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Summit Micro School

291A Jane Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3Z3

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At a glance

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

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $23,565 – $26,085 /year
Application fee: $1,500 non-refundable Application, Student Readiness and Fit Review fee, due upon application. Includes parent meetings, educational-document review, student visit days, collaborative readiness and fit assessment, and admissions consultation.
Enrolment fee: $10,000 due on enrollment: a $3,000 tuition deposit plus a $7,000 non-refundable New Student Capital and Infrastructure Fee.
Financial aid: No
Interview required: No
Open house: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00–2:00 pm

Admissions process

Complete the inquiry form. · Use the Readiness Tool to reflect on the child’s learning, transitions, and classroom social interactions; it is not a test. · Participate in parent meetings, educational-document review, student visits, and collaborative assessment of readiness and fit. · Students in Grades 2–8 attend three trial days; younger students have shorter, individualized visits. · If the school is a good fit, complete enrollment forms and tuition agreements to secure a place.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive & Reggio Emilia
Class size: 6 — 12 students

Tuition & financial aid details

JK, SK, Grade 1: $23,565
Grades 2–8: $26,085
Tuition coverage: Small class sizes, core programming, learning materials including technology, and some field excursions. Some special activities and field excursions cost extra.
New Student Capital and Infrastructure Fee: $7,000
Sibling discount: 5% discount on the tuition balance for second and subsequent siblings concurrently enrolled in the same academic year.
Plan A: Tuition balance due May 1.
Plan B: Tuition balance paid in three installments: May 1, September 1, and January 1; includes administration and service fees of 3%.
Plan C: Tuition balance paid in 10 installments from May 1 to February 1; includes administration and service fees of 4%.

Bursaries & scholarships

No formal financial aid or scholarship programs are currently offered.
Flexible tuition payment plans are available.

Course descriptions

Reading and Writing

Individualized instruction combining phonics, literature, student-driven projects, hands-on activities, and real-world applications to develop foundational skills.

Mathematics

Individualized instruction using JUMP Math, emphasizing problem-solving, logic, and conceptual understanding.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Personalized education for neurodivergent and diverse learners. · Support for gifted, highly sensitive, ADHD, learning-difference, and twice-exceptional learners. · Gifted enrichment through higher-level thinking, advanced skill development, self-directed projects, and individualized language and math programs.

Languages

English

Learning support

Inclusive · personalized classroom programming supports neurodivergent and neurotypical learners. The school is not a therapeutic or clinical program · and some students may require support beyond what it can provide. · Personalized programming for executive functioning, focus, and self-regulation. · Movement breaks, alternative seating, and individualized learning strategies. · Daily opening and closing community discussions supporting reflection, emotional awareness, and connection. · Staff trained in Emotion-Focused Skills Training (EFST), with co-regulation strategies and personalized social-emotional goals. · Structured homework support through goal setting, strategy development, and check-ins.

Student life

Arts

Integrated arts provide hands-on opportunities to stretch creativity and broaden students’ understanding of the world.

Facilities

Learning environments designed to support personalized education with technology · classroom infrastructure · and outdoor and community-based programming

Outdoor activities & education

Field excursions: Some field excursions are included in tuition; others may incur additional costs.

About the school

Summit Micro School is a small, independent private school in Toronto offering individualized, relationship-based education from JK through Grade 8. Its calm, inclusive environment supports neurodivergent, gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurotypical learners.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 291A Jane St.
Toronto
ON M6S 3Z3.

What makes the school distinct

Personalized, skill-based learning paths based on strengths, interests, and readiness rather than age or grade alone.
Small classes, individualized instruction, and meaningful relationships with teachers.
Neurodiversity-affirming, calm, non-institutional learning environment.
Hands-on, project-based learning connected to real-world ideas.
Whole-child focus on communication, creativity, emotional wellbeing, independence, and self-advocacy.