. Using an inquiry-based approach, the children begin scientific discovery in a state-of-the-art, fully equipped lab under the guidance of our Ontario-certified science teachers. Geared to the capabilities of the children, the programme is designed to be highly engaging, employing hands-on experiments coupled with SMARTboard technology. With Head Start Science, these young scientists will be ready to begin their enriched Grade 1 programme at UC with enthusiasm and an enhanced set of learning skills.

UC has procured access to Learning A-Z websites and resources to help improve reading performance and provide quick and easy evaluation of each student’s progress. Learning A-Z helps our teachers to differentiate their instruction with customized online learning solutions from Casa to grade 5 students. Our teachers are able to benchmark individual reading levels, create individualized solutions, including printable books, worksheets, and lesson plans. Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids for the iPad, and A-Z Science are resources that are available for teachers and students.

UC offers students the opportunity to participate in a computer class to develop their computer and technology skills using different games, apps and activities. Initial teaching focuses on mouse control, following instructions, focusing, and sharing. Once in the Casa programme, students progress to learning the parts of the computer and how to operate it, becoming familiar with the keyboard and word processing, grouping and sequencing, responsibility and care of the computer and resources, exploring the characteristics of multimedia, and learning to code. Students of all ages have the opportunity to work with iPads, a SMARTboard, and robotics equipment. Benefitting from the small class sizes, students have ample time to work directly with computers and other hardware. Consequently, as they progress through the curriculum, students are able to use increasingly advanced programmes, becoming familiar with the many different features and functions of the computer and software. Graduating Casa students then move on to build on their outstanding technology skills in our Elementary Building’s state-of-the-art blended technology computer lab and STEAM lab.

As part of our pre-school Casa curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in Show and Tell in their classrooms. By participating, students develop self-confidence, have fun being creative, discover interesting facts about a wide variety of topics, and learn more about their fellow classmates. They have the opportunity to do the following: Learn how to speak and listen Learn how to be an audience Learn how to introduce themselves Learn how to ask inquiry-based questions Learn how to make connections Learn how to anticipate and observe Learn how to practice critical reasoning skills Learn how to practice storytelling Learn how to distinguish between similarities and differences Learn how to use vocabulary Learn how to use descriptive language

Children registered in the Montessori Casa Programme will experience a unique learning opportunity with access to our elementary school’s Art & Design Studio. Under the professional direction of our resident artist, the children participate in an exciting and creative arts experience. The Head Start Art programme provides a natural vehicle through which students can explore and express themselves and through which they can discover and interpret the world around them. Participation involves development of motivation and confidence and the use of creative ways of thinking

Students in our Montessori Casa Programme are given the opportunity to visit their school library once every six-day cycle. During the library class they are read a story, which they are encouraged to discuss and answer questions about, and are then invited to borrow a book to take home and read with their families. Borrowing books they must care for and then return, helps children learn about responsibility and trustworthiness. We are pleased to be able to offer the students libraries stocked with many wonderful books to stir their senses, inspire their imagination, and spark a love of reading that will last a lifetime! We believe these classes are essential; reading skills lay the foundation for children’s successes inside, outside, and beyond school. Reading comprehension ensures understanding of the written word and opens doors for future successes.

At UC, we believe that focusing on the whole child is crucial; this means we must not just focus on developing the children’s minds, but their bodies as well. Regular physical exercise is essential to children’s overall health and development. We have, therefore, incorporated it into the school in ways other than formal physical education classes. During circle times in the classroom, students participate in songs and games that encourage movement, and twice daily students are allotted blocks of outdoor recess times. As part of our enhanced curriculum for the Montessori Casa Programme, students participate in regular Physical education classes with our specialized teachers. These highly qualified teachers have incorporated the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) curriculum into our school’s Physical Education programme. In physical education classes, not only do the students have the opportunity to be physically active while learning important skills, but they also work on developing self-esteem, learn about good sportsmanship, and develop positive exercise habits while having a great deal of fun! Through monthly themes, such as hockey, yoga, dance and creative movement, gymnastics, and ball skills, students develop spatial awareness and locomotion skills, stability, balance, ball skills (rolling, bouncing, kicking, throwing), safety skills, and they learn about how to work together as a team.

Students at UC are progressively introduced to French vocabulary over their Casa years to develop solid foundations for their future learning. Apart from learning simple conversational skills in French such as how to say hello, goodbye, how are you, I am fine, thank you, etc, students also learn vocabulary words such as the date, parts of the body, fruits, vegetables, and other foods, as well as colors, numbers, sizes, weather, parts of the house, the seasons, school related words, family members, methods of transportation, and clothing. Students are taught in a fun and interactive manner using stories, props, songs, actions, games, pictures, and activity sheets. UC French teachers use a unique programme called AIM (Accelerative Integrated Method), which makes language accessible for different types of learners. The basic premise of this method is that students learn and remember better when they associate gestures with the words they are saying. AIM includes defined gestures for 700 essential French words. As this approach is also used in our Elementary programme, it allows our Casa students, entering grade one at UC, a smooth transition into our grade one French programme.

A very important element of our Montessori Casa Programme is arts and crafts. While engaging in many creative activities, students develop their fine motor skills as well as important sensorial skills, such as colour recognition and learning about shapes, textures, and sizes. Our students also practice essential practical life skills, such as folding, cutting, and measuring.

StudentScholars Learning Center was established in 2018 in Markham and has since earned multiple awards for excellence in education. We offer a diverse range of specialized programs, including Homeschooling Programs, Afterschool Programs, and Weekend Special Education Programs. Learn more about our center and how we support student success by visiting: StudentScholarsCentre.com

We currently offer full-day programs for Kindergarten through Grade 8, with a strong academic foundation and a focus on enrichment, character development, and 21st-century learning.

Absolutely! Students can join a variety of clubs such as Robotics, Chess, Drama, Student Council, Choir, Public Speaking, and more, offered during recess and after school.

Yes, StudentScholars is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education and meets all provincial standards for private education.

Yes, all students are required to wear the school uniform, which helps promote a sense of unity and school pride. Uniform details and ordering information are provided upon enrollment.

Our programs are based on the Ontario Curriculum, enhanced with advanced content, enrichment activities, and integration of subjects like French, Mandarin, Music, Robotics, and Computer Science.

We offer Gifted Program and differentiated instruction tailored to meet the needs of high-achieving students through project-based learning, acceleration, and enrichment.

You can apply online or contact us to schedule a school tour. Our admissions process includes a meeting with the family, a review of prior academic progress, and an initial assessment will be conducted to determine if our program is the right fit for your child. If your child meets the program criteria, they will be invited to enroll.

Families may choose to pack lunches or order through our partnership with The Lunch Lady, who delivers healthy, nut-free meals directly to the school.

We maintain small class sizes with a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalized attention and support for each student’s learning journey.

Yes, StudentScholars Private School offers a supportive and inclusive environment for students with special education needs. Our team works with families to create individualized learning plans (ILPs) tailored to each student’s strengths, challenges, and goals. We provide: Small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios Academic accommodations and differentiated instruction One-on-one or small group support as needed Collaboration with external specialists and therapists (where applicable) A focus on building confidence, independence, and life skills Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the attention and tools they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Find out more here - Special ED programs at StudentScholars Private School

Yes, we offer a Before & After School Program, available from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, including structured activities, academic support, and supervised free time.

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Children begin learning the Sandpaper Numbers from one to nine in order to identify the numbers by sight and their stereognostic sense. Once the children can correctly identify the numbers both in and out of sequence they will move to more challenging concepts such as the association of number and quantity, addition, multiplication, subtraction and division. Math materials include: Sandpaper Numbers, Spindle Boxes, Number and Counters and the Golden Beads.

Sensorial materials are designed to allow the child to learn through their five senses. Materials incorporate touch, smell, sight, hearing and taste. Sensorial material indirectly prepares the child for future Math work, including the Decimal System. Children use concrete materials to learn differences in shape, colour, size and dimension. Materials include: Pink Tower, Brown Stair, Knob Cylinders and Geometric Solids.

Practical Life is the foundation for all future Montessori work. It encompasses domestic work maintained in the home and classroom environment; self-care and personal hygiene; and grace and courtesy. Young children in Montessori classrooms learn to take care of themselves and their environment through activities such as hand washing, dusting, and transferring. These activities help toddlers and preschool-age children learn to work independently, develop concentration, and prepare for later work with reading and math.

Children are in the sensitive period of language and are able to absorb both written and spoken language most easily in this stage. The children will use Sandpaper Letters in order to learn phonetic sounds and letters. Once the child can successfully name a majority of sounds they will be able to sound out three-lettered phonetic words. In time, when the child has mastered all twenty-six sounds they will begin reading. Materials in the Language Area include the Sandpaper Letters, Metal Insets, and Pink, Blue and Green Scheme boxes and cards.

The Culture area includes Science, Geography, History, Zoology and Botany. Through hands-on exercises the children explore the world. Materials such as Puzzle Maps, Classification of Animals and Nature Inset Puzzles can be found on the Cultural shelf.

UC was one of the first private schools in Canada to offer a one-to-one iPad programme for elementary students. Continuing our innovative momentum, in 2021 we launched our one-to-one device initiative with Chromebooks beginning in grade 4. This programme provides our students an interactive learning experience that supports our tradition in classroom learning.

Reading A-Z.com is well-known for its vast library of printable and projectable readers with 27 levels of difficulty. There are also books in many genres and formats, fluency passages for timed reading, customizable worksheets, poetry, reader’s theater scripts, French resources, and dozens of other classroom tools. Our teachers are able to benchmark individual reading levels and create individualized solutions which include printable books, worksheets and lesson plans.

UC was one of the first schools to introduce financial literacy into their curriculum. Grade 6 and 7 syllabi dedicate one of their mathematics units to financial literacy. Students learn about key financial concepts including budgeting, setting personal financial goals, savings, borrowing, the stock market and investing, banking, etc.

Raz-Kids.com is an award-winning resource which provides hundreds of interactive, leveled books spanning 27 levels of difficulty, covering a wide range of subjects. This student-centric site engages kids at their reading level and in their area of interest, while giving them 24/7 Web access to the practice they need to become better, more confident readers. At the same time, teachers can customize assignments, view reports, and track student progress every step of the way.

Regular exercise is essential to children’s overall health and positive development. Students participate in formal Physical Education classes comprising a variety of intramural and competitive sports teams. Our competitive teams compete against other local schools. Under the guidance of our specialist teachers, Physical Education classes follow and exceed the Ontario Health and Physical Education Association curriculum. These classes provide more than just an opportunity to our students to be physically active. They also work on developing their self-esteem, learn about good sportsmanship, and develop positive exercise habits while having a great deal of fun! The Montessori Elementary programme also offers students many sports teams, such as basketball, volleyball, golf, swimming, soccer, cross country, floor hockey, and many more.

Each year, UC students in grades 6-8 compete in a national mathematics challenge which requires them to use higher order thinking skills to excel. Despite over 285 participating schools, UC has ranked consistently amongst the top schools across Canada.

This is a self-paced, individualized, computer assisted reading programme. Students choose a book suiting their level and read it at their own pace. The students take a computerized, multiple-choice quiz that measures their comprehension of the book. Students and teachers are able to get immediate, individualized feedback.

UC has procured access to Learning A-Z websites and resources. Spanning three key content areas — reading, writing, and science — Learning A-Z’s websites deliver leveled books, printable worksheets, projectable activities, and interactive online classroom resources. These are designed to meet the unique needs of every Pre-kindergarten to grade 6 student. Learning A-Z helps our teachers to differentiate their instruction with customized online learning solutions from Casa up to grade 6 students.

ScienceA-Z.com offers a wide range of leveled, downloadable materials and printable worksheets, activities and lesson plans for four key categories of science — Life, earth, physical, and process science. Blending literacy with dynamic science content, ScienceA-Z.com is designed to ensure every student can learn key science concepts while improving their reading skills.